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70-year-old accused of shooting Chicago area neighbor appears in court

The man accused of shooting his neighbor in the southwest suburbs is now being charged with a hate crime. John Shadbar, 70, appeared before a Will County judge on Thursday and was denied release. The Will County State's Attorney's Office outlined what they said was a clear history of issues between him and Melissa Roberson, a white woman who has two Black sons. Prosecutors said Shadbar would regularly antagonize them with racial slurs.

May 9
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Chicago area man charged with shooting neighbor was motivated by race, prosecutors say

The man charged with shooting his neighbor in the southwest suburbs is now being charged with a hate crime. John Shadbar, 70, appeared before a Will County judge on Thursday and was denied release. The Will County State's Attorney's Office outlined what they said was a clear history of issues between him and Melissa Roberson, a white woman who had two Black sons. Prosecutors said Shadbar would regularly antagonize them with racial slurs.

May 9
02:24

"Hate littering" could result in $1,000 fine under proposed Chicago ordinance

Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.

Apr 18

2023 saw "worst wave of anti-Muslim hate," report finds

CAIR received more than 8,000 complaints of anti-Muslim incidents last year, the highest ever in its history, including more than 500 from Illinois.

Apr 3

2023 saw the "worst wave of anti-Muslim hate," advocacy group's report finds

Last year was "the worst wave of anti-Muslim hate," according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations. CAIR received more than 8,000 complaints of anti-Muslim incidents last year, the highest ever in the organization's history. The group released its annual civil rights report on Tuesday.

Apr 2
02:48

Police investigate damage to downtown Chicago Islamic Center door as hate crime

The door of a Chicago Islamic center was kicked down in The Loop Sunday night, an act police are investigating as a possible hate crime.

Mar 18
02:11

Organization believes attack on girl at school in Chicago's west suburbs was hate crime

In the video, a seventh-grade girl wearing a hijab is cornered by the lockers at Glenside Middle School in Glendale Heights – when a boy comes and puts her into a chokehold before slamming her to the floor. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.

Jan 29
02:37

Many believe hate was motive for attack on girl wearing hijab at Glendale Heights school

The school said it was a horrible case of bullying, but others insist this was a targeted hate crime.

Jan 30

Orland Park man facing battery, hate crime charges after dispute over garbage can

Orland Park police said around 10:35 a.m., officers responded to a report of a battery in the 15400 block of Begonia Court where they learned of two battery victims and one suspect.

Jan 4
00:28

Orland Park man charged with battery, hate speech against Palestinian couple

Terrence P. Clyne, 68, was charged with one count of hate crime and two counts of battery, one for each victim.

Jan 4

Vigil held for slain Palestinian boy as accused killer appears in court on hate crime charges

"He was targeted because of his faith, because he was Muslim, and that is something we must confront as a society. Islamophobia and hatred towards Muslims and Palestinians has no place in our community," Wadee Alfayoumi's father said.

Jan 3

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Woman charged with hate crime, defacing multiple properties in Rogers Park

Police say she was identified as the offender who defaced multiple businesses, an apartment building, and park property within an hour.

Dec 30, 2023

Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says

Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.

Dec 8, 2023

Father of Plainfield Township child stabbed to death files lawsuit

Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith.

Nov 30, 2023

Father of suburban child stabbed to death files lawsuit

Wadea al Fayoume and his mother were stabbed repeatedly in their home last month. Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith. He's pleaded not guilty.

Nov 30, 2023
00:31

Signs of support for Israel vandalized in Skokie

The vandalism took place along several blocks, and police are investigating it as a hate crime. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.

Nov 3, 2023
02:18

Hate crimes tripled in Illinois between 2017 and 2022

On Monday, CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye took a closer look at hate crimes – namely what is happening more often, and what to expect as we move forward.

Oct 30, 2023

Family receives threatening note over "Free Palestine" sign in yard

Hickory Hills police said they were investigating the note as a hate crime.

Oct 27, 2023

Police investigate threatening letter to family over "Free Palestine" sign as hate crime

A Palestinian family in the southwest suburbs said they fear for their safety after receiving a threatening note in their mailbox. Hickory Hills police were investigating the note as a hate crime.

Oct 27, 2023
01:57

Chicago area family receives threatening note over "Free Palestine" sign in yard

A Palestinian family in the southwest suburbs said they fear for their safety after receiving a threatening note in their mailbox. Hickory Hills police were investigating the note as a hate crime. The family has a pro-Palestinian sign in their yard. The family told CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot that they have a right to express their beliefs.

Oct 27, 2023
01:42

Plainfield Township landlord indicted for murder, hate crime in stabbing death of 6-year-old Palestinian boy

Authorities have said he targeted the boy and his mother because of their Muslim faith, and because of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Oct 26, 2023

Pepper-spraying at dueling Mideast rallies in Skokie leads to hate crime charges

Prosecutors said Zevulen Ebert pepper-sprayed a crowd of Palestinian supporters after someone tried to snatch an Israeli flag he was waving.

Oct 25, 2023

Man charged with hate crime for pepper spraying pro-Palestinian protesters

A man is facing hate crime charges for allegedly pepper spraying people during dueling rallies for Israel and Palestinians on Sunday in Skokie.

Oct 24, 2023
00:17

Candlelight vigil held for Plainfield boy killed in alleged had crime for being Muslim

Police say one week ago the boy and his mother were attacked and targeted simply because they were Muslim.

Oct 22, 2023
02:09

Candlelight vigil Sunday for 6-year-old Palestinian boy killed in apparent hate crime

Prosecutors say Wadee and his mother, Hanaan Shaheen were stabbed by their landlord because they're Muslim.

Oct 22, 2023

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Restaurant is second to be burglarized recently on same strip of Irving Park Road

It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.

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Chicago man says noise, low altitudes of sightseeing helicopters make for a nuisance

The sightseeing trips can take off and land every five minutes or so from Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side. Mike Palmer of the Gold Coast has heard enough.

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Fleeing a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois, and police chiefs want to change that

Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.

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Fleeing a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois, and police chiefs want to change that

Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.

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Chicago Public Schools teachers to visit Springfield to seek $1 billion more in state funding

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.

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House panel demands info on Northwestern's response to antisemitism at campus protests

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."

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Blinken sends Congress report on Israeli military's operations in Gaza

The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.

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University of Chicago protesters call removal of pro-Palestinan encampment a "brutal police raid"

The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.

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Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis

Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.

May 7

Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close

Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.

Apr 24

Family accuses estate salesman of taking advantage of them while grieving

The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.

Apr 19

Chicago area dad has a warning about fake concert ticket scams

The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.

Mar 27

Chicago area businessman, partner accused of defrauding investors out of millions

Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.

Mar 25

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Using hearing aids can reduce risk of death by nearly 25%, study finds

Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.

May 7

"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says

First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.

Apr 28

City of Chicago warns of dozens of measles cases, and not all are linked to migrant shelters

The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.

Apr 19

Cook County warns of measles exposure at Sam's Club in Evergreen Park

The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.

Apr 18

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Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak

Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.

Apr 19

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President Biden touts new Microsoft facility in Wisconsin visit

Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.

May 8

Foxtrot, Dom's Kitchen & Market notified State of Illinois a day after shutting down

The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.

May 1

Expert: Taxpayers could be on the hook for infrastructure around planned new Bears stadium

Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.

Apr 24

Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close

Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.

Apr 24

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Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy, show baby bump

This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.

May 9

Steve Albini, rock musician and producer behind Nirvana and Pixies albums, dies at 61

Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.

May 8

For second time ever, The Second City to perform show with all-AAPI cast

For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"

May 9

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May 7

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Evanston, Illinois couple take on mission to feed community

Clarence and Wendy Weaver co-founded a corner store, ice cream parlor, and deli in 2014 as a part-time venture. As CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports, they are fighting food insecurity in their community and beyond.

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Burglars target another restaurant on Chicago's Northwest Side

Mima’s Taste of Cuba, was one of two restaurants located just blocks away from each other that were each burglarized in a similar fashion – just weeks apart. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.

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Family mourns woman killed in suburban Chicago hit-and-run

Robin Robinson, 65 -- not to be confused with the former CBS 2 and Fox 32 news anchor -- was struck and killed while crossing the street on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.

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Chicago man is fed up with constant sightseeing helicopter noise

The sightseeing trips can take off and land every five minutes or so from Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side. As CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports, Mike Palmer of the Gold Coast has heard enough.

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Fleeing a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois, and police chiefs want to change that

Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.

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Chicago man says noise, low altitudes of sightseeing helicopters make for a nuisance

The sightseeing trips can take off and land every five minutes or so from Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side. Mike Palmer of the Gold Coast has heard enough.

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Restaurant is second to be burglarized recently on same strip of Irving Park Road

It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.

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Apr 8

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Apr 8

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Restaurant is second to be burglarized recently on same strip of Irving Park Road

It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.

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Fleeing a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois, and police chiefs want to change that

Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.

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24-year-old father shot and killed on Northwest Side

The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.

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Bank on University of Illinois Chicago campus held up at gunpoint

The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.

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Illini basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. to face trial on rape charge

A Kansas judge on Friday determined there was sufficient probable cause for the case against Shannon to go to trial. His trial date was tentatively set for June 10.

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