Critics say encryption of police scanners in Chicago puts public safety at risk
Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
A typical law enforcement officer suffers 800 traumas in one career. A typical civilian suffers only five traumas.
Teresa Fornek sued Sterigenics and two associated companies, claiming toxic gas emitted from Stergenics' industrial plant gave her cancer.
No tracking and no reimbursement hurts families in the federally-funded SNAP who are victims of fraud.
Foster parents accused of abuse and neglect have the vast majority of their allegations closed without findings against them.
Cook County Crime Stoppers tonight honored the law enforcement, legal, and municipal leaders who helped bring justice to victims and their families. This year, their work is more important than ever.
Almost 11 percent of babies in Illinois are born too early – and that number has been ticking up slowly since 2011. We wanted to know why – and what can be done to fix it?
Officer Adolfo Bolanos shot 17-year-old Michael Elam Jr. three times in the back, and is facing possible firing over the shooting.
Children being referred to police instead of principals for school discipline has been happening across the country – including Chicago and other parts of Illinois too.
The baby's father was hurt after jumping on the hood of the moving car — trying to stop the suspected thief.
Multiple sources told CBS News there is an active effort to find Antony Vo of Indiana, who was expected to report to a federal correctional facility by early summer.
The Army said the Arlington National Cemetery official won't press charges.
The FBI's handling of child sexual abuse investigations continues to fall short in key areas, an internal watchdog said in a new report Thursday.
"The size of the budget gap is significant," Johnson said. "There will be sacrifices that will be made."
Four former ComEd executives and lobbyists convicted of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are asking a federal judge to dismiss all charges against them, arguing the case was built "on a rotten foundation."
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
He's not the youngest or the smallest baby to ever stay, but his length of stay is rare.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
The Lake County Sheriff's Department identified the person of interest as 26-year-old Dimas Gabriel Yanez. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and 150 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024.
Labor Day would not be complete without the annual Chicago Jazz Festival taking over Millennium Park.
There's something sinister going down in "Apartment 7A," the late Carl Weathers receives one of Hollywood's biggest honors, and Dennis Quaid takes on a role of presidential proportions.
San Francisco police say the teenager tried to rob Ricky Pearsall Saturday afternoon. When Pearsall tried to fight off the teenager the gun discharged, striking both.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris personally spoke to the grieving parents.
Labor Day would not be complete without the annual Chicago Jazz Festival taking over Millennium Park.
During the shootout, the gunman and a woman were shot, but it is not clear whose bullet hit the woman.
Officials warn residents nearby to consider the subject armed and dangerous and lock their homes and vehicles.
Chicago police say the woman was traveling northbound on a three-wheel motorcycle when it collided with the bus, also traveling northbound.
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Reese finished with 17 points and 19 rebounds for her 24th double-double, a league rookie record.
The number hit 107 when the New York Mets beat them 2-0 on Sunday.
Chicago has scored 99 runs in its last 10 games.
The White Sox (31-106) dropped their ninth straight to match their mark for most defeats in a season set in 1970.
Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Washington Nationals 5-3 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
The carjackers fired shots at both the man and woman, grazing the woman in the right shoulder, police said.
The attackers fired shots at the victim, striking him in the back, police said.
Richard Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the 2017 slayings of 14-year-old Liberty German and 13-year-old Abigail Williams.
Experts did not necessarily agree with the metrics the CPD used to declare a success.