Pregnant Florida Woman Relocates To Illinois Amid Zika Scare
Once Zika started popping up in her zip code, Christina Frigo wasn't taking any chances. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
Once Zika started popping up in her zip code, Christina Frigo wasn't taking any chances. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation that sets training standards for those who provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease.
Monday is the first day of classes for hundreds of students in East Chicago, Indiana, but they won't be going to their school, due to lead contamination on their campus.
Saturday, hundreds of residents of the West Calumet Housing Complex showed up to a meeting to find out what happens next.
There are now 45 sites across Illinois where people can discard of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and other controlled substances.
It's not every day that homeowners agree to raise their own property taxes, especially when they're not affluent, but a large group of West Side residents have done just that to pay for a new mental health facility.
CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports on possible problems at the sites.
As has been widely reported, the Zika virus has been linked to birth defects.
The city of Chicago is looking for volunteers who want their water tested for lead, but for this testing, don't call the city, the city will call you.
Levi Krystosek has an extraordinarily rare condition. Chicago happens to be home to an expert. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
There are 14 Zika cases -- 12 men, two women -- diagnosed in a one square mile area north of downtown Miami.
Investigators have begun examining tiny particles of dust at a northwest Indiana apartment complex contaminated with lead, to determine how widespread the problem is.
Hundreds of residents of the West Calumet site learned the dirt their children have been playing in has lead levels 10 times higher than the federal safety standard.
Still, health officials aren't taking any chances. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
The mayor of East Chicago sent a letter to residents suggesting people move to protect their health.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
The governor said Sheriff Jack Campbell "failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff" who shot and killed Massey.
Smith died last week of complications from Parkinson's disease.
Sheriff Jack Campbell has defended his decision to hire Sean Grayson, the deputy who shot and killed Massey
VP pick Tim Walz told the crowd, "in the White House, I'll have Vice President Harris' back every single day, and we'll have yours."
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.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
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.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
While the Cubs' first night game on Aug. 8, 1988 was rained out, fans were thrilled even to get close to Wrigley Field, whether on rooftops or the tops of vans. Giselle Fernandez reports in this Channel 2 News archive video.
Lights went on in Wrigley Field for a Cubs game for the first time on Aug. 8, 1988. The game got rained out, but fans—including Gov. Jim Thompson himself—were thrilled just the same. Lester Holt reports in this archive Channel 2 News video.
A Florida deputy was being hailed as a hero after he rescued an autistic 5-year-old boy from drowning in a pond.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
On Aug. 8, 2004, a bus belonging to the Dave Matthews Band dumped 800 pounds of human waste down the grates of the Kinzie Street Bridge, and onto everybody on an architectural tour boat passing underneath. Sara Machi reports on what people have to say about it all 20 years later.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the woman was found unresponsive and died at the scene.
The driver of a Dave Matthews Band bus ejected the septic tank on the Kinzie Street bridge, sending 800 pounds of human waste onto an architectural tour boat on the Chicago River below.
Assistant coach Grady Sizemore will take over as interim manager for the rest of the 2024 season.
Both victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Simon was rescued in 2020 after a family who initially had tried to sell him off for Thanksgiving dinner.
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.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Matt Eberflus didn't say how long Williams and the available starters would play against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
Assistant coach Grady Sizemore will take over as interim manager for the rest of the 2024 season.
It was quite the thriller Wednesday evening in the Great Lakes Regional Tournament.
Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2.
Armando Alvarez and Zack Gelof hit RBI singles and Lawrence Butler knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly — all in the seventh inning — as the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Chicago White Sox 3-2.
Both victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Just before 4:30 a.m., three people crashed a red sedan, possibly a Dodge Charger, into the side of the Cash America Jewelry & Loan at 4558 S. Cicero Ave.
On Wednesday morning on Calumet Avenue, neighbors said, vehicles were vandalized for far from the first time.
A photo at the scene showed a squad car with its lights on with its front end wrecked.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.