Part 5: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years Later,' A 1988 CBS 2 Documentary
CBS 2's Bill Kurtis has final thoughts to the people who were there for the unrest during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
CBS 2's Bill Kurtis has final thoughts to the people who were there for the unrest during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
CBS 2's Bill Kurtis talks to the people who were there about the characterization of the unrest during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a 'police riot,' and about the Chicago 7 Trial in this 1988 documentary.
CBS 2's Bill Kurtis talks to the people who were there for the unrest during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
CBS 2's Bill Kurtis talks to the people who were there for the unrest during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
In Part 1 of this 1988 documentary, CBS 2's Bill Kurtis has a look back at the tension and unrest that boiled over during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, along with a montage of video from that time.
The Democratic National Convention was last held in Chicago in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was renominated. Lester Holt and Linda MacLennan anchor from the United Center, with live reports by Bill Kurtis, Mike Flannery, and Jay Levine.
This is CBS 2's coverage of the death of Mayor Harold Washington on Nov. 25, 1987. Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson anchor from our old newsroom at 630 N. McClurg Ct., and Jim Avila reports from Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
CBS 2 provided extended coverage of the 1992 Great Chicago Flood and its aftermath throughout the ensuing week.
The sense of the city being brought to its knees was so profound at the time of the Great Chicago Flood of 1992 that it drew comparisons to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
This is CBS 2's 4:30 p.m. coverage of the Chicago Flood on April 13, 1992, with Bill Kurtis and Linda MacLennan. Jay Levine and John Drummond report live on efforts to stop and mitigate the flooding, Mike Parker reports on the investigation into the cause, and MWRD President Nick Melas explains how the flooding will be stopped.
The last time the city hosted a political convention was 26 years ago, back in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was renominated for a second term at the United Center.
The Democratic National Convention was last held in Chicago in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was renominated. Lester Holt and Linda MacLennan anchor from the United Center, with live reports by Bill Kurtis, Mike Flannery, and Jay Levine.
Protests and unrest, in addition to the COVID-19 pademic, have helped define 2020 in Chicago and around the country. The unrest hearkens back for some to the turmoil of 1968 and its aftermath.
Phyllis George, a pioneer in sports broadcasting, died this week due to complications from a blood disorder.
Thousands of people packed Millenium Park Thursday night for an outdoor taping of the NPR quiz show, "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me."
The life and legacy of Walter Cronkite will be featured on the Decades Channel this weekend.
The legendary duo of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson signed off as anchors Thursday after a re-teaming of more than two years at CBS 2.
Coyote sightings in the western suburbs have increased, and small pets are being targeted by the wild animals. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
While celebrating the second anniversary of their return to WBBM-TV, Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson today told colleagues on Tuesday that their contracts to anchor the station's weekday 6 p.m. newscast have been extended through February 2013.
More and more of these big cats are turning up in the Midwest, looking for forested habitat. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports.
Many veterans have complained that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs keeps them waiting months for benefits and, in some cases, medical care; but the V.A. says it's working to speed up its process.
As more American troops leave Iraq and Afghanistan, more are coming home with disabilities, but any say the wait for their disability benefits and medical care is longer and more complicated than they ever expected.
Salty language? Check. Hungry patrons? Check. CBS 2's Bill Kurtis gets behind the grill of the Lincoln Park institution, where customers get some lip with their grub.
For the first time in a century, people have been able to see a bald eagle nest in Cook County. As CBS 2's Bill Kurtis reports, they came close to extinction in the U.S.
Chicago Sun-Times photographer John White isn't only a witness to history. He's made history himself.
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect their power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Tornadoes, dangerous straight-line winds, and other hazards rocked the Chicago area for a second night in a row Monday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
This happened several times in 2022 and 2023, the OIG report said.
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
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.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
The National Weather Service reported there may have been as many as 10 tornadoes on the ground during the evening. Chicagoans are now dealing with the aftermath of the storms.
As of 5:30 a.m., ComEd reported around 4,500 customers remain without power. ComEd said about 80% of customers can expect power to be restored by Wednesday afternoon.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a recap of the storms that brought multiple tornadoes and serious damage to the entire Chicago area, from the First Alert Weather Center.
It was a love fest for former President Trump, who also seeks to be future President Trump, just two nights after he was hurt in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Joe Donlon has a recap of the first day of the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee.
ComEd's Lauren Huffman joins Irika Sargent by phone, and urges customers to report outages or downed power lines.
The National Weather Service has allowed the tornado warnings in Chicago to expire, as of 10 p.m.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
While the NWS did not give precise locations for the tornadoes, the two in Chicago were on the city's South Side. The other was in Elburn.
Former President Trump revealed J.D. Vance would be his running mate just before he was slated to formally receive the Republican presidential nomination Monday at the Republican convention.
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
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.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Chicago entered the day as the first team in MLB history with 70 losses before the All-Star break.
Christina Kreil was diagnosed with a giant cell tumor of the bone at 17 years old, a rare disease that eventually led to the amputation of her foot.
Tomas Nido and Ian Happ also homered for the Cubs, who split the four-game set against their NL Central rivals.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 51.