Chicago Police Presence Beefed Up Over Holiday Weekend
But will it do any good? CBS 2's Vince Gersole reports.
But will it do any good? CBS 2's Vince Gersole reports.
If it can be moved, it's holding down spots: blankets, chairs of all sizes, dog crates, ladders, umbrellas, mixing bowls, cribs, tables, bunting, tubs of driveway seal coat, picnic benches and even crime scene tape.
Mike Pence campaign spokesperson Marc Lotter says the meeting is consistent with other meetings Trump is having with GOP party leaders in the run-up to the Republican Party's summer convention.
The band's equipment fills 20 semi-tractor-trailer trucks.
At midnight Thursday night, St. Adalbert's Church in Pilsen ceases to exist as a parish in the eyes of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, but the battle by its supporters to save the 102-year-old building is not over.
Inmate Tacorey Killebrew has been involved in more than 50 altercations with jail staff since his arrest, authorities say.
The 6-year-old was hit by flying glass, authorities said.
The officer seen stomping on Shaquille O'Neal's head in a viral social-media video has been placed on desk duty during an investigation, police have said.
More than 200 people staged a rally outside the 16th District of the Chicago Police Department. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
The threat is the latest attempt to win support for the GOP-sponsored budget pan introduced May 31.
As Mayor Rahm Emanuel called on Governor Bruce Rauner and state lawmakers to provide more money for the Chicago Public Schools, teachers at a meeting on the South Side said the mayor has done little to help matters.
Rahm Emanuel was on hand as the racially diverse high school graduated the class of 2016.
Pearl Hendrix, 37, fell on the Blue Line track bed at 1 a.m. in the 3600 block of West Addison.
The teens blamed Gov. Bruce Rauner and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for the continuing problem.
Jaylene Bermeo was shot in the back Monday while playing in front of her aunt's home. She is doing well in the hospital, her grandmother tells CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot.
The CTA's most historic 'L' station is about to get an $18 million makeover -- complete with very modern elevators.
Redheads are usually easy to pick out in a crowd, but not in north suburban Highwood this weekend. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
Residents of the Willowbrook Township apartment building damaged by Tuesday's storm took advantage of a one-stop resource center set up Friday for a single day to help them get back on their feet.
Murder charges have been filed against one of several suspects in the death of a woman allegedly chased on to Lake Shore drive during an attempted robbery.
The lead contaminated water scandal in Flint, Michigan has prompted hundreds of Chicagoans to take advantage of a little known city service -- free water quality testing.
More than 120 parishioners of St. Adalbert's Church in Pilsen marched on Holy Name Cathedral Wednesday night, in the hope that Archbishop Blase Cupich would hear their appeal and rescind his orders to close their church.
The lead contaminated water scandal in Flint, Mich., has prompted hundreds of Chicagoans to take advantage of a little known city service -- free water quality testing.
The governor says a bill to reduce some of Chicago's obligations for the next five years would harm taxpayers in the long run.
Fans of Half Acre's Galactic Double Daisy Cutter call it dank, hoppy and extra delicious. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
High temperatures for Saturday will reach the lower 80s and upper 70s. The normal for this time of year is 85 degrees
The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier, is home to butterflies from all over the world.
Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) decided it was time to change the narrative.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
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.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
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.
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.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
This beautiful 2-year-old pup is already crate trained but she's out of her crate, she will reward you with cuddles, a wiggly butt and what her foster family calls "a dopey grin."
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as Octavia Redmond, 48, of Chicago. People who live in West Pullman said she was beloved in the neighborhood.
Temperatures will be a touch cooler with low humidity remaining. The normal high for this time of year is 85 degrees.
They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies. CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders.
While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose. Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront.
"My heart is shattered, because it was a nice lady," Kim Sanders said. "She never bothered anybody."
James, a First Amendment advocate, says the chief attacked him after he came to village hall to file a complaint about a previous encounter.
More than 200 flights had been canceled, and nearly 900 others had been delayed as of late Friday morning.
A total of 25 House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
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.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.