Trauma doctors at Chicago hospital say declaration of gun violence as public health crisis is overdue
The doctors at the hospital saw 771 gunshot victims last year, and their trauma center is one of the busiest in the country.
The doctors at the hospital saw 771 gunshot victims last year, and their trauma center is one of the busiest in the country.
Trauma unit doctors at Stroger Hospital of Cook County also emphasized that gun violence is felt by more than just the gunshot victims they treat directly—which is the approach they say the advisory addresses. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
The victims ranged in age from 16 to 49.
Co-founder Cobe Williams and participating coach Benny Estrada discuss the league's mission to help curb violence and crime through basketball.
Ald. David Moore (17th) is seeking to bring awareness to a problem he said no one seems to care about.
The temperature hit a record 97 degrees in Chicago on Monday—and since he set up his tent this past weekend, Ald. David Moore (17th) has already had to dodge some gunfire. But as CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, Moore said he is drawing attention to an issue that is otherwise being ignored.
Shortly after his son was convicted on gun charges, President Joe Biden spoke to Everytown's For Gun Safety in Washington, D.C. emphasizing his administration's dedication to tackling the gun violence issue.
Regular classes for Chicago Public Schools ended just days ago, and in this time, several teens have been shot.
Bullets came flying through the 34-year-old woman's second floor window.
Regular classes for Chicago Public Schools ended just days ago, and in this time, several teens have been shot.
A new report on gun deaths in Illinois from One Aim Illinois and the Violence Policy Center shows an overall rising trend in deaths connected to firearms over the past few years.
The release of the report on Friday coincided with the start of Wear Orange Weekend – a commemorative event that started 11 years ago to honor the memory of Hadiya Pendleton.
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports they donned orange, part of a national movement starting in Chicago more than a decade ago to raise awareness of gun violence and how young people when given proper tools, could fight back.
The tradition began as a way to commemorate the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old who was shot and killed on a playground on the South Side back in 2013.
It was the fourth annual Peace Walk for Daniel Webster Elementary School. The anti-violence youth committee leads the way in the effort. The group was formed after an eighth grader was the victim of gun violence in 2021.
A total of nine people were killed and 30 were injured this Memorial Day weekend as of 8 p.m. Monday. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
Festivals and fireworks make Chicago shine. But it all must be done safely, so the city plans to keep police out in full force.
For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 68.
Sometimes, pain and loss can be the push one needs to get up and chase their dreams. As CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports, the case for soul food restaurant owner Nanetta Dancy-Matthews after she lost her son to gun violence.
They are working with rapper Shoebox Baby to spread the message to areas in the Grand Crossing neighborhood also known as O-Block.
The federal, state, and local collaboration of agencies hopes to speed up the process of holding gun offenders accountable.
The center's cutting-edge technology is linked to national databases to help develop leads and speed up the investigation of gun-related crimes.
"We're there to provide the advocacy, the emotional support. When we assess those needs, we know how to help them and be there as much as they want us to."
There is a marginal risk for severe storms with rain expected to arrive between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The state is cutting off Dolton's offset payments—funds Illinois deducts from state payments going out to people.
The Mercury led by double figures for the entire second half.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
An employee of the Democratic National Committee has filed a complaint seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
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.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
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.
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
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.
A group planning to protest during next week's Democratic National Convention said the city is putting "outrageous conditions" in place when it comes to permits. An emergency status hearing on the protest permit issue was held over the phone Thursday and it ended without a resolution. The city has been given until noon Friday to respond to the protesters' demands.
The appearance of the inside of the United Center was revealed Thursday, just a few days before the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins there.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking chances for strong to severe storms on Friday.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.
According to the State of Illinois, Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s administration not only refuses to get an audit done, but also won’t even communicate with the state agency tasked with the job of watching over government spending. Jermont Terry reports.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
The group's permits to protest have been approved, but the group said the city is imposing restrictions they believe are in place to silence them.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
There is a marginal risk for severe storms with rain expected to arrive between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The state is cutting off Dolton's offset payments—funds Illinois deducts from state payments going out to people.
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.
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 Mercury led by double figures for the entire second half.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced the starters will play in Saturday's preseason game.
The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4.
The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021.
Alex Cobb got his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Cubs.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.
Police said Christopher Davis was seen driving around with a pistol used in the shooting.
The manager at Fresh Mart Foods also said the burglary crew stole a bunch of lottery tickets.