Sen. Dick Durbin calls for assault weapons ban on anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre
Gunman Adam Lanza opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut – killing 20 children, all age 6 or 7, and six educators.
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Gunman Adam Lanza opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut – killing 20 children, all age 6 or 7, and six educators.
Gunman Adam Lanza opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut – killing 20 children, all age 6 or 7, and six educators.
Survivors of the Highland Park July 4th parade massacre on Monday urged lawmakers to pass the bill.
The goal is to ban assault style weapons.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke Tuesday with Dr. Sheena McKenzie.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar spoke Tuesday with Dr. Sheena McKenzie.
Sruvivors and physicians from across the country are converging on Washington, D.C. to push the Senate to pass a ban before the end of year.
The memorial is located at the rose garden right next to Highland Park City Hall.
Help will also be available for community members who need someone to talk to.
A new temporary memorial has opened in Highland Park in memory of the victims of the deadly Fourth of July parade shooting.
The Lake County Gazette is a paper nobody asks for – and it has most recently showed up at homes in Highland Park. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports on one of its claims that is alarming Highland Park residents.
The Lake County Gazette is a paper nobody asks for – and it has most recently showed up at homes in Highland Park.
The Highland Park Community Foundation has been collecting donations since the shooting that killed seven people, and wounded dozens more.
Victims of the July Fourth mass shooting in Highland Park and their families now have millions of dollars to help in their healing.
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering talks with CBS 2 about the city’s temporary memorial at the Rose Garden after moving a make-shift memorial from the shooting site.
Organizers say their goal was to raise $50,000.
For now altars, each decorated with candles and tradition from Jewish and Hispanic cultures, will remain up.
The gun-maker is accused of illegally targeting its ads at young men at risk of committing mass violence.
Attorneys said the strategy in this case mirrors one used in Connecticut, brought by families in the Sandy Hook massacre.
The plaintiffs include the estates of some of the seven people killed during the shooting, and others were were wounded.
City leaders say the temporary memorial will remain in place until a permanent one can be built, but they want that to happen sooner rather than later.
"I can understand other view points, but for myself, I like that the city is honoring those who were hurt and those who gave their lives."
"As a doctor, I can tell you, there are not clean entry or exit wounds from assault weapons bullets. Enough is enough. It's time to demand action."
His parents said he's still going through 'rigorous' rehabilitation to address his spinal injuries.
They are survivors from 12 mass shootings — hundreds of people on Thursday will gather in Washington, D.C. to push law makers to federally ban assault weapons.
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
A homeless advocate whom CBS News Chicago connected with said putting the residents up in a hotel would be a start.
Police said they will be in the area as they continue to investigate.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The Chicago Fire Department said crews were called to a house in the 5700 block of South Rockwell Street around 5:30 a.m.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The burglaries took place in Lincoln Park and Rogers Park.
The fire broke out in a house in the 5700 block of South Rockwell Street.
The City of Elgin has been working on plans to move its homeless population into hotels—after two fires ripped through an encampment in the area. Tara Molina reports.
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, its third consecutive rate cut this year, but signaled fewer cuts next year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what this means for the economy.
It's not what you'd usually dig up doing yard work, but one man in New York found a complete mastodon jaw in his back yard.
The charges were dropped on the eve of Patrick O'Donnell's trial on two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
A homeless advocate whom CBS News Chicago connected with said putting the residents up in a hotel would be a start.
Police said they will be in the area as they continue to investigate.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
The cheerleaders turned to CBS News Chicago for help—and some disturbing information was discovered about how the girls ended up stranded.
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
