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Billy Cub stood outside Cubs games as an unofficial mascot for several years. In April 2014, the man performing him, Patrick Weier, admitted to throwing a punch at someone who took the head off his costume at John Barleycorn down the street from Wrigley Field. Weier talked with the late Mike Parker for CBS 2 News on April 7, 2014.
College student Tammy Zywicki vanished on Aug. 23, 1992, as she drove back to Grinnell College in Iowa from Evanston. Her body was found nine days later. And more than three decades later, her murder remains unsolved. CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards revisits the gruesome case, and the search for the killer that Tammy's family has never given up. Produced by Dylan Van Sickle and Adam Harrington.
This is the fourth segment of the Channel 2 News at Six from April 12, 1983. Mike Parker has a look at some aldermanic runoff elections, and Camilla Carr looks back at the contest between Harold Washington and Bernie Epton, where the issue of race dominated nearly all discussions.
James Lewis was convicted of writing an extortion letter to the manufacturers of Tylenol amid the 1982 poisoning murders. CBS 2's Mike Parker talked with Lewis after he was sentenced to prison. Lewis has never been charged in the actual murders and says here he did not commit them.
CBS 2’s Mike Parker reports on this day’s developments in the Tylenol murders investigation, including claims of a black market for Tylenol after it was pulled from the shelves.
Marshall Morgan Jr. was an honor student and IIT basketball team co-captain when he was found murdered in the back seat of a car at 57th Street and Michigan Avenue. CBS 2’s Mike Parker reports in this archive video from May 17, 1993.
In this special from April 17, 1992, with Bill Kurtis, Jay Levine examines construction crews’ efforts to seal the hole at the bottom of the Chicago River that caused the great Chicago Flood. Meanwhile, the late Mike Parker reports on the bureaucratic bungling that led to the flood.
On Sept. 23, 2015, Mario Casciaro was surrounded by relatives as he left Menard State Prison – having been exonerated of orchestrating a murder 13 years earlier in the northwest suburbs in which the body was never found.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to put the James R. Thompson Center up for sale got the morning insiders curious – is selling a prized possession really the way to balance the budget?
We'll miss his signature baritone voice, his wicked sense of humor, and his compelling storytelling, but most of all we're going to miss Mike Parker.
A woman was sexually assaulted inside a bathroom at a bar in Momence, police said.
CBS 2's Mike Parker reports on the latest salvo.
Local veterans expressed anger on Tuesday after the head of the Veteran's Affairs compared long wait times at VA hospitals to lines for amusement rides and Disney.
CBS 2's Mike Parker has the scoop on the measure, which would sock property owners with huge fines if they allow canine waste to accumulate.
Anyone, anyone? CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
As her campaign continues, so does Hillary Clinton's need for funds. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Some powerful Chicago aldermen want to get rid of TSA officers at Chicago's two airports, and switch to private security officers, in an effort to alleviate the dreadfully long lines at security checkpoints.
There are an estimated 4,500 Chicago property owners who rent out rooms and apartments, short-term, via the house-sharing Airbnb service.
Chicago police officers shot 42 rounds at Emmanuel Lopez and struck him 16 times in 2005. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Cook County's embattled Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown scored a big victory today as some county board members suddenly abandoned their plan to make the clerk's job an appointed post.
Homeowners on the South Side are on a mission.
He used the term "bipartisan momentum" today to describe progress in the state capital, but there's a big wrinkle, reports CBS 2's Mike Parker.
Others, however, say they'll support the controversial presumptive GOP candidate for president. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
A Lake County Indiana jail escapee and his girlfriend await extradition from Texas after being recaptured by police in San Antonio.
The towing company says darkly tinted windows are to blame. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Illinois State Police said 42-year-old Abram Perez was shot and killed after firing several shots at police in DeKalb County.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Snow on the ground is accumulating, creating slushy road conditions.
Tomasz J. Kalembasa, 40, was charged with vehicular hijacking.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
Attorneys for actor Jussie Smollett said they were relieved but not surprised that the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his convictions for allegedly staging a hate crime against himself, ruling he shouldn't have been prosecuted a second time after the original charges against him were dropped.
Take an inside look at the preparations being made for this year’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
Rae is a 3-month-old lab mix who is doing well with potty training, and is super smart and eager to please. Axel is a 2-year-old lab mix who is friendly with every dog and person he meets, but needs to remain calm while recovering from heartworm treatment.
The season's first snowfall of the season is impacting driving conditions in the Chicago area. Snow on the ground is accumulating, creating slushy road conditions.
Heavy snow made it hard to see planes taking off and landing at Midway International Airport on Thursday.
Periods of moderate to heavy snow are dropping visibility and leading to quick accumulations across the area.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
Tomasz J. Kalembasa, 40, was charged with vehicular hijacking.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
