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Protesters In Chicago Denounce Justice System After Rittenhouse Acquittal
Hundreds of protesters shut down streets in downtown Chicago Saturday in opposition to the Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal.
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Hundreds of protesters shut down streets in downtown Chicago Saturday in opposition to the Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal.
Protesters are marching in downtown Chicago following Kyle Rittenhouse's aquittal on all charges in his trial for fatally shooting two people and injuring a third in unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year.
Protesters gathered at Federal Plaza and marched downtown Friday night, in the wake of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
"We came here for citizenship and we're not leaving until we get an answer."
"What we want is a formal apology for these students and for them to be educated on why this was wrong."
"It's relevant to Chicago, but that does not pay people's rent."
Protesters lined up Thursday evening outside a Shell gas station in Dolton, demanding that it be shut down for good.
It's the second time in a year Hollingsworth has been arrested for blocking traffic on the expressway by staging an anti-violence protest.
It comes after thousands of protesters crowded downtown Chicago last week. The same is planned for this weekend.
Thousands of protesters gathered downtown Wednesday in response to the violence in Gaza and Israel.
Staff, union members and aldermen are among those concerned that Mercy won't remain a full-service hospital.
A large crowd gathered late Sunday in the area where Chicago Police shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo 20 days ago.
More than a thousand supporters of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old fatally shot by police, were making their way to Chicago's mayor's house Friday night.
Protesters gathered downtown Thursday evening following the release of videos showing Chicago Police shooting and killing 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
Activists turned out Wednesday in front of the Grand Motel in the South Side's Washington Heights neighborhood, in support of a little girl who was sexually assaulted there last October.
Chicago's Asian-American community rallied Saturday against hate crimes they say have increased around the country.
Protesters marched through the downtown area early Wednesday evening, concerned about what President Donald Trump might do with regard to the election.
Northwestern University students clashed with police in a protest in downtown Evanston Saturday night.
A vigil will be held Saturday for Marcellis Stinnette, the 19-year-old shot and killed by a Waukegan police officer.
Student athletes made a house call to the state's top doctor Friday night, demanding high school teams be allowed to play fall sports despite the state's COVID-19 regulations.
Protests were held in multiple areas of Chicago Wednesday night following a grand jury's decision on the officers who shot and killed Breonna Taylor in Louisville in March.
"This ruling is absolutely heartbreaking. It leaves more questions than it answers."
A day of protests in Chicago on Saturday led to police officers being injured and demonstrators arrested.
Both Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions players knelt during the National Anthem ahead of the Bears season opener at Ford Field in Detroit Sunday afternoon.
A group on Saturday kicked off 60 days of planned protests leading up to the 2020 presidential election.
Chicago police arrested the boys, both 16, and the men, Omareon Coleman and Samuel Gaines, both 19, around 9 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Montrose Avenue and the 4400 block of North Malden Avenue, respectively.
A total of 25 House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
Pizzeria Portofino, located at 317 N. Clark St., does its best to make you forget that summer never has to end.
More than 150 flights had been cancelled, and hundreds more had been delayed as of Friday morning.
According to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the outage may impact DMV operating hours. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recommends calling 800-252-8980 before visiting a local DMV.
A total of 25 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.
A global IT outage is crippling Microsoft computer systems around the world. It all stemmed from a system update by the tech company CrowdStrike, and disrupted air travel, hospitals, and many other businesses.
Take a look inside a game with some real-life detective work.
The riot, also known as the “Red Summer,” started on July 27, 1919, following the murder of Eugene Williams. Dr. Peter Cole and Dr. Franklin Cosey, co-directors of the Chicago race riot of 1919 commemoration project, talks more about Saturday’s event.
Multiple sources say the secret service had been notified about a suspicious person with a range finder.
No matter the season, the team at Pizzeria Portofino, located at 317 N. Clark St., says that it's always summertime.
More than 150 flights had been cancelled, and hundreds more had been delayed as of Friday morning.
A total of 25 House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
According to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the outage may impact DMV operating hours. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias recommends calling 800-252-8980 before visiting a local DMV.
Malkhai Watinms was last seen on July 13 in the 5100 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.
Chicago police arrested the boys, both 16, and the men, Omareon Coleman and Samuel Gaines, both 19, around 9 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Montrose Avenue and the 4400 block of North Malden Avenue, respectively.
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.
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.
It will be the second time the Cubs have played a regular season series in Tokyo, after splitting two games with the New York Mets there in 2000.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
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.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.