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Beating Victim From Northern Ireland Struggles 2 Years Later
A young woman from Northern Ireland who was brutally beaten in a Chicago robbery is still struggling two years later.
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A young woman from Northern Ireland who was brutally beaten in a Chicago robbery is still struggling two years later.
With Discovery now a museum piece, a former Apollo astronaut who lives in the Chicago area is decrying the effective end of America's space program.
A Chicago neuroscientist says she has developed the first blood test to diagnose depression in teenagers.
Next time you buy a soft drink at Soldier Field, it won't be Coke or Pepsi.
A group that advocates for bicyclists and pedestrians is offering evidence that it says bolsters Mayor Rahm Emanuel's case for speed cameras in Chicago school zones.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says he is fed up, after yet another problem at a south suburban cemetery.
After record-high prices last month, we're finally seeing some relief at the gas pump.
A southwest suburban family is mourning three of its own, after they were killed in a multi-vehicle accident in Orland Park this past weekend.
A suspected hit-and-run driver is under arrest after a fatal accident on Interstate 90 Monday morning.
In what will surely come as no surprise, AAA says Chicago area gas prices climbed to new heights in March.
Chicago Public Schools are offering parents a way to keep their children off the street during this week of spring break.
Chicago Police hope someone can help them solve the mystery of a John Doe, found wandering on a South Side street on Sunday.
One week after voters in north suburban Lincolnwood District 74 overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to finance construction of a new school building, its two top leaders are out.
The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery drawing Tuesday night has swelled to $363 million, and that has a lot of people dreaming.
The attorney for Marilyn Lemak believes the convicted child murderer is upset about a story and interview that ran in the Chicago Tribune last Sunday.
If you want to display contemporary art in your home, for free, there's another option now besides letting your kids loose with fingerpaint on your walls.
Imagine getting off your morning train to work, only to find out you've suddenly become a millionaire.
A Southwest Side man faces misdemeanor charges after police say he threw his baby into the air.
"The Hunger Games" opens at midnight Thursday night, in what is expected to be the biggest box office smash since the "Twilight" saga.
Former Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Paul Vallas says new research from the University of Chicago vindicates a program he instituted that had many doubters.
The man who almost kept Rod Blagojevich out of the governor's mansion a decade ago now says it's sad to see what the now-imprisoned governor did to the state.
For an hour and a half Wednesday morning, traffic was jam-packed at a Shell station in Evanston, where they were giving away gas for free.
Voters in Lincolnwood resoundingly repudiated their local school board in the election Tuesday.
An attorney is demanding the names of two Calumet City police officers involved in the shooting death of a 15-year-old autistic boy last month.
In addition to presidential and congressional races, many voters in many communities across the state Tuesday are thinking about their electric bills.
The robberies happened in Brighton Park, Back of the Yard, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods.
The burglaries happened in the Austin and West Garfield Park neighborhoods during the evening and early morning hours, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and the Museum of Ice Cream along the Magnificent Mile is celebrating with a weekend-long celebration. Attendees can get free ice cream on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. while supplies last. Marketing Manager Marcello Di Gregorio has more about the event.
The cow wandered a mile before eventually making its way back home.
The newest residents include three-month-old emus, a two-year-old sloth bear named Leela, and a baby short-beaked echidna.
Surveillance video captured the moment the car crashed into the front of the bus, sending it into a building where it rested.
It comes as former President Donald Trump prepares for his first campaign rally on Saturday since his assassination attempt last week. Biden tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.
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.
"My heart is shattered, because it was a nice lady," Kim Sanders said. "She never bothered anybody."
The robberies happened in Brighton Park, Back of the Yard, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods.
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.
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.