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Attorney: Outright Ban On Circumcision Goes Too Far
An attorney who succeeded in keeping a local boy from being circumcised now says an outright ban on the practice would be going too far.
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An attorney who succeeded in keeping a local boy from being circumcised now says an outright ban on the practice would be going too far.
This is the year of the 13-year cicadas, but don't look for them in the city of Chicago.
Police were search on the city's Far South Side this afternoon for the body of the third victim of accused serial killer Sonny Pierce.
If you'd like to experience a small bit of what Oprah felt as she opened her show for the first couple of decades, go by the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
More details are coming out about a Chicago woman's rescue of her husband and two other men Wednesday night, after a storm had overturned their sailboat on Lake Michigan.
A lawsuit is expected to be filed today against the Roman Catholic Church – specifically, the Vatican – over a former priest who molested young boys on the city's West Side.
News is coming out about a bizarre and tragic evening earlier this year at the South Side's Jackson Park Hospital, involving two incidents with suicidal patients.
Thousands of Chicagoans lined up to say farewell and get a photo with retiring Mayor Richard Daley. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel will take office in just one week, and he says "The whole city is excited to start something new."
Ten days after a sculpture was damaged in downtown Batavia, police say they've caught the vandals.
The father of a Lincolnwood woman killed in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, says the death of Osama bin Laden makes no difference to him.
A couple thousand police officers and their families turned out at the Gold Star Families Memorial and Park - just east of Soldier Field - in the annual St. Jude march.
The man who is reportedly the boyfriend of a murdered pregnant woman from Alsip appears in bond court Friday - along with a young woman who is also accused of the homicide.
The body of a woman has been pulled from the Des Plaines River in River Grove, police say.
The situation is back to normal a day later, but right across from the Dirksen Federal Building downtown Wednesday, a building was evacuated for more than four hours due to a suspicious package.
As the fourth anniversary of the disappearance of Plainfield mom Lisa Stebic arrives, a police sergeant calls the investigation "stagnant."
A Southwest Airlines flight slid off the runway at Midway Airport this afternoon and into the mud.
Federal prosecutors have charged four more defendants in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, as a Chicago man prepares to go to trial in the case.
The former Chicago Department of Public Health official convicted of killing a cab driver six years ago has been paroled.
A man has been taken to an institution, after pulling a hoax in Oak Forest last week by making police think he was an armed and dangerous hostage-taker.
The Chicago Police Department is planning to investigate more than 1,000 of its own officers for looking up the police report of a woman allegedly sexually assaulted by two on-duty officers.
Harvey Police are investigating the deaths of two men who were shot in the home they shared.
Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley will be in the hospital for a while longer, according to her physician.
A few hundred people rallied in Daley Plaza at noon for the Tea Party - for a better America, they say, and a smaller American government.
A few hundred Tea Party activists rallied in Daley Plaza at noon Monday for a Tax Day protest, calling for a smaller American government.
A source said the children were playing with a firecracker in a bed, and it caught fire.
The robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in June and July in the Bronzeville and Kenwood neighborhoods.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
"We did everything we could to get to them as quickly as we could, and safely," Tonia Logan said.
Consmicos Pet Bakery has been steadily building a fanbase around its pet treats because they resemble human food and are made with human-grade ingredients.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured the endorsements of a majority of the Democratic delegates who will vote on her presidential nomination.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
This year could be the first time in decades that a major political party would go into its convention without a presumptive nominee.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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.
While it's still possible other candidates could step forward, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to clinch the nomination. She has already received the endorsement of Mr. Biden and other high-profile Democrats.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that nearly 40 states are reporting high COVID-19 levels, and emergency room visits are at their highest since February.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
A woman is being hailed as a hero for springing into action to save two men after a boat explosion Tuesday afternoon on Lake Michigan near Waukegan Harbor.
Cosmicos Pet Bakery's pet treats are an instant hit with just about every furry friend who walks by, and their owners are never far behind.
The sheriff's deputy who killed Massey is now charged with the woman's murder.
"We did everything we could to get to them as quickly as we could, and safely," Tonia Logan said.
The burglaries happened in the Andersonville, Norwood Park, and Edison Park neighborhoods during the early morning hours.
A source said the children were playing with a firecracker in a bed, and it caught fire.
The robberies happened during the afternoon and evening hours in June and July in the Bronzeville and Kenwood neighborhoods.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
The Cubs loaded the bases in the eighth against Jared Koenig but came up empty after the left-hander got pinch-hitter David Bote to fly out.
The Sox are only the 12th team in MLB history with 76 losses in their first 103 games, and the first since the 1979 Oakland Athletics.
The Huskies are returning 18 starters from last year's team that won five of its last seven games, including a win in the Camellia Bowl.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.
This was not the first time such a thing has happened.
Police said the 61-year-old man was walking near La Salle and Washington streets around 2:45 a.m., when four people got out of a dark car and attacked him.
The police officer was confronted by multiple armed individuals. He's expected to be OK and no injuries were reported.