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Woman Attacked On Lakefront: 'I Just Jumped Into Action,' Fought Back
The woman who was attacked last week in broad daylight along Chicago's lakefront recounts her ordeal to CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot.
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The woman who was attacked last week in broad daylight along Chicago's lakefront recounts her ordeal to CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot.
The Chicago Police Department reportedly is sitting on several all-terrain vehicles that could help officers crack down on the type of offenders who are attacking people randomly. So what's the holdup? CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Munster, Ind. is trying to avoid a repeat of the flood of 2008, when the river rose over its bank, sending water straight into homes. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Police patrols will be stepped up this weekend in light of the recent wilding and "flash mob" incidents in downtown Chicago and along the lakefront, CBS 2 has learned.
Lake County police unearthed the decomposed body of a 13-year-old boy buried under a concrete slab for at least two years.
The Rev. Michael Pfleger is still suspended from his pastorship at St. Sabina Church, but he was back in church Tuesday night.
Rock bassist Matthew Leone was severely beaten last summer while he tried to help a woman being hit by her husband. Ten long months later, he took the stage Saturday at Chicago's Metro.
Many Cook County government offices were closed on Friday in the first of five government shutdown days this year to help the county save $3.5 million.
The specially equipped van that Ondelee Perteet depends upon to get to physical therapy was stolen earlier this week.
An Oak Park woman says she was screaming at the top of her lungs with her nose bloodied after being attacked this week.
The college student slapped multiple times by a Chicago police sergeant while handcuffed tells his side of the story to CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot.
Federal agents who track illegal immigrants are no longer working out of the Cook County Criminal Courts building where they were able to immediately check arrest records and begin deportations.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and State Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) were engaged in a war of words on Tuesday over proposed changes in state law overseeing cemeteries.
Just days ago, a man who has been behind bars for 17 years learned his chance at freedom is in limbo.
Sources say the two officers under investigation for claims of sexually assaulting a woman have faced similar accusations twice before.
Eleven people were hurt Tuesday morning when a car slammed into a CTA bus while fleeing from a group of men who were shooting at the car while chasing it in two other vehicles.
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Authorities have charged a woman and man for allegedly pointing a laser into the sky, in the direction of a commercial plane and a Chicago Police helicopter.
Health experts offer up tips to prepare a healthier St. Patrick's Day meal. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
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When the "fake" Rahm Emanuel who Tweeted during the mayoral campaign was revealed to be a college professor, the "real" Rahm wrote a $5,000 check on his behalf to the charity of his choice: Young Chicago Authors.
It was around before the Civil War, but soon a venerable Aurora church will close its doors for good.
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Target confirmed Tuesday that it will be moving into the old Carson Pirie Scott building at State and Madison streets.
A Palestinian teenager could be going home soon after a Chicago-area hospital donated its services to treat her for a severe head wound she suffered in the Gaza war two years ago.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
The Joliet Police Department said it is work with the Will County State's Attorney Office for possible charges.
They said he urged her to take a bus to Chicago earlier this month, where he picked her up and took her to his Libertyville home, which he shares with his mother, and sexually abused her.
The US Secret Service has released updated maps showing the security perimeter for the Democratic National Convention, and it appears that no one from the outside can walk in the red zones.
Edwin Ortiz wants to become the 45th person to have his conviction, tied to Guevara, to be overturned in court.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Andrew Ramos reports with guns drawn, heavily armed officers heavily armed were on the scene as federal marshals stormed a home in Libertyville and rescued a 15-year-old girl.
It's rare that an NFL player is not only less famous than his spouse but also not even the better athlete. That's the case for new Bears safety Jonathan Owens, who is getting set to watch his wife, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, in the Summer Olympics.
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A man falsely accused of a 1988 murder is seeking to have his conviction, tied to disgraced Chicago police Det. Reynaldo Guevara, overturned, which would be the 45th such reversal.
"We will do what is absolutely necessary to keep the city safe," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
The Joliet Police Department said it is work with the Will County State's Attorney Office for possible charges.
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.
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The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
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The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
Edwin Ortiz wants to become the 45th person to have his conviction, tied to Guevara, to be overturned in court.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.