Chicago police officer reveals what new moms face on the force
For three years, Chicago Police officer Erin Kreho has documented filthy conditions inside rooms she was told to use when she needed to pump breast milk.
City officials won't disclose how they spent $120 million in tax money
CBS 2 has been trying to get what should be public spending records from the city to see what companies and organizations are being paid and how much.
Bernard Kersh, body-slammed by CPD officer in 2019, in line for $750,000 settlement
Police said Kersh spit on and licked the officer who slammed him to the pavement, but Kersh has denied that.
New watchdog report underscores CPD search warrant failures, inability to track wrong raids
The city's inspector general found police still can't track the full extent of wrong raids because of incomplete and decentralized record keeping.
Chicago Police Board fires Alex Wolinski, sergeant involved in Anjanette Young raid
In 2019, the innocent social worker was changing her clothes when a team of officers burst into her home.
Advocate calls DCFS handling of trafficking victims 'gruesome'
A member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking is speaking out about the treatment of foster children.
DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
5 years later, multiple Chicago cops will likely be suspended for wrong raid on innocent family
"I'm grateful that they are finally getting disciplined," said Peter Mendez, who was 9 years old at the time. "But in my opinion, it should have happened sooner."
CBS 2 Investigation on allegations against foster parents leads lawmaker to demand change
State Rep. Lakesia Collins grew up in the DCFS system, but she was not aware how overwhelmingly often Illinois foster parents are cleared of abuse and neglect allegations.
Child abuse claims mostly go 'unfounded' in foster care, according to DCFS data
Foster parents accused of abuse and neglect have the vast majority of their allegations closed without findings against them.
Handcuffs in Hallways: Children as young as 4 referred to police instead of principals
Children being referred to police instead of principals for school discipline has been happening across the country – including Chicago and other parts of Illinois too.
The CBS 2 Investigators dig into a growing number of cancer cases in a suburban village
In April, the CBS 2 Investigators revealed how eight people with cancer filed lawsuits. Now, there are 25 people who believe their cancers are connected.
Violent crime is spiking along the CTA train system: A look at the numbers
Chicago trains and stations are on pace for the most violent year in two decades, while police efforts to stem crime have yet to work.
Family of teen slammed by police officer at Rockford school files civil rights lawsuit
"Not only should this officer never work in another school, but he should be permanently stripped of his police powers before he kills somebody," said the family's attorney, Al Hofeld Jr.