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Will County Forms Task Force To Investigate Sexual Harassment At Industrial Workplaces
Will County has a new task force to investigate the sexual harassment of women working in industry. The story from WBBM’s Regine Schlesinger.
Police: Man Climbs In Window, Rapes Girl In Albany Park
Police have issued a warning to Albany Park residents, after a girl was sexually assaulted by a man who climbed in her window.
Second City Co-Founder Bernie Sahlins Dies At 90
A University of Chicago graduate, Sahlins helped create The Second City theater in 1959 with business partners Howard Alk and Paul Sills.
Cops Fatally Shoot Boy, 15, In Englewood
Chicago police shot and killed a 15-year-old boy during a foot chase in Englewood late Sunday night, on the heels of the most violent weekend in the city so far this year.
Indiana Woman Who Received Death Sentence At 16 To Be Released
It was a crime that stunned a nation. It even rose to the Pope’s attention, a 15 year-old girl sentenced to death for killing a bible school teacher in cold blood
Expert: Cullerton, Madigan Can’t Afford To Back Down In Pension Crisis
It’s a big week in Springfield, with lawmakers preparing for a special session on pension reform this Wednesday. It’s likely to be a tense day, with two of the state’s most powerful legislators trying to protect their reputations, reports WBBM’s John Waelti.
Search Continues For Missing U Of C Student
The mystery behind what happened to a University of Chicago student in last week’s rain storm continues, reports WBBM’s Michele Fiore.
Repair Bids For Muddy Waters’ Chicago Home To Be Presented Thursday
This Thursday could be an important day for a long-neglected piece of Chicago blues history, reports WBBM’s Kris Kridel.
Free Sunday Parking Goes Into Effect Today For Some Chicago Neighborhoods
This Father’s Day, dads in many parts of the city are getting something they haven’t had in years…free parking, but will it be bad for business? WBBM’s Michele Fiore reports from the Bronzeville neighborhood.
CPS To Hire 600 People For Safe Passage Routes
The City of Chicago, which plans to close dozens of schools this summer to save money, has received 11,000 requests for help getting children to their new schools along safe-passage routes and will hire 600 adults to work along the routes.
Gay Rights Activists Protest Outside House Speaker Madigan’s Office
About 40 gay rights activists were out in the rain Saturday, picketing in front of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s southwest side Chicago office, demanding a vote in the House on same-sex marriage, reports WBBM’s Bob Roberts.
Park District Takes Away Sign, Name From Historic Little League Stadium
A piece of Chicago history has been wiped out by the Chicago Park District, reports WBBM’s Mike Krauser.
Thousands Of Volunteers Participate In 20th Annual Chicago Cares Serve-A-Thon
The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well in Chicago today…as people spruce up schools, parks and playgrounds for the 20th annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon, reports WBBM’s Mike Krauser.
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Woman, 21, Killed In Bridgeport Hit-And-Run
Police are searching tonight for a driver who struck and killed an aspiring graphic artist.
Sheriff’s Police Go After Deadbeat Parents Before Father’s Day
The Cook County Sheriff’s Department targeted a group of deadbeat parents who collectively owe $1 million in back child support. CBS 2′s Mike Puccinelli reports.
Your Chicago: Rooftop Getaways
CBS 2’s Kate Sullivan heads to a few of the very best-rated outdoor spaces — old and new.
New Program Sets Up Safe Havens For Postal Carriers Who Encounter Danger
U.S. Postal Inspectors and police say these days carriers face great potential harm in some Chicago neighborhoods. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Boater Who Struck, Killed Child Last Summer Gets 10 Years
Judge Clint Hull said probation was not appropriate for David Hatyina in the death of Antonio Borcia, who died July 28 while inner-tubing on Petite Lake.
CPS Issues Pink Slips To Hundreds Of Teachers
About 800 of teachers and staff at schools set to close next school year or are targeted as “turnaround” schools were laid off on Friday.
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