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Two Charged In Shooting Of 3-Year-Old In Brighton Park
Two men have been charged in the shooting of a three-year-old boy Friday night in Brighton Park.
Politicians, Activists Hold Rally On Minimum Wage Referendum
Politicians trying to raise the minimum wage say they’ve done their part, and now it’s your turn.
DCFS Investigating Parents For Neglect In Schaumburg Boy’s Death
State child welfare officials are investigating the parents of a northwest suburban boy who died Saturday morning.
Fallen Chicago Police Officers Honored At Motorcycle Ride
Police officers and supporters hit the road Sunday morning to honor fallen first responders in Chicago.
Supt. McCarthy Renews Call To Get Guns Off The Streets
McCarthy talked about recent violence in the city saying it’s more painful than usual because children are falling victim to it.
Mom, Two Daughters Shot In Hammond
A mother and her two daughters were shot Sunday morning in Hammond, according to police.
Ministers Offer Reward For Information On Chicago Gun Runners
A group of concerned ministers working to destroy the root of gun violence have announced a $10,000 reward for anyone with information on gun runners in Chicago.
Man Critically Injured In Logan Square Hit-And-Run
A man is in critical condition after he was struck by the vehicle of a hit-and-run driver early Sunday in the Logan Square neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
2 Teens Killed, 2 Others Seriously Hurt In Crash In Harvey
Two teenagers are dead and two others are seriously hurt after a crash in south suburban Harvey.
Quinn Proclaims Frank Thomas Day In Illinois
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a proclamation making Sunday Frank Thomas Day as the former Chicago White Sox slugger is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Man Fatally Struck By Car On Eisenhower Expressway
A North Side man was fatally struck by a car Saturday evening after running onto the Eisenhower Expressway in the West Side East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Former Wrigley Field Usher Takes Readers Behind The Dugout
If you want to get paid to watch baseball, you might be a good candidate to work as an usher at one of Chicago’s ballparks.
Two Critically Wounded In Aurora Drive-By Shootings
Two Aurora men were critically injured in drive-by shootings in the western suburb Friday night.
More Than 1,000 Palestinian Supporters Rally Downtown
More than 1,000 people showed up to a rally downtown Saturday to show support for Palestine. CBS 2’s Mai Martinez reports it started at Michigan and Congress at round 3 p.m.
Men In Wigs, Face Paint Rob Lansing Bank
Three men in face paint and wigs robbed a bank in south suburban Lansing Friday afternoon, according to the FBI.
Demolition Begins On Vacant Gary Hotel
The old 14-story hotel next to Gary’s City Hall has become a very visible symbol of the blight in the city.
City Breaks Ground On Pullman Community Center
A ground-breaking ceremony was held Saturday in the Pullman neighborhood, on Chicago’s Far South Side for a $15 million, 140,000 square foot community center that will provide indoor practice facilities for multiple sports.
Mourners Say Goodbye To 11-Year-Old Girl Killed At Sleepover
Hundreds attended funeral services at Living Word Christian Center for 11-year old Shamiya Adams, who was shot and killed during a sleepover with a friend in Garfield Park.
Activists Protest Red Light Cameras At Intersection Where Spikes Occurred
Activists on a campaign to get rid of red light and speed cameras in Chicago are out protesting today, buoyed by the Tribune’s analyses that found thousands of people may be due refunds for tickets they didn’t deserve.
Fast Food Workers Attend Convention To Plan Push For Higher Minimum Wage
Fast food workers are attending a first-ever convention in Villa Park today… as they discuss ways to escalate their growing campaign for better wages, reports WBBM’s Mike Krauser.
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Blue Line Derailment At O’Hare
A CTA Blue Line train jumped the tracks at the O’Hare station early Monday, after the train failed to slow down while pulling into the station, and went through the barriers at the end of the tracks.
A man wanted for murder in Georgia rammed several cars while fleeing police Sunday, before crashing on Lake Shore Drive, prompting a standoff with police that lasted more than 8 hours.
Twisters Devastate Illinois Town
Much of the town of Washington, Ill was destroyed by a tornado on Sunday.
Blackhawks Fans Celebrate Stanley Cup Win
We asked Blackhawks fans to share their photos as they headed out to the Stanley Cup victory rally and parade.
Heavy Rains Bring Floods To Northern Suburbs
Heavy rainfall that continued for several hours early Wednesday in the north and northwest suburbs left many streets and homes flooded.
