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Two Teens Among Four Shot Across City Monday Night
Four people — including two teenagers — were shot across Chicago within a 90-minute span Monday night.
2 Investigators: Clerical Error Keeps Sisters Stuck In Abusive Foster Care For Years
2 Investigator Dave Savini reveals how actions by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services kept two girls from their family.
Alsip Police Caution Motorists About String Of Tire Thefts
Police say drivers park their cars only to come out and find their vehicles sitting on blocks. CBS 2′s Pamela Jones reports.
Water Main Break Closes Blue Line Station At Grand
Trains were still running normally, but were not stopping at the Grand station in either direction.
Wrong-Way Driver Dies After Causing Five-Vehicle Crash
The crash happened about 12:15 p.m., when a 51-year-old man from Palatine was driving northwest in the southeast-bound lanes of Rand Road between Thomas and Dryden avenues, according to a statement from Arlington Heights police.
Beating Causes Chicago Woman’s Death, More Than A Decade Later
A woman attacked more than a decade ago in the East Garfield Park neighborhood died Sunday, and her death has been ruled a homicide.
Deep Freeze Hurt McDonald’s Sales Last Month
The world’s biggest hamburger chain said Monday that sales fell 1.4 percent in February at established U.S. locations. It blamed the harsh winter weather, but conceded that “challenging industry dynamics” also played a role.
Gross! Meltdown Reveals Eyesores — And Worse — Along Streets, Sidewalks
CBS 2’s Roseanne Tellez reports on the leftovers are emerging along Chicago’s curbs as temperatures rise.
Sarah Kustok Condemns Dad’s Affairs But Doesn’t Think He Shot Her Mom
The former Chicago sportscaster took the stand Monday in the murder trial of her father and offered testimony casting doubt on allegations he murdered her mother. CBS 2′s Derrick Blakley reports.
Man Dies After Being Struck By At Least 2 Cars In Lincolnwood
A 19-year-old man died after he was struck by at least two cars while crossing the street Monday morning in north suburban Lincolnwood, police said.
Black Mount Prospect Family Files Hate Crime Lawsuit Against White Neighbor
A black family in Mount Prospect is suing their white neighbor – accusing her of harassing and terrorizing them for the past five years.
Calculate How Many Pounds Of Snow You Shoveled
Chicago Tribune reporter Matthew Walberg did some math and came up with a simple formula.
Lombard Police To Start Carrying Narcan To Counter Heroin Overdoses
Lombard Deputy Chief Tom Wirsing says heroin overdoses are a community issue, affecting everyone.
Harsh Winter Weather A Mixed Blessing When It Comes To Allergies
The frigid, snowy winter might help delay allergy season this spring, but mold and pollen problems could be worse than usual once allergy season is underway.
Tinley Park H.S. Teacher/Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student
Bond was set at $250,000 Monday afternoon for a Tinley Park High School teacher and coach who was arrested for having sex with an underage female student.
Activists Defend Controversial Anti-Violence Program NRI
Activists are defending a controversial anti-violence program, launched by Governor Quinn, saying despite recent criticism, the program has done more good than bad.
Sen. Kirk Calls For Law To Stop Internet Ads For Prostitution
Senator Mark Kirk and States Attorney Anita Alvarez are promoting an agenda aimed at stopping prostitution advertised over the internet, reports WBBM’s John Cody.
City Pothole Crews To Focus On Main Streets On Mondays, Fridays
Mayor Emanuel says city pothole-patching crews are going to be deployed in a new way to get more potholes filled and faster.
CBS Online Poll: This Winter Ranks Worst Ever
This winter ranks as the worst ever in Chicago, according to an online poll conducted by CBS Chicago.
Man Accused Of Stealing Millions In Toys Detained As Flight Risk
“It’s clear that Mr. Bogdanov has every reason to flee,” said Renato Mariotti, the federal prosecutor handling the case.
Photo Galleries
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.
Hawks Fans Celebrate Stanley Cup
Blackhawks fans celebrated all night long and into the early morning after the Blackhawks beat the Bruins to win the Stanley Cup for the second time in four years.
