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Historic Chicago On YouTube: British Newsreel Company Uploads Its Entire Collection
British Pathe, the famous creator of old-time newsreels, has uploaded its entire collection of films on YouTube, including dozens of fascinating historical reels showcasing Chicago.
Report: Mole In Rezko, Carothers Cases Arrested For Fraud
Federal authorities gave long-time government mole John Thomas a Good Friday surprise, arresting him at his home early Friday morning, the Sun-Times is reporting.
City Watchdog: 17 Firefighters And Paramedics Falsified Mileage Records
A group of Chicago firefighters and paramedics have been suspended for falsifying thousands of dollars’ worth of mileage records.
The Simple Life: Woman Lives In 84-Square Foot Home
The New York Times recently featured a story about a woman in the Pacific Northwest who lives in an 84 square foot home. That got us to wondering: What is the smallest home in Chicago?
Old Ashland Bridge On Bloomingdale Trail To Be Moved To Western
It’s not every day you see a bridge being hauled down city streets. On Saturday, a bridge that once spanned Ashland Avenue in the Wicker Park neighborhood will make a 1.5-mile trek to its new home over Western Avenue along the Bloomingdale Trail.
Jordan Unveils 29th Version Of Signature Basketball Shoe
Almost exactly 11 years after that final game, Jordan revealed the 29th version of his shoe line–the Jordan XX9.
Boy, 15, Dies After Being Pulled From Pond In McHenry County
A 15-year-old boy has died after he was pulled out of a pond in northwest suburban McHenry County late Thursday night.
Boy, 12, Among 8 Shot Since Thursday Morning
The boy was shot in the leg about 8:45 p.m. after he walked past two males in the 13100 block of South Corliss Avenue and then heard shots and felt pain.
Sole Survivor Of Arizona Crash To Join Grandparents In Japan
Nine-year-old Rinka Hirayama, the lone survivor of a fiery car crash last month on a desert highway near the Grand Canyon in Arizona has returned to Vernon Hills, but only for a few weeks. Once her grandparents settle her parents’ affairs, Rinka is expected to return to her native Japan with them.
Man Seriously Wounded In Chicago Lawn Drive-By
The 28-year-old was outside in the 7000 block of South Rockwell Street about 1:50 p.m. when a silver, four-door vehicle drove by and someone inside shot him in the right shoulder.
Man Shot During Robbery Attempt In Englewood
The man, 25, was standing outside in the 5600 block of South Morgan Street shortly after 2 a.m. when four males, one of whom had a gun, approached him and tried to rob him,
Environmental Groups Sue To Stop Illiana Tollway
Chicago environmental groups filed a lawsuit Thursday to stop the proposed $1.3 billion Illiana Tollway linking northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, claiming the Illinois Department of Transportation doesn’t have authority to develop it.
Complaint Hearing Against Gary Fire Chief Suspended After 4 Hours
Four firefighters with four separate complaints against their chief expected to present evidence Thursday at a special meeting set by the Gary Fire Civil Service Commission to hear the first of 24 cases filed against Chief Teresa Everett.
Ex-Con Homesick For Prison Gets 3 1/2 Years For Bank Robbery
An ex-con who spent most of his adult life behind bars on Thursday got what he said he wanted for robbing a suburban Chicago bank. The 74-year-old gets to go back to the place he called home — prison.
Illinois Medical Marijuana Rules Drop Gun Language
Illinois regulators crafting the first rules for the state’s new medical marijuana industry have lowered patient fees and deleted a section that angered gun owners.
Priest Returns To Lakeview Church After Police Find Abuse Allegations Unsupported
Father Michael O’Connell returned to face his parishioners at St. Alphonsus in Lakeview. They gave him a standing ovation, CBS 2’s Brad Edwards reports.
Man Shot In Lincoln Square
The man, 22, was in the 5200 block of North Rockwell Street about 6 p.m. when two male suspects approached him on the street.
Suit: Chicago, Glenview Cops Lied Under Oath About Traffic Stop
According to the suit, Glenview police are required to record every traffic stop using audio and visual recording devices from their squad car. However, in June 2013 – the day Joseph Sperling was stopped – a Glenview officer disabled his vehicle’s recording devices at the request of a Chicago officer.
Some North Side Residents Not Happy To Be Displaced By CTA Overhaul
WBBM’s Steve Miller has reaction from one of the areas that would be most affected.
Resident Complains West Side Park Is In Disrepair
Nicole Ellison tired of waiting for someone to fix the crumbling stairs outside the field house at Altgeld Park. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
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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.
