Brad Edwards
28 Years Later, Man Supports Second Chance For His Grandmother’s Killer
Paula Cooper, 15, was sentenced to death for the 1985 murder of a Gary, Ind. woman. She’s about to be released, with the blessing of the victim’s grandson. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Monk Accused Of Attempted Kidnapping Taken Into Custody Again
Thomas Chmura is accused of attempting to abduct an Antioch girl. His bond was revoked when he reportedly was caught in the presence of children at his Benet Lake, Wisc. complex. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Police Artist Gives Voice To Victims
CBS 2’s Brad Edwards reports on the collaborative process between victims and police artists that helps nab offenders.
Mayor Slides Into Middle Of High School Baseball Controversy
A perceived snub by a North Side school prompted Mayor Emanuel to go to Brooks College Prep Monday on the South Side. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Storms Also Pushing Gas Prices Up
Higher pump prices are partly because of havoc caused by weather-related power outages. Three refineries went down, and two pipelines temporarily were halted.
Western Springs Police: Couple Tried To Lure Youngsters
Deputy Chief of Police Brian Budds says the goal appears to be “to lure these youths into the car and cause them harm.”
Scrap-Metal Thieves Super-Sizing By Swiping Boat, Big-Rig Trailers: Police
Go big or go home, the saying goes. Some scrap-metal thieves are taking that expression to heart, police say. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Condo Owners Want To Put Brakes On New Ramp For Circle Interchange
A proposed ramp connecting the Eisenhower and the Kennedy would come within 7 feet of a West Loop condo building. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Can Violent Video Games Set In Chicago Spark Real Bloodshed?
The Chicago police officer’s union is returning fire at “Hitman: Absolution,” which makes killing cops look like sport. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Judge Tosses City Fines Against Elderly Landlords
An elderly landlord couple charged $500 for rat abatement on city property will not have to pay.
City Hall Sends Couple $500 Bill For Rat Control On Public Property
CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports on a perplexing situation for a pair of elderly property owners.
Teen Who Saved Girl From Gunfire Receives Military Honor
Rony Monzon has scars near his heart. He was seriously wounded in July when he protected his friend from what he said was gunfire meant for a gangbanger.
County Officials Will Scrutinize Cicero Election
In Cicero, a community of 30,000, current President Larry Dominick is in a bitter fight against contender Juan Ochoa.
Freed Inmate Fights Prosecutors For ‘Certificate Of Innocence’
Last May, James Kluppelberg stood under the sun for the first time a free man in more than two decades. Ten months later, he’s unemployed with little hope. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
One Motorist Claims BP’s Case Of Bad Gas Lingers
BP initially paid Brian Cebra $9,400 for an initial round of bad-gas repairs. But then six weeks later when his wife was driving the truck died. CBS 2′s Brad Edwards reports.
Think You Can’t Get ‘Catfished’ Online? 2 Women Tell Their Stories
Move over, Manti Te’o. Two women tell CBS 2′s Brad Edwards how they were duped online by “men” they never met in person.
Coyote Sightings On The Rise
Local residents were being warned to keep their pets on a tight leash, as coyotes are out in bigger numbers, and acting more aggressively, likely due to their mating season.
One Year Later, Mom Of Slain Teen Waits For Justice
Khiyona Winfert lost her 15-year-old son, De-shon, last year. He was her only child.
A Dog, A Pizza Box And A Stove Spell Disaster In South Elgin
Investigators determined the blaze had started in the kitchen, where a burner on the stove had been switched on. When the owner arrived, he had an explanation.
Protesters Want Cappleman To Put An End To Pigeon-Nappings
The pigeon war in Uptown continued raging on Friday, with some of the combatants refusing to give up.
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- Lockdown Lifted At Morton West High SchoolMorton West High School has been placed on lock down for precautionary reasons after an unknown individual entered the building.558
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- Woman Robs North Side BankA woman robbed a Lakeview bank Tuesday afternoon on the city’s North Side.262
- Four Schools To Be Spared From Closing; Another To Be DelayedHours before a final vote by the Chicago Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools officials have agreed to back off of plans to close four of the 53 elementary schools targeted for closing at the end of the school year, Board Vice President Jesse Ruiz confirmed Wednesday morning.415
- Boy, 17, Fatally Shot In Back Of The YardsA teenage boy was fatally shot in the South Side Back of the Yards neighborhood Tuesday evening, police said.147
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