Courtney Gousman
Search Resumes Along Des Plaines River, But Still No Sign Of Maywood Boy’s Body
Volunteers and police officers returned to the Des Plaines River on Saturday to resume searching for the body of a missing toddler from Maywood.
Bank Sends 49 Students On College-Scouting Tour
Friday morning, CBS 2′s Courtney Gousman visited a charter school where 49 students are being given every opportunity to succeed as they prepare for a life-changing trip.
Gas Prices Heading Up Again
Hold on to your wallets: we are in the middle of a gas price spike, and experts say it will only get worse.
Poisoned Lottery Winner’s Body Exhumed For Autopsy
An autopsy was conducted Friday on the body of a lottery winner who died from cyanide poisoning last year, after his body was exhumed for further testing, but the results of those tests won’t be completed for a few weeks.
Suburban Fire Official Released On Bond For Home Invasion, Retires From Department
A deputy fire chief for south suburban Chicago Ridge has been released on bond, and placed on house arrest, after he was charged with breaking into a neighbor’s condo in Tinley Park, beat her, and threatened to kill her.
Guns Flying Off The Shelves Amid Debate On Restrictions, Sellers Say
Sellers say customers really began buying guns and ammunition when politicians started talking about making changes to firearm laws, CBS 2′s Courtney Gousman reports.
Robbins Police Chief On DUI Charges: ‘I Made A Mistake’
Johnny Holmes said he recently lost a grandson to gun violence and has also been taking care of his elderly mother. CBS 2′s Courtney Gousman reports.
Very Busy Travel Day Ahead For Chicago Airports
Friday will be the busiest day of the holiday season at both of Chicago’s airports, a day after hundreds of flights were cancelled at O’Hare and Midway due to the snow.
Chicago Area Residents Prepare For First Snowstorm Of The Season
The far northwest suburbs will be the first to get the blast of winter weather headed for the Chicago area on Thursday, and they could get the worst of the storm in Illinois.
Bikers Donate Gifts To Kids In Annual Chicagoland Toys For Tots Parade
Bikers participating in The Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade are donating a few hours of their time this morning to help make Christmas a bit brighter for local children. CBS2′S Courtney Gousman reports.
About 300 Cars Towed For Violating Winter Parking Ban
Hundreds of drivers got an expensive lesson on parking in Chicago on Saturday, after their cars were towed for violating the city’s overnight winter parking ban.
Pastor Camping Out Again To Raise Money For Community Center
He’s at it again. The pastor who received national attention for spending 94 long days on the roof of a shuttered South Side motel is spending some more time outside.
Looking For The Perfect Holiday Tree? Here Are Some Hints
CBS 2′s Courtney Gousman talked to some tree experts to get the tips you need to know before making the big decision.
1 Dead, 4 Critically Hurt In Dan Ryan Crash
A man was killed and four others critically injured in a crash Sunday morning that shut down both directions of the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94).
Man Stabbed Off Magnificent Mile, Near Holiday Parade Route
A botched robbery attempt has an Oak Brook doctor in stable condition tonight.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Kicks Off Holiday Season
Saturday night, there were e a lot of smiles and excitement as Magnificent Mile lit up.
Police Search For Driver In Deadly Hit-And-Run
Chicago police say they are now looking for a blue, gray, or dark-colored Mercury Grand Marquis in relation to a deadly hit-and-run in the city’s Belmont Central neighborhood Saturday night.
Family: Fallen Firefighter ‘Was Always A Hero To Us’
Family, friends and colleagues of a “larger than life” Chicago firefighter were mourning the loss of a man who they said “was always a hero to us.”
Hurricane Sandy Might Affect Your Air Travel
Sunday is typically a heavy day for air travel and right now, everyone is trying to beat Hurricane Sandy.
Man Killed, Brother Hurt In Logan Square Fire
Officials were investigating the cause of a fire that killed one man and injured his brother in the Logan Square neighborhood early Saturday.
Most Popular News
- Four Hurt In Wrong-Way Crash On Chicago SkywayA 25-year-old man has been cited for driving the wrong way on the Chicago Skyway, after a head-on crash with a pickup truck Thursday morning that sent four people to hospitals.232
- Student Pulled Over And Robbed By Phony Police OfficerA man driving an unmarked white Ford Crown Victoria with interior flashing red and blue lights pulled the student over near Ballard and Bender roads in Des Plaines as she was driving to school around 7:30 a.m. on May 20.340
- Bodies Of 2 Men Found In Car In West EnglewoodTwo bodies were found inside a car on the South Side and one of the victims worked for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.218
- The List: Chicago Schools To Be ClosedThe Chicago School Board voted to close 49 underutilized or underperforming elementary schools on Wednesday as part of a plan to close a $1 billion budget deficit.492
- Board Votes To Close 49 Chicago Elementary SchoolsThe Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday voted to close 49 elementary schools, in what is believed to be the biggest single mass shutdown of schools in U.S. history.4834
- 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
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