Dana Kozlov
2 School Board Presidents Pressured To Resign Over Felony Convictions
Two south suburban school board presidents, both convicted felons, have been told by top prosecutors to step down by next week, or face serious consequences.
Move To Ban Assault Weapons Stalls In State Senate
An Illinois Senate vote to ban semi-automatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips has been delayed, because supporters have yet to line up enough votes to pass the two measures.
Lockport Holds Vigil For Newtown, Conn. Victims
Even though 763 miles separate Lockport from Newtown, Conn., there was no distance in the hearts of people who attended a vigil in Illinois. CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
Teen From North Suburbs Recounts Her Descent Into Heroin Addiction
Glenview native Paula Nixon was going to college, but now her future hinges on one thing: staying clean.CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
Uptown Alderman Wants To Make It A Crime To Feed Pigeons
Ald. James Cappelman (46th) has introduced an ordinance that would significantly increase the penalties for feeding pigeons – making it a crime punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Lawsuit Takes Aim At Armslist Gun Website After Fatal Shooting
The brother of murder victim has filed a lawsuit against a website that allegedly helped the killer obtain the murder weapon.
Illinois Concealed Weapons Ban Tossed By Court
A federal appeals court in Chicago strikes down Illinois’ ban on carrying concealed weapons.
Executive For O’Hare Contractor Has Felony Conviction, Mob Ties
More questions have been raised about executives at a Chicago company that was just awarded a $99.5 million city contract for custodial work at O’Hare International Airport.
Letters To Santa Program Kicks Off At Main Post Office
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, so is one holiday tradition that brings cheer to families in need: the U.S. Post Office’s annual “Operation Letters To Santa” program.
Newlyweds Recover Bowl That Was Among Hundreds Of Stolen Items
Sunday night, we told you about hundreds of stolen items on display at a Northwest Side police station. On Thursday, there was a happy ending to report.
Jackson Jr.’s Resignation Prompts Mixed Reactions From Former Constituents
CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov broke the news of Jackson’s resignation to a lot of his former constituents in the 2nd Congressional District. The reaction was decidedly mixed.
Abbate Juror: Panel Weighed Damages Against Ex-Cop, City Carefully
One of the jurors in the Anthony Abbate federal trial is explaining why the panel sided with the bartender the former cop assaulted in an infamous beating captured on surveillance video.
Geneva Teachers Reach Deal, Avoid Strike
Teachers and school board members of Geneva Unit School District 304 negotiated into the night Sunday in hopes of avoiding a strike in the far west suburban system.
Plaintiffs Claim CPS Administrator Molested Them Years Ago
A dean at Foreman High School is under investigation for a past child abuse conviction and claims of sexual abuse. CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov talked to one victim.
Former Internal Affairs Boss Denies Coverup Of 2007 Bar Beating
One of the highest ranking members of the Chicago Police Department took the witness stand Tuesday, and was grilled about her role in an alleged cover-up of the beating of a female bartender at the hands of a drunk Chicago cop in 2007.
Sandy Expected To Dampen Chicago Economy
Markets to restaurants. The financial district to Chicago’s shopping district. Experts say all could feel Sandy’s wrath, depending on just how damaging the storm proves to be.
Woman Sues Towing Company For Wrongly Seizing Her Car
It was a case of now you see it, now you don’t for La Namee Webb, who’s fighting back. CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
East Dundee, Barrington Hills Spar Over Plan For Auto Auction Yard
Two neighboring northwest suburbs have been battling over a business that one village said is a potential threat to the safety of the area’s drinking water.
Businessman Leads Protest To Demand Black Construction Jobs
Legendary South Side business owner Ed Gardner on Sunday was once again protesting the lack of black workers on local construction crews, leading about 1,000 demonstrators supporting his cause.
Celebrities Take Their Swings At Medinah Before Ryder Cup
The best golfers from around the world are playing this week in our backyard, at Medinah Country Club for the Ryder Cup, but on Tuesday it was more about the stargazing.
Most Popular News
- Former Glenbard East Student Charged With Planning Violence At SchoolIn November, Michael Santoro allegedly made plans of a violent nature against the school, but the alleged plans remained unknown an acquaintance reported the threat to police two weeks ago, after learning about the plans in February.291
- 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
- Police: Man Killed In Jump From Gold Coast BuildingA man jumped to his death early Tuesday from the Gold Coast high-rise building where he lived, authorities said.311
- Police: Man Touches Woman’s Leg At South Loop CTA StationPolice are looking for man who inappropriately touched a woman at a South Loop CTA station Tuesday morning.147
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