Danger
Ice May Look Rock Solid, But Beware
But just how safe is that ice? CBS 2’s Pamela Jones reports.
2 Investigators: Children Injured By Wire Hampers
A certain kind of pop-up hamper, framed with springy wire, can be hazardous to children, CBS 2′s Pam Zekman reports.
A Danger Lurks At Your Outdoor Grill
It’s not just bacteria that cooks should worry about. CBS 2′s Kris Gutierrez reports on a potential hazard that you may use before grilling.
Fire Department: Errant Fireworks Could Spark Deadly Blazes
With the Fourth of July less than a week away, fire officials are worried that errant fireworks could start deadly fires.
Daley: Don’t Turn Away From Nuclear Power
Mayor Richard M. Daley says worries about nuclear plant meltdowns in Japan should not make people oppose building new nuclear power plants here in the United States.
Massive Blizzard Wallops Chicagoland
The Blizzard of 2011 will go down in history as at least the third biggest snowstorm Chicago has ever seen, but it’s not over yet.
Monster Blizzard Blasts Into Chicago Area
A blizzard warning is soon to be in effect for the entire Chicago area, and officials are warning everyone to stay safe.
Nerf Gun Modifications Can Be Dangerous
Nerf guns are one of the most popular toys on the market. But on Internet sites, enthusiasts are modifying their weapons to make them shoot further and more forcefully. As CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports, they could be dangerous.
Most Popular News
- Jail Inmate Charged With Previous Murder, Shooting In RobbinsA Cook County Jail inmate faces new charges in connection with a 2012 murder and a separate 2011 shooting in south suburban Robbins, the Cook County Sheriff’s office announced Saturday.60
- Teen Hurt In Little Village ShootingA 14-year-old boy was shot in the arm Saturday afternoon in the Southwest Side Little Village neighborhood.86
- Man Charged With Videotaping Women In Hospital WashroomA poorly secured cell phone in a west suburban hospital washroom that a man had allegedly set up to secretly videotape women in the toilet area was discovered by a woman when the phone fell to the washroom floor on Friday. She alerted police, who then arrested and charged a 49-year-old Franklin Park man with unlawful videotaping.156
- Young Man Shot Outside Old Orchard Shopping CenterA young man was wounded in a shooting in north suburban Skokie Friday night, outside the Old Orchard Shopping Center.227
- 3 Dead, 8 Shot In Citywide ViolenceThree men were killed and at least eight other people were wounded in violence around the city since Friday night.167
- Orange Line Service Resumes After Train-Pedestrian IncidentCTA commuters were temporarily stymied on the Orange Line during the Friday rush hour after a train fatally struck a man on the tracks.401
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