Jay Levine
Some Chicago Schools On Closure List Could Be Spared
School board members who will make the final decision were still out visiting schools on the Chicago Public School “hit list,” and not all are convinced that all of them should be closed.
New Price Tag, Details Emerge For DePaul Arena
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday continued to duck reporters’ questions about the proposed sports and entertainment complex for McCormick Place.
Kirk Says Progress Continues As He Discusses Stroke Rehab With Students
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk made a symbolic return to his former Congressional District on the North Shore on Friday, four months after returning to work in Congress.
Obama Taps Penny Pritzker As Commerce Secretary
Another Chicagoan could soon join President Barack Obama’s Cabinet. The president nominated billionaire and longtime fundraiser Penny Pritzker to be the next U.S. Commerce Secretary.
Jackson Jr.’s Sentencing Could Be Delayed
Prosecutors and defense attorneys could tussle over the former congressman’s mental health. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine explains.
Mayor Touts Success Of Foot Patrol Saturations, But Residents Not So Sure
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said Thursday that a recent move to step up foot patrols in some of the most violence-prone neighborhoods is paying off.
Former Mayor Daley Gives Away Last Of His Campaign Cash
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley made an unusual and unusually generous gesture on Wednesday, donating more than half a million dollars from his former campaign fund to various Chicago charities and other organizations.
Rick Perry Targets West Loop Financial Firm In Pitch To Lure Jobs To Texas
Day two of Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s job-poaching trip to Chicago took him to a huge trade show at McCormick Place on Tuesday. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine has learned which Chicago company he has in his sights: Performance Trust, a financial services firm based in the West Loop.
Evans: ‘No Question’ Witnesses Have Been Killed After Courtroom Cell Phone Recordings
Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans on Friday defended the decision to begin implementing a ban on cell phones and other electronic communication at courthouses, saying he’s concerned about witnesses being intimidated, or worse.
Cubs Want Pedestrian Bridge Linking Hotel With Wrigley
The proposed pedestrian bridge would cross Clark Street and dramatically change the look of Wrigleyville. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Emanuel Brothers: ‘We Used To Be Very Competitive’
Rahm Emanuel’s older brother, Zeke, is revealing a side of the mayor most people have never seen before, in an illuminating new book about their family.
Mayor’s Brother Offers Insight Into Rahm Emanuel With New Book
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s brother, Zeke, offers a revealing portrait of Chicago’s top elected official in a new book he was signing in Winnetka Thursday.
Sources: Wrigley Renovation Deal Could Be Done By Home Opener
The Chicago Cubs and their Wrigleyville neighbors appeared close to an agreement Tuesday to give Cubs owners the green light for their planned renovation of the team’s landmark stadium.
Cardinal George Has Short List For Next Pope
One day after Pope Benedict resigned, the Vatican is in a state of flux, with no clear indication who among a dozen or more possible contenders might be elected a successor.
Catholics Offer Benedict Prayers As He Officially Steps Down
Pope Benedict XVI ended his eight-year pontificate of the Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first pontiff in 600 years to resign.
Cardinal George In Good Health, Says American Could Be Selected Pope
Chances for an American pope are greater than ever before, Francis Cardinal George tells CBS 2 Chief correspondent Jay Levine.
Jackson Jr: ‘I Am Guilty, Your Honor’
An emotional former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to misusing $750,000 in campaign funds.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Plea Deal Could Be Filed As Soon As Friday
Formal charges against Jesse Jackson Jr. could be filed as soon as Friday and Tuesday at the latest. His plea has also implicated his wife, leading to tax fraud charges against her.
Pope’s Resignation A Shock For Many Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down has surprised many Catholics around the world, including church leadership in Chicago.
Jackson Jr. Has Signed ‘Blind Plea’ Deal With Feds
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has signed a plea deal with federal prosecutors, a deal which calls for him to plead guilty to misuse of campaign funds and let a federal judge determine whether he serves any time in prison, CBS 2 has learned.
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