Mai Martinez
McCarthy: Cops Taking Report Of Gang ‘Hit Squad’ Seriously
Being a police officer just got more dangerous in Chicago. According to information gathered by the Cook County Sheriff’s office, a street gang wants to ambush and kill police officers near 19th and Oakley west of the Loop. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Church Approval Or Not, More Women Seeking Priesthood
Since 2002, 122 women worldwide have been ordained bishops, priests or deacons; 92 of them in the United States, including two who are active in the Chicago area
Woman Loses Wedding Ring At Drake Hotel, But Gets It Back From Trash
A Chicago vacation for a family from Tennessee almost ended in heartache this week, after Jodi Eastgate’s $15,000 wedding ring ended up in their hotel’s trash compactor, along with five tons of garbage.
VIDEO: School Bus Driver Plows Through Flood Water
After days of flooding, it’s something we’ve heard over and over again: Don’t drive through flood waters. But a school bus driver did just that Monday.
Stricter South Side Irish Parade Marks 2nd Year
After a three-year hiatus, the parade returned last year with a zero tolerance policy for drunks. As CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports, organizers say expect the same crackdown this year.
Police Graduates To Hit The Streets, With Optimism
Friday’s graduation marked the realization of a dream for 53 Chicago police officers. Among them was 28-year-old Jose Rivera, Jr. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Elgin Police: Online Registry Of Pawned Items Has Curbed Burglaries
Elgin pawn shops, gold resellers and similar businesses are now required to use Leads Online to enter information about customers and items they’re pawning or selling. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Judge Allows Sudanese Players To Suit Up For Batavia School Basketball Team
The Mooseheart Ramblers hit the basketball court with extra bounce in their steps Tuesday night, after a judge ruled three Sudanese players previously declared ineligible by the Illinois High School Association could play until there’s a full hearing on their eligibility.
Emanuel, Durbin Weigh In On Petraeus Scandal
The Chicago mayor and Illinois’ senior U.S. senator were asked Monday about the sex scandal that ended the CIA of David Petraeus.
Shorewood Principal Accused Of Bullying Students
It’s a disturbing allegation of bullying in a suburban school. The person accused of doing the bullying is not a student, it’s the principal of the school.
VIDEO: Thief Steals Young Cancer Patient’s Donation Jar
The suspect may have gotten away with the cash, but surveillance cameras captured his every move. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports.
Sources: Off-Duty Cop Accused Of Buying Pot For 3 Teen Girls
CBS 2 has learned a Chicago police officer is being investigated for allegedly supplying a group of minors with marijuana while he was off-duty.
Englewood Ride-Along: Violence, Guns, Hope
CBS 2’s Mai Martinez went on patrol Friday night to see just what officers are up against and how they’re fighting it.
Hundreds Of Recruits Prepping To Join Ranks Of Chicago Police
As the numbers of murders and shootings in Chicago continue to rise, the cries for more police officers have been getting louder.
Chicago Clinic Says It Pulled Steroid In Wake Of Meningitis Scare
There are no reported meningitis cases in Illinois, but as CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports, hundreds of patients at three Chicago-area facilities are being warned.
Chicago Murder Rate Down In September; McCarthy: ‘Something’s Working’
With Chicago’s murder rate capturing national headlines, Police Supt Garry McCarthy is on the defense, touting recent progress his department has made in the fight against crime.
Parents, Students Look Forward To End Of Strike
It’s been a week of teacher-less school, and an end to the strike can’t come soon enough for parents and some students.CBS 2’s Mai Martinez reports.
Sunday’s Rain Causes Flooding Problems For Homes Near Midway
Given the drought conditions gripping the Midwest, the Chicago are really needs rain, but on Sunday, some areas got much more than they could handle.
2 Football Players Flee Fenger Violence, Ruled Ineligible To Play At New High School
Many players are dreaming of big games and championships, but as CBS 2′s Mai Martinez reports, those dreams have been shattered for some athletes before the school year even begins.
Extremely High Mold Count Has Allergy Sufferers Feeling Miserable
The enjoyable temperatures and sunny skies lately have been a welcome respite from the heat wave Chicago went through last month, but another factor in our recent weather has been making plenty of people sick.
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- 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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- 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
- Rapper Chief Keef Arrested In Georgia Hotel After Staff Smells MarijuanaChicago rapper Chief Keef makes no secret of his fondness for marijuana. The staff at the swanky LeMeridien Atlanta Perimeter hotel doesn’t share that fondness.144
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- Man Critically Hurt In Jump From 3rd Floor Of HospitalA man was critically injured after attempting to jump from the window of a hospital Tuesday in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.201
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