Safety
Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Serves As Reminder To Prepare For Disasters
“Tornado sheltering basics involved three steps – get in, get down and cover-up. The overall goal is to avoid flying and falling debris by putting as many barriers between you and the tornado as possible,” according to one expert at the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
Quinn: State To Review School Security Plans In Wake Of Newtown Massacre
The deadly school shooting spree last week in Connecticut prompted Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to push for a review of school safety measures in the state.
Study: Child Dies Every Three Weeks From Falling Television
A string of tragedies in the Chicago area over the past year prompted a safety advocacy group to look at the number of children killed or injured by falling televisions.
The Wrong Move Can Make A Kitchen Fire Worse
In just a few seconds, a small cooking fire can erupt into a raging inferno. Unfortunately, many people are clueless when it comes to how to extinguish the fire. CBS 2′s Dorothy Tucker reports.
Do Your Deadbolt Locks Offer Maximum Security? You Might Be Surprised
CBS 2′s Mary Kay Kleist shows you how to spot the danger — and a simple way to fix it.
Bears Sign New Contract for RB Bell, Waive Safety Jones
The Bears on Saturday signed running back Khalil Bell to a one-year contract, and waived safety Jeremy Jones.
Safer Crosswalks Coming To Site Where Correctional Officer Was Killed
Preliminary work begins Tuesday on safety improvements at the pedestrian crossing where a Cook County Corrections officer was killed in a hit-and-run accident this summer.
Quinn: Security Concerns Prompted End To Media Tours Of Prisons
Gov. Pat Quinn says he didn’t end media tours of Illinois prisons in order to cover up anything.
Caution Warranted As Beach Season Arrives
Drowning is the leading accidental cause of death for children up to four years of age. For children 14 and under, it’s the second leading cause of accidental death.
How To Survive Parents Moving Into Your Chicago Home
FTo make the transition smoother for everyone, consider the following tips before moving an elderly parent in permanently.
Insurance Company Advises Businesses To Prepare For NATO Summit Safety
A worldwide insurance company is issuing some last-minute business reminders related to the upcoming NATO summit.
Deadline Set For Park District To Replace Unsafe Pool Drains
The Chicago Park District is working to meet a June 15 deadline for installing safer drains in 38 outdoor swimming pools.
CPS Partners With Churches To Keep Kids Safe This Spring Break
Chicago Public Schools are offering parents a way to keep their children off the street during this week of spring break.
Alderman: Mayor May Be Looking To Install 1,800 Speed Cameras Across City
City Hall has said it would activate fewer than 100 speed cameras around schools and parks to keep environments safe for kids. But one alderman fears that number could be larger — a lot larger.
‘Bumbo Seat’ Under Fire From Child-Safety Advocates
A Chicago-based group is calling for a recall of the Bumbo Seat, saying the product puts kids in danger. CBS 2′s Mike Puccinelli reports.
Expert: Speed Cameras Won’t Make Anything Safer
A motoring gadfly is challenging arguments that a blanket of speed enforcement cameras will improve safety for Chicago schoolchildren.
Deadly Lake Shore Drive Fire Raises Doubts About High-Rise Safety
A fire this month that killed a woman in a Lake Shore Drive high-rise is drawing renewed attention to the question of the safety of such buildings.
New Law Will Require Seat Belts For Back Seat Passengers
A new seat belt law goes into effect with the ringing in of the New Year on Sunday.
‘The Wand’ Makes Its Debut This Sunday At Soldier Field
At Soldier Field, the security pat-down is becoming passé. Chicago Bears fans should get ready to say hello to the hand-held metal-detecting wand, beginning this weekend, CBS 2′s Kristyn Hartman reports.
Health Officials Offer Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving means a time for food and gratitude, but public health officials say safety should be a top priority too.
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- 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.4639
- 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
- Former Glenbard East Student Accused Of Planning Columbine-Type AttackA 19-year-old former student at Glenbard East High School in Lombard was in custody on Wednesday, accused of planning a "Columbine-style" attack on the school, with a list of people he wanted to target.561
- 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
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