Security
Experts Discuss Security In Wake Of Boston Marathon Bombings
The deadly Boston Marathon bombings have prompted a lot of discussion about the price of having a free society, and how much freedom Americans might have to give up to stay safe.
CPS Tightens Security At High School Basketball Games
On Friday, police cars were parked outside Simeon Career Academy as it played Julian.
Illinois To Increase Security For Prescription Drugs
More security is coming in the fight against people who would unlawfully get prescription drugs.
Mayan Apocalypse Scare Prompts Barrington Schools To Heighten Security
School officials for northwest suburban Barrington School District 220 say they are just playing it safe. Real safe.
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.
Local Schools Stepping Up Security In Wake Of Newtown Massacre
Across the country, schools will be on high alert following Friday’s shooting in Connecticut.
Connecticut Shooting Massacre A Grim Reminder Of Schools’ Need To Plan For Worst
You can never predict a tragedy like the school shooting massacre in Newtown, Conn., but schools prepare as much as they can. Just this week, a school in north suburban Zion held a drill for a shooting.
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.
Security Added At NW Indiana Mall After Fight, Gunfire
Authorities have beefed up the police presence at a northwestern Indiana shopping mall where a fight among teenagers led to gunfire a couple weeks ago.
Local Expert: Expect Tighter Security At Movie Theaters After Colorado Massacre
A local security expert says expect to see changes at movie theaters in the wake of the shooting in Colorado.
McCarthy: Smaller Taste Of Chicago Won’t Mean Less Security
Taste of Chicago opens on Wednesday, and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says he’s putting “adequate resources” on the streets to keep them safe during the festival.
Metra Says It Lost $800,000 During NATO Summit
Metra says it lost $800,000 in revenues during the NATO Summit weekend last month, as riders stayed away.
Obama Arrives In Chicago For NATO Conference
President Obama has arrived in Chicago for the two-day NATO summit that is being held in his hometown amid protests by demonstrators.
Metra Commuters Now Subject To Tight Security, Restrictions
If you ride Metra this weekend, get ready for a few more NATO-related headaches.
Fighter Jets In Skies Over Chicago On Friday Morning Before NATO Summit
U.S. fighter jets will be actively flying over Chicago on Friday as part of a security drill in the days before the NATO Summit.
Canine Teams Head To Chicago To Help With NATO Security
Several out-of-state canine teams are here in Chicago to help with NATO security – teams from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Metra Reminds Commuter Of Security Measures For NATO
Metra is reminding riders of security restrictions and schedule changes for the NATO summit.
Drone Spotted Over Elgin Week Before NATO Summit?
Are surveillance drones flying over Chicago as part of the massive security operation for the NATO Summit?
NATO Summit Security Worries A Boon For Board-Up Business
The NATO summit is almost here, and while Mayor Rahm Emanuel has insisted it will be business as usual for most of the city, at least one business is profiting from the heightened security in Chicago.
Coast Guard Increasing Patrols For NATO Summit
If you start noticing more boats patrolling Lake Michigan and the river – it’s because of the NATO summit, as you might have guessed.
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