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Northwest Suburbs Grappling With Teen Suicides
It’s become a crisis in the far northwest suburbs: teen after teen taking their own lives. CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov reports.
For One Chicago Police Officer, The Job Became Too Much
CBS 2’s Mike Parker talks to a family that believes one of their own — a third generation cop — was afflicted with post-traumatic stress when he took his own life last month.
Man Kills Self In Standoff With Police, After Woman Found Dead In Antioch
A man was found dead inside a mobile home in north suburban Antioch late Friday morning, more than four hours after he barricaded himself inside, in apparent connection to the death of a woman outside the home.
Chiefs Linebacker Jovan Belcher Kills Girlfriend, Then Himself
A Kansas City Chiefs player reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend Saturday morning, then later took his own life.
25-Year-Old Killed While Playing With Gun In West Town
A 25-year-old man died after he accidentally shot himself in the face in his West Town home late Friday.
Duerson Family Donates Concussion Test Kits To High Schools
Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson took his life in 2011 after suffering years of concussion symptoms. Now his family is donating concussion testing kits to the Chicago Public School District.
Police: West Suburban Officer’s Death Appears To Be Suicide
A west suburban police officer apparently killed herself on Monday in her home in West Chicago.
Multiple Student Deaths Cause Alarm At ISU
After an unusually high number of student deaths this past school year, administrators at Illinois State University in downstate Normal are taking another look at their policies.
Hospital Employee Attacks Co-Worker, Kills Self
A cafeteria employee at the Stroger Hospital committed suicide Monday after getting into a physical fight with a female co-worker.
Report: New Letter Casts Doubt On Family Massacre Suspect’s Charges
New questions are being raised in the case of a father from Oswego who stands charged with killing his wife and three children in 2007.
Duerson’s Family Claims NFL Covered Up Concussion Dangers
The family of former Chicago Bears player Dave Duerson said Thursday that the Super Bowl champion would still be alive today, if not what they claim was an NFL conspiracy to cover up the dangers of concussions.
Cornelius’ Friends, Family Say They Didn’t See Signs Of Suicide
First came the shock of losing his friend Don Cornelius, then the discovery that just a few hours before his death, Cornelius left longtime friend and radio executive Marv Dyson three voice mail messages.
‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius Dead Of Apparent Suicide
“Soul Train” creator and Chicago native Don Cornelius was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday morning in his Los Angeles home.
Man Found Dead In Suspected Suicide Near Beverly Fire
A man was found shot to death in a suspected suicide early Tuesday, near the scene of a fire that broke out in a house in the Beverly neighborhood.
Man Shoots, Kills Self In Front Of Police Outside Schaumburg Bar
A man is dead after shooting himself outside a popular sports bar in northwest suburban Schaumburg.
Friends, Relatives Remember Family Killed In Villa Park
One of the four people who was shot to death and then set on fire in a home in unincorporated Villa Park was honored at his high school on Wednesday.
Jurors For Accused Killer Vaughn Can See Late Wife’s Emails, Chats
Anticipating a “very rare” suicide defense from accused family killer Christopher Vaughn, a Will County judge ruled Thursday jurors may see several online chat messages and emails written by his late wife, Sun-Times Media is reporting.
Sightings Of Missing Aurora Boy Turn Out To Be False
AURORA, Ill. (CBS) — Police in Aurora say they have to depend on tips now in their search for kindergartner Timmothy Pitzen, whose mother committed suicide back in May. As WBBM Newsradio’s Dave Marsett reports, […]
Girl’s Suicide Raises Question About Home For Troubled Youth
A teenage girl who took her life on railroad tracks in Naperville last month was a resident of a home that is supposed to protect some of the state’s most vulnerable young people. CBS 2′s Dave Savini investigated allegations the home was out of control.
Police Release New Surveillance Video Of Missing Aurora Boy
It has been more than six months since 6-year-old Timmothy Pitzen was last seen, and police have released new surveillance video in hopes that someone will come forward with information.
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