Susanna Song
Marine Veteran Stops Rape Attempt Along Lakefront
Michael Adams, of East Chicago, was driving along Lake Shore Drive near the Museum of Science and Industry on Wednesday afternoon, when he saw a young man attack a woman along the Lakefront Bike Path.
Mother Of Eddy Curry’s Slain Ex: Killer’s Conviction ‘Was Elation’
A day after a 40-year-old attorney was convicted of killing former Chicago Bulls player Eddy Curry’s ex-girlfriend and 10-month-old daughter, the woman’s mother was urging other victims of domestic abuse to take charge of their lives.
3 Officers Hurt In Crash While Chasing Stolen Car
The three officers were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.
Teachers Go On Strike In West Chicago
Elementary school teachers in West Chicago hit the picket lines on Monday, after going on strike.
Mom Charged After Boy Found Alone On Englewood Sidewalk
A young mother has been charged with child endangerment, after her son was found running by himself in the Englewood neighborhood on Monday night.
Police: City Hits 500 Murders in 2012
The shooting death of a 40-year-old man on the West Side was the city’s 500th murder this year, city officials said Friday after initially disagreeing on the tally.
Winter Storm In Northeast Delaying Some Flights At O’Hare
O’Hare flight boards were showing delays on flights from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Ohio – all areas hit by the winter storm.
Post-Christmas Shopping Frenzy Begins As Stores Offer Big Deals
Are you hoping Santa Claus still has a little something in his sack for you? Even jolly old St. Nick is probably scoping out the after-Christmas sales on Wednesday.
Northwest Suburbs Hit Hard By Snowstorm
CBS 2’s Susanna Song reports one northwest suburb was using some new techniques to help drivers stay safe on the roads.
Honoring The Fallen Heroes Since Sept. 11
Starting at 9:11 a.m., volunteers have been reading the names of the American men and women who have been killed while serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, at a ceremony outside the Thompson Center.
Wacker Drive Reopens To Traffic
After several years of re-construction, the north-south section of upper Wacker Drive opened to traffic in downtown Chicago this morning. Lower Wacker will re-open to traffic early this afternoon.
Judge Weighs New Trial For Dad Who Duct-Taped Daughter
Sentencing was delayed Thursday for a father convicted of aggravated battery for taping over his 22-month-old daughter’s mouth and binding her hands with tape, after the man’s defense attorney asked the judge for a new trial.
Early Start For Black Friday Doesn’t Discourage Crowds
It was midnight madness at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Black Friday, as thousands of shoppers rushed in to get their hands on some pretty big deals. The early start on Friday meant crowds thinned out significantly by the time the sun was up.
Balmy Weather Makes For Perfect Day For Parade
The weather was a big hit at the Thanksgiving Day Parade on State Street this morning. Thousands of parade-goers came out to the 79th annual parade.
After Reclaiming Seat, Smith Pledges To Work With Lawmakers Who Booted Him
Fresh off regaining his seat in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Derrick Smith starred in a wild episode of Chicago-style politics Thursday morning, claiming himself to be “a new man,” and slamming Democratic Party leaders who tried to stop his bid to get back to Springfield.
President Obama Spends Election Day In Chicago
President Obama has arrived in Chicago, to once again spend Election Day in his hometown.
Parolee Charged With Running Down Officer While Abducting Child
A Chicago police officer was recovering Monday morning, after a man suspected of kidnapping his 2-year-old son struck the officer with his car on the West Side Sunday evening.
Prosecutors: Woman Who Killed Two Children Went To Confession First
The woman accused of killing her 7-year-old son and the 5-year-old girl she was babysitting allegedly went to confession at a Naperville church before the murders.
Time Running Out To Vote Early
Election Day is just four days away, and you’re running out of time if you want to vote early.
Babysitter Charged With First-Degree Murder In Naperville Double Homicide
Police in Naperville have charged the suspect in the stabbing deaths of two small children at a suburban town home overnight.
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- Portage Theater Closed For NowThe 93-year-old landmark theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. was shut down on Friday after Ald. John Arena (45th) blocked Carranza’s application for a liquor license, according to Carranza.90
- Man Shot And Killed Inside Hyde Park HomeA murder in Hyde Park, just blocks away from President Barack Obama's home.213
- Noise From Music Fest At Chicagoland Speedway Has Neighbors Up In ArmsMost of the complaints seem to be coming from the east of the Chicagoland Speedway in new Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena as grandstands protect the other three sides.127
- Roseland Hospital Cuts Staff, Salaries To Keep Doors OpenAs it waits to hear if it’ll receive a $7 million bailout to stay open, Roseland Community Hospital laid off almost 70 employees, and other hospital employees will take a pay cut.89
- Rev. Jackson: School Closings UndemocraticOpponents of Chicago school closures are vowing to fight on, but they appear to have little chance of reversing the mayor's agenda... unless a federal judge steps in, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.90
- Mount Prospect Man Falls To Death From Albany Park RoofA Mount Prospect man fell to his death from a roof in Albany Park Friday afternoon.113
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