Veronica Carter

A group of more than 20 teenagers was caught on surveillance video as they descended on Mildblend Supply Co. in Wicker Park on July 28, 2012, and stole more than $3,000 worth of designer jeans. (Supplied to CBS 2)

Quinn Signs Bill To Toughen Penalties For Using Social Media Mob Attacks

A bill to toughen penalties on those who use social media to organize violent flash mobs has been signed by Gov Pat Quinn.

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A budtender handles marijuana at Perennial Holistic Wellness Center, a not-for-profit medical marijuana dispensary in operation since 2006, on September 7, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Quinn Says He Will Be Open Minded On Medical Marijuana Bill

Governor Quinn still isn’t saying whether he’ll sign the medical marijuana bill, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter.

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Anti-Gang Activist Loses Fourth Family Member To Violence

An Englewood man who spends his time fighting gang violence has had another relative murdered and he’s asking that there be no retaliation, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter.

2013/05/13

Multiple People Injured After Explosions Near Finish Line at Boston Marathon

Local Expert: Anxiety Normal After Boston Terror Attack

Much like 9-11, the terror strike at the Boston Marathon has caused a lot of anxiety, with people worrying their city could be next.

2013/04/17

Decorative boxes that will be on the tables of the "Walking on Sunshine" prom for 40 special needs students at Waukegan High School. The prom will be on April 6, 2013, at a local golf course. (Credit: whswalkingonsunshine.webs.com)

Waukegan Special Needs Students Will Be ‘Walking On Sunshine’ At Their Very Own Prom

High schoolers everywhere are getting ready for prom, but at most high schools, special needs students get left out every year. That’s not the case at Waukegan High School.

WBBM Newsradio–2013/03/28

Palm Sunday Draws Big Crowd At Holy Name Cathedral

Frances Cardinal George greeted each and every parishioner, and says he has gotten a chance to rest up since he came back from Rome. He says he’s pleased with the choice they made, saying they needed someone humble with a lot of vigor.

2013/03/24

South Suburban Sewer Workers Go On Strike

The workers who take care of the sewer system for more than 100,000 people in Chicago Heights, Homewood, Steger and Crete are on strike.

2013/03/24

Oswego School Buses To Get WiFi

Some school buses in Oswego will soon be online, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter.

2013/03/20

Woman Suing Melrose Park Cops For Giving Her Dog Away

65 year old Sharon Balleu is suing the Village of Melrose Park because of her missing dog.

2013/03/20

A Ventra machine at a CTA station. (CBS)

Fees Could Pile Up For CTA Riders Who Use Ventra Card’s Debit Option

CTA and Pace customers who sign up for a prepaid debit card account under the agencies’ new Ventra fare card system later this year would face a bevy of fees and other charges tied to their accounts.

2013/03/20

President And Mrs. Obama Host Annual Easter Egg Roll

Hadiya Pendleton’s Family Invited To White House Easter Egg Roll

An invite to the White House Easter Egg Roll for the mother and brother of a teen killed in January near the Obama’s home in Chicago.

2013/03/17

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