Parents Of 5 Kids Killed In Drunk Driving AccidentThe couple, killed by a drunk driver in Portage, Indiana, left behind 5 children.
First Debate In Illinois Governor's RaceAll four candidates for Illinois governor came together in a televised forum.
Woman Serving 35-Year Sentence May Get Out EarlyYsole Krol is seven years into a 35-year prison sentence for first degree murder.
South Shore Residents Upset About Garbage Pile-UpThey want to know why the city hasn’t done more to help.
Search For Gunman Who Wounded 3, Six-Month-Old“He donned something on his face and you could see the silhouette of the gun come out.”
CBS 2 News Headlines
Candidates For Illinois Governor Debate In First Televised ForumThe debate in the race for Illinois Governor began with toilet talk as J.B. Pritzker addressed unhooking the johns in his Gold Coast mansion for tax breaks.
Woman 7 Years Into 35-Year Sentence May Get Early ReleaseYsole Krol is seven years into a 35-year prison sentence. She was convicted of first degree murder for a 2009 shooting, but did not pull the trigger. Now her prison sentence of more than three decades could be reduced.
Couple Killed In Portage Drunk Driving Crash Leaves Behind 5 KidsA couple was on their way to have a date night when they ended up in the path of a drunk driver. The couple, killed in the accident, leaves behind five children.
Illinois Gets $44M In Federal Funds To Fight Opioid AbuseIllinois has been awarded a $43.5 million federal grant to fight opioid abuse.
The Search For A Shooter Who Hit Four People Including A Baby"He donned something on his face and at that time you could see the silhouette of the gun come out. I heard seven shots."
Man Charged With Hate Crime For Racist Graffiti In Homer GlenA southwest suburban man has been charged with a hate crime for spray painting racist graffiti on a Muslim family’s property.
Jason Van Dyke Trial
Jason Van Dyke Murder Trial: Prosecution Rests Its CaseAfter four days of testimony, prosecutors rested their case Thursday against Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, and his defense will begin presenting its first witnesses on Monday, seeking to convince jurors Van Dyke was justified when he shot and killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald in 2014.
Van Dyke Trial Day 3: Medical Examiner Testifies, Analyzes Laquan McDonald's AutopsyIt took nearly three hours for the Cook County Medical Examiner to review the autopsy of Laquan McDonald in court Wednesday, analyzing bullet hole by bullet hole in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
Live Updates: Jason Van Dyke Murder Trial Day 3; Medical Examiner Details Laquan McDonald's 16 Gunshot WoundsA forensic pathologist told jurors Laquan McDonald died of 16 gunshot wounds, before detailing each individual wound as she testified about the autopsy at Officer Jason Van Dyke's murder trial.
Van Dyke Murder Trial Day 2: Officers At The Scene Take The StandChicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke’s partner took the stand during the officer’s murder trial Tuesday. Day two of the trial focused around a squad car that pulled up too late to save Laquan McDonald.
Live Updates: Jason Van Dyke Trial: Day 2The second day of the murder trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke is underway. CBS 2 has live updates.
Van Dyke Trial: Two Officers Take Witness Stand On Day 1The second day of the Jason Van Dyke trial starts Tuesday morning, and follows a compelling first day of testimony Monday.
CBS 2 Videos
Candidates For Illinois Governor Debate In First Televised ForumFor the first time, all four candidates for Illinois governor came together in a televised forum ahead of November’s election.
Woman 7 Years Into 35-Year Sentence May Get Early ReleaseYsole Krol is seven years into a 35-year prison sentence. She was convicted of first degree murder for a 2009 shooting, but did not pull the trigger. Now her prison sentence of more than three decades could be reduced.
Parents Of 5 Kids Killed In Portage Drunk Driving AccidentA couple was on their way to have a date night when they ended up in the path of a drunk driver. The couple, killed in the accident, leaves behind five children.
Prosecution Rests In Van Dyke Murder TrialThe big question now is whether Van Dyke will take the stand in his own trial.
The Search For A Shooter Who Hit A Baby, Three OthersChicago police are searching for a person responsible for shooting four people including a six-month-old baby.
Man Charged With Hate Crime For Racist Graffiti In Homer Glen A southwest suburban man has been charged with a hate crime for spray painting racist graffiti on a Muslim family’s property.
CBS 2 Sports Headlines
Ross Tucker: ‘Surreal To Wear CBS Blazer, Really Looking Forward To It’New CBS Sports Network analyst Ross Tucker discusses his media career, his first call for CBS this Saturday and his favorite offensive lines in college football.
Nate Burleson: 'Matchup To Watch Is Chargers Defense Against Rams Offense'The NFL Today studio analyst breaks down one of the biggest matchups of Week 2, the all-LA rivalry.
Becky Lynch, WWE SmackDown Women’s Champ, Reveals Secret To SuccessFor WWE Superstar Becky Lynch, a little quiet time has helped her reclaim the SmackDown women's championship.
Diamondbacks, Ray Avoid Sweep With 9-0 Win Over CubsThe Cubs' lead in the NL Central dropped to 2 1/2 games over Milwaukee, which beat Cincinnati earlier Wednesday.
Kipnis Hits Grand Slam In 9th, Indians Beat White Sox 4-1Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 4-1 win over the Chicago White on Wednesday night.
Dodgers Getting Hot At The Right TimeWinners of 17 of their last 24 games, the Dodgers are heating up heading into the MLB postseason.
Best Of
Best Things To Do In Chicago: Sept. 21 - Sept. 23Chicago is welcoming fall with some fun events and activities around the area. Here are our top picks.
Best Things To Do In Chicago: September 7 to 9September is here, along with fun and exciting activities throughout the Chicago area. Here is a list of the top happenings in Chicago September 7 to 9.
Top 8 Things To Do In Chicago Over Labor Day WeekendChicago is gearing up for an action-packed Labor Day weekend as summer draws to a close. Here are some of the top things to do in the area.
10 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: August 17 to August 19It might be August, but Chicago's summer is still in full swing. Check out some of the hottest events taking place this weekend.
Local Hot Spots: Your Guide To 4 New Bars And Eateries In The LoopInterested in exploring the newest food and drink establishments in the Loop? From a modern cafe to a colorful bar, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to open their doors in this part of Chicago.
Things To Do Around Chicago This WeekendLooking for something to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some events and festivals happening in Chicago and around Chicago's suburbs.
