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Chicago Woman Found In Northern Michigan After Canoe FlipsOfficers located 19-year-old Ezequiel Gianfranco of Homestead, Florida and 20-year-old Nathalie Hoste-Skrzypek, of Chicago, in a boat operated by a good Samaritan.
Family Sues After They Say Chicago Police Burst Into Their Home, Pointed Guns at Kids in 2019“You've had a mass traumatization of young children of color that's been going on for decades in Chicago,” attorney Al Hofeld Jr. said.
Woman Pistol-Whipped On CTA Blue Line Train In BucktownA woman was taken to the hospital after a man pistol-whipped her on board a CTA Blue Line train Wednesday morning in Bucktown.
Woman Injured In Crash On DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Good Samaritans Help Her Escape Burning CarWitnesses said they heard a bang, and ran to a Toyota Camry that caught fire, with a 39-year-old woman inside.
Board President Toni Preckwinkle Marks 11,000 COVID Deaths In Cook CountyIf you live in the city of Chicago and want to get vaccinated, the Cook County Department of Public Health will bring the shot to your home.
Woman In Serious Condition After House Fire In Portage ParkA 43-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after a house fire in Portage Park.
Chicago Pediatricians Urge Parents To Get Kids 12 And Up Vaccinated, Recommend Masks"We’ve had an 84 percent increase across the country in COVID infections in children and teens in the last week. So we think it’s safest to start off the school year with the mask, and then we’ll reassess in the next few months,” said Dr. Frank Belmonte, chief medical officer at Advocate Children’s Hospital.
Fourth Stimulus Check: Is Another Relief Payment Coming Soon?The economy is improving, but millions of Americans haven't experienced the recovery and could still benefit from a fourth stimulus check.
Hyde Park Summer Fest Canceled Due To Increasing COVID-19 Cases"With increasing COVID-19 cases and associated risks, we do not believe it is the right choice to move forward with the festival at this time," Hyde Park Summer Fest organizers said.
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Family Sues After They Say Chicago Police Burst Into Their Home, Pointed Guns at Kids in 2019“You've had a mass traumatization of young children of color that's been going on for decades in Chicago,” attorney Al Hofeld Jr. said.
'Wave Of Relief': Why Some Businesses Now Require Proof Of COVID Vaccine"I would hope that people taking it serious would want to go to those businesses."
Arab Americans in Illinois Will Finally Be Counted When They Get Their VaccineThe Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has created a new category for those who identify as Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) to choose when they get their vaccine.
Joliet Police Sgt. Javier Esqueda, Who Blew Whistle On Eric Lurry's Death In Custody, Receives Moral Courage AwardA Joliet police sergeant who first came forward to CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini with allegations of misconduct in the death of a suspect in custody, has received the moral courage award.
Cook County Offers Assistance With Eviction Moratorium Ending; Landlords Say Moratorium Has Had Their Hands TiedA federal ban on evictions expired over the weekend, and now they worry they will lose the roof over their heads. Some protections in place will delay the actual enforcement of evictions in Illinois until next month.
'I Hope The City Does The Right Thing And Refunds Those Tickets:' CBS 2 Investigators Discover Speed Camera Sign Mistakes, And Get ResultsIf you recently got a speeding ticket in Chicago, you might not deserve it. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker discovered a big problem that may mean the city owes thousands of drivers a whole lot of money.
South Side Couple Says Contractor Took Their Money And Left Rubble Behind; Contractor Says He Did Not Scam ThemA South Side couple reached out to us for help, sending us pictures after they said they were scammed out of thousands of dollars - with only rubble to show for it.
Women May Have Gotten Botched Mammograms At Hoffman Estates Office"I think that's really unfortunate."
'I Cannot Risk Her Life': Indian Prairie, Matteson Parents Want Remote Learning, District Requires Kids In Classrooms"For me and my family, we all have asthma."
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WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Preview: TPC Southwind 'Pretty Demanding,' Says CBS Sports' Nick FaldoThe PGA Tour returns with the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind after a one-week break for the Olympics.
TPC Southwind Profile: A Stiff Challenge At WGC-FedEx St. Jude InvitationalTPC Southwind is home of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational and has been a regular PGA Tour stop for decades.
Fantasy Football 2021 RB Rankings: A Healthy Christian McCaffrey Looks To Reclaim The Top SpotAfter missing all but 3 games last season, expectations for the Panthers running back to return to form are high. Who else do the CBSSports.com fantasy experts have in their Top 10?
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Good Samaritans Help Woman Trapped In DuSable Lake Shore Drive CrashGood Samaritans ran to help a woman when her car caught fire during an early morning crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Woman In Serious Condition After House Fire In Portage ParkA 43-year-old woman was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after a house fire in Portage Park.
Top Chicago Pediatricians Urge Parents To Vaccinate Kids, But Wear Masks NowBack-to-school is just around the corner, and with COVID cases surging, there are questions about safety. CBS 2’s Mugo Odigwe reports pediatric experts with Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance urged parents and school leaders to follow the science, and take precautions by getting eligible kids vaccinated and having all students and teachers mask up at school.
Cook Co. Marking Somber MilestoneCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the 11,000 COVID-19 death in the county and urged everyone who hasn't gotten a vaccine to do so.
Hyde Park Summer Fest Canceled Over COVID ConcernsHyde Park Summer Fest, scheduled for next month, has been canceled due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across Chicago. Katie Johnston reports.
Shipping Delays Involving Union Pacific Yard In Chicago Area Are Leaving Some Small BusinessesOne company has had tens of thousands of dollars ‘worth of goods stuck for months at a suburban rail yard. CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas showed us the ripple of effects of Chicago’s shipping bottleneck.
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