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Father Of Child Who Fatally Shot Himself Heads Back To CourtHis family told police they were in another room, heard gunfire and returned to find the boy with a gunshot wound to the face.
Safe Passage Cleanup Underway Before School Starts
Cleanup Continues In Indiana Waterway After Cyanide Is FoundPeople have been told not to touch the water in the Burns Waterway.
Send Sister Jean Best Wishes For Her 100th BirthdayThe school will collect them and share them with Sister Jean. But you have to do it by 5:00 p.m. Monday.
Women Charged With Ochoa Baby Murder Back In CourtThe women lured the Marlen Ochoa to their house in the Scottsdale neighborhood in April. The former certified nursing assistant passed the baby off as her own when she took him to Christ Medical Center.
Shooting Near Calumet Park Leaves One Man DeadThe victim was shot twice in the stomach and was taken to the University of Chicago hospital where he later died.
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Has The City Of Chicago Made It Easier To Get Refunds For Overpaid Parking Tickets?The 2 Investigators remain on the case of the nearly $4 million the City of Chicago owes for tickets that people overpaid.
Peter Mendez Act Passed To Protect Kids After Year-Long CBS 2 Investigation: 'It's A Dream Come True'Last year Peter Mendez tearfully told his story of police wrongly raiding his home and pointing guns at him and his family. Now he is thrilled because Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Peter Mendez Act this week.
CBS 2 Investigation On Wrong Chicago Police Raids Leads To New Law Signed By Gov. PritzkerA CBS 2 investigation into children traumatized by Chicago police wrongly raiding their homes has led to a new law just signed by Governor JB Pritzker.
After CBS 2 Investigators Reports On A Dangerous Intersection, It Got A Stoplight; 'It Will Probably Save Some Lives'After four years of asking the state for a traffic signal, IDOT finally began construction this past spring, which also included new pedestrian walkways, street lamps and cameras for added safety.
CBS 2 Investigates: Old Computers Causing Big Problems For Illinois State OfficesThe 2 Investigators are digging into a looming crisis here in Illinois.
THE RIDING RISK: CBS 2 Investigates Growing Problem Of CTA Track Trespassing And Ways To Prevent ItA CBS 2 investigation has uncovered several solutions the CTA could use to better protect riders in what turns out to be a growing problem. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory shared startling data Monday night, along with one family’s quest to stop platform trespassing.
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St. Charles To Hold Meeting On Marijuana SalesWith recreational marijuana to be legal in Illinois next January, the city of St. Charles will have a public meeting to discuss whether it should be allowed in its municipality. The new state law allows municipalities to decide whether to allow marijuana within its city borders.
Wish Sister Jean A Happy 100th BirthdayThe heart and soul of the Loyola Ramblers turns 100 this week. The school wants to give fans of the team's chaplain the chance to say happy birthday to the beloved nun. They're encouraged to leave social media messages by the end of the day to be collected and given to Sister Jean later this week.
Obama Jersey Nets More Than $120KA basketball jersey once worn by former President Barack Obama when he was part of a championship high school basketball team went for $120K at auction.
Cleanup Continues In Indiana After Waterway Chemical SpillArcelorMittal apologized for a chemical spill in an Indiana waterway. The chemicals spilled affecting fish in the water included cyanide.
Safe Passage CleanupBefore the school year starts for CPS students, the city's department of transportation are cleaning up the areas where kids will be making their way to and from school.
Father Of Son Who Accidentally Shot Himself In CourtA man is being held without bond in the shooting death of his son. The child allegedly found a gun in the residence and was later found with a gunshot wound to his face.
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Send Sister Jean Best Wishes For Her 100th BirthdayThe school will collect them and share them with Sister Jean. But you have to do it by 5:00 p.m. Monday.
Former Bears Running Back Cedric Benson Dies In Motorcycle AccidentFormer Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson has died, his lawyer confirmed.
Quintana On Top Of Pitching, Rizzo Hits 2-Run Homer As Cubs Beat Pirates In MLB Little League ClassicJose Quintana pitched seven crisp innings, Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday night in the MLB Little League Classic.
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