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Aurora Officials Update On Fundraising Efforts, Officers After Workplace ShootingAurora officials provided updates on the police officers who rushed into danger during Friday’s workplace shooting.
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Jussie Smollett Was Involved In Creating Racist Letter, Which Later Led To Attack, Sources SayThe two brothers involved in the Jussie Smollett attack told police that Smollett was involved in creating a racist letter that was sent to the actor on the set of his show, Empire, according to two sources with first-hand knowledge of the investigation.
South Shore Resident Plagued By Post Office Problems 'I Just Want To Get My Mail'"They're making us feel like we're idiots. We missed lots of stuff."
Brothers At Center Of Jussie Smollett Case Seen In Ride Share Near Location Of Attack, Sources Say The two brothers at the center of the Jussie Smollett case were captured on a ride share camera before the alleged attack on the ‘Empire’ actor, according to sources close to the investigation.
CTA Getting Phone Chargers, Organic Food And A Photo Booth This SpringThe CTA said Tuesday some rail stations across the city will get phone chargers, vending machines with organic food and even a photo booth at one CTA stop.
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$400 Bond For Accused Rapist Draws Outrage, And An Odd OutcomeWhat happens to a judge when he lets an accused rapist out for $400? And then it's exposed the judge knew the accused rapist's sister? Nothing.
City Colleges To Discontinue Little-Used Shuttle For Rides Of Less Than A MileYour tax dollars pay for it. A white van with a City Colleges of Chicago sign waits outside the Sox-35th station on the Red Line every day, but few people use it, and it doesn't go very far when it does move.
Members Of Congress Call For Criminal Probe Into Sterigenics Following CBS 2 InvestigationMore are calling for action and a criminal probe at Sterigenics in Willowbrook after a report by 2 Investigator Dave Savini revealed serious allegations from former workers about toxic emission being released into the community.
LSD Bridge Emergency - 'Someone Caught It At The Right Time'IDOT will pony out 2.6 billion over the next six years for bridge maintenance and improvements but its own estimates, 10 billion dollars are needed.
Getting Hosed: Chicago Property Owners Paying For Water They Never UsedThe City of Chicago is going after residents for millions of dollars, attempting to collect bills for water they never used.
Grandparents Getting Ripped Off Is A $3 Billion ProblemMany seniors suffering from dementia are getting fleeced out of their money, often by someone they know.
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Springfield Takes Notice Of SterigenicsCBS 2 political reporter Derrick Blakley reports lawmakers in Springfield are calling for stricter monitoring and immediate notification of ehtylene oxide leaks, the chemical coming out of Sterigenics and the source of controversy about it allegedly affecting homes in Willowbrook.
'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Was Involved In Creating Racist Letter, Sources SayThe two brothers involved in the Jussie Smollett attack told police that Smollett was involved in creating a racist letter that was sent to the actor on the set of his show, "Empire," according to two sources with first-hand knowledge of the investigation.
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Brothers At Center Of Jussie Smollett Case Seen In Ride Share Near Location Of Attack, Sources SayThe two brothers at the center of the Jussie Smollett case were captured on a ride share camera before the alleged attack on the ‘Empire’ actor, according to sources close to the investigation.
Coming Up Empty HandedCBS 2's Megan Hickey reports on postal delivery problems affecting South Shore residents. The USPS said they're puzzled as to what's going on.
Jurgen Klinsmann Received $3.35M Settlement From USSFJurgen Klinsmann received a $3.35 million settlement of his contract with Chicago-based U.S. Soccer Federation, according to the USSF's tax filing. Gilma Avalos reports.
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Jurgen Klinsmann Received $3.35M Settlement From USSFHe was fired in November 2016 after an 0-2 start in the final round of World Cup qualifying in North and Central America and the Caribbean. His contract was settled for $3,354,167, the tax filing said.
White Sox Miss Out On Free Agent Manny Machado, Who Reportedly Joins Padres For 10 Years, $300 MillionThe White Sox swung and missed on prized free-agent infielder Manny Machado, who reportedly has agreed to a 10-year, $300 million contract with the San Diego Padres.
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