News
Community Gathers To Remember Charity Founder Betty Price, Known As 'Mother Of Englewood'Betty Price was known as the Mother of Englewood – the heart and soul of a community with more than its share of challenges.
Viewer Contacts CBS 2 About Dangerous Leaning Power Pole On Far South Side; CDOT Has Now Taken ActionA dangerous leaning power pole on the city’s Far South Side prompted quick action from the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Student Athletes And Parents Plan Lawsuit To Resume School SportsParents and students in Illinois plan to put more pressure on state leaders and education officials to reopen schools and start fall sports, even going so far as to file a class action lawsuit to get back on the field.
Car Smashes Into Nakamol Jewelry Store After Barreling Down Michigan AvenueA car crashed into the Nakamol jewelry store on Michigan Avenue downtown Sunday afternoon.
Gov. Pritzker Honors National Guard, Gold Star FamiliesIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday honored National Guard and Illinois Gold Star families at a ceremony in Marseilles.
Mother Charged After 5-Year-Old Is Stabbed To Death In East Garfield ParkA woman has been charged with first-degree murder connection with the stabbing death of her 5-year-old daughter on Chicago's West Side.
Woman Found Stabbed To Death In North Branch Of The Chicago RiverChicago police are looking into the gruesome discovery of a woman's body in the north branch of the Chicago River.
President Trump Paid Just $750 In Federal Income Taxes While In office, New York Times Reports; Mr. Trump Calls It 'Fake News'President Trump took to the podium Sunday hours after a bombshell New York Times report alleged he only paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2017, the year he took office. Mr. Trump insisted the report was "fake news" and "made up," but again claimed he cannot release his tax returns because he is under audit, although an audit does not stop him from releasing them publicly.
At Least 42 People Shot, 7 Killed In Gun Violence In Chicago So Far This WeekendAt least 42 people had been shot in Chicago this weekend as of early Sunday evening, and seven of them were killed.
Politics
President Trump Paid Just $750 In Federal Income Taxes While In office, New York Times Reports; Mr. Trump Calls It 'Fake News'President Trump took to the podium Sunday hours after a bombshell New York Times report alleged he only paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2017, the year he took office. Mr. Trump insisted the report was "fake news" and "made up," but again claimed he cannot release his tax returns because he is under audit, although an audit does not stop him from releasing them publicly.
President Trump Names Chicago Federal Appeals Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett As Supreme Court NomineeThe pick caps a dramatic reshaping of the federal judiciary that will resonate for a generation and that he hopes will provide a needed boost to his reelection effort.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Appeals Court Judge In Chicago, Expected To Be President Trump's Supreme Court NomineeWhile it's possible President Trump might change his mind, sources said at this point Barrett is expected to be announced as his nominee on Saturday at 4 p.m. Chicago time.
Speaker Madigan Declines To Testify At House Investigating Committee Hearing On ComEd Bribery CaseThe speaker stressed that his decision not to appear before the committee does not mean he is invoking his Fifth Amendment rights, and again insisted he has done nothing wrong.
Huge Turnout On First Day Of Early Voting In Collar CountiesThe counties that started early voting on Thursday saw lines of people waiting hours to vote.
High Turnout In Geneva As Early Voting Begins In IllinoisThere was impressive turnout Thursday for the first day of early voting for parts of the Chicago area.
Consumer
Stimulus Check Update: Will Americans See More Financial Aid Before The Election?Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
Business Owner Said Hacker Stole Her Credit Card Reward Points In A Growing ScamHave you checked your travel rewards or credit card points?
Pullman Porter Museum Director Says His Facebook Page Was Hacked And Used To Scam PeopleGetting hacked on Facebook is nothing new, but on Tuesday night, the director of a historic Chicago museum said that hackers have been using his account to scam people online.
Trump's Additional $300 Unemployment Benefits Could Now Last Up To Six WeeksUnemployed individuals who qualify for an additional $300 under Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program may receive up to six weeks worth of benefits.
Illinois Files Lawsuit Against E-Cigarette Maker Juice ManThe Juice Man lawsuit claims the company used child-friendly flavors like cotton candy and used social media platforms with cartoons and giveaway competitions to entice young people.
Woman Wary Of U.S. Postal Mailboxes After Checks Are Stolen And She Loses Over $7,000 In Check-Washing SchemeCountless envelopes slide into U.S. Postal Services boxes each day – but what if the mail never makes it to its destination?
Business
Some Social Equity Applicants Say Their Own Money Is On The Line As Marijuana Licenses Are DelayedThey did everything right – secured a space, put the money up, and now they’re waiting for a marijuana license.
Stimulus Check Update: Will Americans See More Financial Aid Before The Election?Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
4 Chicago Restaurants, Bars Cited This Weekend For Flouting COVID-19 Reopening RulesFour restaurants and bars were cited in Chicago this weekend for failing to comply with COVID-19 reopening rules.
Lawry's The Prime Rib Set To Close Location On Ontario Street At Year's EndLawry’s the Prime Rib will be closing its location on Ontario Street just off the Magnificent Mile at the end of the year.
Twisted Tapas In Rogers Park Joins List Of Restaurants Going Out Of Business Due To COVID-19Twisted Tapas in Rogers Park is among the latest restaurants to announce it is going out of business amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Once Buzzing With Downtown Workers, Loop Food Halls Face Uncertain Fate As Pandemic Drags OnThey’re like fancy food courts where dozens of restaurants serve thousands of people for lunch, but now many people are working remotely and eating at home, and on Friday the popular Wells Street Market will shut down.
Entertainment
Jeff Daniels On Portraying Jim Comey For 'The Comey Rule': 'Here's Comey's Side Of The Story, Authentic''Jeff Daniels discusses playing former FBI director Jim Comey in the Showtime original 'The Comey Rule.'
Goodman Theatre Kicking Off 3-Week Tour Of Chicago Parks, With Play On Life Of Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou HamerIt's been six months without live theater in Chicago. Now one famed acting group is now getting back on stage in front of an audience.
'Cheer' Star, Naperville Resident Jerry Harris Reportedly Investigated On Claims Of Trying To Solicit Sex With MinorsLocal “Cheer” champion Jerry Harris was reportedly under investigation Monday night on suspicion of trying to solicit sex with minors.
Movie Fans Hyped For 'Tenet,' But Some Chicago Area Theaters Are Sitting Out"Tenet" is the first big blockbuster released since the novel coronavirus hit. But as CBS 2’s Lauren Victory reported Wednesday, not all theaters in the Chicago area plan to cash in.
Illinois Tourism Had Another Record Year, Before PandemicThe U.S. Travel Association estimates that tourists spent $43.1 billion in Illinois last year.
PAWS Dog Of The Week: ColbyAll next week, PAWS Chicago is waving adoption fees for select long term dogs and cats like Colby who've had a harder time finding their homes.