Watch The Latest Videos From CBS Chicago

JUSSIE SMOLLETT CASE'Publicity Stunt' Over Salary | Johnson Says Hoax 'Slap In Face' To City | Jussie Surrenders | Timeline Of Events | Trump Tweets

Program: CBS 2 News EveningCategories: Business, News, Local News, Politics, WBBMTV

Not Everyone Supports A Minimum Wage Hike

CBS 2 political reporter Derrick Blakley reports while Chicago mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle wants to increase the city's minimum wage to $15.00 an hour, many in the business community are opposed to the move because they say it's a job killer.

More Business

Purdue, Papa John's Offer Free Tuition To Pizza Chain EmployeesPapa John’s is offering employees free college tuition through Purdue University’s online degree program.

Emanuel, Pritzker Write Joint Letter To Amazon After Company Scraps NY Headquarters PlanAmazon stressed they're not planning on building another headquarters, but the mayor and governor said they'd still welcome a move from the company to Chicago.

Amazon Reconsidering Second Headquarters In New YorkAmazon is reconsidering its plan to open its second headquarters in Long Island City, according to a report in the Washington Post.

Ford Spending $1 Billion To Expand Chicago PlantsFord is investing $1 billion in its two Chicago area plants, adding 500 new jobs to expand production of three SUVs built in Chicago. CBS 2's Vi Nguyen reports.

New Hangar Opens At O'HareThe first new aircraft hangar in 30 years at O’Hare International Airport opens on Friday, when American Airlines will show off its $215 million facility.

Architects Unveil 5 Possible Designs For O'Hare ExpansionCity officials will unveil five proposed architectural designs for a new Global Terminal at O’Hare International Airport, and are asking the public for feedback on the plans.

News

CBS 2 Weather Watch 10 PM 2-21-19CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the forecast.

$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. CBS 2 Investigators wanted to find out why, and they also wanted to find out how the accused rapist gained new employment for, of all things, a government-funded program.

Couple Says Their Son Will Die If They Are Forced To Leave The U.S. When Their Visas ExpireLeaving the United States and Chicago is a death sentence for their son, says one Libyan couple on student visas for medical school.

Local News

CBS 2 Weather Watch 10 PM 2-21-19CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the forecast.

$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. CBS 2 Investigators wanted to find out why, and they also wanted to find out how the accused rapist gained new employment for, of all things, a government-funded program.

Couple Says Their Son Will Die If They Are Forced To Leave The U.S. When Their Visas ExpireLeaving the United States and Chicago is a death sentence for their son, says one Libyan couple on student visas for medical school.

Politics

Foxx Responds To Alvarez's Criticism About Recusal From Smollett InvestigationThe current Cook County State's Attorney issued a statement justifying why she decided to step down from the criminal investigation into Jussie Smollett's alleged attack on Jan. 29.

Anita Alvarez Drops A Hammer On Kim FoxxThe former Cook County State's Attorney criticized the current SA for her decision to recuse herself from the Jussie Smollett criminal investigation.

Governor Pritzker's Budget AddressCBS 2 political reporter Derrick Blakley reports on what Governor JB Pritzker is laying out for the state's future budget problems and how things will be paid for.

WBBMTV

CBS 2 Weather Watch 10 PM 2-21-19CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the forecast.

$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. CBS 2 Investigators wanted to find out why, and they also wanted to find out how the accused rapist gained new employment for, of all things, a government-funded program.

Couple Says Their Son Will Die If They Are Forced To Leave The U.S. When Their Visas ExpireLeaving the United States and Chicago is a death sentence for their son, says one Libyan couple on student visas for medical school.

More Videos

Stations

Chicago WBBM2 TV