Chicago summer safety plan involves community engagement, strategic police deployments The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years. May 24 Former aide to ex-Illinois lawmaker charged with sending obscene messages to state senator Illinois State Police said Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) filed a harassment complaint against Timothy Pawula, who is now facing four criminal charges. May 24 Rev. Ira Acree, Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick for transit board, withdraws from nomination Acree's nomination had stalled after some aldermen questioned his qualifications, and he struggled to answer questions about the agency's looming budget deficit. May 24 Illinois House passes bill that would protect victims who sue for sexual abuse The legislation was spurred by CBS 2's story of a woman who said she was sexually abused by a teacher at her Chicago Public Schools high school. May 23 Migrant crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plunge 54% from record highs In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December. May 23 More Political News
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Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15 How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate? May 14 Elk Grove Village man says he got scammed by solar panel contractor It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state. May 13 Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust. May 7 Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end. Apr 24 More Consumer News
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago. May 20 Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests. May 17 Chicago students take part in Mental Health Action Day Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health. May 16 Chicago health officials warn of uptick in invasive meningococcal disease So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date. May 14 Using hearing aids can reduce risk of death by nearly 25%, study finds Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear. May 7 More Health News
Grease fire at North Riverside mall forces closure of food court No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall. May 23 Lagunitas Brewing Company to close Chicago brewery and taproom Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom. May 23 Neighbors in Chicago suburb object to plan for new gas station, car wash They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns. May 23 Why do big chain store prices vary from store to store? Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away. May 16 More Business News
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Neil Young concert at Chicago's Northerly Island called off on short notice It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from. May 23 Roll over Beatles. Lauryn Hill tops Apple Music's list of top 100 albums. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10. May 23 Hundreds line up in hopes of making Broadway or touring cast of "Wicked" Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range. May 20 Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions. May 19 'Young Sheldon' series finale airing May 16, Jim Parson and Mayim Bialik reprising 'Big Bang Theory' roles Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale. May 15 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Severe weather causing chaos amid Memorial Day travel More than 5,000 delays or cancellations across the country happened on Saturday, according to FlightAware. The TSA expects another rush Monday when travelers return home. 6H ago 01:52 Woman identified after being struck by Amtrak train in Lemont According to the Lemont Police Department, the victim was struck by an Amtrak train at the intersection of Main Street and Stephen Street. 7H ago 00:20 Viewers share photos of cicadas in their area Ricardo Aguilar caught some in his granddaughter's backyard in Glenwood, and Elizabeth Gilewicz of Riverwood shared a helpful tip to keep the insects from climbing high on trees. 8H ago 00:59 Witnesses recall shooting outside of Prospect Heights hotel Bullet casings were seen on the ground as police investigated the scene. 8H ago 01:59 Des Plaines puppy sees first cicada Viewer Marie Lena shows her puppy, Bella, and her playful first encounter with the insect. 8H ago 00:30 More in Latest Videos
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Strong to severe storms possible Sunday afternoon in Chicago Additional showers and storms will be possible late Sunday through the evening hours updated 38M ago 5-year-old girl killed, man hurt in shooting on Near West Side The girl was sitting inside a parked car when she was hit by gunfire, according to police 8H ago What is open and closed in Chicago on Memorial Day? From banks to trains to courts to your mailbox, Memorial Day means closures in Chicago and surrounding areas. Here's what will be open and closed for the holiday weekend. 5H ago Sueños Festival, peace march among Memorial Day weekend events to kick off summer For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event. 16H ago Motorcyclist dies after crashing while fleeing police in Marion, Illinois Just before 1 a.m., officers from the Herrin Police Department, the Energy Police Department, and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) pursued a fleeing motorcycle in Herrin. 2H ago More Latest News
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Chicago Public Schools settle sex abuse lawsuit for $800k, while lawmakers demand change After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. May 23 Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. May 21 Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. May 20 A young Chicago mother shot to death. How the system failed her. Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed. May 20 Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don't track what happens next Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs. May 17 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Cardinals rally in the eighth and then hold off Cubs for a 7-6 victory Brendan Donovan had a two-run single, Lars Nootbaar added an RBI triple and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Saturday night. 17H ago O'Hearn homers as the Orioles rally past the White Sox 5-3 Ryan O'Hearn, Anthony Santander and Jordan Westburg homered during Baltimore's five-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Saturday. 22H ago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez frustrated by latest injury, vows to keep working Eloy Jiménez was just starting to feel good at the plate when he got hurt again. 22H ago White Sox lose to Orioles in second game of series The White Sox fell to a major league-worst 15-37 with their seventh loss in eight games. May 24 Northwestern women's lacrosse headed to title game after beating Florida The start of the fourth quarter was held up with a weather delay. But when the game resumed, the Wildcats outscored the Gators 5-2. May 24 More Sports News
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Chicago summer safety plan involves community engagement, strategic police deployments The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years. May 24 Prosecutors reveal what led to fatal stabbing of City Winery worker Prosecutors laid out the events leading up to Clarence Johnson allegedly stabbing his coworker, Francois Swain, to death on Wednesday at the City Winery. May 24 Lockport man pleads not guilty to hate crime, attempted murder charges John Shadbar faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid FOID card, and a hate crime, May 24 Vet brutally attacked outside grocery store in Chicago's South Loop This comes on the heels of other attacks in and near the Loop this month – including the brutal beating of a man on Michigan Avenue. May 24 Experts, transit leaders elsewhere say a safety app could really help on CTA It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn't Chicago exploring the same solution? May 24 More Crime News
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