Chuck E. Cheese arrested in front of kids in Florida CBS Chicago 2026-09-22 | Chuck E. Cheese arrested in front of kids in Florida
CBS News Chicago Investigator Megan Hickey returns to Fenwick H.S., her alma mater CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | In this week's edition of School Spotlight, CBS News Chicago Investigator returned to her alma mater, Fenwick High School in Oak Park.
Lincoln Square voters to decide fate of Prohibition-era liquor ban CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | For 117 years, a tiny part of the Lincoln Square neighborhood has banned alcohol sales, meaning stores and restaurants can't get liquor licenses, but voters next month could change that.
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler arrested on DUI, gun charges CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Teen rescued in Hawaii after 12 hours lost at sea on kayak CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | A 17-year-old kayaker in Hawaii was rescued after spending nearly 12 hours lost in stormy seas.
A gorgeous weekend of weather ahead in Chicago CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | CBS News Chicago Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for Oct. 18, 2024.
Turning Chicagos alleys green to reduce flooding from storms CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Chicago has 1,900 miles of alleys, making it one of the top alley capitals in the world, but because many aren't connected to the sewer system, they're prone to flooding. The CBS News Chicago Climate Watch Team found a city project that's working to change that.
Chicagos Lurie Childrens Hospital sets new record for transplants CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | It's no secret Lurie Children's Hospital is one of the best places to go for difficult pediatric cases. Now it's celebrating a record year of organ and stem cell transplants.
Ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested on DUI, gun possession charges in Tennessee CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Prosecutors make case against man accused of killing 2 girls in Delphi, Indiana CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Opening statements began Friday in the Delphi, Indiana, murder trial of Richard Allen who is accused of the 2017 killings of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14.
Retired judge Eileen ONeill Burke is the Democratic nominee for Cook County States Attorney CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | The position of Cook County State's Attorney is up for grabs in the November election. After narrowly defeating her opponent in the primary, retired judge Eileen O'Neill Burke is the Democrat vying to replace incumbent Kim Foxx.
U.S. says Israel killing Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar brings chance for peace in Gaza CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had "settled the score with him," but stressed that "the task before us [Israel] is not yet complete."
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris campaign in key Midwest battleground states CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Both presidential nominees were in the battleground state of Michigan on Friday where early voting starts on Saturday.
Two more Chicago migrant shelters closing CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | With the number of migrants living in shelters in Chicago continuing to drop, the city has closed two more shelters – in Hyde Park and the Loop.
Fallen officer Areanah Preston now permanent part of Chicago neighborhood CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Fallen Chicago police officer Areanah Preston is now a permanent part of a neighborhood block club aiming to bring safety and stability to part of the city.
Delphi, Indiana, murder trial of man accused of killing 2 girls gets underway CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Opening statements began Friday in the Delphi, Indiana, murder trial of Richard Allen who is accused of the 2017 killings of Abigail Williams, 13, and Liberty German, 14.
Watch Live: Mayor Johnson attends Day In The Ward community event | CBS News Chicago CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Mayor Brandon Johnson will attend the A Day in the Ward press conference highlighting Chicago Department of Transportation, One Summer Chicago and other investments in the 28th Ward.---------------------------------The Chicago Teachers Union is expected to propose a solution to the school district's budget shortfall. This comes as City Council members are expected to hold a special meeting to discuss the school board resignations and appointments Mayor Brandon Johnson selected to replace them.Teachers will announce more details about what they're calling a revenue recovery package. They haven't given any details about the package but claim it can provide "more than $1 billion in immediate revenue to the city and its schools."The Chicago Public School District faces a $500 million hole for next year.Sources tell us Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union are in favor of taking out a $300 million high-interest loan to pay for teacher raises and some pension costs.Mayor Brandon Johnson will not veto an ordinance that would have allowed the city's top cop to negotiate a new deal to revive Chicago's controversial gunshot detection program.While Johnson said last month that he had "no choice" but to veto the ordinance that sought to reinstate the city's ShotSpotter program, a spokesman for the mayor's office said in an email Tuesday night that it was later "deemed unnecessary" to do so because the ordinance cannot be enforced.---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Watch Live: Mayor Johnson attends Day In The Ward community event | CBS News Chicago CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Mayor Brandon Johnson will attend the A Day in the Ward press conference highlighting Chicago Department of Transportation, One Summer Chicago and other investments in the 28th Ward.---------------------------------The Chicago Teachers Union is expected to propose a solution to the school district's budget shortfall. This comes as City Council members are expected to hold a special meeting to discuss the school board resignations and appointments Mayor Brandon Johnson selected to replace them.Teachers will announce more details about what they're calling a revenue recovery package. They haven't given any details about the package but claim it can provide "more than $1 billion in immediate revenue to the city and its schools."The Chicago Public School District faces a $500 million hole for next year.Sources tell us Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union are in favor of taking out a $300 million high-interest loan to pay for teacher raises and some pension costs.Mayor Brandon Johnson will not veto an ordinance that would have allowed the city's top cop to negotiate a new deal to revive Chicago's controversial gunshot detection program.While Johnson said last month that he had "no choice" but to veto the ordinance that sought to reinstate the city's ShotSpotter program, a spokesman for the mayor's office said in an email Tuesday night that it was later "deemed unnecessary" to do so because the ordinance cannot be enforced.---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested for DUI, gun possession CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Former Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been charged with drunk driving after a crash in Tennessee. He's also facing weapons charges after two guns were found in his car, one of them loaded.
What to know about Delphi, Indiana, murders as Richard Allen trial begins CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Opening statements are getting underway Friday in Delphi, Indiana, for the murder trial of Richard Allen, the suspect in the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more.CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. It is available on more than 30 platforms across mobile, desktop and connected TVs for free, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+ and live in 91 countries.Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: youtube.com/cbsnewsWatch CBS News 24/7: cbsnews.com/liveDownload the CBS News app: cbsnews.com/mobileFollow CBS News on Instagram: instagram.com/cbsnewsLike CBS News on Facebook: facebook.com/cbsnewsFollow CBS News on X: twitter.com/cbsnewsSubscribe to our newsletters: cbsnews.com/newslettersTry Paramount+ free: paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8hFor video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com
Opening statements begin in Delphi, Indiana murders trial | CBS News Chicago CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | CBS News Chicago with Dana Kozlov and Mugo Odigwe.Weather forecasts from First Alert Meteorologists Mary Kay Kleist. Marissa Perlman reports on opening statements begining Friday in the Delphi, Indiana murders trial. Jumpstart your morning with Jackie Kostek with fall festivities. - Man taken into custody after bank vandalized in Lincoln park- Highs in the 70s this weekend in Chicago- Investigation after former One Direction singer Liam Payne dies after falling from hotel balcony- Latest local headlines and national news before you head out the door-----------------------------------------------------------------------------CBS 2 News Chicago brings you breaking news, weather, compelling exclusive content and award-winning investigative reports from the CBS 2 Investigators. Subscribe to CBS 2 News Chicago on YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/user/cbschicagoCBS 2 NEWS 24/7 LIVESTREAM: cbsnews.com/chicago/liveCBS 2 NEWS ON PLUTO TV: pluto.tv/en/live-tv/62cdc75b1a1cbd0007ed45dc?gclid=CjwKCAjw0N6hBhAUEiwAXab-TbSSi4Fh_IPmF_dWkGjJt7KM9K2wzqpWTwK3NUIppzjF5uEMvbt1xhoCfYIQAvD_BwECBS 2 NEWS WEBSITE: cbsnews.com/chicagoFACEBOOK: facebook.com/cbschicagoX (TWITTER): twitter.com/CBSchicagoGET THE CBS 2 NEWS APP: apps.cbslocal.com/chicago
The Rocky Horror Picture Show screening at Chicagos Cadillac Palace Theatre CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | If you're looking for an early Halloween season diversion, a pop culture phenomenon hits Chicago this weekend. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is having a special screening on Sunday at Cadillac Palace Theatre. Viewers will have a chance to meet the original Brad actor, Barry Bostwick.
Warm and sunny weekend for Chicago area CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
Delphi murders trial begins in Indiana 7 years after girls killed CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Opening statements begin Friday in the Delphi, Indiana murder trial. Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen Monday and Tuesday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to hear Richard Allen's trial in the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German.
School Spotlight: Fenwick High School CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Audrina Sinclair is heading back to the classroom for a School Spotlight at Fenwick High School in Oak Park.
New 13-foot sculpture in Chicagos Grand Crossing CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | As Pastor John F. Hannah says, “It will exceed your expectations.”
The Licorice Project helps breast cancer patients through treatment CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | A breast cancer diagnosis can be so overwhelming for patients and the people who love them. Alocal organization called "The Licorice Project" is helping them get all the way through it.
The Network honors CBS News Chicago with award for work on domestic violence CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | The award was given out during The Network's annual "Leading Together Partnership Breakfast to End Domestic Violence." The Network advocates for those impacted by gender-based violence through education and public policy. CBS News Chicago was proud to be a Leadership Award winner for coverage of domestic violence issues over the years, including Dorothy Tucker's special "Investigating Injustice."
Opening statements begin in Delphi, Indiana, murders trial CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Opening statements begin Friday in the Delphi, Indiana murder trial. Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen Monday and Tuesday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to hear Richard Allen's trial in the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty German.
Bank vandalized in Chicagos Lincoln Park neighborhood CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Just after midnight, police said a witness reported seeing three people vandalizing a Citibank in the 2000 block of North Halsted Street. Officers found a broken window and red spray-painted words on the bank.
Highs in the 70s this weekend in Chicago CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
Suburban Chicago residents collect donations to aid those affected by hurricanes CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Neighbors in the south suburbs are helping out those devastated by two recent hurricanes that hit several states by collecting desperately needed supplies. Tubs of blankets, gallons of cleaning supplies and much more all filled the Tinley Park Village Hall lobby.
Left to die in a suburban Chicago garbage can as a newborn, man now seeks justice CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | Sean McDonnell was first given the name John Winters Doe. He was found abandoned outside an Arlington Heights apartment complex on a cold day in 1983. Sean was just hours old when he was left inside a dirty garbage dumpster to die.
Fire destroys family-owned suburban Chicago cabinet company CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | An extra-alarm fire caused significant damage Thursday morning at a custom cabinet manufacturer in southwest suburban New Lenox. The fire started just before 10:30 a.m. at Tri-Star Cabinets, in the 1000 block of South Cedar Road in New Lenox.
SUV slams into suburban Chicago dental clinic CBS Chicago 2024-10-18 | An SUV crashed through the wall of a building and into a dental clinic in north suburban Deerfield on Thursday.
University of Illinois Chicago basketball players teach those with disabilities basics of the game CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | The University of Illinois Chicago women's basketball team hosted the Beautiful Lives Project on Thursday, which aims to provide kids and adults with disabilities an opportunity to experience sports. Participants learned drills from the basketball players.
How did anti-Israel messages appear on a Chicago area billboard? CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | Messages disparaging Israel appeared for multiple hours on a digital billboard in Chicago's north suburbs on Wednesday. The messages appeared on a billboard near the Tri-State Tollway between Lake Cook Road and Deerfield Road near Northbrook and included one that said "F*** Israel" and another that read "Death to Israel."
Future of former E2 nightclub remains in limbo CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | It was a tragedy many will never forget; 21 people died in a stampede inside a South Loop nightclub in 2003. More than 20 years later, the future of the former E2 nightclub building remains in limbo.
Chicago Public Schools students getting a life lesson in pizza CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | It's not your normal classroom, but some Chicago kids are learning important lessons inside the kitchen of a Southwest Side pizzeria. It's part of an after-school program for budding chefs.
Origin of messages disparaging Israel on Chicago area billboard still unclear CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | Messages disparaging Israel appeared for multiple hours on a digital billboard in Chicago's north suburbs on Wednesday. The messages appeared on a billboard near the Tri-State Tollway between Lake Cook Road and Deerfield Road near Northbrook and included one that said "F*** Israel" and another that read "Death to Israel."
Armed robbers kidnap Chicago restaurant owners, steal hundreds of dollars from them CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | The owners of a tamale restaurant were kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to withdraw money from multiple ATMs in Little Village early Thursday morning. Around 1 a.m., police said a man and woman were about to enter their restaurant, Los Tamales de la Tia, in the 3400 block of West 26th Street when an SUV pulled up. Five men, some with guns, got out and entered the restaurant with the victims before stealing items.
Colder, snowier winter ahead in Chicago, but warm, sunny weekend is coming CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | CBS News Chicago chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the 7-day forecast, and the winter outlook for Chicago.
Future of former Chicago nightclub up for debate 21 years after deadly stampede CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | The building at the center of the E2 nightclub tragedy is back in the spotlight. More than 20 years after 21 people were killed and 50 others were injured in a stampede, the building's owner and the city have been battling it out over plans to demolish the building.
Bob Fioretti makes second bid for Cook County States Attorney, this time as GOP nominee CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx's seat is up for grabs next month as she prepares to leave office at the end of her term. The Republican running for her seat is a familiar face to Chicago voters.
Couple kidnapped, forced to withdraw money from Chicago ATMs at gunpoint CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | The owners of a tamale restaurant were kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to withdraw money from multiple ATMs in Little Village early Thursday morning.
Hamas mastermind Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | Israel said its military has killed the top leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. Israeli troops apparently came across Sinwar during a battle on Wednesday.
Extra-alarm fire burning at New Lenox cabinet manufacturer CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | An extra-alarm fire caused significant damage Thursday morning at a custom cabinet manufacturer in southwest suburban New Lenox.
YWCA Evanston/North Shore reopens Thursday after two cases of Legionnaires disease CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | The YWCA Evanston/North Shore building was shut down on Oct. 10, after Legionella bacteria was found in the hot water system – which feeds the facility's sinks and showers – and the local health department confirmed at least two positive cases of Legionnaires' disease connected with that exposure.
Highs climb to the 60s in Chicago with overnight lows in the 40s CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking highs in the 60s followed by overnight lows in the 40s in the Chicago area.
Pet Rescue Spotlight: Meet Echo from Border Tails Rescue CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | Echo is a 4-year-old shepherd mix who would do great with kids and other dogs. You can her and other dogs up for adoption through Border Tails Rescue in Northbrook.
Harris and Trump reach out to voters outside their base as Election Day draws near CBS Chicago 2024-10-17 | With 19 days until the election, polls still show a very close presidential race, and both major party candidates are trying to appeal to voters beyond their base.
