'Step In The Right Direction': CPD Unveils Tip Hotline With Big Cash Rewards
"This is a serious program. The ones that I've studied over the years have not offered rewards up up to or beyond $500, sometimes $1,000 so I applaud the city."
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"This is a serious program. The ones that I've studied over the years have not offered rewards up up to or beyond $500, sometimes $1,000 so I applaud the city."
"Why has the city turned into the wild wild west?"
A significant step has been made in a man's fight to get decades of Chicago Police misconduct records released.
"If you're operating along the shores of Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes, you need to clean up your act and do it better."
An Illinois man is fighting against so-called psychological torture – after a minor probation violation first sent him to prison for seven years, and then a fight behind bars led to a 22-year nightmare in solitary confinement. Now out, Anthony Gay told CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov why he is fighting for a law to keep others from enduring the same fate.
"This does not warrant life in jail, no, but it cannot be a misdemeanor."
CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini was the first to expose the controversial death of Eric Lurry in the custody of Joliet police. Now, the Illinois Attorney General's office is making good on a promise to investigate.
IDES' offices have been closed to the public since the pandemic began. The closures came as thousands struggled to navigate a system that was understaffed, ill-equipped to deal with the scope of the problem and fraught with technical issues that prevented some from getting their benefits in a timely manner, or at all.
Hundreds of children who can't go home to their families have instead been left in psych wards for months.
The bus driver shortage has reached critical mass for one southwest suburban school district, which is now offering thousands of dollars to parents to help fill that gap.
Dr. Segreti said loss of taste and smell is often associated with COVID, but they've also seen that symptom with flu patients.
If your child's school gets hacked and their personal information gets stolen, you might never hear about it. CBS 2 found one southwest suburban school district that was targeted. Private information was taken with parents and staff caught completely off guard. That is -- until CBS 2 Investigator Dana Kozlov told them.
The city's ethics board found probable cause to believe Ald. James Gardiner used his office to retaliate against political opponents, in violation of the city's government ethics ordinance.
A federal judge last week approved a request to remove the fence put up outside the ICE facility.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
The lawsuit alleges that Trader Joe's new product, the Crustless Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam sandwiches, looks too closely mimics both Smucker's product design and packaging.
Rather than banning or restricting access, Sway.ly retrains feeds in real time.
Two hours into the drive, they discovered Ray Ray on top of their minivan. He hung on for 100 miles, even a stretch of interstate.
If you have a home improvement project you've been putting off, now might be the time to start tackling it.
Tuesday will be mainly dry until the overnight period.
The incident captured on video shows the teen girl getting pulled out of the passenger seat. She is then thrown to the ground, all while saying she is not resisting arrest.
Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins is demanding accountability after he said ICE agents detained U.S. citizens using excessive force at Concordia Cemetery last week.
The idea is to tax the services, rideshare, food delivery, that use single vehicles and funnel that into services like CTA, Metra, and Pace.
After a federal appeals court this past weekend blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked what would happen if President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act.
The popular music venue in a post on Instagram said they will remain open through their New Year's Eve party.
Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
The Bears (3-2), coming off their bye, extended their winning streak to three games under first-year coach Ben Johnson.
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson returned to the lineup after missing Saturday night's 3-2 loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury.
The wait is almost over to see Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels duke it out for the second time in their NFL careers.
Connor Bedard and Sam Rinzel scored for the 'Hawks, and Spencer Knight made 25 saves.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
Burglars stole an ATM from a store in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday morning.
The victims ranged in age from 13 to 35, according to Chicago police.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
