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The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
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The ammo vending machines have been placed in grocery stores in three states as the U.S. battles what the surgeon general calls a public health crisis of gun violence.
The announcement comes after an especially violent holiday weekend in Chicago, and multiple shootings again overnight.
More than 100 people were shot in Chicago this past July 4th weekend, and 19 were killed. Charlie De Mar talked with the family of a West Side man who lost his life.
CRED, which stands for Create Real Economic Destiny, was founded by former Chicago Public Schools head Arne Duncan.
The question is whether police resources were stretched too thin, between security at the massive NASCAR event downtown and the 74 shooting incidents between Wednesday morning and midnight Sunday night. Megan Hickey reports.
Shardaa Gray reports Chicago police said more than 100 people were shot, and 19 of them died over the holiday weekend, but a group responding is helping with therapy and job placement for victims of gun violence.
After an already violent Fourth of July holiday with multiple mass shootings in Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced new measures on Friday in hopes of beefing up security.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 55.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Tuesday calling gun violence a public health crisis nationwide. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
The doctors at the hospital saw 771 gunshot victims last year, and their trauma center is one of the busiest in the country.
The survivors hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The U.S. Surgeon General issued an an advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis Tuesday, but the gun violence epidemic has also lasted decades in Chicago. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis Tuesday, and survivors in Chicago wonder what took so long. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy talks with CBS 2's Marie Saavedra about his action, noting that gun violence is the number one cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.
Trauma unit doctors at Stroger Hospital of Cook County also emphasized that gun violence is felt by more than just the gunshot victims they treat directly—which is the approach they say the advisory addresses. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The victims ranged in age from 16 to 49.
Co-founder Cobe Williams and participating coach Benny Estrada discuss the league's mission to help curb violence and crime through basketball.
Ald. David Moore (17th) is seeking to bring awareness to a problem he said no one seems to care about.
The temperature hit a record 97 degrees in Chicago on Monday—and since he set up his tent this past weekend, Ald. David Moore (17th) has already had to dodge some gunfire. But as CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, Moore said he is drawing attention to an issue that is otherwise being ignored.
Shortly after his son was convicted on gun charges, President Joe Biden spoke to Everytown's For Gun Safety in Washington, D.C. emphasizing his administration's dedication to tackling the gun violence issue.
Regular classes for Chicago Public Schools ended just days ago, and in this time, several teens have been shot.
Bullets came flying through the 34-year-old woman's second floor window.
Regular classes for Chicago Public Schools ended just days ago, and in this time, several teens have been shot.
All eyes were on Little Village Tuesday after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino said he was coming to the community.
ZooLights is returning to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo for the holiday season.
If you need a turkey for Thanksgiving, you could get one for free this week.
Ceremonies and parades will honor veterans across the Chicago area, but a number of restaurants are also offering free meals and other deals to those who have served.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
All eyes were on Little Village Tuesday after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino said he was coming to the community.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, officials told CBS News.
Weeks after suffering a terrible family tragedy, Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey announced on Monday that he is staying in the race.
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
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.
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
A new owner said Tuesday that he plans to reopen the venerable Gale Street Inn restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
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.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Major renovations at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre are expected to wrap by the fall of 2027, according to published reports.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
The Fighting Illini marching band recently took up the challenge of performing the music of Metallica.
Hop Butcher For The World and Madame ZuZu's Emporium have developed a celebratory beer, "Twilight To Starlight," for the anniversary of the seminal Smashing Pumpkins album.
The Black McDonald's Owners Association is holding its 25th annual Food for the Body and Spirit turkey giveaway.
All eyes were on Little Village Tuesday after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino said he was coming to the community. Darius Johnson reports.
Ceremonies and parades will honor veterans across the Chicago area, but a number of restaurants are also offering free meals and other deals to those who have served.
Celebrate 40 years with Café Ba-Ba-Reeba in Lincoln Park. Jackie Kostek takes a look at the food, drinks, and even gets a dance lesson!
The chief executive officer of electric vehicle maker Rivian just accepted one of the largest pay packages for an executive on record.
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, officials told CBS News.
A Hanover Park police officer arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last month has been released on bond as he awaits the outcome of his immigration case.
'Tis the season for tourists, and scams. With rip-off artists at work along the Magnificent Mile and in Streeterville, the Better Business Bureau explained how you can avoid becoming a target.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary.
Chicago police are asking for help identifying the man who stabbed a CTA passenger on a Blue Line platform over the weekend on the Near West Side.
A Chicago area couple logged into their retirement account only to find out it had been hacked, and a large chunk of their retirement savings was gone. The response from the online brokerage firm is only adding insult to injury.
The teacher detained by ICE agents at the Rayito del Sol daycare in North Center is believed to now be at the Broadview processing facility, and parents in the community now have serious safety concerns.
Lawyer Patrick Jaicomo said he expects a tidal wave of lawsuits nationwide against federal agents by U.S. citizens and non-citizens in communities impacted the most by federal agents over the last several months.
More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking its response times, the city's top watchdog has issued a new report showing nothing has changed.
Charlene Echoles said she and her husband work but now have to make up the difference by visiting pantries after their SNAP benefits were paused.
Victor Wembanyama scored 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 for their third consecutive win.
Connor Bedard had a goal and two assists to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
Chicago scored the last 17 points after Younghoe Koo's 19-yard field goal gave New York a 20-10 lead with 10:19 left.
Giddey's slam pushed the Bulls' advantage to 72-53 late in the second quarter after they trailed by nine in the opening period.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists and the Milwaukee Bucks opened their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Chicago police are asking for help identifying the man who stabbed a CTA passenger on a Blue Line platform over the weekend on the Near West Side.
A Chicago youth basketball coach has been arrested on child pornography charges, accused of convincing a teenager to send him sexually explicit videos.
Chicago police are searching for the shooter who killed a father and son during a robbery at their family jewelry store over the weekend.
At least four people were killed and nine others were hurt in weekend shootings across Chicago as of midday Sunday. The ages of the victims ranged from 1 to 63.
Chicago police on Sunday were asking for help in finding a man they said robbed someone at gunpoint on the Blue Line on Chicago's West Side.
