
Lake Co. K9 follows his nose to solve crimes, find missing persons
"You know we understand each other. I read him very well and he reads me probably even better. And once you have that combination, it makes for a very good working K9 team."
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Tim McNicholas is an investigative reporter for CBS News New York.
He is always on the hunt for issues to investigate. If you have a story, he wants to hear from.
Tim prides himself on shining a light on injustice. He has won two regional Emmy Awards and earned earned seven regional Emmy nominations, including one for his investigation into an egregious case of nepotism and tax waste within the City of Chicago. His others stories have exposed horrid living conditions in government-subsidized apartment buildings and allegations of sexual abuse within public schools. Tim has also diligently covered some of the most important stories of the past decade, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Just months after starting with CBS New York, he quickly discovered that the site of deadly parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan already had several open property violations dating back decades. He was once recognized as one of two finalists of the Associated Press' "Best Reporter" award in Indianapolis.
Originally from Chicago, Tim is loving life in his new home and is exploring New York City every chance he gets. He welcomes your suggestions on where the find the best pizza, which museums to explore and whether he should root for the Mets or the Yankees. He is also a classic rock fanatic who has played the drums since age 11.
"You know we understand each other. I read him very well and he reads me probably even better. And once you have that combination, it makes for a very good working K9 team."
ComEd plans to have majority of people back online later Tuesday, but that news brings little solace to people stuck at home in triple digit heat with no air conditioning.
Adam Ramirez woke up Sunday to find two bullet holes in his car windows and a backseat covered in shattered glass.
Beginning Sunday, international travelers will no longer have to show proof of a negative covid test before entering the U.S.
Public records reveal numerous claims of harassment and discrimination within one City of Chicago department.
Instead of making one payment, families with auto pay from a checking account got hit with two withdrawals.
"All of the Chicago Police clients that we have, have been discussing this -- and are very concerned about their own safety," Steiner said.
Neighborhood watch groups are abuzz over a team of thieves stealing catalytic converters in broad daylight.
"They're looking for help with housing. They're looking for legal help with their immigration forms they need to fill out. And just to orient themselves with how to live life, day to day, in the city."
December of this year will mark 64 years since a horrific fire at Our Lady of Angels school that killed 92 students and three nuns.
"I'm happy everyone is safe, having fun and enjoying the beautiful weather."
The Millennium Park shooting prompted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce a 6 p.m. curfew at the park for unaccompanied minors.
A third suspect has been charged in a shooting that left a 9-year-old boy dead and his little brother wounded in what prosecutors called "a hailstorm of bullets" in Skokie.
"They don't know if it's at an airport, at the exchange facility. They don't know if it ever made it to Illinois from California."
"They have access to apartment building mailboxes and they have that master key."