'1,000 Places To See before You Die'Jan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amWhether you like adventure, romance, the tropics, or winter travel, you're bound to find information at the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show.
Dad accused of bounding girl with tape out ofJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amAfter being released from jail late Friday night, Andre Curry said he feels like he is ''getting a new start on life.''.
Morgue mismanagement led to lost remainsJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmIt has been seven months since Eleanor Bridges laid her daughter, Carmelita Johnson, to rest, but the pain of not knowing what happened to her -- and now realizing her body may have been among these while a distraught family searched -- is fresh.
Empanadas a South American treatJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe Russians have their pelmeni, and the Chinese their dumplings and potstickers, but in South America, it's all about the empanadas.
Debris falls from Loop buildingJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmChicago police and firefighters were on the scene tonight after debris fell from a building in the Loop.
Costa crew file lawsuit in ChicagoJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmA crew member from the Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia has filed a federal lawsuit in Chicago against Carnival Cruise Lines and its Costa subsidiary.
Morgue employees cite lax managementJan 27, 2012 | 4:00 pmCook County morgue employees say they have run out of essential supplies and blame a lax management.
Dad accused of bounding girl with tape out ofJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amAfter being released from jail late Friday night, Andre Curry said he feels like he is ''getting a new start on life.''.
Debris falls from Loop buildingJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmChicago police and firefighters were on the scene tonight after debris fell from a building in the Loop.
Costa crew file lawsuit in ChicagoJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmA crew member from the Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia has filed a federal lawsuit in Chicago against Carnival Cruise Lines and its Costa subsidiary.
Plano man killed in Taiwan rememberedJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmFriends and family are remembering a suburban Plano man who was killed earlier this week while bicycling in Taiwan.
Former pastor sentenced in molestation chargeJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmA former pastor and college professor was sentenced late today to six months in jail, probation and counseling for repeatedly molesting a girl from Naperville.
Bond reduced for father in bound daughter phoJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmBond was reduced Friday for a Chicago father accused of putting electrical tape on his young daughter's wrists and face and then posting a photo on the Internet.
Police looking for Metra robbersJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmChicago police are looking for two men in connection with an armed robbery at a South Side Metra station.
Author Patricia Schultz's 1,000 placesJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amWhether you like adventure, romance, the tropics, or winter travel, you're bound to find information at the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show.
Author Patricia Schultz's 1,000 placesJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amWhether you like adventure, romance, the tropics, or winter travel, you're bound to find information at the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show.
Dad who allegedly bound girl with tape out ofJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amAfter being released from jail late Friday night, Andre Curry said he feels like he is ''getting a new start on life.''.
Dad who allegedly bound girl with tape out ofJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amAfter being released from jail late Friday night, Andre Curry said he feels like he is ''getting a new start on life.''.
ABC7 Weather ForecastJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmBecoming partly to mostly sunny Saturday. Blustery and colder.
Empanadas a South American treatJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe Russians have their pelmeni, and the Chinese their dumplings and potstickers, but in South America, it's all about the empanadas.
Morgue mismanagement led to lost remainsJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmIt has been seven months since Eleanor Bridges laid her daughter, Carmelita Johnson, to rest, but the pain of not knowing what happened to her -- and now realizing her body may have been among these while a distraught family searched -- is fresh.
Morgue employees cite lax managementJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmCook County morgue employees say they have run out of essential supplies and blame a lax management.
Father Accused of Duct-Taping Daughter ReleasJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amA South Side Chicago father accused of posting a disturbing Facebook photo of his 22-month-old daughter bound and gagged was released from Cook County Jail soon after a judge agreed to lower his bond.
SoxFest kicks off FridayJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmWhite Sox fans are flocking to the Palmer House Hilton for SoxFest, which kicks off Friday night.
Metra passengers held-up in stationJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmIn a brazen afternoon stick-up, robbers entered the Metra station in the 800 Block of E. 95th St.
So, just what is Bueller up to now?Jan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA bathrobe-clad Matthew Broderick shuffles to the window, flinging open the curtains and dead panning simply, "How can I handle work on a day like today?".
Man charged after stealing wallet, cornered bJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmThings were already wrapping up by the time Officer Jose Torres and his partner arrived on the scene just west of the Mag Mile early this morning.
New push to improve taxi serviceJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amThere's a new push to improve taxi service and make cabs safer in Chicago.
Religious leaders demand answers of overcrowdJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amLocal religious leaders are demanding answers, as to why human remains have been piling up at the Cook County morgue.
Memorial statue stolen from schoolJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amSculpture taken, but bench left behindTodd Hall Elementary in Lincolnwood is missing the centerpiece of its Wall of Courage.
Seminar seeks solutions to Chicago gang problJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amThe Chicago Crime Commission will gather educators and law enforcement officials together this morning, to examine Chicago's gang violence problem.
Father Accused of Duct-Taping Daughter ReleasJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amA South Side Chicago father accused of posting a disturbing Facebook photo of his 22-month-old daughter bound and gagged was released from Cook County Jail soon after a judge agreed to lower his bond.
SoxFest kicks off FridayJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmWhite Sox fans are flocking to the Palmer House Hilton for SoxFest, which kicks off Friday night.
Metra passengers held-up in stationJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmIn a brazen afternoon stick-up, robbers entered the Metra station in the 800 Block of E. 95th St.
So, just what is Bueller up to now?Jan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmA bathrobe-clad Matthew Broderick shuffles to the window, flinging open the curtains and dead panning simply, "How can I handle work on a day like today?".
Man charged after stealing wallet, cornered bJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmThings were already wrapping up by the time Officer Jose Torres and his partner arrived on the scene just west of the Mag Mile early this morning.
New push to improve taxi serviceJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amThere's a new push to improve taxi service and make cabs safer in Chicago.
Religious leaders demand answers of overcrowdJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amLocal religious leaders are demanding answers, as to why human remains have been piling up at the Cook County morgue.
Memorial statue stolen from schoolJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amSculpture taken, but bench left behindTodd Hall Elementary in Lincolnwood is missing the centerpiece of its Wall of Courage.
Seminar seeks solutions to Chicago gang problJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amThe Chicago Crime Commission will gather educators and law enforcement officials together this morning, to examine Chicago's gang violence problem.
Clinic Opens for Pregnant CPS StudentsJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmChicago Public School students who are pregnant have a new resource to help them stay in school.
Some Chicagoans Wary of Cab-Sharing AppJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmSay you need a taxi, but there isn't one available. Maybe someone who's already in one is willing to share.
Sam LaHood Could Face Jail in EgyptJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmSam LaHood, son of the US Transportation Secretary and one of several Americans barred from leaving Egypt last weekend, said Friday he could be facing five years in jail.
Falling Debris Closes Loop City BlockJan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmPart of the Loop is closed down Friday night after debris fell from a building. The debris landed on Jackson between State and Wabash.
Teen Girl Shot in Bronzeville Drive-ByJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmPolice say a 16-year-old girl was hit by gunfire in a drive-by shooting Friday afternoon in the South Side Bronzeville neighborhood.
Cruise Ship Crew Member Files SuitJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmA South American man working on the cruise ship that crashed this month off the coast of Italy is seeking class action status for a federal lawsuit filed Thursday in Chicago against the operators of the ship.
Jackson Doc Seeks Release from JailJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmThe doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal.
US Sends Floating Base to Middle EastJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmThe US Navy will convert a warship into a makeshift base for commando teams in the Middle East, FOX News Channel confirmed Friday.
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Your Chicago: West Suburban Students Become 'Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmIn the high school gym at Eisenhower Junior High last week, a pep rally was held to end cancer, complete with videos, cheerleaders, a band and inspirational speakers.
Metra Riders Robbed At Gunpoint At 95th StreeJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmPolice are looking for two men carrying guns who ordered everyone in a South Side Metra station to the ground last week, then took money and valuables from them.
Wolves Beat Admirals, 2-1Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmThe Chicago Wolves scored two first-period goals and hung on for a 2-1 Amtrak Rivalry win over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at the Bradley Center.
Rose Has Season-High 34, Bulls Beat Bucks 107Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmRose outdueled Milwaukee counterpart Brandon Jennings, hitting 14 of 24 from the floor and scoring 18 of his points in the second half.
Wright State Pulls Away From Loyola (Ill) 47-Jan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmLoyola (5-16, 0-11) lost its ninth straight game and matched its lowest point total of the season - set in a 59-41 loss at Milwaukee on Dec. 1.
Blackhawks Acquire Brendan Morrison From CalgJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmMorrison, 36, has appeared in 923 career National Hockey League regular-season games over 15 seasons, collecting 200 goals, 601 points and 446 penalty minutes. .
SoxFest Notebook: Peavy As Healthy As He's GoJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmPeavy is clearly frustrated with how his career with the White Sox has gone, admitting that he came to the White Sox injured and has pretty much had something hurting ever since.
Your Chicago: West Suburban Students Become 'Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmIn the high school gym at Eisenhower Junior High last week, a pep rally was held to end cancer, complete with videos, cheerleaders, a band and inspirational speakers.
Metra Riders Robbed At Gunpoint At 95th StreeJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmPolice are looking for two men carrying guns who ordered everyone in a South Side Metra station to the ground last week, then took money and valuables from them.
Wolves Beat Admirals, 2-1Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmThe Chicago Wolves scored two first-period goals and hung on for a 2-1 Amtrak Rivalry win over the Milwaukee Admirals Friday night at the Bradley Center.
Rose Has Season-High 34, Bulls Beat Bucks 107Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmRose outdueled Milwaukee counterpart Brandon Jennings, hitting 14 of 24 from the floor and scoring 18 of his points in the second half.
Wright State Pulls Away From Loyola (Ill) 47-Jan 27, 2012 | 7:00 pmLoyola (5-16, 0-11) lost its ninth straight game and matched its lowest point total of the season - set in a 59-41 loss at Milwaukee on Dec. 1.
Blackhawks Acquire Brendan Morrison From CalgJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmMorrison, 36, has appeared in 923 career National Hockey League regular-season games over 15 seasons, collecting 200 goals, 601 points and 446 penalty minutes. .
SoxFest Notebook: Peavy As Healthy As He's GoJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmPeavy is clearly frustrated with how his career with the White Sox has gone, admitting that he came to the White Sox injured and has pretty much had something hurting ever since.
Slain Teen's Father Honored by FBIJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmBrent King has worked tirelessly since his daughter, Chelsea King, disappeared while jogging in San Diego in February 2010.
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Falling Debris Forces Loop Street ClosureJan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmJackson Boulevard has been closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic from State Street to Wabash Avenue due to falling debris, police said
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Calls for Resignation of Morgue DirectorJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmOutraged pastors and community activists on Friday descended upon the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office and called for an independent investigation after reports that bodies have been piling up for weeks.
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Was Scarborough's CME Question Fair?Jan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pm"Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough gives Gov. Pat Quinn a hard time about raising taxes on ordinary citizens while giving "sweetheart deals" to Sears and the Merc.
Study: Stressed Bosses "More Abusive to EmploJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmMaybe you should've gotten your boss a speedbag for Christmas. It might send the message that, "Hey, you're kinda fat," but really, it's to everyone else's benefit that The Man is trim and doesn't get winded.
5 Bears Who Could Win in the OctagonJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmThe UFC is in Chicago this week, culminating with fights at the United Center on Saturday night. Football and MMA already have a close relationship, as stars like Minnesota's Jared Allen use MMA to give their.
Romney aggressor in final Florida Republican Jan 27, 2012 | 7:00 amAn aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary.
Obama: American dream in peril, fast action nJan 24, 2012 | 8:00 pmDeclaring the American dream under siege, Pres. Obama delivered a populist challenge to shrink the gap between rich and poor.
Madigan: Dems, GOP living under spending 'capJan 24, 2012 | 3:30 pmIllinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said some progress has been made by both parties to dig the state out of its current financial hole.
Obama expected to aim at independent votersJan 24, 2012 | 2:30 pmPres. Barack Obama will deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night to a nation that is anxious about the economy.
Sen. Rand Paul stopped by Tenn. airport securJan 24, 2012 | 7:00 amSen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was stopped by security at the Nashville airport Monday when a scanner set off an alarm and Paul declined to allow a security officer to subsequently pat him down.
Romney and Gingrich clash in Florida debateJan 23, 2012 | 6:30 pmA newly aggressive Mitt Romney charged in campaign debate Monday night that Newt Gingrich "resigned in disgrace" from Congress after four years as speaker and then spent the next 15 years "working as an influence peddler" in Washington.
White House delays release of 2013 budgetJan 23, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe White House is delaying for one week the release of President Barack Obama's budget for the 2013 fiscal year that starts Oct. 1.
Overhaul at Cook Co. Medical Examiner's OfficJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amIn the wake of devastating photos revealed by the I-Team showing hundreds of bodies haphazardly stacked up at the Cook County morgue, there will be a top to bottom restructuring of the medical examiner's office.
Man in fatal crash had license suspended 7 tiJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amThe family of a man killed in a crash in northwest Indiana is asking why the man charged was allowed on the road with a bad driving record.
Human skulls found in McHenry CountyJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amPolice in Bull Valley say human remains were found on Cherry Valley Road. The McHenry County coroner's office says the remains are two human skulls.
CPS student struck by semi truckJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amA Curie High School student was seriously injured when he was hit by a truck on the city's South Side.
Chatham Walmart Supercenter opensJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 amOne South Side Chicago neighborhood is getting an economic shot in the arm Wednesday with the opening of a store, the focus of a years-long fight in the city council.
I-Team: Somebody's SomeoneJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 pmHundreds of bodies have been piling up for months at the Cook County morgue. Now one family affected by the mess speaks out.
Teacher, 100, has no plans to quit Ashburn LuJan 26, 2012 | 9:30 amChicagoan Olivia Neubauer started teaching at Pullman Tech High School in 1935. Seventy-seven years later, she's still at it.
Funeral for Chicago Police Officer Clifton LeJan 3, 2012 | 9:30 amFuneral Services for Officer Clifton Lewis, who died in the line of duty on December 29, 2011, as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a robbery. Services will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at United Missionary Baptist Church.
Walter's Perspective: Whittier-CPS StandoffDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmWalter Jacobson says something's not right about the Whittier Elementary School standoff. This week, CPS had the heat turned off at a school fieldhouse they determined was unsafe.
Archie Panjabi On Her Role In 'The Good Wife'Dec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmArchie Panjabi stars as a take-no-prisoners investigator in "The Good Wife." She has been critically acclaimed for the role.
Manhunt Underway For Gunman Wanted In 2 StateDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmPolice have released a sketch of the gunman wanted in three shootings across two states. It started in Beecher, Ill.
Police: Gunman On Loose Is Armed & DangerousDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmPolice say an armed and dangerous gunman is still on the loose after three men were shot in Beecher, Ill. and one man was shot in Lowell, Ind.
Rahm Emanuel Addresses Residency ConcernsDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmRahm Emanuel's residency has threatened to become a major legal issue in the race to succeed Mayor Daley. He rented his home when he moved to Washington two years ago to be White House Chief of Staff, which he calls a non-issue in his campaign.
Stroger In Hot Water Again After Aide's ArresDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmCook County Board President Todd Stroger is in hot water again. This time, the problem involves a top aide, Carla Oglesby, who's been charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money.
Health Watch: Warning About Flea And Tick MedDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmVeterinarians have warned pet owners to think twice before treating their dogs or cats with over-the-counter medication for fleas and ticks. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports.
1 Killed, 3 Shot In Shooting SpreeDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmPolice say a gunman is on the loose. He's already shot three people in Beecher, Ill.
Transformers 3 Extra Suing Over InjuriesDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmShe can only mouth words and is paralyzed on much of the left side of her body. Gabriela Cedillo was severely injured as an extra on the set of Transofmers 3.
Stroger Aide Steps Down Amid Corruption ProbeDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmA top aide to Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has resigned amid charges she bilked taxpayers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in PR contracts. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports the corruption investigation isn't over.
Trapped Miners Could Be Rescued 2 Months EarlDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmChristmas might come early for the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground. As CBS 2's Kendis Gibson reports, there's new hope that the men could be rescued by mid-October, instead of late December.
Life Sentence For Times Square Terror SuspectDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe terror suspect who admitted trying to detonate a car bomb in Times Square learned his fate on Tuesday. CBS 2's Randall Pinkston reports from outside Manhattan federal court.
Supreme Court Term Opens With New JusticeDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Supreme Court is back in session today, the traditional first Monday in October. As CBS' Joel Brown reports, today the court is also making history - thanks to a woman with ties to Chicago.
U.S. Warns Americans To Be On Guard In EuropeDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe state department is warning Americans traveling to Europe to beware of possible attacks. As CBS' Charlie D'Agata reports, Intelligence agents believe terrorists are plotting to hit major European capitals.
Money Watch: Foreclosure Probe; Verizon RefunDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThere are more questions about how banks have handled foreclosures, 15 million Verizon wireless customers are due a refund,.
Money Watch: Why Stocks SoaredDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmJill Schlesinger explains why stocks soared in this poor economy, and outlines a plan to follow if you're an investor.
Emanuel To Step Down FridayDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmWhite House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is set to step down from his post Friday, as he prepares to come back to Chicago to run for mayor. Tara Mergener reports.
Actor Tony Curtis Dead At Age 85Dec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmActor Tony Curtis has died at the age of 85. Manuel Gallegus takes a look back at the legend's long career.
Hawks Anxious To Defend Their TitleDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Blackhawks are anxious to defend their Stanley Cup title. Their regular season kicks off Thursday in Colorado.
Stanley Cup Champs Gear Up For Another Long GDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmWith their exhibition schedule in the books, the Stanley Cup champs are gearing up for another long grind. The Blackhawks begin their season Thursday night in Colorado.
Bulls' Carlos Boozer Nurses InjuryDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Bulls' Carlos Boozer injured his right hand in a freak accident at home, and Joakim Noah has been signed to a five-year extension.
Sox Organist Plays Her Swan SongDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmNancy Faust has been playing the organ at White Sox games since 1969. On Sunday, she played her last notes at the ballpark.
Olympic Bidder: Chicago Should Not Attempt FoDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmHe spent more than two years trying to convince the world that Chicago is the perfect place for the Olympics. But now the former head of Chicago's 2016 bid says the city should sit out the next round.
Paul Konerko On His FutureDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe White Sox' Paul Konerko talks about the future, which may or may not be with the Sox.
Bling! Bling! Hawks Show Off New RingsDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmThe Chicago Blackhawks got pricey championship rings this week to commemorate their Stanley Cup championship. Each cost $30,000.
Merril Hoge On Overcoming His InjuriesDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmMerril Hoge was a star running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and for the Bears, until a head injury cut his career short. He joins us to talk about his new book, Find a Way, and his indomitable spirit.
Blackhawks Get Championship RingsDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmWhen the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, every player got to take the big trophy home for a day. But tonight, the players got somemething permanent to take home, or wear, in honor of their championship.
Threat Of Rip Currents On Lake MichiganDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmLake Michigan might look inviting, but be careful, because there's a threat of rip currents that could sweep you away. CBS 2's Mary Kay Kleist reports.
Tornado In Western MinnesotaDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmA viewer captures footage from a tornado that hit Western Minnesota. CBS 2's Rob Johnson reports.
Sweltering Heat Wave Hits East CoastDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmTemperatures are already in the upper 90s all along the East Coast, and power outages are a major concern now. Randall Pinkston reports.
Tropical Storm Alex Moves Away From OilDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmResidents along the Gulf Coast have been watching the weather closely the past week, but fortunately, Tropical Storm Alex is steering clear of the Gulf oil spill. Tammie Souza of WTSP-TV/Tampa talks about the threat.
View Of Storm Damage From Sky In Chopper 2Dec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmTree trimmers were busy all across the area on Thursday. Here workers at Butler National golf course were cleaning up damaged left by the storms.
Oak Brook Family Preps For Storm CleanupDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmOne Oak Brook family has about 13 trees down after Wednesday's storm, as CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports. But they're just thankful they're safe.
Heavy Storms Cause Major InconvenienceDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmCBS 2's Kristyn Hartman took to the streets to see how area residents were handling the extreme weather.
Power Lines Snapped In Half In Des PlainesDec 28, 2011 | 7:00 pmCBS 2's Ed Marshall and John Marchitz captured video of downed power lines in Des Plaines. Some of the poles had snapped in half.
