Man removed from Harvey City Council meeting says there was no reason for handcuffs Ryan Sinwelski talked to CBS 2 on Friday—and showed his perspective of the entire ordeal as documented on cellphone. Jun 14 Former Thornton township employee sues, says he was wrongfully fired by Supervisor Henyard Dwayne Thrash, a 20-year Thorntown Township employee, claims in the lawsuit that he was wrongfully fired after refusing to comply with an alleged scheme by Henyard's team. Jun 14 Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks. Jun 14 Migrants frustrated at being forced out of Chicago shelters as city enforces 60-day stay limit The City of Chicago is executing its 60-day shelter stay policy, offering to reprocess any asylum seeker who asks to reenter the shelter system. Jun 13 Tempers flare in Harvey, Illinois as business owners complain of unfair fines Business owners there say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money. Jun 14 More Political News
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Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 Mariano's overcharges customers for Chicago's Checkout Bag Tax A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's. Jun 5 Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15 How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate? May 14 Elk Grove Village man says he got scammed by solar panel contractor It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state. May 13 More Consumer News
Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem. 8H ago Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn't believe his identity Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group. Jun 12 New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7 Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating. Jun 7 Chicago public health officials declare end to measles outbreak Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days. May 30 More Health News
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Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 Construction on Bally's permanent Chicago casino expected to begin in fall The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Jun 11 p*rn industry sues over Indiana law requiring adult entertainment sites to verify users' ages An Indiana law that requires p*rn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court. Jun 11 After $15,000 in supplies were stolen from storage, insurance wouldn't help The budding businessman's experience was not unique when it comes to theft victims at Public Storage facilities. Jun 10 More Business News
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Who won Tony Awards for 2024: full list of winners and nominees See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards. 7H ago Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it. Jun 15 Taylor Swift's Eras Tour causes seismic activity in Scotland Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium. Jun 13 Grant Park Music Festival kicks off 2024 season at Pritzker Pavilion CBS 2's Irika Sargent was the narrator for the first night of the season. Jun 12 Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn't believe his identity Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group. Jun 12 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Chicago area designer's work seen on athletes around the country Shoes worn by everyone from Justin Fields to Angel Reese were designed by local artist Marvin Baroota, whose work is all done by hand in Des Plaines and has been seen on professional athletes in Chicago and across the country, which all started through social media. 1H ago 03:12 Lake Geneva mailbox jumpers tryouts Head to Lake Geneva to check out this unique job with Marissa Perlman. 3H ago 05:56 Woman pulled from the water, brought to Montrose Harbor CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports she was found in water miles away near Winnetka. The Coast Guard needed to get her to shore here at Montrose harbor because of the size of its rescue boat. 3H ago 01:34 New details about Chicago mass shooting. It was a violent night in Humboldt Park, where new details about a mass shooting are being released. Gas station surveillance video shows the moments when someone opened fire. CBS Chicago's Asal Rezaei reports. 4H ago 02:07 Out of control fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles is spreading Carter Evans reports strong winds and dry conditions are giving firefighters a lot of trouble. The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation. 4H ago 01:44 More in Latest Videos
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Separate Lake Michigan capsizing incidents lead to teen's death, multiple rescues A woman on a sailboat that capsized near Winnetka swam 2 miles to get help Sunday evening. updated 1M ago Map shows where 9 killed, 62 others hurt in Chicago weekend shootings It was the most violent weekend of the year so far in Chicago. The ages of the victims range from 13 to 59. A map shows where the shootings happened, including the two mass shootings that happened within the span of one hour overnight. 3H ago 15-year-old among 6 people injured in mass shooting in Humboldt Park Police said the 15-year-old victim was shot in the neck and taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. 4H ago 7 people injured, 1 critically, after mass shooting in West Englewood A man was hit in the neck and taken to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition. 6H ago Record-breaking heat possible Monday in Chicago, and 90-degree days expected until next weekend Monday will be the hottest day since August 24, 2023, with a record high of 97 degrees. There are also air quality alerts for much of the area, along with a risk for scattered storms. 3H ago More Latest News
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Family wants more information Carol Stream police in shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger—and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage. Jun 14 Black women account for 65% of all female domestic violence victims in Chicago An average of 24 people every minute become victims of domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in the U.S. Precious Wright, of Chicago's Austin neighborhood, has lived through it. Jun 13 Chicago residents testify at hearing on traffic stops, in wake of death of Dexter Reed U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer listened to hours of community input on what specific traffic stop-related requirements should be added to a CPD consent decree. Jun 11 United Nations calls for action on behalf of alleged police torture victims in Chicago The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation." Jun 10 Black Hawk descendant demands Chicago Blackhawks change logo, name: "Do what's right" As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives. Jun 10 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Des Plaines designer's work seen on athletes around the country Marvin Baroota has designed shoes for multiple Chicago Bears and the Sky's Angel Reese. One pair of cleats he designed is even in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 1H ago NASCAR has "unfinished business" in Chicago for 2nd Street Race In less than a month, NASCAR drivers will be making their way around Grant Park again, as the Chicago Street Race returns for its second act. 18H ago Diamondbacks strike early, rout White Sox 12-5 Christian Walker drove in three runs with a home run and a double and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Chicago White Sox 12-5 Sunday. 21H ago Cubs batters struggle against St. Louis Cardinals, lose 2-1 Miles Mikolas pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs 2-1. 23H ago Fever beat Sky 91-83 despite Angle Reese's double-double Caitlin Clark overcame another physical challenge from the Chicago Sky by scoring 23 points and leading the Indiana Fever to a 91-83 victory. Jun 16 More Sports News
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Man charged with murder in Bridgeport fire that killed woman, injured her 12-year-old granddaughter Cordale Nichols is accused of throwing a Molotov co*cktail through the window of a home in Bridgeport on Saturday. 1H ago 9 people hurt in Indianapolis stabbings outside strip mall Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition and two others were transported in stable condition, Indianapolis police said. 6H ago Search on for burglars who smashed into Beverly liquor store, other spots Surveillance video shows the thieves hitching a chain to a car. They then used the vehicle to tear down the security shutters. Jun 14 Boy, 13, dead after being shot in head in North Lawndale The victim was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he later died. Jun 15 Man sought after robbing 2 U.S. Bank branches in Elmhurst, Schaumburg Four robberies have occurred at two U.S. Bank locations in Elmhurst and Schaumburg, Illinois, since October of last year. Jun 14 More Crime News
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