Chicago area business leaders gathered Saturday to tackle the rising violence tearing many communities apart. Businesses and community leaders networked and discussed ways to address the crime crisis. It was all part of the annual Martine Luther King Business Brunch at the Abundant Living Christian Center in Dolton.
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Chicago Weather: Patchy Drizzle, Mist Continues With Temperatures Below FreezingCBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.
Protesters Rally In Loop Against COVID-19 Vaccination MandatesPeople protesting COVID-19 vaccination rules rallied outside the Thompson Center Saturday morning.
Business Leaders Gather To Discuss Solutions To ViolenceChicago area business leaders gathered Saturday to tackle the rising violence tearing many communities apart. Businesses and community leaders networked and discussed ways to address the crime crisis. It was all part of the annual Martine Luther King Business Brunch at the Abundant Living Christian Center in Dolton.
Mother, Two Siblings Charged In Death Of 6-Year-Old Damari PerryThe mother and two siblings of Damari Perry, 6, who was found dead late Friday night have been charged in his death.
Shooting Leaves Driver In Critical Condition, Causes Multiple CrashesA man is in critical condition after he was shot while driving in Chicago’s Brainerd neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
South Chicago Woman In Critical Condition After House Fire On South SideA woman is in critical condition after a fire broke out at a house on Chicago’s South Side Saturday afternoon.
Negotiations Continue Between City And Chicago Teachers UnionWith classes canceled again on Monday, the battle continues between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union on getting students back to school.
Chicago Weather: Freezing Drizzle, Brief Cool DownSome patchy freezing drizzle may lead to a few slick sidewalks or icy overpasses, but most roads have been treated, amounts should be very light and impacts should be limited.
3 People In Custody After Body Of Missing 6-Year-Old Boy Of North Chicago Found DeadThe body of a missing 6-year-old boy who has not been seen since being driven with his older sister to a party in Skokie has been found, according to authorities.
3 People Arrested At Fast Food Restaurant Following Carjacking In Irving ParkThree people were arrested for a carjacking in the Irving Park neighborhood, according to police.
Man In Critical Condition After Shooting In South ShoreA man is hospitalized after being shot in the South Shore neighborhood Friday evening.
1 Person Dead, Another Hospitalized After Wrong Way Crash On I-57One person is dead and another is hospitalized following a crash on Interstate 57 early Saturday morning.
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Chicago Weather: Freezing Rain, Light Drizzle SaturdayCBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. RealTime Weather forecast for Friday, Jan. 7, 2021.
Standoff Between CPS, Chicago Teachers Union Poses Challenges For Kids, ParentsCBS 2’s Marissa Parra reports on the effects on children and parents as the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union remain locked in a standoff over remote learning.
DCFS Director Held In Contempt Of Court For Violating Rights Of ChildrenIn a stunning move, a Cook County Juvenile Court judge issued two contempt of court orders against Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith for violating the rights of two children left languishing in facilities for months. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Health Experts Say Cloth Masks Might Not Be Sufficient In Omicron WaveAt this stage in the COVID-19 pandemic, it might be time to upgrade your mask.
Legal Filings Fly As Showdown Continues Between Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Teachers UnionChicago Public Schools students on Friday were heading into the weekend facing another day of possible canceled classes Monday – while city officials said talks with the teachers’ union “must be concluded this weekend.” CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Woman And Baby Killed After Gary, Indiana Police Chase; Driver In CustodyA woman and an infant were killed and a man was injured in a crash on the Borman Expressway in northwest Indiana, as officers were trying to pull over the driver. CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports.
Damari Perry, 6, In Extreme Danger After Disappearing From Skokie PartyPolice in North Chicago were searching Friday afternoon for a 6-year-old boy who has not been seen since being driven with his older sister to a party in Skokie.
A Salute To Health Care Workers With Hospitals In A Critical StateThe past two-years have been mentally and physically exhausting for healthcare workers, and unfortunately, things are showing no signs of slowing down. But we can all remember to have a little compassion, and patience, as we continue to face this pandemic together. CBS 2 Photojournalist Jeff Langan captured this salute to our health care workers.
Dr. Micah Pollak On Challenges With COVID-19, Hospitals In IndianaDr. Micah Pollak, a professor at Indiana University Northwest, has been studying the COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana for the past two years. He joins CBS 2’s Irika Sargent to talk about the challenges involved with hospitals.
Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Dr. Rachel Welbel On COVID-19 Challenges, Long-Haul SymptomsDr. Rachel Welbel of Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn talks with CBS 2’s Mary Kay Kleist about the challenges of the COVID-19 surge, and helping people with long-haul COVID symptoms recover.
Health Care Workers In Gary Describe Experience On Front Lines During COVID-19 SurgeWe’ve all seen long lines at COVID-19 testing facilities over the last few weeks. On Friday, CBS 2’s Steven Graves talked with workers on the front lines just over the state line in Gary, Indiana.
