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UPDATE 3-Michigan authorities have 'no idea' why gunman killed 3 college students
(Updates with new first paragraph, background on Parkland shooting, comments from doctor, governor and student) By Eric Cox EAST LANSING, Mich., Feb 14 (Reuters) - Michigan authorities on Tuesday said they have "no idea why" a 43-year-old man killed three Michigan State University students and wounded five others before turning the gun on himself, the latest in an epidemic of mass shootings on U.S. campuses.
CDC expert panel backs use of redesigned Omicron COVID boosters
Advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday voted to recommend the use of COVID-19 booster shots redesigned to target the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants of the coronavirus for people aged 12 years and older. The CDC's Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 13-to-1 in favor of the updated boosters by Pfizer and Moderna.
Suspect captured in shooting at July 4 parade in Chicago's Highland Park suburb
Article content President Joe Biden said he and his wife Jill were “shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day.” Biden said he had “surged federal law enforcement to assist in the urgent search for the shooter.” In his statement, Biden referred to bipartisan gun-reform legislation he signed recently but said much more needed to be done and added: “I’m not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence.”...
Suspect captured in shooting at July 4 parade in Chicago's Highland Park suburb
Article content Police confirmed they captured 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III, who was from the area. They said he was driving a silver 2010 Honda Fit automobile. The shooting caused toddlers to abandon tricycles and parents to run for safety with their children, turning a civic display of patriotism into a scene of panicked mayhem.
Rooftop shooter kills 6 at July 4 parade in Chicago suburb of Highland Park
By Eric Cox HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (Reuters) - Six people were killed and at least two dozen injured when a man with a high-powered rifle opened fire from a rooftop at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, turning a civic display of patriotism into a scene of panicked mayhem. Officials told a news conference that six people were killed and 24 taken to hospital, and that a rifle was recovered from the scene.
Rooftop shooter kills 6 at July 4 parade in Chicago suburb of Highland Park
By Eric Cox HIGHLAND PARK, Ill., July 4 (Reuters) - Six people were killed and at least two dozen injured when a man with a high-powered rifle opened fire from a rooftop at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, turning a civic display of patriotism into a scene of panicked mayhem. Officials told a news conference that six people were killed and 24 taken to hospital, and that a rifle was recovered from the scene.
Rooftop shooter kills 6 at July 4 parade in Chicago suburb of Highland Park
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Six people were killed and at least two dozen injured when a man with a high-powered rifle opened fire from a rooftop at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, turning a civic display of patriotism into a scene of panicked mayhem. Officials told a news conference that six people were killed and 24 taken to hospital, and that a rifle was recovered from the scene. A hospital spokesperson reported 31 people were injured.
Rooftop shooter kills 6 at July 4 parade in Chicago suburb of Highland Park
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Six people were killed and at least two dozen injured when a rooftop gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, turning a civic display of patriotism into a scene of panicked mayhem. Officials told a news conference that six people were killed and 24 taken to hospital, and that a rifle was recovered from the scene. A hospital spokesperson reported 31 people were injured.
Rooftop shooter kills 6 at July 4 parade in Chicago suburb of Highland Park
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - Six people were killed and at least two dozen were injured when an apparent rooftop gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, officials said, sending panicked spectators fleeing from the scene. Officials told a news conference that six people were killed and 24 taken to hospital, and that a rifle was recovered from the scene.
Five Killed In Shooting At July 4 Parade In Chicago Suburb Of Highland Park
Five people were killed and several more were injured in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, officials said, as panicked spectators fled the scene. The city of Highland Park reported on its website that five people were dead and 16 transferred to hospital. "Numerous law enforcement officers are responding and have secured a perimeter around downtown Highland Park," the statement said.
Suspect Captured In Shooting At July 4 Parade In Chicago's Highland Park Suburb
Police announced they had captured a suspect in a shooting on Monday that killed six people and wounded more than 36 when a man with a high-powered rifle opened fire from a rooftop at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Police confirmed they captured 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III, who was from the area. Police can be seen surrounding a car and then Crimo exiting the vehicle with his hands raised, according to a video by the Chicago affiliate of ABC News.
Chicago Weather: Afternoon Showers Ahead
CHICAGO (CBS)– Rain is on the way. Monday’s temperatures will be in the low 50s with early morning sunshine. Clouds move in as rain showers approach the area by the afternoon. Rain showers are expected to continue Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb to the 70s by Thursday, but rain will linger.
5-Year-Old Girl, 2 Teens Injured In Shooting Outside South Side Public Housing Complex
By Eric CoxMay 27, 2020 at 5:35 am CHICAGO (CBS)– A 5-year-old and two teens were injured when shots were fired outside Chicago’s Wentworth Gardens Public Housing Complex Tuesday night. Police said the teenagers were walking with a larger group when a dark-colored car passed by and someone inside fired shots around 10:40 p.m. A 15-year-old boy was struck in the face and his leg.
Thousands Expected On Northwest Indiana Shoreline On Memorial Day
CHICAGO (CBS)– Chicago beaches may be empty on Memorial day, but Indiana beaches are crowded. From splashing in the waves to a morning yoga, hundreds of people were out at Porter Beach Monday morning. Beachgoers are able to keep their distance, but once more join, it could get too crowded some beachgoers said. “You don’t realize how tight it gets,” one beachgoers said.
Chicago Now Requiring Food Delivery Apps Disclose Fees To Customers
By Eric CoxMay 22, 2020 at 6:08 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Starting Friday, Chicagoans will be able to see previously hidden fees on their food delivery receipts from companies like Uber Eats and Doordash. Customers will see a breakdown before they send any payment that will list how much the restaurant paid to the company that delivered your food and the original menu price of each dish and beverage. The breakdown will also reveal the cost of delivery as well as any taxes.
Northwest Suburban Couple Facing Flooding With Fox River Still Rising
By Eric CoxMay 19, 2020 at 9:31 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Flood water is causing problems all over the area. The Fox River is still rising, turning a northwest suburban couple’s dream home into a disaster. The worst could still be ahead. The latest rain from Sunday hasn’t even made it to their house yet, but the next 48 hours are crucial with another four inches of water expected to come their way.
Ford Employees To Return To Work With New Safety Precautions In Place
By Eric CoxMay 18, 2020 at 6:08 am CHICAGO (CBS)–Thousands of employees will return to work at Ford plans across the country on Monday. The automaker is eager to pick production back up, but not without new safety precautions. Workers are arriving at the assembly plant in South Deering and there’s been mixed reactions. CBS 2’s Eric Cox talked with a few workers as they walked into the facility. Cox said some are excited to be back after two months and other are reluctant to return.
Gig Workers Now Eligible To Apply For Unemployment Benefits
By Eric CoxMay 11, 2020 at 5:57 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Gig workers in Illinois will be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits starting Monday. CBS 2 is committed to Working For Chicago, helping you with the job search and to navigate the unemployment system. On Monday, Illinois will roll out its new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program. The new system will allow gig workers, independent contractors and people who are self-employed to finally receive unemployment benefits.
Elected Leaders Call COVID-19’s Impact On African American, Latino Communities A ‘State Of Emergency’
By Eric CoxMay 7, 2020 at 8:44 am CHICAGO (CBS)– A Chicago alderman and a state senator are expected to provide an update on Thursday after they say African American and Latino communities are in a state of emergency. Both communities are testing positive for COVID-19 at alarming rates. Around 11 a.m. Thursday, city leaders will be handing out over 3,000 N-95 masks at Cinco Estrellas restaurant on west 59th Street.
Ravinia Festival Cancels 2020 Season; First Time Since The Great Depression
By Eric CoxMay 1, 2020 at 5:25 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Ravinia Festival announced the decision to cancel its 2020 season, late Thursday night. The 120 scheduled shows will be canceled and Ravinia-goers will be missing out on this season’s upcoming performances from Grammy Award winning artists like Patti LaBelle, John Legend and Sheryl Crow. Tickets to the June and July shows went on sale to the public three days ago.
Protesters Set Up ‘Pritzkerville’ Tent City At Daley Plaza To Demand Governor Cancel Rent And Mortgage Payments
By Eric CoxApril 30, 2020 at 11:18 am CHICAGO (CBS) — With more than 750,000 people filing for unemployment in Illinois since March, and rent and other bills coming due on May 1, protesters are pressing government leaders to give tenants more relief. Organizers have turned Daley Plaza into what they have dubbed Pritzkerville. They created a tent city in the plaza as other protesters circled the block in a caravan of cars demanding Gov.
City Council Will Meet Virtually For First Time Wednesday
By Eric CoxApril 22, 2020 at 5:16 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Wednesday morning, the city’s leaders will meet virtually because of COVID-19. During the cyber city council meeting, aldermen are expected to vote on a number of important issues including an ordinance to help expand emergency homeless shelters and hotels serving as temporary quarantine housing for front-line workers.
Bars, Stores Already Receiving Citations For Not Following Social Distancing
By Eric CoxApril 9, 2020 at 6:02 am CHICAGO (CBS)– As the city tries to prevent groups from gathering, the mayor says a big issue has been people loitering outside stores that sell liquor. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a temporary order to end all alcohol sales citywide after 9 p.m. Chicago police will enforce that order, and non-compliance from store owners can mean fines, arrest and even stripping a business of its liquor license.
Chicago Mayor Teams Up With Athletes For ‘We Are Not Playing’ Campaign
By Eric CoxApril 6, 2020 at 6:05 am CHICAGO (CBS)– The Cubs were supposed to welcome fans back to Wrigley Field last Monday, instead they’re teaming up with the Mayor Lori Lightfoot and all of the city’s other pro sports teams to keep Chicagoans safe. Their message is a clear, “we are not playing, so neither should you!” The idea is to use the sports teams and their players to encourage fans to follow the statewide stay-at-home order.
‘What Is To Come?’: ER Nurse Shares Experience Of Working In UIC Forward Triage Tent
By Eric CoxApril 2, 2020 at 5:53 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Health care workers on the front lines of COVID-19 are already preparing themselves for the large amount of patients they could be treating in the coming weeks. CBS 2 talked to an ER nurse Cynthia Riemer after her 12-hour shift inside UIC’s special forward triage tent, made specifically for helping coronavirus patients. She explains some of her fears as the fight continues. “Our fears are what is to come?
Skokie Police Shoot Armed Man Shot Outside 7-Eleven
By Eric CoxMarch 31, 2020 at 5:32 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Police shot a man they said was armed outside of a 7-Eleven in Skokie Monday night. The incident took place on Oakton and Crawford around 11:15 p.m. Police said they got a call about a suspicious man inside a vehicle in the parking lot. When officers arrived, they approached a man in dark-colored SUV. As they did, police said the man pulled out a semi-automatic handgun.
Amazon Warehouse In Joliet Among Centers Hit With Coronavirus Case
By Eric CoxMarch 27, 2020 at 5:35 am CHICAGO (CBS)– A worker at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Joliet has tested positive for the coronavirus, but the center has no plans to close. An Amazon spokesperson has confirmed the positive case. An employee told CBS 2 there is now another confirmed case at this fulfillment center. That employee also said amazon has not shut the center down to be disinfected, a common practice for many other companies whenever a case is confirmed.
Chicago’s First Responders Working With Department Of Public Health On New Pandemic Practices
By Eric CoxMarch 25, 2020 at 5:58 am CHICAGO (CBS)– While many are staying home to stay safe, first responders cannot. Chicago’s police and fire departments are both working closely with the city’s Department of Public Health to create new practices during this pandemic. New social distancing rules are going into effect at roll calls. Officers and fire crews are both being taught how to safely interact with people while out patrolling or answering emergency calls.
22 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed At Chateau Nursing and Rehab Center in Willowbrook
By Eric CoxMarch 18, 2020 at 5:26 am CHICAGO (CBS)– An entire West Suburban nursing home is under quarantine after health officials confirmed close to two dozen cases of coronavirus in that one facility alone. Health officials said 18 residents and four staff members at the Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Willowbrook all tested positive for the coronavirus.
SUV Crashes Into Daycare In Old Irving Park
By Eric CoxFebruary 27, 2020 at 5:26 am CHICAGO (CBS)– An SUV slammed into a daycare center in Old Irving Park early Thursday morning. The daycare’s front window has been boarded up at Milwaukee and Addison. The broken panels are by the side of the road after what police are calling a freak accident. Police said a 33-year-old man was driving this silver Nissan SUV, heading southbound on Milwaukee Avenue, when he struck a pothole and lost control.
Judge Throws Out Ruling Granting New Trial For Gerald Reed, Who Claims He Was Tortured Into False Confession To Double Murder
By Eric CoxFebruary 14, 2020 at 11:21 am CHICAGO (CBS) — Fourteen months after a Cook County Judge ruled Gerald Reed should get a new trial for a 1990 double murder, based on his claims of torture, another judge on Friday threw out that ruling, and ruled Reed will continue serving his life sentence.
Arctic Winds, High Waves Cause Flooding Concerns Near Shorelines
By Eric CoxFebruary 13, 2020 at 11:30 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Arctic winds are sending intense waves crashing against the shoreline in Northwest Indiana. As the strong ripples continue , some of the swells could reach as high as 18-feet. A Lakeshore Flood Warning in effect throughout Northwest Indiana until midnight. A Lakeshore Flood Advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday in Cook County. Strong waves are stripping away sandy bays throughout the area.
Council Committee Plans Vote On Climate Emergency Declaration
By Eric CoxFebruary 10, 2020 at 5:20 am CHICAGO (CBS)– A group of aldermen want to fight back and protect Chicago from record high lake levels. CBS 2’s been showing the damage along Lake Michigan for weeks. For some time now, the answer to the ever rising water’s been concrete barriers and big walls. But last month, a couple of aldermen introduced the idea that the city should be considering this a climate emergency.
Chicago Weather: Slick Road Conditions Amid Snowfall In Chicago Area
By Eric CoxFebruary 6, 2020 at 4:47 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Snow covered roads are causing slick road conditions and could impact your Thursday morning commute. Light snow continues to fall Thursday in the Chicago area after a night of heavier snow. A Winter Weather Advisory continues for Northwest Indiana and some downstate counties until 9 a.m. Thursday. SLICK CONDITIONS CAUSING TROUBLE: We’re on the roads in the Mobile Weather Lab this snowy morning & came across this woman on the Dan Ryan near 63rd.
Plane With Americans Leaving Wuhan Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Lands In Alaska
By Eric CoxJanuary 29, 2020 at 5:59 am CHICAGO (CBS)– A flight filled with Americans leaving the hot zone for the deadly coronavirus has landed in Alaska. Wednesday morning, the U.K.’s British Airways, Indonesia’s Lion Air and South Korea’s Seoul Air all announced they will no longer be traveling to China until concerns over the virus have lessened. The announcement comes after 240 Americans filled a flight coming from Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the outbreak.
Fans, Teammates Honor Kobe Bryant As Investigation Continues Into Helicopter Crash
By Eric CoxJanuary 27, 2020 at 11:22 am CHICAGO (CBS)– The United Center is adorned in the Lakers purple and gold in honor of basketball icon Kobe Bryant. This tribute, one of several across the world, as an investigation into his tragic death continues. Bryant was killed along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Two Flights From Wuhan, China Landing At O’Hare Airport Wednesday Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
By Eric CoxJanuary 22, 2020 at 5:51 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Two flights from Wuhan, China will land at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Wednesday amid a virus outbreak. The potentially-deadly Coronavirus is changing protocol at O’Hare Airport, where they will be screening travellers flying in from Wuhan. The coronavirus is claiming more lives in China – with nine people now dead and 440 infected. The first U.S. case was found in Seattle.
Search For Gunman Who Shot Five People, Including Children, At Chicago Barbershop
By Eric CoxJanuary 17, 2020 at 12:20 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Police are searching for a gunman who opened fire in a West Side barbershop, wounding five people. Some of the victims were children just there to get their hair cut. Now they’re in the hospital. CBS 2’s Eric Cox has more from West Garfield Park where a community activist is calling for justice. Activist and rabbi Michael Ben Yosef has been outside the barbershop where blood was shed last night since 7:00 Friday morning.
Man Fatally Shot Outside St. Sabina Church Hours After Peace March
By Eric CoxJanuary 16, 2020 at 5:18 am CHICAGO (CBS)– An event meant to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ended with gun violence. A young man was fatally shot outside St. Sabina Church in the same spot a Peace March happened just hours earlier. Police said a 23-year-old man was shot in the chest just outside the church a little after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. The shooting happened just a few hours after an event on Dr. King’s birthday called the Blue Light March for Peace.
Massive Fire Breaks Out Near Bus Yard In Gresham
By Eric CoxJanuary 15, 2020 at 5:24 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Heavy flames broke out near a bus yard in Gresham. Those flames started inside a vacant building on Vincennes avenue, not far from 87th and Halsted. Flames were shooting through the top of the building. Crews said the entire roof collapsed. The flames started just before 11 p.m. Tuesday night. No injuries were reported, but Sunrise Bus Company uses the parking lot to park their fleet.
Plan B Foundation Offers Ex-Offenders Second Chances
By Eric CoxJanuary 13, 2020 at 5:20 am CHICAGO (CBS) — A newly-established nonprofit is offering a second chance to ex-offenders who are looking to turn things around – sometimes even as they still struggle. One of those men is T – who wished only to be identified by that single letter out of fear for his safety. T is 23 years old and has been shot nine times. “Every day when I wake up, the first thing that crosses my heard is if I’ll make it back to go to sleep,” T said.
String Of Heists At Luxury Stores In Chicago Area Under Investigation
By Eric CoxJanuary 10, 2020 at 6:18 am CHICAGO (CBS)– There has been a string of high-end heists with thieves hitting luxury stores and making off with pricey merchandise. It’s happened several times in recent weeks at businesses around downtown and Near North. Police said it’s happened at least six times in the last three weeks. Thieves breaking the glass or prying open doors to get inside. Their latest target was a Jimmy Choo store on east Oak Street.
Police Warn CTA Riders To Stay Alert Following Series Of Near North Robberies
By Eric CoxJanuary 9, 2020 at 5:34 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Chicago police want CTA riders to stay alert following a series of robberies in the Near North neighborhood. The latest incident took place at the Chicago Street Red Line station. Police believe the same person, who looks to only be about 17 years old according to his victims, has robbed four people in the last three weeks. The offender approaches riders and forces them to hand over their belongings.
3 Men Arrested For Stealing Woman’s Phone On CTA Red Line
By Eric CoxJanuary 3, 2020 at 5:15 am CHICAGO (CBS)– There was another robbery on the CTA. Police said four men cornered a woman on the Red Line stop and snatched her cell phone. Police questioned two men and arrested the robbery suspects. The victim said the men arrested were just two of the four men who approached her on the Train near the Monroe Stop downtown and took her cell phone. Another one of the men was arrested after exiting the Monroe stop, but the fourth suspect is still on the loose.
Marijuana Business License Applications Due Thursday
By Eric CoxJanuary 2, 2020 at 6:15 am CHICAGO (CBS)– With recreational weed now legal across Illinois, entrepreneurs hoping to enter the industry have hours left to submit an application. They have until 4 p.m. Thursday to submit their paperwork for a dispensary license. Applications can be submitted at the Thompson Center Downtown. CBS 2 talked to Toi Hutchinson, the senior advisor to the governor on cannabis.
Day After Christmas Will Be The Busiest Travel Day Of The Year For Drivers
By Eric CoxDecember 26, 2019 at 9:32 am CHICAGO (CBS) — The day after Christmas will be a very busy day for travelers, especially if you’re driving, with a record number of people taking a trip of 50 miles or more. More than 115 million Americans will be driving, flying, or taking the train on Thursday, the highest total since AAA started tracking holiday travel in 2000. It’s a nearly 4% increase from last year.
Verdict Expected For Former CPD Officer Lowell Houser Accused Of 2017 Murder
By Eric CoxDecember 20, 2019 at 5:29 am CHICAGO (CBS)– A former Chicago cop is just hours away from learning if he’ll be convicted of murder. Lowell Houser is accused of pulling out a gun, while off duty, and killing an unarmed man outside his own apartment. This verdict comes almost a full 3 years after the deadly encounter that could send this ex-police officer to prison for life. Houser is facing first degree murder charges.
A Teen, Whose Life Was Shattered By Violence, Helps Heal Family Of Tory’on Dukes, Child Killed By Gunfire In Gary
By Eric CoxDecember 20, 2019 at 5:46 am CHICAGO (CBS) — A child, sleeping soundly next to his mother one moment, was shot dead. Tory’on Dukes was killed Monday morning by gunfire that came from outside his home in Gary. He was four years old. The heartache has hit his entire family hard, and CBS 2’s Eric Cox reports on how a teen who knows the hurt of gun violence herself is helping the family heal.
Three Men Arrested After Shots Fired During Police Chase In Jackson Park
By Eric CoxDecember 11, 2019 at 5:12 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Three men are under arrest after crashing a car and firing shots at police during a chase Wednesday morning. Police said the chase started after officers tried making a traffic stop in Jackson Park. They called for backup and that’s when things escalated. Police said a man riding in a Jeep SUV pulled out a gun and started firing shots at officers around 2:20 a.m. No one was hit and no shots were fired by officers.
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