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Coby White Misses Bulls Practice With Tweaked Back, But Should Be Back Saturday, Possibly Along With Wendell Carter Jr.
February 27, 2020 at 9:16 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — The Bulls continue not to be able to have nice things this year. Coby White, who is on a historic tear for a rookie, tweaked his back and did not participate in practice Thursday. This comes along with the news that Luke Kornet is the latest Bull likely to be done for the season because of an injury. The good news on White is that Coach Jim Boylen expects him to be able to play Saturday against the New York Knicks.
Hat Trick For Kubalik As Blackhawks Rally Past Tampa Bay Lightning
February 27, 2020 at 9:21 pm TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dominik Kubalik recorded a hat trick with three goals in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Thursday night. Slater Koekkoek scored his first goal of the season and Brandon Saad added another score as Chicago beat the Lightning for the first time in regulation since Dec. 13, 2009. The Blackhawks scored three goals in a span of 5:20 and five goals total in the third period to erase a two-goal deficit.
3 Members Of Illinois Racing Board Forced To Resign For Making Political Contributions
February 27, 2020 at 9:09 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Three members of the Illinois Racing Board have been forced to hand in their resignations. Board Chairman Jeffrey Brincat of Lake Forest, and members Gregory Sronce of Springfield and Edgar Ramirez of Chicago, are all out. The office of Gov. J.B. Pritzker told CBS 2 that the men were asked to step down because they made political contributions. The Illinois Horse Racing Act dictates that no member of the board “shall engage in any political activity.”
White Sox Rally In 7th, Beat Seattle Mariners
February 27, 2020 at 8:43 pm GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) — It was a beautiful day to watch some baseball in Glendale, Arizona Thursday as the White Sox hosted the Seattle Mariners in Spring Training play. The Sox were down in the third inning, when Tim Anderson’s RBI double scored Leury Garcia. Anderson has been batting .333 so far this spring. The Sox would fall behind 5-1 by the fifth inning, but they rallied in the seventh, with a two-run homer by Zach Collins.
Pitching A Big Disappointment As Cubs Are Clobbered By Texas Rangers
February 27, 2020 at 8:49 pm SURPRISE, Ariz. (CBS) — Colin Rea was the Pacific Coast League pitcher of the year last season in AAA minor league baseball. But Thursday was not an award-winning day for him or any of the Cubs pitchers as they took on the Texas Rangers in Cactus League play. The Rangers’ Rougned Odor had a first-inning grand slam off Rea, and it was nearly all downhill from there. The Rangers scored seven runs in the eighth inning alone, and had 14 hits off 10 Cubs pitchers.
Police: Woman Exchanges Shots With Would-Be Robber In Little Village, But No One Is Struck
February 27, 2020 at 8:29 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman exchanged gunshots with a man who was robbing her in Little Village Thursday evening, but no one ended up being shot. The robbery happened in the 4100 block of West 24th Place at 6:51 p.m., police said. The 33-year-old woman was in front of her home when she was approached by a man who pulled a gun and demanded her property, police said. The woman refused to hand over anything and took out her own gun, police said.
Chicago Conventions Affected By Coronavirus Concerns
By Vince GerasoleFebruary 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Growing concerns about the cononavirus in the United States. In California, 8,400 people in California are now being monitored. Facebook has canceled its annual conference there in May. With two big conventions set to take over at McCormick Place in the coming weeks, CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole looks at precautions being put in place in Chicago.
An Inside Glimpse Into Suicide Note From Dr. Van Koinis, Pediatrician Who Said He Vaccinated Kids, But Didn’t
By Chris TyeFebruary 27, 2020 at 6:25 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — New developments emerged Thursday night in the case of a pediatrician who told parents he vaccinated their kids, but didn’t. Dr. Van Koinis, whose office was in Evergreen Park, committed suicide in a Cook County Forest Preserve in Palos Township on Sept. 10 of last year. For the first time, we are getting an inside glimpse into the suicide note he left behind.
Anonymous Letters About Soon-To-Depart CPS Inspector General Nicholas Schuler Reference ‘Violent Threats,’ ‘Unstable Behavior’
By Megan HickeyFebruary 27, 2020 at 5:44 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Friday is the last day on the job for Chicago Public Schools Inspector General Nicholas Schuler, and a look has emerged into the anonymous complaints that forced his resignation. As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the letters to the Board of Education may be anonymous, but they spell out the concerns by employees who alleged “verbally abusive” behavior from their boss.
Chicago Area Schools Districts Putting Together Coronavirus Protocol
By Marissa ParraFebruary 27, 2020 at 5:35 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Deep cleaning and more e-learning classes. Those are just some of the plans in the works for some school districts, if a coronavirus outbreak happens here. CBS 2’s Marissa Parra spoke with school leaders to spell out exactly what they have planned. Coronavirus in schools. Both the CDC and President Trump said it’s something we need to be prepared for in the U.S. as the virus takes hold around the world.
People Reportedly Thrown From Car In St. Charles Crash
February 27, 2020 at 5:18 pm ST. CHARLES, Ill. (CBS) — People were reportedly thrown from a car when it crashed into a tree in St. Charles Thursday afternoon. The accident happened at Weber Road and Fox River Drive. Crews were on the scene as of 5:10 p.m. The scene from Chopper 2 showed a minivan that slammed into a tree. A medical helicopter was called to the scene. The extent of the victims’ injuries was not known late Thursday. Further details were not immediately available.
Police Identify Gunman, 5 Men Killed In Molson Coors Brewery Shooting In Milwaukee
February 27, 2020 at 4:28 pm MILWAUKEE (CBS) — Milwaukee Police on Thursday identified the five people killed in a shooting at the Molson Coors brewery, as well as the gunman. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said the victims – all men – had been identified as Jesus Valle, 33, of Milwaukee; Gennady Levshetz, 51, of Mequon; Trevor Wetselaar, 33, of Milwaukee; Dana Walk, 57, of Delafield; and Dale Hudson, 50, of Waukesha.
Chicago To Test New Ultrasonic Water Meters In 150 Homes After Earlier Program Paused Due To Lead Concerns
by Todd Feurer, CBS Chicago web producerFebruary 27, 2020 at 3:56 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Hoping to resume installing water meters in homes with lead service lines without increasing the risk of contamination, city officials plan to test new ultrasonic meters in 150 homes in Chicago.
Helicopter Misses Midway Airport, Makes Emergency Landing In Park In Stickney
February 27, 2020 at 3:48 pm STICKNEY, Ill. (CBS) — A helicopter whose pilot was trying to make an emergency landing at Midway International Airport instead ended up landing in a park in nearby Stickney. The Chicago Fire Department said Battalion 16 was dispatched for the helicopter, which was supposed to land at the northwest corner of the airport. The helicopter failed to make the airfield and ended up landing in a park at 40th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Stickney, the Fire Department said.
Chicago Weather: Flurries Taper, Weekend Warmup On The Way
By Mary Kay KleistFebruary 27, 2020 at 3:21 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — A weak upper-level wave kept flurries around on Thursday. We do have a dry surface layer in place, so much of the precipitation was evaporating before reaching the ground. As the wave moves away, flurries taper off. On Thursday night, it will be chilly again with the low dropping to 16. On Friday, look for partly cloudy conditions and a few flurries with a high of 30. Meanwhile, we are looking forward to a weekend warmup.
‘We’re Not All Friends Online’: Kathleen Barber On Simon & Schuster Book ‘Follow Me’ & Social Media
February 27, 2020 at 2:46 pm (CBS Local)– A lot has changed in Kathleen Barber’s life since she quit her job as a lawyer. The author left behind the world of bankruptcy law to pursue a writing career and she just published her second novel called “Follow Me.” The book tells the story of a woman named Audrey Miller who learns about the positives and negatives of posting too much on social media. Barber said her second novel was much harder to write than her first.
Prosecutors: 7 Girls Charged After Wheaton North School Brawl That Involved Pocket Knife, Sock Full Of Batteries
February 27, 2020 at 2:30 pm WHEATON, Ill. (CBS) — Seven girls who attend Wheaton North High School were all facing felony charges Thursday after a brawl that erupted at the school this week. The DuPage County County State’s Attorney’s office said around 7 a.m. Tuesday, all the girls were in a hallway near the school cafeteria when they got into an enormous and violent fight.
Dump Trailer Hits Interstate 65 Overpass In Crown Point
February 27, 2020 at 2:13 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — A dump trailer wound up standing on end, leaning against an overpass Wednesday night, after a truck driver accidentally lifted it while driving down Interstate 65 in Crown Point, Indiana. Indiana State Police said a semi hauling a dump trailer was heading north on I-65 around 10:15 p.m., when the driver inadvertently tilted the trailer into the upright position.
Man Wanted For Allegedly Videotaping Girl In Batavia Mall Fitting Room
February 27, 2020 at 1:52 pm BATAVIA (CBS) — Police are looking for a suspect they believe was videotaping a juvenile girl in a shopping mall fitting room in Batavia. It happened Wednesday at approximately 6:17 p.m. Batavia Police Officers were dispatched to a retail clothing store in the 0-100 block of N. Randall Road for a report of a subject who had used a device to record the juvenile victim while she was changing in a fitting room.
Cook County Judge Reassigned After Video Shows Her Putting Girl In Lockup
February 27, 2020 at 1:15 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Cook County Judge Jackie Marie Portman-Brown has been placed on administrative duty, amid an investigation into a video showing her placing a girl in a holding cell at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse. Two videos released by the Cook County Sheriff’s office show Portman-Brown and another woman leading a girl through an office and into the lockup behind her courtroom. The child’s face is obscured in the videos.
Maurice Cathey, Of Chicago, Sentenced To Life For Man’s Fatal Overdose In South Dakota
February 27, 2020 at 12:46 pm SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Chicago man accused of dealing the heroin laced with fentanyl that killed a man in Sioux Falls has been sentenced to life in federal prison. A jury in November convicted Maurice Cathey, 39, also known as Short, on several counts, including distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death. He was sentenced on Monday. Authorities said a 22-year-old man suffered a fatal overdose at a Sioux Falls apartment in January 2018.
Vice President Mike Pence’s History Managing Indiana’s HIV Crisis As Governor Under Scrutiny Now That He’s Overseeing Federal Coronavirus Response
(CNN) — When President Donald Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the US government’s response to the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, he said the former Indiana governor had “a certain talent for this.” Pence indeed has executive experience during a public health emergency: he was governor from 2013 to 2017, when an HIV outbreak struck parts of his state.
Patient In Downstate Belleville Being Tested For Possible Coronavirus
February 27, 2020 at 10:45 am CHICAGO (CBS) — A person hospitalized in downstate Belleville is being tested for coronavirus. The patient is being treated at Belleville Memorial Hospital. In a statement, BJC Healthcare, said: “Following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, BJC HealthCare hospitals have processes in place to screen patients for risk of coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Naperville Police Seeking Help Identifying Woman Wanted In Identity Theft Case
February 27, 2020 at 9:02 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Naperville police are seeking public help in identifing a woman wanted in an identity theft case. According to police, the woman seen in surveillance video deposited two checks totaling over $900 into the victim’s bank account and then withdrew the money from the account. Police said the checks were deposited on Dec. 18 at Chase Bank branches in Aurora.
All Lanes Of Interstate 57 Shut Down After 2 Seriously Injured In Crash Near I-80
February 27, 2020 at 8:49 am CHICAGO (CBS) — Two people were seriously injured when another vehicle crashed into their car on Interstate 57 on Thursday morning, as they were stopped on the side of the expressway. Illinois State Police said the two were trying to put gas in their disabled vehicle shortly after 7 a.m. along northbound I-57 near Interstate 80, when another vehicle struck their car from behind. Both victims were taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Signs Of Progress As Illinois Works To Bring Computers Into Present Day
CHICAGO (CBS) — Back in August of last year, CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker told head Illinois state IT guru Ron Guerrier that she would be checking back in six months about rectifying issues with old state computers. “I welcome it. Come in,” Guerrier said at the time. “I love the challenge.” Those six months are up, and in a report on Thursday, Tucker followed up. She sat down with Guerrier, chief information officer from the state, for their second such meeting.
Construction Noise Drives Former Lakeview 3200 Tenant Out Of Town; ‘It Was Just Not A Sustainable, Livable Place’
By Lauren VictoryFebruary 27, 2020 at 6:43 am CHICAGO (CBS) — Morning after morning, for months, the noise of construction crews working outside her building jolted Kristen Jones awake. After fighting with building management, she finally moved out of town, and is now living across the country. She signed up to live in the pap of luxury; almost $2,000 a month for her apartment featuring a glistening kitchen, sleek bathroom, and spacious bedroom.
Chicago Weather: Colder Than Average Temperatures
February 27, 2020 at 6:24 am CHICAGO (CBS)– The next two days will bring colder than average temperatures, but a weekend warmup is approaching. Thursday will be a calm day with temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s. There is a possibility for a few light flurries, but no accumulation is predicted. Colder than average next few days pic.twitter.com/jO1EVgdJ3I — Megan Glaros (@MeganGlaros) February 27, 2020 Friday and Saturday will be mostly sunny days with temperatures rising to the upper 30s.
A.J. Freund’s Parents Due In Court Thursday; Crystal Lake House To Be Demolished This Weekend
February 27, 2020 at 6:04 am CHICAGO (CBS)– The Crystal Lake parents charged with killing their 5-year-old son AJ Freund are due in court Thursday. On Friday, crews will start tearing down the house where AJ was killed. The house sits on Dole Avenue and neighbors want the house removed 10 months after police say Freund’s parents murdered him. Neighbors said it brings back painful memories and that tearing it down is one step toward change. “I drive past it every single day coming to the cafe.
Man Stabbed In The Hand By A Woman While Riding The CTA Blue Line
CHICAGO (CBS)– A man was stabbed in the hand on a CTA Blue Line train. Chicago police said just before midnight, a 62-year-old man was on the Blue Line near Jackson, when he accidentally bumped into a 50-year-old woman. The woman then pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the thumb. Police said the man refused treatment. The woman was arrested.
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.
One Man Dead, Another In Critical Condition After Grand Crossing Shooting
CHICAGO (CBS)– One man is dead and another is fighting for his life after a shooting on the South Side. Both men were walking Wednesday night just before 11 p.m. in Grand Crossing near 69th and Dorchester. Police said someone got out of a black SUV and started shooting. A 19-year-old died and a 23-year-old is still in the hospital. No one has been arrested.
Why Did Truck Driver Get $750 Ticket In Dixmoor, For Infraction That Code Says Carries Fine Of $100?
By Charlie De MarFebruary 26, 2020 at 11:15 pm DIXMOOR, Ill. (CBS) — The Village of Dixmoor wants a truck driver to pay a $750 fine. The truck driver understands why he got the ticket, but he is questioning how they came up with that amount. CBS 2 sent Charlie De Mar to the south suburb to find out. The Village of Dixmoor is currently updating its municipal code. But there has been no communication to the people who live there or happen to drive through what the updated fines are.
Who Is To Blame For Medical Records For Shuttered Mental Health Clinic Getting Dumped In Alley?
By Tara MolinaFebruary 26, 2020 at 10:50 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — CBS 2 is trying to find out who is responsible for dumping medical records full of sensitive information in an alley. CBS 2’s Tara Molina tracked down a member of the board of directors for the Community Mental Health Council, a group of clinics that closed eight years ago. Molina was trying to find out who was responsible for the records, and how they could just be turning up – exposing hundreds of past patients.
Sutherland Elementary Teachers To Get Special Training After Assigning African Animals Project For Black History Month
February 26, 2020 at 10:59 pm CHICAGO (CBS) — Teachers at one Chicago school will be getting special training after a homework assignment that left some parents aghast. Some children at Sutherland Elementary School, at 10015 S. Leavitt St. in the Beverly community, were given an assignment to write about an African animal for Black History Month.
Cold Wednesday Night, But Mild Trend This Weekend
Signs Of Progress As State Of Illinois Works To Bring Computers Into Present DayBack in August of last year, CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker told head Illinois state IT guru Ron Guerrier that she would be checking back in six months about rectifying issues with old state computers.
AJ Freund's Parents Due In Court Thursday; Crystal Lake House To Be Demolished This Weekend
Latest Videos Weekend Warmup On The Way, But First Below Average TemperaturesCBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros has the latest forecast. 4 minutes ago 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured In I-57 Crash; All Lanes ReopenedOne person was killed and another was seriously injured when another vehicle crashed into their car on Interstate 57 on Thursday morning, as they were stopped on the side of the expressway.
Serious Crash In St. Charles
Latest Videos New Details In Molson Coors Mass ShootingCBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports on the release of the victim's names as well as the name of the gunman, an electrician with the company. 2 hours ago Chicago Convention Organizers Expect Attendance Drop Because Of CoronavirusCBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports local and international events scheduled at Chicago's McCormick Place are expecting a drop in attendance because of coronavirus concerns.
Who's To Blame For Medical Records Being Dumped In Alley?
The records are from the Community Mental Health Council, which closed in 2012. A longtime member of the clinic's board, the Rev. Michael Pfleger, tells CBS 2's Tara Molina he wants to know what happened too. 8 hours ago Latest Videos Colder Than Average TemperaturesCBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros has the latest forecast.
All Lanes Of Interstate 57 Shut Down After 2 Seriously Injured In Crash Near I-80
Latest Videos Surveillance Video Shows Judge Placing Girl In LockupVideo from the Cook County Sheriff's office shows Judge Jackie Marie Portman-Brown forced a girl into a holding cell at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, and left her there for 10 minutes.
Blagojevich Maintains He Was Imprisoned For 'Practicing Politics'
Remembering TV Pioneer Lee Phillip BellShe hosted 'The Lee Phillip Show' and other programs on CBS 2 for decades, and created the soap operas 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' with husband William Bell. 4 hours ago Cold Wednesday Night, But Mild Trend This WeekendCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. RealTime Weather forecast for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.
Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails In East Chicago, Ind.
Man Stabbed In The Hand By A Woman While Riding The CTA Blue LineChicago police said just before midnight, a 62-year-old man was on the Blue Line near Jackson, when he accidentally bumped into a 50-year-old woman. 15 minutes ago One Man Dead, Another In Critical Condition After Grand Crossing ShootingA 19-year-old died and a 23-year-old is still in the hospital.
Colder Than Average Temperatures
Latest Videos A.J. Freund's Mother To Be Sentenced In April For His MurderJoAnn Cunningham will be sentenced on April 30 for the murder of her 5-year-old son, A.J. Freund. She pleaded guilty in December. Meantime, A.J.'s father, Andrew Freund Sr., is still facing a trial. CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports. 30 minutes ago Weekend Warmup On The Way, But First Below Average TemperaturesCBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros has the latest forecast.
Construction Noise Drives Former Lakeview 3200 Tenant Out Of Town; 'It Was Just Not A Sustainable, Livable Place'
Latest Videos A.J. Freund's Mother To Be Sentenced In April For His MurderJoAnn Cunningham will be sentenced on April 30 for the murder of her 5-year-old son, A.J. Freund. She pleaded guilty in December. Meantime, A.J.'s father, Andrew Freund Sr., is still facing a trial. CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports. 2 hours ago Weekend Warmup On The Way, But First Below Average TemperaturesCBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros has the latest forecast.
5 People Killed In Molson Coors Shooting In Milwaukee, Wisconsin
JoAnn Cunningham To Be Sentenced In April For Murder Of Son, A.J. FreundA.J. Freund's mother, JoAnn Cunningham, will be sentenced in April, after pleading guilty in December to one count of murder in his death. His father, Andrew Freund Sr., is opting for a bench trial in the case.
What Motivated Gunman In Milwaukee Massacre?
Latest Videos New Details In Molson Coors Mass ShootingCBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports on the release of the victim's names as well as the name of the gunman, an electrician with the company. 1 hour ago Chicago Convention Organizers Expect Attendance Drop Because Of CoronavirusCBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports local and international events scheduled at Chicago's McCormick Place are expecting a drop in attendance because of coronavirus concerns.
Cold Day Ahead
Latest Videos Surveillance Video Shows Judge Placing Girl In LockupVideo from the Cook County Sheriff's office shows Judge Jackie Marie Portman-Brown forced a girl into a holding cell at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, and left her there for 10 minutes.
Alarm And Fear Around Scene Of Milwaukee Mass Shooting
Remembering TV Pioneer Lee Phillip BellShe hosted 'The Lee Phillip Show' and other programs on CBS 2 for decades, and created the soap operas 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' with husband William Bell. 4 hours ago Cold Wednesday Night, But Mild Trend This WeekendCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. RealTime Weather forecast for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.
Police Release Video Of Store Shooting That Killed Student
Signs Of Progress As State Of Illinois Works To Bring Computers Into Present DayBack in August of last year, CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker told head Illinois state IT guru Ron Guerrier that she would be checking back in six months about rectifying issues with old state computers.
Crashing Waves Bring More Flooding To Rogers Park
One garage was finally pumped out after being flooded in January, and this week, it was flooded all over again. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports. 7 hours ago Latest Videos Remembering TV Pioneer Lee Phillip BellShe hosted 'The Lee Phillip Show' and other programs on CBS 2 for decades, and created the soap operas 'The Young and the Restless' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful' with husband William Bell.
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