Eric Cox
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Chicago, IL, United States
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5-Year-Old Girl, 2 Teens Injured In Shooting Outside South Side Public Housing Complex
A 5-year-old and two teens were injured when shots were fired outside Chicago's Wentworth Gardens Public Housing Complex Tuesday night. → Read More
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 […] → Read More
Chicago Now Requiring Food Delivery Apps Disclose Fees To Customers
The city says delivery services that don't provide a breakdown will face a daily fine of up to $10,000. → Read More
Northwest Suburban Couple Facing Flooding With Fox River Still Rising
The Fox River is still rising, turning a northwest suburban couple's dream home into a disaster. → Read More
Ford Employees To Return To Work With New Safety Precautions In Place
The automaker is eager to pick production back up, but not without new safety precautions. → Read More
Gig Workers Now Eligible To Apply For Unemployment Benefits
Gig workers in Illinois will be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits starting Monday. → Read More
Ravinia Festival Cancels 2020 Season; First Time Since The Great Depression
Ravinia Festival announced the decision to cancel its 2020 season, late Thursday night. → Read More
City Council Will Meet Virtually For First Time Wednesday
Wednesday morning, the city's leaders will meet virtually because of COVID-19. → Read More
Bars, Stores Already Receiving Citations For Not Following Social Distancing
As the city tries to prevent groups from gathering, the mayor says a big issue has been people loitering outside stores that sell liquor. → Read More
Chicago Mayor Teams Up With Athletes For ‘We Are Not Playing’ Campaign
Their message is a clear, "we are not playing, so neither should you!" → Read More
‘What Is To Come?’: ER Nurse Shares Experience Of Working In UIC Forward Triage Tent
CBS 2 talked to an ER nurse after her 12-hour shift inside UIC's special forward triage tent made specifically for helping coronavirus patients. → Read More
1 Dead After Crash Involving CTA Bus, Car In West Englewood
Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a CTA bus and two others vehicles. → Read More
Skokie Police Shoot Armed Man Shot Outside 7-Eleven
The incident took place on Oakton and Crawford around 11:15 p.m. → Read More
Amazon Warehouse In Joliet Among Centers Hit With Coronavirus Case
A worker at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Joliet has tested positive for the coronavirus, but the center has no plans to close. → Read More
Chicago’s First Responders Working With Department Of Public Health On New Pandemic Practices
While many are staying home to stay safe, first responders cannot. → Read More
22 COVID-19 Cases Confirmed At Chateau Nursing and Rehab Center in Willowbrook
With more test results still on the way, the number of infected is expected to increase despite the health department’s best efforts. → Read More
Patient At University Of Chicago Medical Center Tests Negative For Coronavirus
The University of Chicago Medical Center announced Tuesday night that a patient suspected of having coronavirus has tested negative for the infection. → Read More
SUV Crashes Into Daycare In Old Irving Park
An SUV slammed into a daycare center in Old Irving Park early Thursday morning. → Read More
Police: Woman Killed While Trying To Keep Gunman Out Of Ravenswood Manor Apartment
A woman is dead after being shot in an Albany Park neighborhood apartment Monday evening. → Read More
All-Star Game Delivers Thousands Of Dollars To Chicago Students
It was an NBA All-Star weekend to remember in Chicago and the game was also a victory for Chicago school kids. → Read More