Dana Kozlov
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Jury Convicts Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson In Federal Tax Fraud Trial
A jury has convicted Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) of federal tax fraud charges, following the first trial of a sitting Chicago alderman in more than two decades. → Read More
Sources: Illinois State Trooper, Woman Found Shot Dead In Car On Southeast Side
A man who was a trooper with the Illinois State Police and a woman were found shot dead Monday afternoon in a car in the East Side neighborhood, sources told CBS 2. → Read More
Chicago Police Officer Shot, Wounded In Calumet Heights; One Suspect Also Shot
A Chicago Police officer was shot and wounded Wednesday night in the Calumet Heights community. → Read More
CTA Bus Crashes Into KFC On Western Avenue On Near West Side
A Chicago Transit Authority bus crashed into a Kentucky Fried Chicken on Western Avenue in the Near West Side's Tri-Taylor community late Friday. → Read More
Police Shoot, Wound Suspect Who Pinned Officer Between Cars In Joliet
Police shot and wounded a suspect who is accused of leaving an officer pinned between two vehicles in Joliet Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Chicago Man Files Federal Civil Lawsuit Against U.S. Bank Citing Racism, Redlining
"If the name sounded Hispanic or if the name sounded Muslim, they would turn that deal down or wouldn't even look at that deal." → Read More
Fourth Business Owner Forced To Sell After Not Receiving Access Letter From Alderman
Just weeks after the report of an alderman refusing to provide access letters to business owners, another owner says they too have not been given access letters for their business, forcing them to sell. → Read More
New Chicago Grant Program Aims To Help Local Businesses
The city also announced a $2 million outdoor dining grant program, which would award $5,000 grants to small restaurants and bars to expand outdoor dining. → Read More
Often Voiceless, Black And Hispanic Abuse Victims Find Support
Jennifer Ramirez isn't afraid to talk about it. In fact, she's made a life by speaking about her trauma and healing. → Read More
President Biden Visits Elk Grove Village To Promote Business Vaccine Mandates
“There is no other way to beat the pandemic than to get the vast majority of the American people vaccinated,” Biden said. → Read More
Man Comes Out With Hands Up After Police Standoff In Harwood Heights
A suspect was seen surrendering after Harwood Heights police were involved in a standoff with a him on Sunday night. → Read More
Sullivan High School Upgrades Have One Problem–New Windows That Don’t Open
In just more than a week, students return to Sullivan High School in Rogers Park, and they will see $25 million in much-needed repairs and upgrades. → Read More
Renewed COVID-19 Mask Mandate For Chicago Is Not News Restaurateurs Wanted To Hear
Effective Friday a mask mandate – not an advisory, but a mandate – will be back in effect in Chicago for all indoor spaces, including gyms, stores, and restaurants. As CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported, some businesses believe this step backward could be a big blow. → Read More
Suspected Tornado Plows Through Sycamore, Leaving Homes Damaged, Trees Down, Power Out
A suspected tornado plowed through Sycamore in DeKalb County late Monday, ripping down trees and churning up dirt and debris on the road. → Read More
‘A Hard Sell’: How Employers Could Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccine
"I think one thing that will surprise people would be to find out that vaccines are not something new as far as a employment requirement." → Read More
Community Leaders Try To Find Home For Mural Dedicated To Murdered Young Activist
Now a group of young activists is desperately trying to find a space to hang a mural to a murdered friend. → Read More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg In Chicago, Touts $3 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
While many argue adding access to O'Hare would help rev up the state's economic engine, others said expanding the Red Line would do the same and help create jobs in underserved areas. → Read More
CPD Superintendent Brown Grilled By City Aldermen Regarding Chicago’s Violent Crimes
Each aldermen had 10 minutes to ask questions. They ranged from police allocation to officer mental health to city crime stats. → Read More
University Of Chicago Student Among Those Missing In South Florida Condo Building Collapse
A University of Chicago student and his girlfriend are among those missing after a deadly condo building collapse in South Florida. → Read More
‘I’ll Lose Everything’ Chicago Landlord Laments Loophole To Let Tenants Avoid Paying Rent
"We haven't been able to pay the taxes because we don't have any money." → Read More