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Evanston Civic Center Renamed For Former Mayor

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Evanston rededicated its Civic Center Monday in honor of former Mayor Lorraine H. Morton, who recently retired at the age of 90.

  • At Least 3 Hurt When CTA Bus Hits House CBS 2 Chicago - Tue Nov 10, 7:58 AM ET

    A CTA bus hit a house in the Far South Side's Pullman neighborhood, leaving at least three people injured.

  • Dearth Of H1N1 Vaccine Irks Doctors, Patients CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 11:35 PM ET

    Total chaos. That's the way doctors describe the distribution of the H1N1 vaccine in the Chicago area. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.

  • Marine Who Beat Cancer Wants To Stay In Service CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 11:35 PM ET

    A local Marine is fighting to stay in the Corps. He survived a rare form of cancer but lost an eye in the process. Now he's worried about his military career, CBS 2's Anne State reports.

  • Widow Wants Justice In Husband's Shooting Death CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 11:24 PM ET

    A mother is raising twin daughters alone after her husband was shot 17 times by a police officer last year. The officer was never charged. Now, 2 Investigator Dave Savini is exposing his long history of violence.

  • 'Denver Boot' Patrols Stepping Up CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 11:24 PM ET

    Don't say you haven't been warned. The city's overnight 'Denver boot' patrol is already on the street. It's a new way to boot more vehicles and bring in more revenue. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports the city means business.

  • 'E-Cigarettes' Poised To Fire Up Controversy CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 7:26 PM ET

    The demand for "e-cigarettes" is growing fast. But with moves nationwide to regulate their use, it's clear they're lighting up a controversy. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.

  • Fort Hood Victim Remembered At Chicago Vigil CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 7:23 PM ET

    Dozens of mourners paid their respects Monday to an Amry private, Francheska Velez of Chicago, who was killed in last week's Fort Hood shooting rampage. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman was there.

  • Chicago Company Brings Flu Clinic To Employees CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 7:18 PM ET

    Sick employees are a cause of concern for companies, and that's especially true this year with the shortage of H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines. As CBS 2's Mai Martinez found, one Chicago company is taking unconventional steps to keep workers healthy.

  • Prosecutors: Chicago Grocer Had Al-Qaida Video CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 7:18 PM ET

    Investigators claim a Chicago man was right in the middle of an international terrorist plot, and now there's an alleged Al-Qaida connection. CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli reports.

  • Stroller Recall Alarms Parents CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 6:24 PM ET

    Today, 1 million families found out there was a serious danger sitting in their homes. Parents are being told to stop using some popular high-end strollers after 12 kids were seriously hurt. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.

  • Chicago Mother Charged With Medical Neglect Of Son CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 6:23 PM ET

    A Chicago mother is fearful she'll lose custody of her young son. She insists she's being falsely accused of neglect. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports that her case gives us a rare glimpse into how the state investigates such a serious charge.

  • Funeral Held For DePaul Student Frankie Valencia CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 12:34 PM ET

    A funeral is being held today for the Depaul University student who was shot and killed at a Halloween party last weekend. CBS 2's Susan Carlson is live outside St. Vincent DePaul Church on campus where the service is expected to get underway soon.

  • Peraica: New Tax Hike Repeal Vote Coming CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 7:44 AM ET

    With a new state law, the Cook County Board only needs a three-fifths majority to roll back a tax increase that took effect in 2009. County Commissioner Tony Periaca (R-16th) talks about new plans to repeal the tax.

  • County Board To Roll Back Sales Tax Again? CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 7:20 AM ET

    Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law this week making it easier to repeal a Cook County tax increase over President Todd Stroger's veto. Cook County Chief Financial Officer Jaye Williams discusses what action the County Board is likely to take.

  • Chicago Soldier Was First Wounded At Fort Hood CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 6:57 AM ET

    Army Pvt. Najee Hull of Homewood apparently was the first victim of the Fort Hood, Texas gunman. He's recovering in a Texas hospital. CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli reports.

  • Versatile Reporter Burleigh Hines Dies At Age 77 CBS 2 Chicago - Mon Nov 9, 12:07 AM ET

    Burleigh Hines, a reporter at Channel 2 for more than 25 years, passed away Sunday morning at age 77. CBS 2's Jim Williams reports.

  • Mother In CTA Stroller Incident Grateful Baby OK CBS 2 Chicago - Sun Nov 8, 11:44 PM ET

    Ebere Ozonwu was in church Sunday to express gratitude that her 21-month-old daughter, Rachel, was not harmed in an accident involving a stoller and a CTA train car. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov was there.