Extra Security For Bears Game After Attacks In New York, New Jersey, Minnesota
CHICAGO (CBS) — Extra security will be in place Monday night at the Chicago Bears’ home opener at Soldier Field, after suspected terror attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota over the weekend....
View ArticleChicago’s Full Plate This Weekend: Cubs, Marathon, President Obama Visit
(CBS) – So, how are Chicago officials planning to keep everyone safe with all of the high-profile events going on this weekend? It’s starts with everyone, one official says. “Be vigilant about in...
View ArticleChicago Police And OEMC Set Security Plan Ahead Of Home World Series Games
CHICAGO (CBS) – The first World Series game within the Friendly Confines since 1945 is sure to draw the crowds, and the city said it is prepared. Hundreds of thousands of people descended last weekend...
View ArticleSecurity Tightens Around Wrigley Field
(CBS) – No surprise: Security was extra tight around Wrigley Field Friday, as Game 3 of the World Series drew near. More than 1,000 law enforcement officials were bused in from Soldier Field and...
View ArticleIslamic Mosques Bump Up Security After Trump Won Election
CHICAGO (CBS) — The head of an Islamic civil rights group in Chicago said he believes that despite the election results, the majority of America rejects bigotry and hate. But for now, he has advised...
View ArticleChicago Preparing Security Measures For New Year’s Eve Festivities
CHICAGO (CBS) — City officials have been working to make sure everyone rings in the new year safely this weekend. With parties planned all across the city, you can expect security to be tight on New...
View ArticleChicago Police Prepare For New Year’s Eve Celebrations
CHICAGO (CBS) – New Year’s Eve celebrations are happening across the city on Saturday and Chicago police are already preparing. Two major parties on New Year’s Eve will see a lot of police amid the...
View ArticleSecurity Top Of Mind At Chicago Events This Weekend
(CBS) – More than 50,000 will pack Soldier Field each night this weekend to watch the band U2 perform live. In the wake of the Manchester bombing, security plans are top of mind. CBS 2’s Audrina Bigos...
View ArticleMayors From Around The World Trade Security Tips In Chicago
(CBS) — Mayors from around the world are in Chicago — their focus on keeping cities financially stable. As CBS 2’s Jim Williams reports, terrorism is top of mind, too. The recent terrorist attacks in...
View ArticleCity Calls For Extra Security Measures To Be Taken At Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (CBS) – The City of Chicago wants fans at Wrigley Field to be as safe as possible and it is called on the Cubs to make some major moves right now. CBS 2’s Susanna Song has more. With all the...
View ArticleSmart Home Security Systems: Your Eyes When You’re Away
(CBS) – Hannah Bridges was home alone when the strange man came around. “I just heard this guy keep knocking and knocking,” she tells CBS 2’s Roseanne Tellez. The Mount Prospect teen called her mom,...
View Article‘There Is No Such Thing As Absolute Security’: Security Expert Ross Rice
CHICAGO (CBS) — A security expert said Chicago is ramping up security in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. First a caveat from former FBI Chicago spokesman and now security expert for CBS 2, Ross...
View ArticleChicago Ramps Up Active Shooter Drills In 2017 Before Vegas Shooting
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expressing condolences for the “senseless” mass shooting in Las Vegas, and praise first responders there. He is also trying to reassure Chicagoans. WBBM’s...
View ArticleEmanuel: Chicago ‘Prepared For Any Eventuality’ At Marathon
CHICAGO (CBS) — In light of the Las Vegas massacre, authorities in Chicago have been focusing on security for Sunday’s marathon, and how to make sure runners and fans stay safe. Approximately 44,000...
View ArticleAs Chicago Prepares For 40th Marathon, Security Remains Top Of Mind
CHICAGO (CBS) — With the Bank of America Chicago Marathon less than 48 hours away, runners’ and organizers’ minds were focused on security Friday morning, in the wake of the shooting massacre in Las...
View ArticleCubs, City, Wrigleyville Businesses Tighten Security For Playoffs
CHICAGO (CBS) — In the wake of last week’s shooting massacre in Las Vegas, extra security measures have been added around Wrigley Field for the National League Division Series. As the Cubs prepare to...
View ArticlePolice Plan Extra Security For Christmas Tree Lighting, Christkindlmarket,...
CHICAGO (CBS) — If you’re heading downtown Friday for the lighting of the Christmas tree at Millennium Park, or to check out the first day of Christkindlmarket, be prepared to deal with extra security...
View ArticlePolice Present At Hillcrest High School After Online Threat
CHICAGO (CBS) — Students at a County Club Hills high school will see increased security on Monday after someone threatened a violent attack at the school. Hillcrest High School alerted parents by email...
View ArticlePride Parade Drawing More Spectators — And More Cops
(CBS) – The Pride Parade on the North Side is expected to draw a million people this Sunday. City planners are trying to keep it from getting out of control, CBS 2’s Brad Edwards reports. Multiple...
View ArticleBears Remind Fans Of Soldier Field Bag Restrictions
WBBM 780’s Regine Schlesinger CHICAGO (CBS) — If you’re planning to go to Soldier Field for the Bears’ second preseason game Thursday night, the Bears want you to remember new security rules that took...
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