Chicago news (Free subscription) | 09/02/2008
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and here in the Chicago area people were doing their best to enjoy every last second of the season. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 07/13/2008
Many Air Force pilots dream of getting a chance to fly on one of the elite F-16's of the Thunderbirds but only the best of the best get to call themselves Thunderbirds. CBS 2's Mai Martinez was lucky enough to become an honorary member of the team for a day while the team is performing in the Gary South Shore Air Show this weekend.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
As Hurricane Gustav swirls toward the Gulf Coast on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, all eyes are once again on New Orleans. As CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports, this latest storm is conjuring up memories of Katrina's deadly path.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 08/26/2008
A children's choir from Africa is singing a much happier tune Monday night. The choir's van was broken into in Chicago Sunday as they prepared for a performance. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports a number of valuable items were stolen, but now donations are pouring in to help them.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 08/23/2008
Prosecutors are reopening a fatal car crash case involving an off-duty police officer. Bar surveillance tape was released that allegedly proves the officer drinking before the crash. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
A 2-year-old Lockport boy is alive and well thanks in large part to the actions of three heroes including the toddler's quick-thinking 9-year-old sister. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 07/29/2008
A popular outdoor swimming park was closed Monday night after a six-year-old girl apparently drowned in a pool. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports that it happened at the Evergreen Aqua Park in the 8900 block of Troy Avenue in Evergreen Park.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Comments that Drew Peterson's friends reportedly caught on wiretaps have struck a nerve with the loved ones of Stacy Peterson and Kathleen Savio. But both women's families say they are grateful those people close to Drew Peterson came forward. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 07/22/2008
A major cancer awareness campaign and fundraiser will soon be coming to televisions across the country. "Stand Up To Cancer" will be broadcast on three of the four major networks. CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports that on Monday, part of the show's opening segment was shot at U.S. Cellular Field and some big names were there for the taping.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Some mosquitoes are carrying the potentially deadly West Nile virus this summer, so if you're sick of swatting and scratching, this may come as welcome news: the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District is spraying for the bugs. But CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports that not everyone is happy about it.
