Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Hall Of Fame Running Back, Dead At 77Gale Sayers will always be remembered as one of the most electrifying players in NFL history, after a legendary career with the Chicago Bears. He has died at age 77.

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Chicago Weather: A Few Clouds For ThursdayCBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has a look at the extended forecast.

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Pritzker Places National Guard On Notice Ahead Of Kentucky Announcement In Breonna Taylor CaseGov. JB Pritzker has placed the Illinois National Guard on notice ahead of a Kentucky grand jury presenting its findings in the police killing of Breonna Taylor in Louisville earlier this year.

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Small Business Help In Cook CountyThe Cook County COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program will provide funding and guidance to ease the pain of the pandemic.

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Officer Rescues 14-Year-Old From Burning Home In LisleOfficer Bill Wise, a 21-year veteran of the Lisle police department, was nearby and as soon as he arrived, he learned a 14-year-old boy was trapped.

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Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Legend, Dies At 77Legendary Bear Gale Sayers, one of the most electrifying running backs and kick returners in NFL history, has died at the age of 77. Katie Johnston reports.

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DePaul Student Running Car Detailing Service Amid PandemicYianni, a business major, is taking remote classes at DePaul University this semester. But when time allows, he's also running a business offering at-home automotive detailing in the northwest suburbs.

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Young Stroke Victim Needs Home Nurse, But Insurance Stopped Paying For OneHe's been fighting to stay alive for nearly a decade, but after years of intensive nursing care, Patrick Stein's insurance company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, is taking it all away. His doctor warns it's a move he might not survive. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey is asking why.

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Officer Rescues 14-Year-Old From Burning Home In LisleA police officer in suburban Lisle saved a 14-year-old boy from a burning home Tuesday night.

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Alderman, Park District Seek Safety Improvements On The 606 After Multiple Incidents Of Cars Driving On TrailThe Chicago Park District is exploring new safety options on The 606 Trail, after several incidents involving cars getting onto the popular jogging and cycling path this year, including when multiple people had to dodge a pickup truck zipping down the trail last week.

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Man's Burned Body Found Near House In FernwoodA man's badly burned body was found near a house in the Fernwood neighborhood Tuesday night.

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More SunshineCBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has the forecast.

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A Summery FeelCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. RealTime Weather forecast for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.

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Some Social Equity Applicants Say Their Own Money Is On The Line As Marijuana Licenses Are DelayedSome social equity applicants did everything right – secured a space, put the money up, and now they’re waiting for a marijuana license. But six months later, they have heard nothing from the state.

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Part Of Building Under Construction Collapses In Wicker ParkA home that was under construction partially collapsed onto the building next door in Wicker Park Tuesday evening.

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Car Splits In Half In Arlington Heights CrashA car slammed into a pole and split right in half in Arlington Heights Tuesday night.

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West Town Gas Station Owner Shot And Killed In CrossfireA West Town gas station owner and father is dead after being caught in the crossfire during a shooting earlier Tuesday.

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Security Cameras Are Being Destroyed In Brighton Park, Gang Members BlamedNeighbors in Brighton Park are working hard to protect their homes, only to find their security cameras getting smashed.

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Man Was Shot In Face In Case Of Mistaken Identity, Family And Friends SayA father was shot in the face in a case of mistaken identity in Ravenswood Manor, which has become a problem area for police when it comes to violence. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.

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Dreadhead Cowboy Charged With Animal CrueltyAdam Hollingsworth has been charged after riding his horse down the Dan Ryan Expressway on Monday.

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Chicago Animal Rescue Group Says Feds Are Demanding Return Of Dogs Found In WarehouseA Chicago animal rescue group said the federal government is demanding they return more than a dozen French bulldogs the group has been caring for since they were discovered in a warehouse.

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Last Mass Coming Up At St. Maurice Church In McKinley ParkThis Saturday will at 6 p.m. will be the final mass at St. Maurice Catholic Church in the Southwest Side’s McKinley Park neighborhood.

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Frankfort Teacher Accused Of Soliciting, Grooming StudentA Frankfort middle school teacher was arrested shortly before class Tuesday morning, on accusations that he solicited a former student sexually.

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Bulls Name Billy Donovan As New Head CoachThe Chicago Bulls have hired former Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan has their new head coach. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports.

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