Domestic Violence Service Providers Say Proposed Illinois Budget Allocation Falls Way ShortDomestic violence service providers across Illinois say $50 million in additional funding is needed to care for survivors. They also say Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed 2023 budget falls short – way short. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.

Crown Point High School’s Jesse Mendez Looking To Become 10th Wrestler In Indiana’s History With 4 State ChampionshipsIn Indiana, Crown Point High School’s Jesse Mendez is looking to put the perfect ending on a slightly imperfect prep wrestling career.

A Museum Of Eye Candy At Neon Shop FishtailNeon is aglow in the city – in fact, one neon artist has been lighting up Chicago with his neon lights for nearly four decades. CBS 2 Photojournalist Tamott Wolverton headed to Neon Shop Fishtail to see the craft in action.

Firefighters Continue To Battle Warehouse Fire In BartlettA fire at a large industrial warehouse in northwest suburban Bartlett is still burning 24 hours later.

Bronzeville Security Guard Who Shot, Killed Chicago Grandmother Bobbye Johnson, Charged In Her MurderA security guard for a Bronzeville liquor store has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Chicago grandmother dead, accused of grabbing another security guard’s gun and recklessly firing 20 shots down the street after another man had shot him in the foot during an argument.

More Trouble For NorthShore Clinical Labs COVID Testing Lab, Already Under InvestigationA Chicago-based COVID-19 testing lab that was paid more than $140 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now at the center of two state health department investigations. Now, CBS 2’s Chris Tye has learned another major client has pulled its contract.

Mother, Crime Victims’ Advocate Has To Have Mouth Wired Shut After Being Shot In FaceA mother, model, and advocate for victims of violent crimes is now herself the victim of a violent crime. CBS 2’s Shardaa Gray reports.

Iowa Family Receives Postcard From Great Grandmother Decades Later74 years after the trip an Iowa family gets a special postcard in the mail.

Chicago First Alert Weather: Snowfall Along With Temps Dropping Back Into Single DigitsA cold front will sweep through the area this evening producing scattered snow showers.

College Student Rescued After Walking Onto Lake Michigan Without RealizingFirefighters rescued a man who was walking on the frozen surface of Lake Michigan for more than half an hour on Thursday morning, and apparently didn’t even realize it.

Thousands Of SEIU Local 73 Union Members Without Bonus Pay From Cook County Leadership$3,000 in pandemic relief and other bonus pay was promised to almost every Cook County employee.

Man Ordered To Pay Over $160,000 After Abusing, Killing Then Girlfriend’s’ Two DogsShe says her boyfriend killed her dogs while they were quarantining. Now a Cook County Judge is ordering more than $160,000 in damages.

The Long Haul: New Lenox Man Still Struggling With COVID Symptoms A Year After Getting InfectedWe’ve learned a lot about the pain and frustration of COVID-19. It can take many, many days to get past the labored breathing, loss of taste and smell, headaches, and other symptoms. But a growing number of patients suffer from "long COVID," with symptoms that last for months, or even longer. CBS 2’s Audrina Bigos introduces us to one local COVID “long hauler,” and some of the specialists who are helping him.

Judge To Hear Drew Peterson’s Latest Bid To Throw Out His Murder ConvictionIt might be a long shot, but Drew Peterson is getting another shot at freedom.

Gov. JB Pritzker Touts Plan To Suspend Sales Tax On GroceriesGov. JB Pritzker is hoping to ease the pinch of inflation with a proposal to suspend the state’s sales tax on groceries for one year.

National Wear Red Day Aims To Raise Awareness Of Heart Disease, The Number One Killer Of WomenOn this National Wear Red Day, the American Heart Association hopes to raise awareness about the number one killer of women. CBS News Correspondent Danya Bacchus has the story of one woman who suffered a heart condition on the rise in females.

Driver Gets Kids Out Safe After Bus Stalls On Tracks & Gets Hit By Metra TrainA Metra train hit a school bus that stalled on the tracks Friday afternoon in southwest suburban Orland Park.

Driver Who Struck And Killed 4-Year-Old In Harvey Charged With Reckless HomicideA woman has been charged with reckless homicide after police said she drove into a swing set and killed a 4-year-old girl while talking on a cellphone back in September.

Kids Who Sign Up For A Chicago Library Card Can Get A Free Copy Of Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s New BookChicago kids who sign up for a library card at Chicago Public Libraries can get a free signed copy of a new children’s book by a Supreme Court justice.

Chicago First Alert Weather: Cold Temps Return With Light SnowCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist with Chicago’s forecast.

Firefighters Still Battling Bartlett Warehouse Fire Over 24 Hours LaterThe fire first broke out at 10 a.m. Thursday at the warehouse on the 1200 block of Humbratch Circle in the Brewster Creek Business Park. Cold temperatures have complicated the job fire crews Friday morning. 

Police Board Could Set Trial Date For Sgt. Accused Of Misconduct In Anjanette Young RaidThe Chicago Police Board is meeting Friday to set a trial date today for a sergeant accused of misconduct during the botched raid on Anjanette Young’s home.

Security Guard Charged With Murder In Shooting Death Of Bobbye JohnsonA security guard has been charged after a shootout outside a Bronzeville liquor store left a Chicago grandmother dead.

Police Warn DePaul University Students Of Man Spitting On Women Near Both CampusesAn alert for DePaul University students near both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses.