A CBS 2 news crew returned to the airwaves following an assault last week while covering the Chicago heat wave at the Adler Planetarium. According to police reports, the incident involved three men in a white tow truck who confronted the crew, directing racial slurs at the photographer. Alongside the verbal assault, the attackers caused approximately $100,000 in damage to the news truck and equipment before fleeing the scene.

Despite the severity of the attack and property damage, the photographer and reporter were unharmed. Authorities later apprehended the three suspects, who now face felony charges related to the incident.

In response to the attack, CBS 2 issued a statement expressing shock and horror over the crime and relief that their journalists were safe. The station has not released the names of the affected employees and declined to provide additional comments on the matter.

The assault highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of journalists reporting in the field, particularly amid heightened tensions in public spaces. CBS 2’s swift resumption of coverage marks a return to normal operations following the disruption caused by the attack.