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Chaos breaks out at Dolton, Illinois village board meeting with mayor under fire One resident coming out of the Dolton Village Hall called what happened a "disgrace." 1H ago
Alderwoman believes she was targeted with signs about Gaza because she is Jewish A sign mounted on the window of Ald. Debra Silverstein's office read: "Save Gaza, shame on you Debra, 36,000 dead.'" 7H ago
Fauci testifies about COVID response at heated House hearing The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022. 17H ago
Hunter Biden jury seated in his federal gun trial Hunter Biden's trial on three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user started Monday with jury selection. 11H ago
Trump's guilty verdict: A stress test for democracy Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House. Jun 2
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Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15
How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate? May 14
Elk Grove Village man says he got scammed by solar panel contractor It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state. May 13
Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust. May 7
Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end. Apr 24
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Chicago public health officials declare end to measles outbreak Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days. May 30
UIC doctor develops app to detect mental illness just by using a smartphone "I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow. May 29
Abortion providers in Indiana seek broader exemptions, no hospital-only requirement Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement. May 29
Cook County officials aim to do more to reduce opioid overdose deaths Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl. May 28
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago. May 20
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Springfield, Illinois Chuck E. Cheese location to retain animatronic band Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News​ the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids. May 31
Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control. May 29
Grease fire at North Riverside mall forces closure of food court No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall. May 23
Lagunitas Brewing Company to close Chicago brewery and taproom Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom. May 23
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Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games will soon air on new network The Chicago Sports Network, or CHSN, will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games, the teams announced. 17H ago
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February. May 31
Comedian Eddie Pepitone taping new special in Chicago In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary May 28
Neil Young concert at Chicago's Northerly Island called off on short notice It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from. May 23
Roll over Beatles. Lauryn Hill tops Apple Music's list of top 100 albums. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10. May 23
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Latest Videos Chicago police recruit was shot while driving on Chicago's North Side Just after midnight, police said the 21-year-old recruit was driving, in the 2600 block of West Gunnison Avenue, when his vehicle was hit by gunfire. 39M ago 01:52
Scattered showers, storms Tuesday afternoon in Chicago Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the extended forecast. 58M ago 02:00
Search underway for missing Chicago brothers in need of medical attention Police are searching for 9-year-old Rashad Burrage and 12-year-old Rickey Burrage who have not been seen since Monday at 5 p.m. 1H ago 00:32
Heat, more widespread storms in Chicago on Tuesday CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, June 3, 2024. 7H ago 02:48
Chicago Housing Authority to rehab hundreds of vacant homes The city agency said about $50 million will be used to fix up empty units, some of which have sat vacant for years. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports. 7H ago 03:27
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Chaos breaks out at Dolton, Illinois village board meeting with mayor under fire One resident coming out of the Dolton Village Hall called what happened a "disgrace." 1H ago
Long delays, hurdles persist for asylum seekers in Chicago looking for work permits CBS 2 got a closer look Monday at how the process​ works, and information on what is taking so long. 7H ago
Catalytic converter thief fires shots at priest near Saint Ignatius College Prep Police said two men were trying to steal a catalytic converter from a blue Toyota Prius parked outside the Jesuit rectory at Taylor and Morgan streets. 9H ago
Heroes' sendoff at O'Hare for 3 WWII veterans headed to France for D-Day anniversary The entire United Airlines flight crew headed to Paris are also veterans. For the World War II vets onboard the flight, returning to Normandy came with a mix of emotions. 7H ago
Chicago police recruit was shot while driving in Lincoln Square The recruit was shot in the back before crashing into a parked car. updated 16M ago
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CBS 2 Investigators

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Illinois law would limit damages companies pay for biometric privacy violations Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers. May 31
Video shows Chicago Police officer shooting, killing man's dog; COPA has questions The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case. May 28
Chicago Public Schools settle sex abuse lawsuit for $800k, while lawmakers demand change After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. May 23
Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. May 21
Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. May 20
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Sports

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Wisconsin high school runner beats ban based on technicality, wins state titles Josh Onwunili swept the 100m and 200m state championships this past weekend. 7H ago
Chicago Cubs' recent struggle in multiple areas, beat writer says The Cubs are coming off a series loss to the lowly Cincinnati Reds and will begin a Crosstown Classic series with the White Sox on Tuesday. 12H ago
Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games will soon air on new network The Chicago Sports Network, or CHSN, will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games, the teams announced. 17H ago
Sky guard Chennedy Carter has no regrets after foul on Caitlin Clark "At the end of the day, it's all love outside of basketball. When we're in those four lines, it's smoke. After, it's all love," Carter said. "We didn't hit her like she was out on the streets, it's just basketball." 10H ago
Carter's foul on Clark upgraded by WNBA; Reese fined for no postgame interview Chennedy Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark that knocked her to the floor before an inbound pass during the third quarter of Saturday's 71-70 win by the Fever. Jun 2
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Crime

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Catalytic converter thief fires shots at priest near Saint Ignatius College Prep Police said two men were trying to steal a catalytic converter from a blue Toyota Prius parked outside the Jesuit rectory at Taylor and Morgan streets. 9H ago
Chicago man charged with attempted murder after stabbing on CTA Green Line Chicago Police said Ivan Weldon, 42, was arrested by members of the Counter Terrorism Mass Transit Team on Friday evening just before midnight in the 100 block of N. Wells Street. 12H ago
Man shot trying to stop carjacking on Chicago's West Side A source familiar with the investigation said the victim is the brother of the woman who was carjacked. 13H ago
Private security patrols come to Fulton Market District Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security. May 31
Man shot multiple times, killed on residential block in Auburn Gresham More than a dozen shell casing markers were visible in the street, and over a dozen more on the sidewalk nearby. May 31
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