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North Park car crash leaves 8 people hospitalized
All victims, including two children, were taken to hospitals in serious to critical condition -- per the Chicago Fire Department.
Man who last saw sister 39 years ago has closure after DNA testing identified her remains
Patrick Bos said he plans on reuniting his sister's remains with those of his mother, who passed away in 2018.
Will County Coroner's office identifies man found dead in crate in 1980
On July 30, 1980, the man was found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant.
Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Hip Hop Tuesday brings together kids, police officers in Austin community
For some kids on Chicago's West Side, every Tuesday means a date with Chicago Police for a tutoring program.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More rain ahead through the end of the week
Showers develop Wednesday afternoon and become more widespread overnight into Thursday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered showers
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, Wednesday will be cloudy and breezy with temperatures reaching into the middle 50s.
Adler Planetarium launching 'Dark Side of the Moon' show for 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd album
Long you'll live and high you'll fly at the Adler Planetarium – and you don't have to run to catch up with the sun when it's sinking.
Woman dies after getting trapped during Orland Hills fire
A second person escaped without assistance and declined medical attention.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: More rain ahead through the end of the week
Showers develop Wednesday afternoon and become more widespread overnight into Thursday morning.
Chicago weather outlook: Mild forecast continues for March
Chicago has experienced a milder than normal winter so far, and March 1 signals the start of meteorological spring.
What First Alert Weather means to you
As CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains, First Alert Weather is not a slogan. It is a promise
Meet The First Alert Weather team
CBS2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
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Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Wet Wednesday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Hip Hop Tuesday program brings together kids and cops
For some kids on Chicago's West Side, every Tuesday means a date with Chicago Police for a tutoring program. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Body cam video shows accused robber trying to grab Joliet officer's gun
Video also showed the moment the man fired his own gun at officers when they came to his door.
CDC concerned about rapid spread of drug-resistant fungal infections
The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is mostly seen in nursing homes. As CBS2's Chris Tye reports, some medical shortcuts taken during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may have fueled the spread.
Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas get fiery at latest debate
The candidates also each defended themselves against some controversies that have not come up often in debates.
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Hip Hop Tuesday brings together kids, police officers in Austin community
For some kids on Chicago's West Side, every Tuesday means a date with Chicago Police for a tutoring program.
Black-owned beauty brand in Pilsen has teamed up with superstars and superheroes
Rachel James is the CEO of Pear Nova, a luxury nail polish line celebrating all skin tones that has been touted by the likes of Oprah and Marvel.
Piece Pizza and celebrity chef Rick Bayless team up to benefit PAWS Chicago
The Bayless Family Pizza recipe will be a guest star on the Piece Pizza menu through April 9, with $10 from every pie sold going to PAWS Chicago.
Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney is inspired by the city, its people and poignant circumstances
"I'm the first living woman to win it as an individual. I think that's important, too. Whoever did it, it's import. It's making a crack in the ceiling and I hope there's a lot more women who win it now."
Volunteers give away 15,000 pounds of food to South Side families
The effort was spear-headed by The Kindness Campaign, along with the Far South Community Development Corporation, and it comes at a critical time.
Young cake decorator overcomes obstacles to lead cake program at Bittersweet Pastry
"I was born with one hand, and my parents, from the very beginning, they instilled in me this sense of self-confidence, and this idea that I could do anything I wanted to, as long as I put the work in," Kerrie Breuer said.
Project FLEX brings sports with a purpose to teens in Illinois juvenile justice system
The team gears up and heads inside youth prisons multiple times a week.
Evanston non-profit's lesson plans for youth evolving in post-pandemic world
"Youth have been through so much trauma through the pandemic; whether it's from the school shutdown, and just the isolation, lack of academic stimulation for some, and the lack of social interactions."
For Chicago artist, weaving textiles is a 'cathartic release' after trauma
While she creates pieces bursting with texture, she also creates safe spaces for people dealing with the trauma of domestic violence.
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Bulls, Advocate Children's Hospital team up to give young fan VIP experience
The Bulls teamed up with Advocate Children's Hospital to send Ben, a longtime neuro patient there, on a VIP trip to Philly.
Bears' leading tackler from least season signs with Eagles
Nicholas Morrow signed a one-year deal with Philly after a career-high 116 tackles with Chicago in 17 games last season.
Blackhawks get shut out by Avalanche in Denver
Alex Stalock stopped 27 shots for the 'Hawks, who has dropped two straight.
LaVine and DeRozan lead Bulls past 76ers in double overtime
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won three games in a row and five of six.
Yoán Moncada recovering after collision with teammate during World Baseball Classic
While he would leave the game, Moncada only suffered a bruised rib and is day-to-day.
Patrick Beverley making impact as Bulls fight for Play-In spot
The Bulls are 7-4 since Beverley joined the team and on Saturday he showed the capability of getting it done on both ends of the floor.
Palos Park Middle School 7th-, 8th-grade girls' volleyball teams win championships
This was the fourth straight championship for the Palos South eighth-graders.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Northwestern's dreams of making Sweet 16 crushed by UCLA
They put up a heck of a fight in the second half, but in the end, it just wasn't quite enough.
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North Park car crash leaves 8 people hospitalized
All victims, including two children, were taken to hospitals in serious to critical condition -- per the Chicago Fire Department.
Man who last saw sister 39 years ago has closure after DNA testing identified her remains
Patrick Bos said he plans on reuniting his sister's remains with those of his mother, who passed away in 2018.
Will County Coroner's office identifies man found dead in crate in 1980
On July 30, 1980, the man was found dead in a sealed wooden crate at the Lockport locks power plant.
Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Hip Hop Tuesday brings together kids, police officers in Austin community
For some kids on Chicago's West Side, every Tuesday means a date with Chicago Police for a tutoring program.
CBS 2 Investigators
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Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
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Vallas and Johnson address controversies, fire off familiar attacks at latest debate
The candidates largely repeated familiar talking points.
Johnson, Vallas pick up more endorsements 2 weeks before Election Day
The two candidates will go head-to-head in the runoff election on April 4.
Vallas, Johnson answer questions separately in latest mayoral forum
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Vallas, Johnson keep busy on campaign trail ahead of early voting in mayoral race
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
Pilsen and Little Village activists want mayoral candidates to make environmental issues a priority
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
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Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Relief hard to come by for Chicago area wire fraud scam victims
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
Chicago couple 'bombarded' with cold calls from attorneys after fender bender
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
Woman says Rokaitis Towing took her car from Chicago Ridge Mall parking lot with no warning
Rokaitis Towing does have a valid towing license for parking lots – but also has three Illinois Commerce Commission citations and 92 complaints.
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Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Cubs top Rangers in Cactus League meetup
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
New facility provides a safe space for teens with mental health struggles
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Doctors raise alarm about drug-resistant Shigella bacteria
Doctors say for the most part, people can fight off such infections on their own. But the drug resistance is a big concern.
Business News
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Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
ProMat trade show brings more people to McCormick Place than it did in 2019
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
U.S. government moves to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors' funds
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
Guinness to open brewery, taproom in Fulton Market district
It will open later this summer in a former railroad depot.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Sports
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Bulls, Advocate Children's Hospital team up to give young fan VIP experience
The Bulls teamed up with Advocate Children's Hospital to send Ben, a longtime neuro patient there, on a VIP trip to Philly.
Bears' leading tackler from least season signs with Eagles
Nicholas Morrow signed a one-year deal with Philly after a career-high 116 tackles with Chicago in 17 games last season.
Blackhawks get shut out by Avalanche in Denver
Alex Stalock stopped 27 shots for the 'Hawks, who has dropped two straight.
LaVine and DeRozan lead Bulls past 76ers in double overtime
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won three games in a row and five of six.
Yoán Moncada recovering after collision with teammate during World Baseball Classic
While he would leave the game, Moncada only suffered a bruised rib and is day-to-day.
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Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
Oscars 2023: List of winners and nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Actor Robert Blake, known for "Baretta" and "Lost Highway," dies at 89
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Wet Wednesday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Hip Hop Tuesday program brings together kids and cops
For some kids on Chicago's West Side, every Tuesday means a date with Chicago Police for a tutoring program. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Body cam video shows accused robber trying to grab Joliet officer's gun
Video also showed the moment the man fired his own gun at officers when they came to his door.
CDC concerned about rapid spread of drug-resistant fungal infections
The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is mostly seen in nursing homes. As CBS2's Chris Tye reports, some medical shortcuts taken during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic may have fueled the spread.
Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas get fiery at latest debate
The candidates also each defended themselves against some controversies that have not come up often in debates.
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