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Boy, 13, seriously wounded in South Shore shooting
The boy was on the sidewalk in the 2100 block of East 71st Place outside of a Subway restaurant around 12:33 p.m. when he was shot in the arm and leg.
3 arrested after early morning armed robbery, car crash in Wilmette
The car used by the suspects, according to police, was stolen from Winnetka on August 14.
Jury selection completed in Chicago federal trial of R&B singer R. Kelly; opening statements set for Wednesday
Kelly, 55, is facing child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in a 13-count federal indictment.
University of Chicago study predicts Chicago could feel like Texas with extreme heat
"Stay indoors, work from home, that kind of stuff. If you're not able to do that, you're forced to be exposed more."
Chicago Army vet upset about mail 'check washing' scam
"I haven't caught back up yet, so now I'm losing money daily. Because we're on Social Security and it's a pain in the butt."
Police warn of robberies in Englewood targeting motorbike, ATV buyers
The offenders would then approach the victims while displaying a black handgun and take the victim's property.
Englewood teen paints outside every day, filling her neighborhood with color
"Just because you live in the 'hood, that doesn't mean you reflect off that behavior. Everyone is different. Everyone is not the same in Englewood."
Willowbrook Wildlife Center beginning $25 million upgrade
The net-zero design means the center will make or supply its own energy through renewable resources, for zero carbon emissions.
CTA gets $29 million to expand its electric bus fleet, upgrades for Chicago Avenue Garage
The federal government is giving the CTA $29 million to help upgrade the city's fleet to all-electric buses.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, warm conditions expected this week
Scattered showers are likely Saturday through Sunday with highs in the upper 70s.
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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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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Englewood teen paints outside every day, filling her neighborhood with color
A Chicago teenager is building up a business in a unique way, with a message of perseverance and defiance. CBS 2's Steven Graves introduces us to this young lady who's filling her neighborhood with color.
Groundbreaking for new net-zero-designed Willowbrook Wildlife Center
A suburban nature center is taking a big leap into the future, kicking off a $25 million project to create a net-zero designed building.
Study predicts Chicago could feel like Texas with extreme heat
A study published by the non-profit research and tech group First Street Foundation shows an emerging "extreme heat belt," about a quarter of the country that is, by 2053. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek explains.
3 armed robbery suspects in custody after chase, crash in WIlmette
A stolen car flipped on its side, just feet from the lobby of an apartment building in Wilmette, where police say the armed robbery suspects fired shots at officers.
CTA gets $29 million to expand its electric bus fleet, upgrades to Chicago Avenue Garage
The federal government is giving the CTA $29 million to help upgrade the city's fleet to all-electric buses. It's part of the CTA's goal to go all-electric by the year 2040.
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School in Lakeview launches 'L' train art fundraiser to ensure all students can take school trips
"We wanted to make sure that finances were not a barrier whatsoever for any of our students for our travel," said Hawthorne principal Trish Davlantes.
Chicago community organizations come together to meet challenges with new school year coming
Between COVID, rising prices, and staffing shortages, the need is great.
Multiple cars hit by party bus in Northalsted neighborhood
People on Chicago's North Side were forced to run for safety as an out-of-control party bus sideswiped a string of cars Saturday.
New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
South Shore block club shows power in numbers; fights for services and amenities
Block clubs have long been a bedrock in Chicago and help bring communities together.
Chicago shelters say inflation driving more people to use their services
So far this year, the centers have served 2,163 guests. Last year in total, the number was 422.
Love Fridges seek to nourish Chicago communities with food and support
The Chicago Love Fridge is celebrating its second year operating free community refrigerators around the city.
Two artists seek to create community with La Esquina center in Pilsen
CBS 2's Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.
Pilsen couple transformed home into butterfly sanctuary, want to pay efforts forward
"It feels like you are giving life to the world," said Claudia Galeno-Sanchez.
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Bears' starters to play 6-10 snaps against Seahawks, amid short turnaround for second preseason game
Head coach Matt Eberflus has to guide the Bears players through a turnaround that no team should have to deal with this early in camp.
Bears Training Camp: Teven Jenkins saga continues
Chicago Bears second year offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was working with the first team at right guard this week, after playing exclusively at tackle until now.
Chicago Sky seek to repeat as WNBA champions as playoffs tip off Wednesday
The Sky will host the seventh seed New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena.
Moncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
Johnny Cueto pitched eight masterful innings, and Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eight inning to win the opening game of a 3-game set against the AL-best Astros.
Nelson Cruz's eighth-inning homer lifts Nationals over Cubs 5-4
Ian Happ hit two solo homers for the Cubs, giving him three in his past three games.
No driver's license? No problem for Naperville teen making a name for himself as a race car driver
"You go into a corner you go a little bit faster or you risk going into the wall. Adrenaline goes right up and it's awesome. That's why I love it."
No Driver's License? No problem for Naperville teen making a name for himself as a race car driver
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek caught up with the rising racer at his Turn 3 team garage in Mundelein.
Bears rookie Kyler Gordon to make preseason debut against Seahawks, in homecoming of sorts
Gordon, a star for the Washington Huskies in college, expects to make his NFL debut in his home state.
Bears rookie Kyler Gordon to make preseason debut against Seahawks, in homecoming of sorts
Bears rookie cornerback Kyler Gordon is ready for a homecoming on Thursday, as he expects to make his preseason debut against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Boy, 13, seriously wounded in South Shore shooting
The boy was on the sidewalk in the 2100 block of East 71st Place outside of a Subway restaurant around 12:33 p.m. when he was shot in the arm and leg.
3 arrested after early morning armed robbery, car crash in Wilmette
The car used by the suspects, according to police, was stolen from Winnetka on August 14.
Jury selection completed in Chicago federal trial of R&B singer R. Kelly; opening statements set for Wednesday
Kelly, 55, is facing child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in a 13-count federal indictment.
University of Chicago study predicts Chicago could feel like Texas with extreme heat
"Stay indoors, work from home, that kind of stuff. If you're not able to do that, you're forced to be exposed more."
Chicago Army vet upset about mail 'check washing' scam
"I haven't caught back up yet, so now I'm losing money daily. Because we're on Social Security and it's a pain in the butt."
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Politics
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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
The proposal also calls for bans on body armor and high-capacity ammunition cartridges and magazines.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller on Mar-a-Lago search: an arrest warrant doesn't necessarily follow a search warrant
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Health
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
After he and his partner had monkeypox, fitness trainer warns 'how much of a joke this isn't'
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
Business
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Sports
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Bears' starters to play 6-10 snaps against Seahawks, amid short turnaround for second preseason game
Head coach Matt Eberflus has to guide the Bears players through a turnaround that no team should have to deal with this early in camp.
Chicago Sky seek to repeat as WNBA champions as playoffs tip off Wednesday
The Sky will host the seventh seed New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena.
Moncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
Johnny Cueto pitched eight masterful innings, and Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eight inning to win the opening game of a 3-game set against the AL-best Astros.
Nelson Cruz's eighth-inning homer lifts Nationals over Cubs 5-4
Ian Happ hit two solo homers for the Cubs, giving him three in his past three games.
No driver's license? No problem for Naperville teen making a name for himself as a race car driver
"You go into a corner you go a little bit faster or you risk going into the wall. Adrenaline goes right up and it's awesome. That's why I love it."
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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Englewood teen paints outside every day, filling her neighborhood with color
A Chicago teenager is building up a business in a unique way, with a message of perseverance and defiance. CBS 2's Steven Graves introduces us to this young lady who's filling her neighborhood with color.
Groundbreaking for new net-zero-designed Willowbrook Wildlife Center
A suburban nature center is taking a big leap into the future, kicking off a $25 million project to create a net-zero designed building.
Study predicts Chicago could feel like Texas with extreme heat
A study published by the non-profit research and tech group First Street Foundation shows an emerging "extreme heat belt," about a quarter of the country that is, by 2053. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek explains.
3 armed robbery suspects in custody after chase, crash in WIlmette
A stolen car flipped on its side, just feet from the lobby of an apartment building in Wilmette, where police say the armed robbery suspects fired shots at officers.
CTA gets $29 million to expand its electric bus fleet, upgrades to Chicago Avenue Garage
The federal government is giving the CTA $29 million to help upgrade the city's fleet to all-electric buses. It's part of the CTA's goal to go all-electric by the year 2040.
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