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Chinatown residents worried about safety after recent shootings; "This type of killing is getting out of hand"
A couple business owners said the most recent shootings are unsettling, and residents are hoping to see a change in their community.
CTA bus drivers report new police presence on some routes as crime plagues public transit
"This presence? Talk to me after the holiday. Talk to me next week. Let's really see after the 4th [on] Monday. Let's see what happens Thursday and Friday," said Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 president Keith Hill.
8 dead, 30 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least eight people are dead, and 30 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
One officer had to be treated for minor injuries, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Hot and humid for 4th of July, with evening storms possible
Humidity will creep back up on Monday, and storm chances return to he forecast.
African Caribbean International Festival of Life underway in Washington Park this weekend
The event honors Chicago's founding father, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable.
"Return Citizens Independence Day" rally demands rights for former inmates
"We know that people with criminal records tend to live a life as the second-class citizens, and we need to make sure that when people serve their time that they are able to reintegrate in society with their full rights."
Violence, chaos erupts throughout Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
Violence continues to be at the forefront over the holiday weekend.
First Alert Weather
Chicago First Alert Weather: Hot and humid for 4th of July, with evening storms possible
Humidity will creep back up on Monday, and storm chances return to he forecast.
How Weather Works: Tornado Terminology
It's time to talk about tornadoes.
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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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Nice start to July 4th, but storms possible afternoon and evening
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest 7-day forecast.
African Caribbean International Festival of Life underway in Washington Park this weekend
The Annual African Caribbean International Festival of Life is back in Washington Park on the South Side.
"Return Citizens Independence Day" rally demands rights for former inmates
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is a time when many celebrate freedom, but on Sunday some politicians and activists were pushing for more freedom for people who have gone to jail or prison.
Police presence on some CTA buses as crime plagues public transit
CBS 2 has been tracking a recent uptick in crime on the CTA, but now something new is being done about it, at least on CTA buses. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, for the first time after an unprecedented spike in CTA crime, bus operators are reporting police officers have been stationed on buses on some routes.
Chinatown residents want "drastic measures immediately, if not sooner" after recent shootings
People who live in the Chinatown neighborhood are demanding change, after shootings over the July 4th weekend.
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Chicago's Chosen Few Picnic and Festival bring house music back to Jackson Park
The festival returned to Jackson Park after two years of virtual due to the pandemic.
After 17 years in prison, Charles Alexander credits reentry program with changing his life
Charles Alexander was on the streets at 15, and spent 17 years behind bars knowing he wanted to do something else.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Bricks of Hope delivers LEGO sets to brighten lives of sick kids in hospitals
Some LEGO sets are headed to kids stuck in hospitals, as the centerpiece of a new nonprofit organization.
Juneteenth basketball tournament provides safe space, uplifting activity for young people in Pullman
Chicago and communities across the nation held their first official Juneteenth celebrations Monday – and in the Pullman neighborhood, that meant some serious hoops.
After Black Wall Street's tents were destroyed in storms, West Side entrepreneur hoping to rebuild
Bent but not broken herself, Lavern Herron knows she will weather this storm. Her work is too important not to.
Former liquor store set to bring clothes, coffee, and fresh new haircuts in Englewood
It is something that is sure to make you stop and stare; a new space for Black entrepreneurs is taking shape on the South Side of Chicago.
For Father's Day, 'Real Men Cook' hard at work for a good cause
For three decades, the men behind grills have helped alter the image of Father's Day in Chicago and across the country.
Englewood District police commander expresses hope about possibilities for community
In the greater Englewood community - prayers to heal hurt, but also foster hope.
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Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
Former White Sox player Charlie Tilson is trying to get back to the big leagues after his first shot was derailed by injury. CBS 2's Matt Zahn caught up with the outfielder, now playing with the Chicago Dogs.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
New Trier High School alum and former Chicago White Sox player Charlie Tilson saw his first shot in the major leagues derailed by injury.
Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds
Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie Christopher Morel had a career-high five hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night.
Cubs' Willson Contreras won't be distracted by possibility of trade
Without a new contract, it becomes more and more likely that Contreras will be moved before the Aug. 2 trade deadline.
Cubs' Willson Contreras hopes for another All-Star start, won't be distracted by possibility of trade
Willson Contreras has already been an All-Star twice in his first six seasons – but he's been even better in this lucky number season seven.
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Chinatown residents worried about safety after recent shootings; "This type of killing is getting out of hand"
A couple business owners said the most recent shootings are unsettling, and residents are hoping to see a change in their community.
CTA bus drivers report new police presence on some routes as crime plagues public transit
"This presence? Talk to me after the holiday. Talk to me next week. Let's really see after the 4th [on] Monday. Let's see what happens Thursday and Friday," said Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 president Keith Hill.
8 dead, 30 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least eight people are dead, and 30 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
1 officer injured after crowd attack CPD squad cars in Portage Park
One officer had to be treated for minor injuries, police said.
CBS 2 Investigators
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Politics
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Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
Business
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Sports
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Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
Back home again, this time with Chicago Dogs, outfielder Charlie Tilson hoping to earn his way back to MLB
New Trier High School alum and former Chicago White Sox player Charlie Tilson saw his first shot in the major leagues derailed by injury.
Bulls reportedly sign All-Star Zach LaVine to max contract extension, at five years, $215 million
LaVine averaged 24.4 points and made his second straight All-Star team last year.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Nice start to July 4th, but storms possible afternoon and evening
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest 7-day forecast.
African Caribbean International Festival of Life underway in Washington Park this weekend
The Annual African Caribbean International Festival of Life is back in Washington Park on the South Side.
"Return Citizens Independence Day" rally demands rights for former inmates
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is a time when many celebrate freedom, but on Sunday some politicians and activists were pushing for more freedom for people who have gone to jail or prison.
Police presence on some CTA buses as crime plagues public transit
CBS 2 has been tracking a recent uptick in crime on the CTA, but now something new is being done about it, at least on CTA buses. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, for the first time after an unprecedented spike in CTA crime, bus operators are reporting police officers have been stationed on buses on some routes.
Chinatown residents want "drastic measures immediately, if not sooner" after recent shootings
People who live in the Chinatown neighborhood are demanding change, after shootings over the July 4th weekend.
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62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Apollo 11: 'The Eagle Has Landed'
2019 GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
2018 Grammy Nominations
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!
Bears After Dark With Cody Whitehair
