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UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire on Indiana Toll Road in Hammond
Eastbound lanes have reopened on the Indiana Toll Road.
Mail stolen from USPS trucks days after postal worker robbed at gunpoint
Just as the holiday season is ramping up, threats to the safety of postal workers and your mail are piling up too.
Police believe man attacked couple found lying bleeding in unincorporated Crete home
A gun may have been fired both inside and outside the house, but it did not look like anyone was shot, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temperatures climbing to the 50s
The roller coaster continues Friday with a warmup and then a drop.
22-year-old shot while riding his bike in Chicago
A 22-year-old man was riding his bike when two people got out of a gray car and started firing at the man.
Chicago's City Hall closed for most of Friday for emergency exercises
The Cook County side of the building will remain open during the drill.
2's Got Your Ticket: 'A Christmas Carol' at the Goodman Theatre
CBS 2 entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a look the origins of this Chicago holiday classic, about the story of an old miser. The tale has drawn thousands to the Goodman Theatre over the last four decades.
Passenger killed, driver charged with DUI after car crash in Huntley
The passenger in the vehicle was ejected from the car and died from his injuries, ISP said.
Man face multiple charges after shooting woman in Englewood
The suspect was taken into custody for shooting a 32-year-old woman in Englewood last month.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Temperatures climbing to the 50s
The roller coaster continues Friday with a warmup and then a drop.
How weather works: What is a microburst?
Microbursts, which are difficult to forecast, could cause winds as high as 150 miles per hour.
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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Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
Founders of 'A Badge of Honor' talk to Chicago officers about trauma, suicide prevention
A typical law enforcement officer suffers 800 traumas in one career. A typical civilian suffers only five traumas.
Jury clears Sterigenics in second trial over toxic emissions
Teresa Fornek sued Sterigenics and two associated companies, claiming toxic gas emitted from Stergenics' industrial plant gave her cancer.
A double whammy for families hit by fraud while struggling to feed their children
No tracking and no reimbursement hurts families in the federally-funded SNAP who are victims of fraud.
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3 stabbed including attacker in unincorporated Crete home
Police found a 66-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man bleeding profusely with multiple injuries from stab wounds.
2's Got Your Ticket: 'A Christmas Carol' at the Goodman Theatre
2's got your ticket and CBS 2 entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a look the origins of this Chicago holiday classic about the story of an old miser has drawn thousands to the Goodman Theatre.
Driver released from hospital after semi truck goes off bridge, catches fire on Indiana Toll Road in
UPS confirmed the driver was released from the hospital with minor injuries. Officials said the driver was found by rescue crews sitting on a pillar cement wall after the crash.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Colder Saturday
CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has a look at the extended forecast.
Things 2 Do: Time Out Chicago lists events, activities for the holiday season
It's the holiday season which means there's tons of festive events and activities happening in our area. Time Out Chicago editor Emma Krupp highlights some of the events.
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Giving Tuesday: How to donate to the Red Cross
Red Cross volunteers help respond to more than 60,000 disasters every year to help communities across the country.
Need is greater than ever at Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children's
CBS 2's Tara Molina spoke with one family who are thankful they were able to get in ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Teen playwright gives his all for 'The Good Ones,' now onstage in Oak Park
James Leonardi's play is about coming of age in a social media world – but it has a worldly connection. All the proceeds go to benefit children more than 4,000 miles away.
Classmates don't show up for boy's birthday, but community steps in and makes it happy
It still pains Josue Roblez that not a single classmate showed up. But his community stepped in thanks to a Facebook post from his mom.
Healthy Lifestyle Hub brings resources and hope to Auburn Gresham
After years of disinvestment, there are new and important resources coming to the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
'I never expected it': Park Forest honors veterans for their service
In honor of Veterans Day, a grand display of appreciation in Park Forest. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza was there checking in as the south suburb said a big thank you to those who dedicated their lives to protecting our country.
The Soulfood Lounge brings upscale dining to North Lawndale
The new restaurant takes traditional soul food dishes, and fuses them with homestyle cooking from around the globe.
Chicago business program aims to grow Latino businesses in Rogers Park
Business owners can take part in the program's training sessions in both English and Spanish.
Chicago author uses poetry, symbolism to write new legacy for Black men
"I think we do a decent job talking about Black history and we are starting to kind of really emerge and talk about Afro-futurism, but I think it's extremely important to talk about the 'now' because we can't forget the 'now.'"
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Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
Bears vs. Packers: Three things to watch on Sunday
The Bears will try to snap some skids this week.
Bears vs. Packers: Three things to watch
The Bears will try to snap some skids this week. CBS 2's Marshall Harris has a preview of the Bears-Packers game Sunday.
Justin Fields a full participant at Bears practice Thursday
CBS 2's Matt Zahn joins us with what he learned Thursday at Halas Hall.
'He's a s*** talker': Bears ready to shut down Aaron Rogers and the Packers
"Last time he came here, he was saying he owns us and talking to the fans. He's just a real fierce competitor. We gotta find a way to get that taste out of our mouth."
"Stuff l can learn from': Bears ready for Packers on Sunday, Fields is day-to-day
"I think we're going to have to spread the ball around."
UChicago Maroons men's soccer team headed to NCAA finals after beating Stevens
With no score in double overtime, Maroons forward Ryan Yetishefsky scored a goal with an assist from midfielder Naz Kabbini, according to NCAA Division III.
Javan Johnson and DePaul earn OT win over Samford
Johnson scored 28 points, including seven in the overtime.
DeRozan scores 29, but Bulls get routed by Suns
The Bulls made just 1 of 14 (7.1%) of their 3-point attempts.
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UPS Semi-truck goes off bridge, catches fire on Indiana Toll Road in Hammond
Eastbound lanes have reopened on the Indiana Toll Road.
Mail stolen from USPS trucks days after postal worker robbed at gunpoint
Just as the holiday season is ramping up, threats to the safety of postal workers and your mail are piling up too.
Police believe man attacked couple found lying bleeding in unincorporated Crete home
A gun may have been fired both inside and outside the house, but it did not look like anyone was shot, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temperatures climbing to the 50s
The roller coaster continues Friday with a warmup and then a drop.
22-year-old shot while riding his bike in Chicago
A 22-year-old man was riding his bike when two people got out of a gray car and started firing at the man.
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Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
Founders of 'A Badge of Honor' talk to Chicago officers about trauma, suicide prevention
A typical law enforcement officer suffers 800 traumas in one career. A typical civilian suffers only five traumas.
Jury clears Sterigenics in second trial over toxic emissions
Teresa Fornek sued Sterigenics and two associated companies, claiming toxic gas emitted from Stergenics' industrial plant gave her cancer.
A double whammy for families hit by fraud while struggling to feed their children
No tracking and no reimbursement hurts families in the federally-funded SNAP who are victims of fraud.
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Illinois lawmakers approve amendments to controversial SAFE-T Act
One attorney said the tweaks are more about clarifying language than they are about changes.
Illinois Secretary of State-elect Alexi Giannoulias brings opponent Dan Brady onto transition team
The winner of race for Illinois Secretary of State and his opponent are setting politics aside.
Biden and Macron present united front against Russia in state visit
"The idea that Putin is ever going to defeat Ukraine is beyond comprehension," President Biden said.
Biden signs bill avoiding a rail strike during holidays
The legislation passed the Senate and the House this week.
If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
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Property taxes are skyrocketing in gentrifying neighborhoods in Chicago
It's good news if you're selling, but bad news if you're trying to rent – and really bad news if you're just getting by in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Naperville couple's dreams of adopting child hit crushing, and expensive, dead end
A Naperville couple says they have been blessed with a full life – and they wanted to share their blessings with children, through adoption. But their road to parenthood ended up coming to a dead end.
Woman says someone from AP Towing & Recovery kept on driving her car after towing it
Alesha Howard started getting different kinds of bills. She had speeding tickets, I-PASS bills, and notices to show up to court -- none of which she was the one to incur.
Hackers hijack Plainfield business owner's Facebook account, and she's locked out
Liv DeLeon can't get the account back, and now her customers are being asked to hand over money.
Grocery prices are poised to come down, but not until after the holidays
Between supply chain problems, COVID concerns, and inflation – among other factors – your grocery bill has likely been sky-high over the last year.
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Experts: COVID, flu, RSV triple-demic is threatening children's hospital capacity
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Gathering for the Holidays? Plan around the most vulnerable friends, family
As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza.
In North Lawndale, Garfield Park, a push for residents to get their flu shot
Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere has been going door to door, passing out the flyers to residents.
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If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
As Hyde Park's Piccolo Mondo closes, customers step in for generous final tip for staff
The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
Police say downtown will be safe this holiday season, but some businesses are still concerned
As the holiday rush officially begins, the Chicago Police Department is increasing its presence in retail districts across the city.
Twitter employees head for the exits after Elon Musk's 'extremely hardcore' work ultimatum
Another employee exodus appears to be underway at Twitter as many workers rejected Elon Musk's terms for staying with the company, choosing instead to depart.
Fans hoping to go to Taylor Swift's Chicago concerts disappointed after Ticketmaster woes
Taylor Swift is set to perform her first of three shows at Soldier Field on June 3, 2023. But unfortunately, not everyone who made plans to attend the concert will get to do so.
Sports
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Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
Bears vs. Packers: Three things to watch on Sunday
The Bears will try to snap some skids this week.
'He's a s*** talker': Bears ready to shut down Aaron Rogers and the Packers
"Last time he came here, he was saying he owns us and talking to the fans. He's just a real fierce competitor. We gotta find a way to get that taste out of our mouth."
"Stuff l can learn from': Bears ready for Packers on Sunday, Fields is day-to-day
"I think we're going to have to spread the ball around."
UChicago Maroons men's soccer team headed to NCAA finals after beating Stevens
With no score in double overtime, Maroons forward Ryan Yetishefsky scored a goal with an assist from midfielder Naz Kabbini, according to NCAA Division III.
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Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist, dies at 79
"She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life," the band said in a statement.
Spotify Wrapped 2022 is here; Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift top trends
It was a big year, unsurprisingly, for Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift.
Clarence Gilyard, "Die Hard" and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 66
The actor and fine arts professor's death was announced Monday by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught film and theater classes.
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3 stabbed including attacker in unincorporated Crete home
Police found a 66-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man bleeding profusely with multiple injuries from stab wounds.
2's Got Your Ticket: 'A Christmas Carol' at the Goodman Theatre
2's got your ticket and CBS 2 entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a look the origins of this Chicago holiday classic about the story of an old miser has drawn thousands to the Goodman Theatre.
Driver released from hospital after semi truck goes off bridge, catches fire on Indiana Toll Road in
UPS confirmed the driver was released from the hospital with minor injuries. Officials said the driver was found by rescue crews sitting on a pillar cement wall after the crash.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Colder Saturday
CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has a look at the extended forecast.
Things 2 Do: Time Out Chicago lists events, activities for the holiday season
It's the holiday season which means there's tons of festive events and activities happening in our area. Time Out Chicago editor Emma Krupp highlights some of the events.
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