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11-year-old boy among four wounded in West Garfield Park shooting
Police said the four victims were in the street when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside shot them all.
Thieves steal $40,000 in merchandise from Tri-Taylor clothing store
The owner of the business told CBS 2 four men grabbed high-end clothes, jackets and shoes.
Woman of about 70 killed in apparent hit-and-run in Belmont Central
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in the Belmont Central community Thursday night.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rainy, cooler day ahead
Temperatures have dropped and will only be in the mid 40s.
Lake Barrington coffee shop hosting fundraiser for Ukraine Friday
Proceeds go to "United For Peace" to purchase first aid kits, helmets, food and sleeping bags.
James Hill named as 2nd U.S. victim of "Putin's senseless war" in Ukraine
The sister of the Minnesota native killed amid Russian shelling in the city of Chernihiv tells CBS News he "did not feel that the world would let this happen."
Lake Villa youth baseball team inspired to shave bald for cancer research
For more than 20 years, people have been braving the shave - raising money and shaving their head to support children's cancer research. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek met a whole youth baseball team taking part.
Former CPD officers spur policy to investigate some drug deaths as homicides
Having been pushed by families who lost their loved ones to drugs, Chicago Police are now getting trained to investigate drug-related deaths as homicides.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Lows in the upper 30s by tonight, possible rain overnight
Patchy areas of rain are possible overnight into Friday morning.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Rainy, cooler day ahead
Temperatures have dropped and will only be in the mid 40s.
Chicago First Alert Weather: What to Expect In Chicago This Spring
Although the Spring Equinox isn't until March 20, meteorologists and climate scientists mark March 1 as the start of "Meteorological Spring." Here's what to expect.
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Advocates call for stronger laws to keep guns out of kids' hands
Last weekend, a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot his mother to death in a car in a south suburban supermarket parking lot. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey on Thursday dug deeper into the tragedy – and one solution that is working in other states.
Aldermen push back against Mayor Lightfoot over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Chicago's vaccine mandate for city employees remains in place, and with the deadline having come and gone, thousands of city workers could be put on no-pay status.
New law will require automakers to install anti-drunken driving tech
A new federal law will require all automakers to install technology that can detect drunken or impaired driving.
Advocacy group for kids under DCFS care says it needs more funds
We have been exposing the issue for years – kids locked in psychiatric hospitals for longer than medically necessary while in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Unemployment benefits were 'hijacked;' state still hasn't tracked down money a year later
When someone reports they did not receive their benefits on time, the Illinois Department of Employment Security is supposed to trace where the money went. But in thousands of instances the agency was slow to investigate, a CBS 2 investigation found, and IDES refuses to release critical documents that could show the scope of the problem.
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Thieves steal $40,000 in merchandise from Tri-Taylor clothing store
The owner of the business told CBS 2 four men grabbed high-end clothes, jackets and shoes.
Lake Barrington coffee shop hosting fundraiser for Ukraine Friday
Proceeds go to "United For Peace" to purchase first aid kits, helmets, food and sleeping bags.
Police searching for driver who hit and killed 70-year-old woman in Belmont Central
Investigators said it appeared she had been hit by a car, which had left the scene.
11-year-old boy among four people wounded in West Garfield Park shooting
Police said the four victims were in the street when a vehicle pulled up and someone inside shot them all. The boy remains in serious condition Friday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rainy, cooler day ahead
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
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More than 70 top Chicago chefs set to gather to raise funds for Ukraine
Dozens of Chicago's most popular chefs will take over Navy Pier on Wednesday – in an effort to raise $1 million to feed Ukrainian refugees.
No injuries in Edgewater after firefighters battle blaze
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports the fire was accidental.
Officials talk about prevention, root causes of violence in Chicago with numbers rising
Officials on Monday brought community leaders together to focus on violence prevention, at every level, in the city.
Susan G. Komen's 'Stand For H.E.R.' program aims to provide better care to breast cancer patients in black communities
Black women are 40 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than white women.
Black Korean War vet Amelia Cunningham shares stories on time in Air Force, honoring fellow veterans
Amelia Cunningham went to college on the GI Bill, and she is a Fulbright-Hays Scholar, and has two masters degrees.
9 Chicago area doctors head for front lines of war in Ukraine
Nine Chicago-area doctors boarded a plane Wednesday night to travel 4,800 miles to the front lines the war in Ukraine.
Englewood residents excited about grand opening of community grocery store
A new grocery store is bringing hope to the Englewood community, and its grand opening Monday came with emotions for hundreds of residents.
Donors helping owner of closed donut shop Poppin Dough pay huge bill for pipe repair
"I don't know how they saw the story, but I had people call from Vegas, I had people call from Louisiana; calling just for support," Poppin Dough owner Richard Gray said.
New cold storage hub helping non-profit Loaves & Fishes provide food for hungry families
"People think that, in the suburbs, there's no need, and the need is great, and it's growing, and it changes," Loaves & Fishes volunteer Libby Hoffman said.
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Loyola, Illinois each gear up for March Madness on Friday
The Illini and Loyola both got in their day-before practices on the court in Pittsburgh Thursday. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports.
White Sox take both split-squad games against Cubs in Cactus League opener
On Opening Day in the Cactus League Tuesday, the White Sox and Cubs played split-squad baseball against each other.
AP sources: Cubs add Villar, Givens in flurry of moves
The Cubs stayed busy on Thursday, agreeing to contracts with infielder Jonathan Villar and pitchers Mychal Givens, Daniel Norris and Robert Gsellman.
Illini and Loyola practice one last time before NCAA tournament
The Illini and Loyola both got in their day before practices on the court in Pittsburgh. 7th seeded Loyola is getting set to face Ohio State, while the Illini have a 4-seed and begin their tourney journey against Chattanooga.
Illini and Loyola prepare for NCAAP tournament
The Illini and Loyola both got in their day before practices on the court in Pittsburgh. 7th seeded Loyola is getting set to face Ohio State, while the Illini have a 4th seed and begin their tourney journey against Chattanooga.
Former Bears WR Allen Robinson signs with LA Rams
Robinson is leaving one of the worst offenses in the league for arguably the best receiving corps in the NFL.
Zach LaVine scores 33, but Bulls lose to Jazz
Donovan Mitchell scored a Utah-record 25 of his 37 points in the third quarter, Jordan Clarkson added 26 and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
DePaul loses to Dayton in inaugural women's First Four
Erin Whalen scored a career-high 28 points, hitting seven of Dayton's 13 3-pointers and the 11th-seeded Flyers eased past DePaul on Wednesday night in the inaugural women's First Four.
AP source: Cubs, Seiya Suzuki agree to $85M, 5-year deal
The Chicago Cubs showed they're serious about competing again after selling off their stars last year, agreeing to a contract with Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki.
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Advocates call for stronger laws to keep guns out of kids' hands
Last weekend, a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot his mother to death in a car in a south suburban supermarket parking lot. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey on Thursday dug deeper into the tragedy – and one solution that is working in other states.
Aldermen push back against Mayor Lightfoot over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Chicago's vaccine mandate for city employees remains in place, and with the deadline having come and gone, thousands of city workers could be put on no-pay status.
New law will require automakers to install anti-drunken driving tech
A new federal law will require all automakers to install technology that can detect drunken or impaired driving.
Advocacy group for kids under DCFS care says it needs more funds
We have been exposing the issue for years – kids locked in psychiatric hospitals for longer than medically necessary while in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Unemployment benefits were 'hijacked;' state still hasn't tracked down money a year later
When someone reports they did not receive their benefits on time, the Illinois Department of Employment Security is supposed to trace where the money went. But in thousands of instances the agency was slow to investigate, a CBS 2 investigation found, and IDES refuses to release critical documents that could show the scope of the problem.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Rainy, cooler day ahead
Temperatures have dropped and will only be in the mid 40s.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Windy and wet Friday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your late First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Lows in the upper 30s by tonight, possible rain overnight
Patchy areas of rain are possible overnight into Friday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain arrives Friday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the forecast.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Colder weather coming soon
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, it will allow the winds to turn northeasterly There will be chilly air parking overhead through Saturday.
