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Temporary relief from grocery taxes, gas taxes coming to Illinois starting Friday
It comes at a time when many families are understandably struggling with increased prices for groceries and other needs, due to inflation.
Police warn of series of catalytic converter thefts on Northwest Side
The offenders pull up alongside parked vehicles, climb underneath and remove the catalytic converter, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Some showers Friday
Expect a wide range of temperatures on July 4th. Mid 80s well inland, while a dominant lake breeze holds shoreline temps in the 70s. Scattered showers & storms.
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.
Chicago minimum wage rising to $15.40 an hour on Friday
The city's minimum wage goes up every year on July 1, and the increases are tied to the consumer price index, but capped at 2.5%.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Chance of showers and storms
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, a front will move into the area on Friday, allowing for a chance of showers and storms.
Man stabbed twice at Monroe Street Blue Line station downtown
Witnesses said the man ran up the stairs from the subway station onto Dearborn Street, and then across the street to the Chase Tower.
Dog shocked by light pole at Orland Park baseball field
The spokesperson says the power was immediately cut to the area so the issue could be addressed.
Data show some types of crimes are decreasing in Chicago, but robberies and carjackings are spiking
We looked at data for the past four years between the months of May and June in the city - leading up to July 4th weekend.
First Alert Weather
Chicago First Alert Weather: Chance of showers and storms
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, a front will move into the area on Friday, allowing for a chance of showers and storms.
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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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.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
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Man credits Institute for Nonviolence Chicago reentry program with turning his life around
Charles Alexander, now a partner in an overstock store, also wants to pay it all forward. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police issue alert of catalytic converter thefts in Jefferson Park
The offenders pull up alongside parked vehicles, climb underneath and remove the catalytic converter, police said.
Dog shocked at baseball field in Orland Park
The village confirmed a resident reached out on June 14 to report their dog had been jolted at John Humphrey Complex.
Man hit in face by offender impersonating police officer in Wrigleyville
The victim was walking when the offender approached and started making threats, police said.
Man says he was attacked by a person claiming to be a CPD officer
The 36-year old victim said he was walking down West Addison when a man started threatening him. The victim tried to walk away, but was hit in the face. The attacker ran away
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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.
Excel Academy students overcome struggles to graduate and achieve academic dreams
Imagine the feeling of setting a goal you thought was unrealistic – only to achieve it despite huge odds.
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Former Illini basketball star named head coach at Roosevelt University
Brown's name is synonymous with Chicago basketball after starring at Proviso East and the University of Illinois.
USC and UCLA might leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024
Though the move is not yet final and still in the exploratory stages, it appears as if the Big Ten is aiming to make a significant acquisition that will change the college sports landscape.
Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over White Sox
Michael Kopech (2-5) yielded five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings for the White Sox, who have lost six of eight.
Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds
Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate with a terrific throw from center field, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Fire beat Philadelphia Union
Federico Navarro scored in the 68th minute and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
Blackhawks introduce Luke Richardson as 40th head coach
The Blackhawks have found a new leader on the ice, and they hope he will lead them to their next Stanley Cup.
Blackhawks introduce Luke Richardson as 40th head coach in team history
The Blackhawks have found a new leader on the ice, and they hope he will lead them to their next Stanley Cup.
Parker's 25 points, 11 rebounds lead Sky past Connecticut Sun
Candace Parker had a season-high 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, Kahleah Copper scored 15 points and Chicago beat the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday for the Sky's fourth straight victory.
Luis Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Angels
Robert's majestic 448-foot shot off Oliver Ortega (1-3) highlighted Chicago's dismantling of the Halos' perpetually poor pitching staff.
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Temporary relief from grocery taxes, gas taxes coming to Illinois starting Friday
It comes at a time when many families are understandably struggling with increased prices for groceries and other needs, due to inflation.
Police warn of series of catalytic converter thefts on Northwest Side
The offenders pull up alongside parked vehicles, climb underneath and remove the catalytic converter, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Some showers Friday
Expect a wide range of temperatures on July 4th. Mid 80s well inland, while a dominant lake breeze holds shoreline temps in the 70s. Scattered showers & storms.
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.
Chicago minimum wage rising to $15.40 an hour on Friday
The city's minimum wage goes up every year on July 1, and the increases are tied to the consumer price index, but capped at 2.5%.
CBS 2 Investigators
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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.
Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Politics
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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."
Residents vote to recall Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, but legal action is keeping her in office now
"What you have here is absolutely a legal rollercoaster," said CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller.
Pritzker, Bailey discuss businesses, Trump's involvement, comments made about Chicago
Darren Bailey faces incumbent JB Pritzker in November.
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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?
Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
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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.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
Business
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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.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Former Illini basketball star named head coach at Roosevelt University
Brown's name is synonymous with Chicago basketball after starring at Proviso East and the University of Illinois.
USC and UCLA might leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024
Though the move is not yet final and still in the exploratory stages, it appears as if the Big Ten is aiming to make a significant acquisition that will change the college sports landscape.
Ohtani Ks 11, extends scoreless streak in 4-1 win over White Sox
Michael Kopech (2-5) yielded five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings for the White Sox, who have lost six of eight.
Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds
Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate with a terrific throw from center field, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night.
Navarro scores, Slonina earns shutout as Fire beat Philadelphia Union
Federico Navarro scored in the 68th minute and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night.
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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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Man credits Institute for Nonviolence Chicago reentry program with turning his life around
Charles Alexander, now a partner in an overstock store, also wants to pay it all forward. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police issue alert of catalytic converter thefts in Jefferson Park
The offenders pull up alongside parked vehicles, climb underneath and remove the catalytic converter, police said.
Dog shocked at baseball field in Orland Park
The village confirmed a resident reached out on June 14 to report their dog had been jolted at John Humphrey Complex.
Man hit in face by offender impersonating police officer in Wrigleyville
The victim was walking when the offender approached and started making threats, police said.
Man says he was attacked by a person claiming to be a CPD officer
The 36-year old victim said he was walking down West Addison when a man started threatening him. The victim tried to walk away, but was hit in the face. The attacker ran away
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