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Cook County State's Attorney announces new, stronger search warrant policy
The new guidance will go into effect on December 16.
Violent robberies keep happening in spurts and sprees in Chicago -- dozens of crimes, no arrests
The robberies have been happening on the city's North, Northwest, and West sides. We have been tracking the crime trend closely for weeks.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in an exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
$15,000 reward for information on Chicago teen's killer
Just two weeks ago, CBS 2 spoke with the teen's heartbroken father, who said his 17-year-old son was home-schooled and went to church three times a week.
Airbnb sets new rules to crack down on disruptive New Year's Eve parties in Chicago
The rule affects customers without a positive account history or no previous bookings at all.
Students gather to mourn teacher who was shot and killed while driving
At the memorial service in the gym, a saxophonist played "Amazing Grace" as the students clutched cardboard and crayon memories of their lost teacher.
Chicago's Hare BnB caters to bunnies hopping for the spa treatment
The hotel is run by the Red Door Animal Shelter and all profits go to the shelter.
Chicago organization helps hospitalized children through art
The students take part in all kinds of art forms from dance to music classes, to theater and even podcasting.
First Alert Weather
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy weekend ahead
Highs will be stuck in the low 40s. Overnight lows in the mid 30s.
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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Volunteers for rival candidate say Ald. James Gardiner got in their face on sidewalk
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
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.
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$15,000 reward for information on Kamare Edward's killer
Kamare Edwards was shot to death last month while riding his mini-bike in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
New Airbnb rules for Chicago area Airbnbs
The home rental app is announcing changes meant to cut down on disruptive guests throwing big house parties in the Chicago area.
Chicago's Hare BnB caters to bunnies hopping for the spa treatment
Accommodations include private pens with padded floors and plenty of hay to munch on. Hare BnB also offers spa packages with massages and pampering.
Students remember teacher Quentine Carradine, who was shot and killed last week
Family, friends, and students turned out for a memorial service for the slain teacher at William K. New Sullivan Elementary School, at 8331 S. Mackinaw Ave. in the South Chicago neighborhood. CBS's Sabrina Franza reports.
Chicago organization helps hospitalized children through art
Young artists, who are patients at area hospitals, are taking part in the Snow City Arts program showing off their work not often seen by the public. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot took a look at the organization inspiring young people with difficult health challenges through the arts.
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Every student at West Side school gets tablet, thanks to CPS partnership with Amazon
The tablets are not to share – each student gets to take home a tablet and keep it.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
New Moms and Bright Endeavors shine a light on supporting young parents
"This program has made me feel that the things that I want in life, you know, buying a house for my baby, having a stable career, it has made me feel that it's actually possible."
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.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Veteran writer talks Chicago Bulls struggles, expectations for Lonzo Ball's return
The Bulls are under .500 about one-third of the way through the season.
Blackhawks' Alex Stalock to return from injury; all are impressed with Arvid Soderblom
Sam Lafferty, Jarred Tinordi, and Alex Stalock are all back from injury.
Former Cub Jason Heyward signs minor league deal with Dodgers
Heyward, 33, was released from the Cubs earlier this offseason.
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing ball
"He pitched the whole season. Every day of practice, he got better and better. He was trying harder and harder. Every game, he was surprising everybody and he never gave up."
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing basketball and baseball
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports on how everyone on his team is now learning from the example that he is setting.
DeRozan scores 27 as Bulls beat Wizards
Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip.
St. John's dominant as DePaul loses
The Blue Demons (5-4) were led in scoring by Zion Cruz, who finished with 14 points.
Cubs announcer Pat Hughes wins Baseball Hall of Fame's Frick Award
He joins Jack Brickhouse, who won the award in 1983, and Harry Caray, who won it in 1989.
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Cook County State's Attorney announces new, stronger search warrant policy
The new guidance will go into effect on December 16.
Violent robberies keep happening in spurts and sprees in Chicago -- dozens of crimes, no arrests
The robberies have been happening on the city's North, Northwest, and West sides. We have been tracking the crime trend closely for weeks.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in an exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
$15,000 reward for information on Chicago teen's killer
Just two weeks ago, CBS 2 spoke with the teen's heartbroken father, who said his 17-year-old son was home-schooled and went to church three times a week.
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Volunteers for rival candidate say Ald. James Gardiner got in their face on sidewalk
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
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.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death"?
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
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Humboldt Park woman says huge property tax spike may force her out of Chicago
Becky Marshall and her husband moved into their Humboldt Park home in 2013. Last year, they paid a total of $3,664.49. This year, the bill is $7,172.62.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart issues warning about scammers this holiday season
In a startling statistic from the AARP, about 76 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced some type of fraud.
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.
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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.
Business News
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Drastic rent increase is forcing Evanston's Bookends & Beginnings from its unique space
Owner Nina Barrett said she will do her best to recreate the coziness of the current building – but it will cost her.
Crowd sounds off at meeting on planned River West casino
Bally's is also scheduled to appear before the Chicago Plan Commission to discuss possible changes stemming from the public meetings.
City orders West Town bar to put away inflatables; owner thinks it's political
Giant inflatables normally surround the patio at the Irish Nobleman, 1367 W. Erie St. But by Friday night, the patio had been turned into more of an inflatable graveyard.
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.
Sports
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Veteran writer talks Chicago Bulls struggles, expectations for Lonzo Ball's return
The Bulls are under .500 about one-third of the way through the season.
Blackhawks' Alex Stalock to return from injury; all are impressed with Arvid Soderblom
Sam Lafferty, Jarred Tinordi, and Alex Stalock are all back from injury.
Former Cub Jason Heyward signs minor league deal with Dodgers
Heyward, 33, was released from the Cubs earlier this offseason.
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing ball
"He pitched the whole season. Every day of practice, he got better and better. He was trying harder and harder. Every game, he was surprising everybody and he never gave up."
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'Magical Cirque Christmas' takes stage at CIBC Theatre
The captivating performances are under way for one week only.
Remembering Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' icon and LaSalle County native
McGrath, who died Sunday at the age of 90, grew up on a farm in LaSalle County and performed in singing competitions in Chicago as a boy.
Suspect arrested in killing of Takeoff one month after shooting
Takeoff, who formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos, was shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley last month.
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.
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$15,000 reward for information on Kamare Edward's killer
Kamare Edwards was shot to death last month while riding his mini-bike in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
New Airbnb rules for Chicago area Airbnbs
The home rental app is announcing changes meant to cut down on disruptive guests throwing big house parties in the Chicago area.
Chicago's Hare BnB caters to bunnies hopping for the spa treatment
Accommodations include private pens with padded floors and plenty of hay to munch on. Hare BnB also offers spa packages with massages and pampering.
Students remember teacher Quentine Carradine, who was shot and killed last week
Family, friends, and students turned out for a memorial service for the slain teacher at William K. New Sullivan Elementary School, at 8331 S. Mackinaw Ave. in the South Chicago neighborhood. CBS's Sabrina Franza reports.
Chicago organization helps hospitalized children through art
Young artists, who are patients at area hospitals, are taking part in the Snow City Arts program showing off their work not often seen by the public. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot took a look at the organization inspiring young people with difficult health challenges through the arts.
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