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$150 million Kennedy Expressway construction project begins Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the Kennedy will be under construction for three years.
2 teens killed in Colorado sledding accident were students at central Illinois high school
The school is in Fairbury, Illinois, a little over 100 miles southwest of Chicago.
Stranded Greyhound passengers say there are no drivers for their trips
Several Greyhound passengers were stuck at the station in the West Loop on Monday morning, and they might be there for 48 hours or more.
Man held up at gunpoint near Lincoln, Ashland, and Belmont avenues
Police said the man was walking toward his car when two men with guns came up and demanded his belongings.
Suspects taken in after armed robberies in Mariano's and casino parking lots
The victims were able to give police a license plate number, adding there may have been a fourth person in the Jeep who didn't get out.
Chicago Chefs Cook tonight raising money benefiting earthquake victims
Chicago's hospitality community is coming together Monday night to raise money for those impacted by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.
Lineup announced for Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival
The music festival will run from July 21 to July 23 in Union Park.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Unsettled weather pattern midweek
A wet pattern develops midweek for Wednesday and Thursday as a slow-moving system moves overhead.
Brookfield Zoo expanding space for apes and monkeys
The two-story glass window will allow guests to watch the animals explore the four new outdoor areas.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Unsettled weather pattern midweek
A wet pattern develops midweek for Wednesday and Thursday as a slow-moving system moves overhead.
Chicago weather outlook: Mild forecast continues for March
Chicago has experienced a milder than normal winter so far, and March 1 signals the start of meteorological spring.
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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Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
Illinois biometric data privacy law may be bad for business, some say
Illinois has the strongest law in the country to protect biometric data.
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Chicago Chefs Cook hosting benefit dinner for Syria and Turkey quake victims
Chicago's hospitality community is coming together Monday night to raise money for those impacted by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. Chef Manish Mallick, owner of Bar Goa, is among the Chicago chefs serving up signature dishes at Avli on the Park.
Lineup announced for Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival
The lineup for Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival were announced Monday. Among the headliners are The Smile, Big Thief, Kelela and Bon Iver.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Spring arrives; windy and wet by midweek
CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran has the latest forecast.
Chicago Chefs Cook tonight for funds benefiting victims of Syria and Turkey earthquake
A benefit at Avli on the Park in Lakeshore East will raise money for World Central Kitchen's relief efforts with 45 Chicago chefs will make a small plate of their restaurant's signature dishes.
3-year Kennedy Expressway overhaul begins Monday night
The orange barrels were out on the inbound Kennedy Expressway on Monday morning, ahead of lane closures for a massive renovation project that starts Monday night. CBS 2's Kris Habermehl breaks down the three phases of the project, and how you can get around the construction.
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Piece Pizza and celebrity chef Rick Bayless team up to benefit PAWS Chicago
The Bayless Family Pizza recipe will be a guest star on the Piece Pizza menu through April 9, with $10 from every pie sold going to PAWS Chicago.
Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney is inspired by the city, its people and poignant circumstances
"I'm the first living woman to win it as an individual. I think that's important, too. Whoever did it, it's import. It's making a crack in the ceiling and I hope there's a lot more women who win it now."
Volunteers give away 15,000 pounds of food to South Side families
The effort was spear-headed by The Kindness Campaign, along with the Far South Community Development Corporation, and it comes at a critical time.
Young cake decorator overcomes obstacles to lead cake program at Bittersweet Pastry
"I was born with one hand, and my parents, from the very beginning, they instilled in me this sense of self-confidence, and this idea that I could do anything I wanted to, as long as I put the work in," Kerrie Breuer said.
Project FLEX brings sports with a purpose to teens in Illinois juvenile justice system
The team gears up and heads inside youth prisons multiple times a week.
Evanston non-profit's lesson plans for youth evolving in post-pandemic world
"Youth have been through so much trauma through the pandemic; whether it's from the school shutdown, and just the isolation, lack of academic stimulation for some, and the lack of social interactions."
For Chicago artist, weaving textiles is a 'cathartic release' after trauma
While she creates pieces bursting with texture, she also creates safe spaces for people dealing with the trauma of domestic violence.
Cookies & Conversations bakery looks to help build meaningful relationships
Founder and owner Leah Tibbs is doing more than just selling desserts, she's trying to get us to talk to each other again.
Bronzeville: A rich history and efforts for a promising future
An urban historian is going viral as he brings the history of the iconic neighborhood – and others – to the masses.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Northwestern's dreams of making Sweet 16 crushed by UCLA
They put up a heck of a fight in the second half, but in the end, it just wasn't quite enough.
Northwestern falls short of Sweet 16 hopes as they lose to UCLA
The second-seeded Bruins (31-5) turned up the defensive intensity late, holding the seventh-seeded Wildcats to 1-for-12 shooting during a key late-game stretch to seal the win.
DeRozan leads balanced attack as Bulls beat Heat
DeRozan shot 9 of 12 from the floor to help the Bulls sweep the season series from the Heat.
Northwestern Wildcats embrace role of underdogs as they take on UCLA
While UCLA is the much higher-seeded team with a much richer tournament history, there are some similarities between these two veteran squads that both play tough defense.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Round of 32
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Round of 32 this weekend.
Northwestern readies for matchup with UCLA in second round of NCAA Tournament
Northwestern will be trying for their first-ever trip to the Sweet 16. UCLA has been there 36 times including the last two years.
DeRozan scores 49 as Bulls beat Timberwolves in double overtime
Zach LaVine finished with 39. Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
FDU's players were quicker and more composed than the Big Ten champion Boilermakers (29-6).
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$150 million Kennedy Expressway construction project begins Monday
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the Kennedy will be under construction for three years.
2 teens killed in Colorado sledding accident were students at central Illinois high school
The school is in Fairbury, Illinois, a little over 100 miles southwest of Chicago.
Stranded Greyhound passengers say there are no drivers for their trips
Several Greyhound passengers were stuck at the station in the West Loop on Monday morning, and they might be there for 48 hours or more.
Man held up at gunpoint near Lincoln, Ashland, and Belmont avenues
Police said the man was walking toward his car when two men with guns came up and demanded his belongings.
Suspects taken in after armed robberies in Mariano's and casino parking lots
The victims were able to give police a license plate number, adding there may have been a fourth person in the Jeep who didn't get out.
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Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
Illinois biometric data privacy law may be bad for business, some say
Illinois has the strongest law in the country to protect biometric data.
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Vallas, Johnson keep busy on campaign trail ahead of early voting in mayoral race
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
Pilsen and Little Village activists want mayoral candidates to make environmental issues a priority
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson meet and greet, state cases as mayoral runoff nears
The runoff is two weeks from Tuesday. Early voting starts this coming Monday.
Ald. Gil Villegas, Lori Torres Whitt face off in Northwest Side's 36th Ward
The ward has an odd shape after being redrawn – crawling northwest up Grand Avenue from West Town to Montclare.
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Relief hard to come by for Chicago area wire fraud scam victims
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
Chicago couple 'bombarded' with cold calls from attorneys after fender bender
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
Woman says Rokaitis Towing took her car from Chicago Ridge Mall parking lot with no warning
Rokaitis Towing does have a valid towing license for parking lots – but also has three Illinois Commerce Commission citations and 92 complaints.
Getting Hosed: City apologizes, fixes water bill that wrongly amounted to $30,000
This did not happen until the CBS 2 Investigators got involved.
Cook County State's Attorneys office receives complaints about Window Depot USA of Chicago
In a new bankruptcy filing, Window Depot of Chicago claims they owe more than $1 million. While that could shield the company from paying back the money, they are not protected from potential criminal charges.
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Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Cubs top Rangers in Cactus League meetup
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
New facility provides a safe space for teens with mental health struggles
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Doctors raise alarm about drug-resistant Shigella bacteria
Doctors say for the most part, people can fight off such infections on their own. But the drug resistance is a big concern.
Pritzker calls on Walgreens to "rethink" decision not to sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states
Illinois is not one of those states, but Pritzker said "Women across the nation will be denied their right to access healthcare they are legally entitled to because of this awful corporate decision."
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U.S. government moves to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors' funds
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
Guinness to open brewery, taproom in Fulton Market district
It will open later this summer in a former railroad depot.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Downtown rebound: The Loop seeing return of hustle and bustle, but some pandemic changes have stuck
Chicago office buildings are at an occupancy rate right around half of where they were pre-pandemic.
U.S. economic census aims to survey 140,000 Chicago businesses
The last time the U.S. thoroughly analyzed the country's economic landscape was 2017, before anyone knew a pandemic was coming.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Northwestern falls short of Sweet 16 hopes as they lose to UCLA
The second-seeded Bruins (31-5) turned up the defensive intensity late, holding the seventh-seeded Wildcats to 1-for-12 shooting during a key late-game stretch to seal the win.
DeRozan leads balanced attack as Bulls beat Heat
DeRozan shot 9 of 12 from the floor to help the Bulls sweep the season series from the Heat.
Northwestern Wildcats embrace role of underdogs as they take on UCLA
While UCLA is the much higher-seeded team with a much richer tournament history, there are some similarities between these two veteran squads that both play tough defense.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Round of 32
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Round of 32 this weekend.
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Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
Oscars 2023: List of winners and nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Actor Robert Blake, known for "Baretta" and "Lost Highway," dies at 89
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
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Chicago Chefs Cook hosting benefit dinner for Syria and Turkey quake victims
Chicago's hospitality community is coming together Monday night to raise money for those impacted by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. Chef Manish Mallick, owner of Bar Goa, is among the Chicago chefs serving up signature dishes at Avli on the Park.
Lineup announced for Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival
The lineup for Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival were announced Monday. Among the headliners are The Smile, Big Thief, Kelela and Bon Iver.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Spring arrives; windy and wet by midweek
CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran has the latest forecast.
Chicago Chefs Cook tonight for funds benefiting victims of Syria and Turkey earthquake
A benefit at Avli on the Park in Lakeshore East will raise money for World Central Kitchen's relief efforts with 45 Chicago chefs will make a small plate of their restaurant's signature dishes.
3-year Kennedy Expressway overhaul begins Monday night
The orange barrels were out on the inbound Kennedy Expressway on Monday morning, ahead of lane closures for a massive renovation project that starts Monday night. CBS 2's Kris Habermehl breaks down the three phases of the project, and how you can get around the construction.
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