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R. Kelly trial: "Minor 1" takes stand on second day of child porn case
Kelly is going on trial on a 13-count indictment, including child pornography and obstruction of justice charges. Two associates, former business manager Derrel McDavid and former assistant Milton Brown, are being tried alongside him.
CPD sergeant charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
He was also relieved of his police powers on Wednesday, according to CPD, which is conducting an internal investigation.
After recent Lake Michigan drownings, boating accident in the Playpen, city officials urge water safety
"It's just too many boats, too many swimmers, and people not respecting the water the way they should," Chicago Police Marine Unit Lt. Tony Mendez said.
Illinois State Police conducts 'firearms enforcement blitz'
ISP conducted checks in all 102 counties in Illinois, the agency said.
Police release new images of man wanted for attempted kidnapping of 9-year-old girl in West Rogers Park
Anyone who recognizes the man, or has any other information on the incident is asked to call Area Three Detectives 312-744-8261. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com.
Antioch man convicted of intent to distribute 55 bags of heroin
The convicted man will be sentenced on Oct. 6.
Man in critical condition after being shot in Washington Heights
The man sustained gunshot wounds to his right arm and abdomen, police said.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Few afternoon sprinkles
Again a few pesky sprinkles far west this afternoon as our ridge of high pressure breaks down.
Feds' mistake costs South Holland retiree more than $49,000 in pension payments
Beatrice Fells retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2020 after 41 years of work.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Few afternoon sprinkles
Again a few pesky sprinkles far west this afternoon as our ridge of high pressure breaks down.
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As CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains, First Alert Weather is not a slogan. It is a promise
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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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Jury seated, trial set in case against Sterigenics
The medical device sterilization company is accused of releasing a toxic chemical into the air at its Willowbrook plant.
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
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Boating incidents spark new calls for attention to water safety
With at least three people pulled from Lake Michigan in recent days, and a devastating boating accident in the Playpen, Chicago Police and Fire Department officials are doubling down on safety messages for lakefront visitors.
Illinois State Police seize guns after 'enforcement blitz'
Illinois State Police checked on people who they say have lost their right to own guns, to make sure they're following the law.
Chicago Police charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
Michael Vitellaro, 49, has been charged with official misconduct and aggravated battery.
9-year-old girl escapes attempted kidnapping in West Rogers Park
A 9-year-old girl escaped an attempted kidnapping in West Rogers Park.
South Holland retiree fights to get back more than $49,000 in pension payments
She clocked more than four decades with the government before retiring.
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School in Lakeview launches 'L' train art fundraiser to ensure all students can take school trips
"We wanted to make sure that finances were not a barrier whatsoever for any of our students for our travel," said Hawthorne principal Trish Davlantes.
Chicago community organizations come together to meet challenges with new school year coming
Between COVID, rising prices, and staffing shortages, the need is great.
Multiple cars hit by party bus in Northalsted neighborhood
People on Chicago's North Side were forced to run for safety as an out-of-control party bus sideswiped a string of cars Saturday.
New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
South Shore block club shows power in numbers; fights for services and amenities
Block clubs have long been a bedrock in Chicago and help bring communities together.
Chicago shelters say inflation driving more people to use their services
So far this year, the centers have served 2,163 guests. Last year in total, the number was 422.
Love Fridges seek to nourish Chicago communities with food and support
The Chicago Love Fridge is celebrating its second year operating free community refrigerators around the city.
Two artists seek to create community with La Esquina center in Pilsen
CBS 2's Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.
Pilsen couple transformed home into butterfly sanctuary, want to pay efforts forward
"It feels like you are giving life to the world," said Claudia Galeno-Sanchez.
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Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
The White Sox five-game winning streak is over, and they now trail the AL Central-leading Guardians by two games.
Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener
The defending WNBA champion Sky missed 10 of their last 11 shots to drop the first game of a best-of-three series.
Gomes' RBI single in 7th lifts Cubs over Nationals 3-2
P.J. Higgins homered and Franmil Reyes had two doubles for the Cubs.
Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, White Sox beat Astros 4-3
While the showdown between AL Cy Young Award contenders Dylan Cease and Justin Verlander didn't live up to its billing, the White Sox came away with their fifth straight win.
Wisdom's double in 11th propels Cubs to 7-5 win over Nats
Wisdom led off the 11th inning with a double down the left-field line against Victor Arano (1-1), scoring automatic runner Willson Contreras
Bears' starters to play 6-10 snaps against Seahawks, amid short turnaround for second preseason game
Head coach Matt Eberflus has to guide the Bears players through a turnaround that no team should have to deal with this early in camp.
Bears Training Camp: Teven Jenkins saga continues
Chicago Bears second year offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was working with the first team at right guard this week, after playing exclusively at tackle until now.
Chicago Sky seek to repeat as WNBA champions as playoffs tip off Wednesday
The Sky will host the seventh seed New York Liberty at Wintrust Arena.
Moncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
Johnny Cueto pitched eight masterful innings, and Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eight inning to win the opening game of a 3-game set against the AL-best Astros.
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R. Kelly trial: "Minor 1" takes stand on second day of child porn case
Kelly is going on trial on a 13-count indictment, including child pornography and obstruction of justice charges. Two associates, former business manager Derrel McDavid and former assistant Milton Brown, are being tried alongside him.
CPD sergeant charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
He was also relieved of his police powers on Wednesday, according to CPD, which is conducting an internal investigation.
After recent Lake Michigan drownings, boating accident in the Playpen, city officials urge water safety
"It's just too many boats, too many swimmers, and people not respecting the water the way they should," Chicago Police Marine Unit Lt. Tony Mendez said.
Illinois State Police conducts 'firearms enforcement blitz'
ISP conducted checks in all 102 counties in Illinois, the agency said.
Police release new images of man wanted for attempted kidnapping of 9-year-old girl in West Rogers Park
Anyone who recognizes the man, or has any other information on the incident is asked to call Area Three Detectives 312-744-8261. Anonymous tips can be submitted to cpdtip.com.
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Jury seated, trial set in case against Sterigenics
The medical device sterilization company is accused of releasing a toxic chemical into the air at its Willowbrook plant.
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
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Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
The proposal also calls for bans on body armor and high-capacity ammunition cartridges and magazines.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller on Mar-a-Lago search: an arrest warrant doesn't necessarily follow a search warrant
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
After he and his partner had monkeypox, fitness trainer warns 'how much of a joke this isn't'
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
Business
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Sports
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Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
The White Sox five-game winning streak is over, and they now trail the AL Central-leading Guardians by two games.
Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener
The defending WNBA champion Sky missed 10 of their last 11 shots to drop the first game of a best-of-three series.
Gomes' RBI single in 7th lifts Cubs over Nationals 3-2
P.J. Higgins homered and Franmil Reyes had two doubles for the Cubs.
Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, White Sox beat Astros 4-3
While the showdown between AL Cy Young Award contenders Dylan Cease and Justin Verlander didn't live up to its billing, the White Sox came away with their fifth straight win.
Wisdom's double in 11th propels Cubs to 7-5 win over Nats
Wisdom led off the 11th inning with a double down the left-field line against Victor Arano (1-1), scoring automatic runner Willson Contreras
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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Boating incidents spark new calls for attention to water safety
With at least three people pulled from Lake Michigan in recent days, and a devastating boating accident in the Playpen, Chicago Police and Fire Department officials are doubling down on safety messages for lakefront visitors.
Illinois State Police seize guns after 'enforcement blitz'
Illinois State Police checked on people who they say have lost their right to own guns, to make sure they're following the law.
Chicago Police charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
Michael Vitellaro, 49, has been charged with official misconduct and aggravated battery.
9-year-old girl escapes attempted kidnapping in West Rogers Park
A 9-year-old girl escaped an attempted kidnapping in West Rogers Park.
South Holland retiree fights to get back more than $49,000 in pension payments
She clocked more than four decades with the government before retiring.
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