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Community groups create alternatives to keep Chicago safe during Memorial Day weekend
Extra police officers will be on patrol as part of Chicago's plan to keep the city calm for Memorial Day weekend, but that's just part of the summer safety program.
Asylum seekers arrive at Wilbur Wright College days earlier than expected
As soon as the bus pulled away, volunteers stepped up, handing out hundreds of dollars worth of toiletry kits, toys and snacks.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Partly cloudy skies, warm temperatures for Memorial Day
Temperatures will be getting warmer in the Chicago area each day but remain a little cooler along the lake.
Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5B budget; awaits Pritzker's signature
The budget will focus on investments in education, fighting poverty, and advancing workforce development.
9 dead, 27 hurt in Memorial Day weekend shootings across Chicago
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 69.
Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team beats Boston College 18-6; wins first NCAA Championship since 2012
The win comes after the team made it into their fourth-straight Final Four and beating Denver 15-17 on Friday.
CPD issued alert after nearly 4 dozen armed carjackings, robberies across the city
The crimes started on April 22 – with the latest occurring over the Memorial Day weekend.
Unincorporated Antioch man held on $1M bail; charged with picking up, sexually abusing girl
Lake County Sheriff's detectives arrested and charged a man after he picked up two girls and sexually abused one at his home on Saturday.
Woman found dead in South Austin alley
Sources tell CBS 2 she was found covered in a blanket, her wrists bound with a phone charging cord.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Partly cloudy skies, warm temperatures for Memorial Day
Temperatures will be getting warmer in the Chicago area each day but remain a little cooler along the lake.
How Weather Works: Tornadoes
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains how tornadoes form.
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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Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE demands data from abortion clinics, restaurants, schools with obscure legal tool
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill reforming prosecution of young criminal defendants
The bill would protect young survivors of human trafficking from being tried as adults.
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Belmon-Sheffield Music Fest ends Suunday
You can check it out on Sheffield between Belmont and Roscoe until 10 p.m.
DuPage County, Lake Bluff hosting Memorial Day ceremonies
There will be more ways to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day.
Maxwell Street Market opens Sunday on Near West Side
The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.
CFD, family to remember fallen firefighter Juan Bucio 5 years after death
Juan Bucio drowned while on a rescue call on the Chicago River in 2018.
What Caught My Eye: May 23, 2023
If you love baby chickens or maybe Siberian irises are more your thing. Here's a look at what caught our Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis's eye this week.
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AAPI Restaurants Week showcases Asian and Pacific cuisine, culture, and tradition
"It's important to showcase what a big part Chinese Americans and other Asian Americans are part of the culinary scene in a city like Chicago."
Using 'horsepower' to help those with cognitive challenges
Participants in the HorsePower Therapeutic Riding program experience improvements in their cognitive skills, parents say.
3,000 youth singers "Paint the Town Red" at Millennium Park concert
"You have to be the light. You have to be the light for yourself, and the choir is not just a choir, but we're movement, and were moving people through music," said Disney II Magnet School junior Isis Clark.
"Prayer on the 9" anti-violence march to return to Grand Crossing this weekend
For the past 10 years, Pastor John Hannah has hosted the annual "Prayer on the 9," where thousands of people stand together in solidarity during a march on 79th Street.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool temps return
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon checks out the extended forecast.
"Streets of Bronzeville" app helps visitors tour historic South Side neighborhood
Developed by five South Side high school students, the "Streets of Bronzeville" app offers five distinct walking tours through the neighborhood.
3 DePaul University film students who grew up in CHA head to Cannes Film Festival
Isis Gullette, Unique Moore, and Christal Westmoreland just finished their first professionally-produced short film, "I Am Not Your Token."
Gold Coast restaurant Café Sophie helping feed asylum seekers in Chicago
Café Sophie has partnered with a Chicago alderman to serve 100 meals to migrants once a week, and they're encouraging other restaurants to join in on their effort.
Police: Man shoots brother, turns gun on himself at Fox Lake restaurant
The brothers used to own Dockers Restaurant & Lounge together, and the younger brother still owns it. The older brother came to confront the younger brother and ended up shooting him, police say.
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Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team beats Boston College 18-6; wins first NCAA Championship since 2012
The win comes after the team made it into their fourth-straight Final Four and beating Denver 15-17 on Friday.
Northwestern wins Game 1 of Super Regional 3-1 against Alabama
Northwestern took Game 1 of the best-of-three series 3-1. Game 2 is Saturday night.
White Sox sluggers Vaughn, Moncada rough up Tigers early and often in 12-3 rout
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Yoan Moncada also had three RBIs and the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Friday night.
Delle Donne hits late go-ahead 3-pointer, Mystics beat Sky 71-69
Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Shakira Austin had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 71-69.
Northwestern women's lacrosse in the national championship for first time since 2012
They're back in the national championship game for the first time since 2012 and will face the winner of Boston College and Syracuse on Sunday.
Cubs manage only 2 hits in 9-0 loss to Reds
Hunter Greene threw six hitless innings and the Cincinnati Reds came within six outs of the first no-hitter of the season.
Off to hot start, Chicago Sky hoping to change expectations heading into home opener
The Sky talked a lot about being disrespected by low preseason expectations, picked to finish 10th in the league, after losing many key players. So far, they've been backing up that talk.
Mets rout Cubs 10-1 to avoid sweep
Pete Alonso launched his major league-leading 19th home run and Carlos Carrasco earned his first win this season as the New York Mets routed the Chicago Cubs 10-1 to avoid a three-game sweep.
White Sox batters struggle in 7-2 loss to Tigers
Alex Faedo struck out a career-high 10 batters in six innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2.
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Community groups create alternatives to keep Chicago safe during Memorial Day weekend
Extra police officers will be on patrol as part of Chicago's plan to keep the city calm for Memorial Day weekend, but that's just part of the summer safety program.
Asylum seekers arrive at Wilbur Wright College days earlier than expected
As soon as the bus pulled away, volunteers stepped up, handing out hundreds of dollars worth of toiletry kits, toys and snacks.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Partly cloudy skies, warm temperatures for Memorial Day
Temperatures will be getting warmer in the Chicago area each day but remain a little cooler along the lake.
Illinois lawmakers approve $50.5B budget; awaits Pritzker's signature
The budget will focus on investments in education, fighting poverty, and advancing workforce development.
9 dead, 27 hurt in Memorial Day weekend shootings across Chicago
The ages of the victims range from 14 to 69.
CBS 2 Investigators
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Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
Illinois set to become first state to count Arab Americans in state data
If passed, Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East will be separately recognized.
ICE demands data from abortion clinics, restaurants, schools with obscure legal tool
ICE agents are frequently using an administrative subpoena, also known as a 1509 summons, in questionable ways to seek records and information.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill reforming prosecution of young criminal defendants
The bill would protect young survivors of human trafficking from being tried as adults.
Politics
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Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old's abortion
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint with Indiana's medical licensing board against Dr. Caitlin Bernard after she spoke publicly about a 10-year-old's abortion.
Durbin: Speaker McCarthy is 'playing political poker' in debt ceiling standoff
Lawmakers in Washington have just one week to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on the U.S. debt for the first time in history.
More than 100 CPD officers have history of making false reports, watchdog finds
The city's inspector general said those officers have been allowed "to remain in positions with duties that depend upon their truthfulness and credibility," even though a history of lying "can erode public trust and create risks for CPD."
Gov. Pritzker, Democratic leaders announce state budget deal
Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch did not disclose a dollar amount for the budget.
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Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
Illinois Senate committee advances safety changes to SNAP after CBS 2 exposes fraud
The new bill in Springfield would collect data from SNAP cards to better track skimming and fraud.
Designer says fashion show producer scammed him, but producer says he did nothing wrong
Models who were supposed to be wearing the designer's gowns are also missing money.
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Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
Mpox cases still on the rise in Chicago
All of those affected have been symptomatic men – most of whom have already had two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
Chicago doctor shares how to help children with mental health challenges
CBS 2 spoke to the doctor with concerns from one CBS 2 viewer about the challenges her child is facing.
At least a dozen new mpox cases under investigation in Chicago area
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
Aurora family celebrates mom's medical miracle this Mother's Day
"I never thought I was going to make it this far," said Alyssa Kelly.
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Illinois lawmakers vote to extend law allowing serving of cocktails to-go
Gov. JB Pritzker approved the popular policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was set to expire in June of 2024.
Business continues to rebound at McCormick Place after pandemic
McCormick Place officials said, in the first quarter of 2023, hotel room stays generated from events were up 70% from last year, and attendance to conventions was 77% higher.
Cannabis license holders of color say they need help from state lawmakers
They said without urgent help, they won't make the July deadline to open and could lose their investment.
Licensed cannabis transporters say illegal deliveries are happening without consequence
The legal cannabis transporters say they will be forced out of business if the state does not enforce its own standards.
Deerfield residents protest plan for industrial park on old Baxter campus, complain about trucks
Some say the industrial campus could bring hundreds of trucks in and out – just feet from a residential subdivision.
Sports
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Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team beats Boston College 18-6; wins first NCAA Championship since 2012
The win comes after the team made it into their fourth-straight Final Four and beating Denver 15-17 on Friday.
Northwestern wins Game 1 of Super Regional 3-1 against Alabama
Northwestern took Game 1 of the best-of-three series 3-1. Game 2 is Saturday night.
White Sox sluggers Vaughn, Moncada rough up Tigers early and often in 12-3 rout
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Yoan Moncada also had three RBIs and the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Friday night.
Delle Donne hits late go-ahead 3-pointer, Mystics beat Sky 71-69
Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points, Shakira Austin had 15 points and 11 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Chicago Sky 71-69.
Northwestern women's lacrosse in the national championship for first time since 2012
They're back in the national championship game for the first time since 2012 and will face the winner of Boston College and Syracuse on Sunday.
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Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park this weekend
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
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Belmon-Sheffield Music Fest ends Suunday
You can check it out on Sheffield between Belmont and Roscoe until 10 p.m.
DuPage County, Lake Bluff hosting Memorial Day ceremonies
There will be more ways to honor fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day.
Maxwell Street Market opens Sunday on Near West Side
The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.
CFD, family to remember fallen firefighter Juan Bucio 5 years after death
Juan Bucio drowned while on a rescue call on the Chicago River in 2018.
What Caught My Eye: May 23, 2023
If you love baby chickens or maybe Siberian irises are more your thing. Here's a look at what caught our Suzanne Le Mignot and Robb Ellis's eye this week.
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