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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Naperville woman sues Bank of America for discrimination over $24,000 check
The woman fought with the Social Security Administration to get a decade's worth of back payments and brought it to the bank, which is when a new problem started.
Former Cook County judge accused of stealing money from Tuskegee airman
A complaint filed by an attorney disciplinary commission accused the former judge of misusing thousands of dollars belonging to the veteran.
Taylor Swift concerts led to Chicago's highest hotel occupancy ever
The CTA said there were more than 43,000 additional riders compared to a typical Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley attends architecture award ceremony
Daley even stopped for a few quick pictures, with his brother John P. Daley serving as the photographer.
Thieves target senior citizens' jewelry in Naperville shopping centers
This method of theft is a first for even seasoned police investigators.
Chicago father of 3 Kenwood athletes mourned after he was shot and killed
Mourners packed the baseball field at Simeon High School for a balloon release honoring Kevin Thunderbird, 36.
Vásquez gets 1st career win, Yanks blank White Sox 3-0 for doubleheader split
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Air quality alert for Northwest Indiana remains in effect
Hazy sunshine will be around for Friday with highs around 80 degrees, but it will be slightly cooler lakeside with a light flow off the cooler water.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Air quality alert for Northwest Indiana remains in effect
Hazy sunshine will be around for Friday with highs around 80 degrees, but it will be slightly cooler lakeside with a light flow off the cooler water.
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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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Chicago Police officer busted at bar with crack cocaine in squad car, records say
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
Two shootings involving 2-year-olds in Chicago within period of hours
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
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.
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Chicago sees all-time high in hotel occupancy after Taylor Swift concerts
When Taylor Swift performed last weekend in Chicago, she not only had a huge impact on her fans but also, the city. Chicago had the highest hotel occupancy ever, according to the city's marketing agency. More than 44,000 hotel rooms were booked each night on Friday and Saturday, an all-time high.
Naperville woman sues Bank of America for discrimination over mishandling $24,000 check
A suburban woman fought with the Social Security Administration to get a decade's worth of back payments. She finally won and brought the prized check to a bank. That set off a whole new battle. CBS 2's Lauren Victory looked into the situation.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley attends architecture award ceremony
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley attended an awards reception at the Chicago Architecture Center on Thursday night. Five cities were honored with a Water Equity Community Award, which provides funding to help remove lead water lines.
Thieves target senior citizens' jewelry with ruse in Naperville shopping centers
Naperville police are warning about expensive jewelry being taken right off senior citizens in several shopping center parking lots. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the details behind this unique scam that is a first, even for seasoned investigators.
Chicago father of 3 Kenwood athletes mourned after he was shot and killed
Dozens of family and friends gathered to remember a beloved father of three-star athletes who was shot and killed in Hyde Park. Mourners packed the baseball field at Simeon High School for a balloon release honoring Kevin Thunderbird, 36. He was an alum of Simeon and graduated in 2005.
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Brown Skin Coffee seeks to build neighborly relationships in Gary
"For our culture, we don't have a spot," founder Shana Tate said. "I mean, there's clubs, and all that stuff, but we don't have a spot for relaxation. Just being able to provide that space is so important."
Grove Junior High teacher John Prusko putting away his lesson plans after 55 years
School is out for summer in Elk Grove Village as of this afternoon, but for one teacher, he's packing up for good.
Group of gay men in their prime celebrate their pride through community
The Chicago Prime Timers social club has a 47-year history, and a vibrant present.
Recovery program participants watch 100 films in 100 days to kick addiction
Participants say they have been learning life lessons about maintaining their sobriety through the films they've been watching.
New photo exhibit celebrates Chicago's vibrant Puerto Rican community
"We're a group that has provided and contributed to society, to the building of Chicago," said Puerto Rican Arts Alliance program manager Jorge Felix.
Chicago's One Tail at a Time in the CBS 2 pet rescue spotlight
We're pleased to feature One Tail at a Time, located in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Anna Johnson brought in "Lilly" and talked about the recently rescued golden retrievers and Wheaton terriers from a puppy mill.
Rapper Lizzie G inspiring CPS students through hip hop
As the school year wraps up, one local woman is aiming to be a positive role model by being a positive rapper.
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.
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Vásquez gets 1st career win, Yanks blank White Sox 3-0 for doubleheader split
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Jiménez hits go-ahead HR, White Sox go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 6-5
Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning off Michael King, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Big Ten changes way it schedules football games starting in 2024
The league will welcome in USC and UCLA and usher out divisions.
Jack Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's athletic director
NBC Sports chair Pete Bevacqua has been tabbed to replace Swarbrick, who's overseen the department since 2008.
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker looks to improve after rough rookie season
Entering his second year, Brisker isn't mincing words on his feelings about how that rookie season went.
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson 'not too worried' about contract extension
Johnson, who is eligible for a contract extension, said his absence from the voluntary practices was not even close to a holdout.
White Sox game in New York postponed due to poor air quality
The league said in a statement the decision was made in consultation with medical and weather experts.
Evans hits 3-pointer late in OT, Chicago beats Indiana 108-103
Marina Mabrey scored 18 of her 28 points in the first half, Dana Evans scored all 19 of her points after halftime and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever 108-103 in overtime.
Giolito doesn't allow a hit as White Sox top Yankees 3-2
Isiah Kiner-Falefa had an RBI double with two outs in the seventh inning off Chicago reliever Joe Kelly, ending a combined no-hit bid by the White Sox against the New York Yankees.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Naperville woman sues Bank of America for discrimination over $24,000 check
The woman fought with the Social Security Administration to get a decade's worth of back payments and brought it to the bank, which is when a new problem started.
Former Cook County judge accused of stealing money from Tuskegee airman
A complaint filed by an attorney disciplinary commission accused the former judge of misusing thousands of dollars belonging to the veteran.
Taylor Swift concerts led to Chicago's highest hotel occupancy ever
The CTA said there were more than 43,000 additional riders compared to a typical Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley attends architecture award ceremony
Daley even stopped for a few quick pictures, with his brother John P. Daley serving as the photographer.
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Chicago Police officer busted at bar with crack cocaine in squad car, records say
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
Two shootings involving 2-year-olds in Chicago within period of hours
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
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.
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Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Newly elected Ald. Lamont Robinson proud of growing LGBTQ representation on City Council
"It's nine of us. We have the largest queer city council in the country," Robinson said.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs $50.4 billion budget for 2024 fiscal year
The budget includes $250 million for early childhood education programs including money to eliminate childcare deserts.
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Experts issue warning about scammers ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
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.
Health News
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Chicago's top doctor says there was no measles outbreak inside police district
CBS 2 cameras first spotted a notice about a measles outbreak over the weekend, but it's unclear how or why that sign was posted.
Chicago doctors talk solutions on caring for patients with disabilities
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
Northwestern doctor examines why patients with disabilities face discrimination
One doctor who tried to help said she was stunned by why
One year since Chicago's first mpox case, health officials still urge caution after cases this spring
Chicago health officials urge vaccinations after more than 30 cases were reported in Chicago since April.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Business News
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New Barbie-themed café opens in Chicago's Fulton Market
The pop-up restaurant celebrates the iconic fashion doll with Barbie-themed food and drinks.
'Junk' removal company remains busy as more people opt to leave Illinois
Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
Bears begin interior demolition at Arlington Park
The work is taking place even though the new stadium is still far from a done deal.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
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Vásquez gets 1st career win, Yanks blank White Sox 3-0 for doubleheader split
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Jiménez hits go-ahead HR, White Sox go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 6-5
Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning off Michael King, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Big Ten changes way it schedules football games starting in 2024
The league will welcome in USC and UCLA and usher out divisions.
Jack Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's athletic director
NBC Sports chair Pete Bevacqua has been tabbed to replace Swarbrick, who's overseen the department since 2008.
Bears safety Jaquan Brisker looks to improve after rough rookie season
Entering his second year, Brisker isn't mincing words on his feelings about how that rookie season went.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Hollywood actors vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Inside Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' show at the Adler Planetarium
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
Remembering David Yondorf: stage combat master, Bounding Main vocalist dies at 43
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
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Chicago sees all-time high in hotel occupancy after Taylor Swift concerts
When Taylor Swift performed last weekend in Chicago, she not only had a huge impact on her fans but also, the city. Chicago had the highest hotel occupancy ever, according to the city's marketing agency. More than 44,000 hotel rooms were booked each night on Friday and Saturday, an all-time high.
Naperville woman sues Bank of America for discrimination over mishandling $24,000 check
A suburban woman fought with the Social Security Administration to get a decade's worth of back payments. She finally won and brought the prized check to a bank. That set off a whole new battle. CBS 2's Lauren Victory looked into the situation.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley attends architecture award ceremony
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley attended an awards reception at the Chicago Architecture Center on Thursday night. Five cities were honored with a Water Equity Community Award, which provides funding to help remove lead water lines.
Thieves target senior citizens' jewelry with ruse in Naperville shopping centers
Naperville police are warning about expensive jewelry being taken right off senior citizens in several shopping center parking lots. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the details behind this unique scam that is a first, even for seasoned investigators.
Chicago father of 3 Kenwood athletes mourned after he was shot and killed
Dozens of family and friends gathered to remember a beloved father of three-star athletes who was shot and killed in Hyde Park. Mourners packed the baseball field at Simeon High School for a balloon release honoring Kevin Thunderbird, 36. He was an alum of Simeon and graduated in 2005.
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62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
2019 GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet & Greet With Akiem Hicks
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