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Massive fire at Bloomingdale bank after car hits gas line
Chopper 2 was over the scene where smoke was visible.
Four people injured when CTA bus gets hit by car, plows into Roseland currency exchange
The bus hit a currency exchange near 111th Street and Michigan Avenue, according to the Fire Department.
Larry Roberts Jr.'s barber instruction program guides young men toward better life
Roberts has two barbershops and seven barber colleges across the state - including three schools inside the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice and the Cook County Jail.
Probation for woman who vandalized memorial to fallen CPD Officer Ella French
It happened two weeks after French was shot and killed on Aug. 7, 2021, in West Englewood.
Former Elmhurst church parish president accused of stealing from donations
Peter Barkoulies, 68, of Addison, served as parish president of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church from 2019 until 2021.
Police search for robbers who targeted rideshare drivers on Far South Side
The robberies all happened on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Far South Side's West Pullman and Riverdale neighborhoods.
Mayoral candidates square off at forum at South Side church
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Serial scammer Rick Dugo found guilty of theft
This is the first of four trials for Dugo, 55, who's accused of conning his friends out of nearly $1 million.
U.S. added eye-popping number of jobs in January. How did Chicago fair?
The 517,000 figure is about three times higher than many economists' predictions.
First Alert Weather
Chicago First Alert Weather: Temperatures to rise into Saturday morning
A gusty south wind will boost highs to the upper 30s on Saturday afternoon. Clouds will thicken late in the day as well.
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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CPD sergeant seen in jail beating video was also involved in wrong raid, body-slamming
We first showed you the video earlier this week. It was recorded in May 2019 and shows Damien Stewart being punched by officers.
Getting Hosed: Rogers Park woman going to court over inflated water bill
Connie Abels has been waiting five years for her hearing.
After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Tylenol murders: Investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps increase overnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
Larry Roberts Jr.'s barber instruction program guides young men toward a better life
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray talked with Larry Roberts Jr., owner of Larry's Barber Maximus, for this Black History Month profile.
Former parish president accused of stealing from church
Peter Barkoulies, 68, of Addison, served as parish president of the Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church from 2019 until 2021 – but his alleged crimes took place afterward.
Woman sentenced to probation for vandalizing Ella French memorial
The vandalism happened two weeks after French was shot and killed on Aug. 7 of last year in West Englewood, and one day after French was laid to rest.
Four rideshare drivers robbed on Far South Side
The robberies all happened on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Far South Side’s West Pullman and Riverdale neighborhoods.
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Larry Roberts Jr.'s barber instruction program guides young men toward better life
Roberts has two barbershops and seven barber colleges across the state - including three schools inside the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice and the Cook County Jail.
beelove café serving up coffee with a side of community collaboration in North Lawndale
A honey-themed café in North Lawndale has a passion for serving sweet treats, and serving the community, as a hub for all things good.
McHenry Co. Sheriff's Office taking applications for deputies
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is now hiring. The office is currently accepting applications for deputies. Starting pay is just under $68,000 plus benefits.
Black History Month traces its origins to landmark Wabash Avenue YMCA
"I think the churches really wanted to save the landmark for the future generations, and yet most of the future generations have no idea that this building exists," said Patricia Abrams.
Weekly community cookout in South Shore provides free meals, neighborly connections
Lawrence Hall started the community cookouts in June 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, and the subsequent protests and looting in Chicago.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
10 years since death of Hadiya Pendleton
Pendleton had just finished a final exam at King College Prep when she was gunned down in a Kenwood park, which is now named in her honor.
Englewood rallying to save soul food restaurant after whopper gas bill of $16,000
Georgia's Food Depot couldn't afford to pay the massive bill, so Peoples Gas shut off their service, leaving them unable to cook or provide heat.
Community organizations step in to ease housing crisis faced by migrants in Chicago
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke Tuesday with some of the migrants about their journey, and the organizations that are now scrambling to help.
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Tommy Rees leaving Notre Dame to become Alabama offensive coordinator
The South Bend Tribune was first to report that Rees was leaving his alma mater to join coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide.
2-3-23: Remembering His Airness' greatest moments on Michael Jordan Day
What's your favorite moment of Jordan's career?
Former Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot going to New York
New York, one of the WNBA's original franchises, has never won a title.
Dosunmu, White lead way as Bulls beat Hornets
The Bulls used a big third quarter to turn a four-point halftime lead into an 85-70 advantage heading to the fourth.
Northwestern loses to Michigan, gets swept by Wolverines for season
Boo Buie hit 9 of 19 from the field, including 3 of 6 from distance, and scored 23 points to lead Northwestern.
Former Cub Jason Heyward, Fire team up to open sports complex on Chicago's West Side
The 10-acre, $31 million project will provide equitable access to education, sports and other services.
Former Cub Jason Heyward, Fire team up to open sports complex on Chicago's West Side
Several charity groups including the Chicago Fire Foundation and Jason and Vedrana Heyward are combining forces to open the North Austin Center on Chicago's West Side.
Evanston senior living residents join Northwestern cheerleaders for performance
As the resurgent Wildcats look to make a push for their second-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, some special guests will turn back the clock on Thursday.
Bulls' DeMar DeRozan named NBA All-Star Reserve
It's the second straight All-Star nod for him and the sixth of his career.
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Massive fire at Bloomingdale bank after car hits gas line
Chopper 2 was over the scene where smoke was visible.
Four people injured when CTA bus gets hit by car, plows into Roseland currency exchange
The bus hit a currency exchange near 111th Street and Michigan Avenue, according to the Fire Department.
Larry Roberts Jr.'s barber instruction program guides young men toward better life
Roberts has two barbershops and seven barber colleges across the state - including three schools inside the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice and the Cook County Jail.
Probation for woman who vandalized memorial to fallen CPD Officer Ella French
It happened two weeks after French was shot and killed on Aug. 7, 2021, in West Englewood.
Former Elmhurst church parish president accused of stealing from donations
Peter Barkoulies, 68, of Addison, served as parish president of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church from 2019 until 2021.
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CPD sergeant seen in jail beating video was also involved in wrong raid, body-slamming
We first showed you the video earlier this week. It was recorded in May 2019 and shows Damien Stewart being punched by officers.
Getting Hosed: Rogers Park woman going to court over inflated water bill
Connie Abels has been waiting five years for her hearing.
After Memphis SCORPION unit, watchdogs take issue with Chicago Police specialized units
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Feds retrieve nearly $400,000 in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Tylenol murders: Investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
Politics
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Mayoral candidates square off at forum at South Side church
Eight of the nine candidates took part in the forum.
Illinois Sex Offender Registry policies fall short of other states in many respects
The whole point of the registry is to protect the public – and it can't very well do that without the right information.
Lawmakers, survivors of Highland Park shooting vow to continue fight against gun violence
"Highland Park was a turning point in the national debate. It was time for us to come together and finally do something," U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said.
Blinken postpones trip to China as balloon flies over U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
Surveillance part on Chinese balloon over U.S. is as big as 2-3 school buses
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
Consumer News
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US officials telling owners not to drive old Hondas until air bags are fixed
Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced.
Cook County Sheriff's office issues warning about telephone scam
In the telephone scam, a caller impersonates a Sheriff's office employee.
Banana Boat sunscreen expands recall over concerns about benzene
The Food and Drug Administration classifies benzene as a carcinogen.
Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Health News
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
What you need to know before watching videos showing police brutality
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike reflects, three years after first official Illinois COVID-19 case
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Debunking tripledemic misconceptions with an Illinois immunologist
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
Pritzker signs law to safeguard abortion patients, providers
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
Business News
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It's business as usual for Little Village's Discount Mall, for now
The lease was set to expire at midnight, until another extension was issued. Vendors seek reassurance about next steps.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close five suburban stores
There are 87 closures coming nationwide. These closures are in addition to the 150 already announced back in August.
Groupon laying off another 500 employees
Groupon announced another 500 layoffs last August when the company first announced its restructuring plans.
Chicago woman's lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles are "misleading" due to lack of whiskey
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
Sports
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Tommy Rees leaving Notre Dame to become Alabama offensive coordinator
The South Bend Tribune was first to report that Rees was leaving his alma mater to join coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide.
2-3-23: Remembering His Airness' greatest moments on Michael Jordan Day
What's your favorite moment of Jordan's career?
Former Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot going to New York
New York, one of the WNBA's original franchises, has never won a title.
Dosunmu, White lead way as Bulls beat Hornets
The Bulls used a big third quarter to turn a four-point halftime lead into an 85-70 advantage heading to the fourth.
Northwestern loses to Michigan, gets swept by Wolverines for season
Boo Buie hit 9 of 19 from the field, including 3 of 6 from distance, and scored 23 points to lead Northwestern.
Weather
Entertainment
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Lake Geneva Ice Castles open Saturday; Winterfest begins today
Warmer than normal temperatures earlier this month delayed the opening of the Ice Castles.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Temps increase overnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
Larry Roberts Jr.'s barber instruction program guides young men toward a better life
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray talked with Larry Roberts Jr., owner of Larry's Barber Maximus, for this Black History Month profile.
Former parish president accused of stealing from church
Peter Barkoulies, 68, of Addison, served as parish president of the Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church from 2019 until 2021 – but his alleged crimes took place afterward.
Woman sentenced to probation for vandalizing Ella French memorial
The vandalism happened two weeks after French was shot and killed on Aug. 7 of last year in West Englewood, and one day after French was laid to rest.
Four rideshare drivers robbed on Far South Side
The robberies all happened on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Far South Side’s West Pullman and Riverdale neighborhoods.
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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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Rick Ortiz LIVE from the CBS Radio Culinary Kitchen
