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Woman dies weeks after being struck in Little Village hit-and-run; family wants justice
The driver did not stop after hitting Juana Tapia Lopez the Sunday night before Thanksgiving.
Cook County State's Attorney announces new, stronger search warrant policy
The new guidance will go into effect on December 16.
Chicago Youth Boxing Club brings kids confidence inside the ring and out
Throwing hands in the House of God is typically something that would be frowned upon – but not so in the basement of the La Villita Community Church in Little Village.
'The Nutcracker' celebrates 50 years in Woodstock, with same ballet veteran in charge
That first staging in Woodstock in 1992 was a decade and a half before this year's main characters were even born yet.
Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets for 11th loss in 12 games
Taylor Raddysh scored midway through the second period as the Blackhawks avoided a third straight shutout.
Fire rips through apartment building in Skokie
Video showed flames raging near the roofline of the midcentury building.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
Shooting kills U.S. postal worker on the job in Milwaukee
Police said the victim was identified as a 44-year-old man with more than 18 years of service to the USPS, CBS 58 Milwaukee reported.
Glenwood police bust catalytic converter chop shop
Police said they recovered a total of 128 stolen catalytic converters with a value of around $54,000.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy weekend ahead
Highs will be stuck in the low 40s. Overnight lows in the mid 30s.
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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Volunteers for rival candidate say Ald. James Gardiner got in their face on sidewalk
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Drizzle Saturday, cloudy Sunday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.
'The Nutcracker' celebrates 30 years in Woodstock, with same ballet veteran in charge
That first staging in Woodstock in 1992 was a decade and a half before this year’s main characters were even born yet. But former professional ballerina Judith Svalander has been at the helm all along. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Chicago Youth Boxing Club provides lessons in and out of the ring
Throwing hands in the House of God is typically something that would be frowned upon – but not so in the basement of the La Villita Community Church in Little Village. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports on the Chicago Youth Boxing Club and the discipline it instills.
Firefighters battle heavy smoke, flames in Skokie fire
Crews were called just before 6 p.m. to a three-story apartment building that was on fire at 7645 Knox Ave.
Police bust catalytic converter chop shop in Glenwood
The bust occurred at a private residence in the 200 block of Rose Street. Glenwood police posted pictures to Facebook of what they discovered.
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Chicago Youth Boxing Club brings kids confidence inside the ring and out
Throwing hands in the House of God is typically something that would be frowned upon – but not so in the basement of the La Villita Community Church in Little Village.
Every student at West Side school gets tablet, thanks to CPS partnership with Amazon
The tablets are not to share – each student gets to take home a tablet and keep it.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
New Moms and Bright Endeavors shine a light on supporting young parents
"This program has made me feel that the things that I want in life, you know, buying a house for my baby, having a stable career, it has made me feel that it's actually possible."
Giving Tuesday: How to donate to the Red Cross
Red Cross volunteers help respond to more than 60,000 disasters every year to help communities across the country.
Need is greater than ever at Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children's
CBS 2's Tara Molina spoke with one family who are thankful they were able to get in ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Teen playwright gives his all for 'The Good Ones,' now onstage in Oak Park
James Leonardi's play is about coming of age in a social media world – but it has a worldly connection. All the proceeds go to benefit children more than 4,000 miles away.
Classmates don't show up for boy's birthday, but community steps in and makes it happy
It still pains Josue Roblez that not a single classmate showed up. But his community stepped in thanks to a Facebook post from his mom.
Healthy Lifestyle Hub brings resources and hope to Auburn Gresham
After years of disinvestment, there are new and important resources coming to the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
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Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets for 11th loss in 12 games
Taylor Raddysh scored midway through the second period as the Blackhawks avoided a third straight shutout.
Grant Wahl, renowned soccer journalist, dies at Qatar World Cup
A prolific journalist, Wahl wrote for multiple outlets and was a CBS Sports contributor.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Veteran writer talks Chicago Bulls struggles, expectations for Lonzo Ball's return
The Bulls are under .500 about one-third of the way through the season.
Blackhawks' Alex Stalock to return from injury; all are impressed with Arvid Soderblom
Sam Lafferty, Jarred Tinordi, and Alex Stalock are all back from injury.
Former Cub Jason Heyward signs minor league deal with Dodgers
Heyward, 33, was released from the Cubs earlier this offseason.
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing ball
"He pitched the whole season. Every day of practice, he got better and better. He was trying harder and harder. Every game, he was surprising everybody and he never gave up."
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing basketball and baseball
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports on how everyone on his team is now learning from the example that he is setting.
DeRozan scores 27 as Bulls beat Wizards
Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip.
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Woman dies weeks after being struck in Little Village hit-and-run; family wants justice
The driver did not stop after hitting Juana Tapia Lopez the Sunday night before Thanksgiving.
Cook County State's Attorney announces new, stronger search warrant policy
The new guidance will go into effect on December 16.
Chicago Youth Boxing Club brings kids confidence inside the ring and out
Throwing hands in the House of God is typically something that would be frowned upon – but not so in the basement of the La Villita Community Church in Little Village.
'The Nutcracker' celebrates 50 years in Woodstock, with same ballet veteran in charge
That first staging in Woodstock in 1992 was a decade and a half before this year's main characters were even born yet.
Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets for 11th loss in 12 games
Taylor Raddysh scored midway through the second period as the Blackhawks avoided a third straight shutout.
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Volunteers for rival candidate say Ald. James Gardiner got in their face on sidewalk
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
Violent crime is down in Woodlawn this year, and Project HOOD's efforts are getting credit
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
Politics
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Illinois state Sen. Scott Bennett dies at 45 of complications from brain tumor
The family of Illinois state Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) said he died surrounded by his wife, family, and loved ones at a hospital in Urbana.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
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Humboldt Park woman says huge property tax spike may force her out of Chicago
Becky Marshall and her husband moved into their Humboldt Park home in 2013. Last year, they paid a total of $3,664.49. This year, the bill is $7,172.62.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart issues warning about scammers this holiday season
In a startling statistic from the AARP, about 76 percent of U.S. consumers have experienced some type of fraud.
Property taxes are skyrocketing in gentrifying neighborhoods in Chicago
It's good news if you're selling, but bad news if you're trying to rent – and really bad news if you're just getting by in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Naperville couple's dreams of adopting child hit crushing, and expensive, dead end
A Naperville couple says they have been blessed with a full life – and they wanted to share their blessings with children, through adoption. But their road to parenthood ended up coming to a dead end.
Woman says someone from AP Towing & Recovery kept on driving her car after towing it
Alesha Howard started getting different kinds of bills. She had speeding tickets, I-PASS bills, and notices to show up to court -- none of which she was the one to incur.
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Experts: COVID, flu, RSV triple-demic is threatening children's hospital capacity
Local experts are warning of a triple-demic – with COVID, flu, and RSV cases in children all climbing for what is expected to be the worst season in a decade.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Gathering for the Holidays? Plan around the most vulnerable friends, family
As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza.
In North Lawndale, Garfield Park, a push for residents to get their flu shot
Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere has been going door to door, passing out the flyers to residents.
Business News
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Drastic rent increase is forcing Evanston's Bookends & Beginnings from its unique space
Owner Nina Barrett said she will do her best to recreate the coziness of the current building – but it will cost her.
Crowd sounds off at meeting on planned River West casino
Bally's is also scheduled to appear before the Chicago Plan Commission to discuss possible changes stemming from the public meetings.
City orders West Town bar to put away inflatables; owner thinks it's political
Giant inflatables normally surround the patio at the Irish Nobleman, 1367 W. Erie St. But by Friday night, the patio had been turned into more of an inflatable graveyard.
If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
As Hyde Park's Piccolo Mondo closes, customers step in for generous final tip for staff
The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
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Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets for 11th loss in 12 games
Taylor Raddysh scored midway through the second period as the Blackhawks avoided a third straight shutout.
Grant Wahl, renowned soccer journalist, dies at Qatar World Cup
A prolific journalist, Wahl wrote for multiple outlets and was a CBS Sports contributor.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Veteran writer talks Chicago Bulls struggles, expectations for Lonzo Ball's return
The Bulls are under .500 about one-third of the way through the season.
Blackhawks' Alex Stalock to return from injury; all are impressed with Arvid Soderblom
Sam Lafferty, Jarred Tinordi, and Alex Stalock are all back from injury.
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'The Nutcracker' celebrates 50 years in Woodstock, with same ballet veteran in charge
That first staging in Woodstock in 1992 was a decade and a half before this year's main characters were even born yet.
'Magical Cirque Christmas' takes stage at CIBC Theatre
The captivating performances are under way for one week only.
Remembering Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' icon and LaSalle County native
McGrath, who died Sunday at the age of 90, grew up on a farm in LaSalle County and performed in singing competitions in Chicago as a boy.
Suspect arrested in killing of Takeoff one month after shooting
Takeoff, who formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos, was shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley last month.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Drizzle Saturday, cloudy Sunday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.
'The Nutcracker' celebrates 30 years in Woodstock, with same ballet veteran in charge
That first staging in Woodstock in 1992 was a decade and a half before this year’s main characters were even born yet. But former professional ballerina Judith Svalander has been at the helm all along. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Chicago Youth Boxing Club provides lessons in and out of the ring
Throwing hands in the House of God is typically something that would be frowned upon – but not so in the basement of the La Villita Community Church in Little Village. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports on the Chicago Youth Boxing Club and the discipline it instills.
Firefighters battle heavy smoke, flames in Skokie fire
Crews were called just before 6 p.m. to a three-story apartment building that was on fire at 7645 Knox Ave.
Police bust catalytic converter chop shop in Glenwood
The bust occurred at a private residence in the 200 block of Rose Street. Glenwood police posted pictures to Facebook of what they discovered.
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