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Chicago Shootings: Brothers killed, teen wounded on North Side minutes apart
Two people are dead and another is wounded in separate shootings just minutes apart on the city's North Side Wednesday night.
Portage Park nightclub shut down by police in wake of deadly mass shooting
Police Supt. David Brown issued the summary closure order for Vera's Lounge, after deeming the nightclub poses a threat to public safety.
Four people rushed to hospital after carbon monoxide leak in Lawndale
The Fire Department said carbon monoxide levels were near 500 ppm at the building at 1808 S. St. Louis Ave.
Police warn of string of armed robberies, carjackings in Lincoln Park, Pilsen, West Town
In each case, two to four people jump out of a car, flash guns, and demand the victims' money and car keys.
Experts: Site of bulldozed equestrian center could be prime burial site for heiress Helen Brach
Critics say searching at the old Glen Grove Equestrian Center site is an expensive needle-in-a-haystack effort. Others say it is worth exploring to solve one of Chicago's most mysterious disappearances.
CPD Officer James Hunt recommended for dismissal over 2020 incident
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown filed charges against Hunt with the Police Board regarding an arrest made during civil unrest downtown on the evening of May 30, 2020.
Families honor loved ones lost to gun violence with photo Christmas ornaments
On what otherwise would be a joyful celebration Thursday night, it was all about remembering.
'She was so, so, so scared,' says deadly Portage Park mass shooting victim's sister
A young mother named Mercedes Tavares was one of three people killed outside a Portage Park neighborhood bar this past weekend.
At least five cars damaged in Elgin crash
It was not immediately clear whether weather played a role in the crash.
First Alert Weather
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered snow showers this evening
Another round of snow showers is in the forecast for Friday. Little to no accumulation is expected. Highs will be colder in the low 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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More than 7,000 Kias and Hyundais have been stolen in Chicago this year
About 10% of Kias registered in Chicago have been stolen, and some cars are being used in other crimes.
Parents want no police probe after teen with Down syndrome was seen in brawl at York High
Elmhurst police said Tuesday that there is more to the story of a disturbing video that originally purported to show several students attacking and bullying a boy with Down syndrome in a school bathroom.
OSHA: Safety precautions were insufficient at Buffalo Grove site where worker died
Nikodem Zaremba died Monday evening after being pulled from the trench by first responders.
Critics say encryption of police scanners in Chicago puts public safety at risk
Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
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.
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Saks OFF 5TH reopening Chicago locations
Locations on State Street in the Loop, and Halsted Street on the Near North Side, will be reopening.
Families at St. Sabina remember loved ones lost to gun violence
On what otherwise would be a joyful celebration Thursday night, it was all about remembering. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
CPD Officer James Hunt recommended for firing
Chicago Police Officer James Hunt – who nearly four years ago bragged on camera about killing someone while taunting an innocent Black man in a park – is now being recommended for dismissal over a different and separate incident.
New video shows Mayor Lightfoot's police detail in Logan Square shootout
Officers with the mayor's security detail spotted a robbery in progress in the 1800 block of North Monticello Avenue – near the Bloomingdale Trail, also known as The 606. A grandfather was being robbed at gunpoint on the way to pick up his grandson for school.
At least five cars damaged in Elgin crash over bridge
It was not immediately clear whether weather played a role in the crash.
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Families honor loved ones lost to gun violence with photo Christmas ornaments
On what otherwise would be a joyful celebration Thursday night, it was all about remembering.
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.
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Blackhawks on five-game slide after losing to Golden Knights
The Blackhawks have scored a total of five goals during a five-game slide.
Chicago Bulls to host first pickleball tournament Dec. 30
Just a few weeks ago, CBS 2 Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards played for hours in our studio.
Former UCLA player and coach Larry Farmer now coaching girls' basketball in Lake Forest
Larry Farmer brings a lot of experience to the sideline, even if this is his first time coaching high school basketball.
UCLA legend Larry Farmer now coaching girls' basketball
He played for and coached at probably the premiere program in college basketball. Now, he's coaching high school girls' basketball. Woodlands Academy is a small Catholic high school in Lake Forest that now has a big-time coach leading the girls' basketball team.
Bulls fall to Knicks for second overtime loss
DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and Zach LaVine had 25 for the Bulls.
DePaul falls short to Duquesne in Pittsburgh
The Blue Demons (6-5) were led in scoring by Javan Johnson, who finished with 19 points and three blocks.
Bears quarterback Justin Fields out of practice with illness
The Chicago Bears have a chance to make a statement on Sunday against the league-leading Philadelphia Eagles.
Carmel Catholic senior eyes 2nd girls basketball championship, future in WNBA
The 6-foot-4 Michigan State recruit has, for a while now, been on of the most highly touted recruits in the state.
Grant Wahl's wife reveals cause of death in first interview since he died
Wahl died on Friday at the age of 49 while covering the World Cup in Qatar.
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Chicago Shootings: Brothers killed, teen wounded on North Side minutes apart
Two people are dead and another is wounded in separate shootings just minutes apart on the city's North Side Wednesday night.
Portage Park nightclub shut down by police in wake of deadly mass shooting
Police Supt. David Brown issued the summary closure order for Vera's Lounge, after deeming the nightclub poses a threat to public safety.
Four people rushed to hospital after carbon monoxide leak in Lawndale
The Fire Department said carbon monoxide levels were near 500 ppm at the building at 1808 S. St. Louis Ave.
Police warn of string of armed robberies, carjackings in Lincoln Park, Pilsen, West Town
In each case, two to four people jump out of a car, flash guns, and demand the victims' money and car keys.
Experts: Site of bulldozed equestrian center could be prime burial site for heiress Helen Brach
Critics say searching at the old Glen Grove Equestrian Center site is an expensive needle-in-a-haystack effort. Others say it is worth exploring to solve one of Chicago's most mysterious disappearances.
CBS 2 Investigators
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More than 7,000 Kias and Hyundais have been stolen in Chicago this year
About 10% of Kias registered in Chicago have been stolen, and some cars are being used in other crimes.
Parents want no police probe after teen with Down syndrome was seen in brawl at York High
Elmhurst police said Tuesday that there is more to the story of a disturbing video that originally purported to show several students attacking and bullying a boy with Down syndrome in a school bathroom.
OSHA: Safety precautions were insufficient at Buffalo Grove site where worker died
Nikodem Zaremba died Monday evening after being pulled from the trench by first responders.
Critics say encryption of police scanners in Chicago puts public safety at risk
Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
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.
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Senate passes short-term funding bill, averting government shutdown
The short-term funding bill will now fund the government through Dec. 23, giving Congress additional time to finish crafting a massive longer-term spending package.
Men convicted of supporting Whitmer kidnapping plot get lengthy sentences
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke in a recorded video before the sentences were handed down, saying the actions of the three was a "threat to democracy itself."
Sen. Dick Durbin calls for assault weapons ban on anniversary of Sandy Hook massacre
Gunman Adam Lanza opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut – killing 20 children, all age 6 or 7, and six educators.
Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White honored with gala
White has served as Illinois Secretary of State since 1999. He is the longest-serving secretary of state in Illinois history.
Aldermen pass new bike lane enforcement ordinance
It's meant to protect bicyclists and will increase fines for blocking bike lanes from $150 to $250.
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More than 7,000 Kias and Hyundais have been stolen in Chicago this year
About 10% of Kias registered in Chicago have been stolen, and some cars are being used in other crimes.
Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Why aren't they required everywhere?
Thousands are poisoned by carbon monoxide each year. But the use of CO detectors and alarms is largely optional.
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.
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Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Why aren't they required everywhere?
Thousands are poisoned by carbon monoxide each year. But the use of CO detectors and alarms is largely optional.
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.
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Saks OFF 5TH to reopen two Chicago stores
Upon these reopenings, Saks OFF 5TH will have five locations in the Chicago area.
Christmas tree demand is outstripping supply this holiday season
Grower George Richardson says his farm has well over 100,000 trees on its property, but still not enough to feed demand.
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.
Sports
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Blackhawks on five-game slide after losing to Golden Knights
The Blackhawks have scored a total of five goals during a five-game slide.
Chicago Bulls to host first pickleball tournament Dec. 30
Just a few weeks ago, CBS 2 Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards played for hours in our studio.
Former UCLA player and coach Larry Farmer now coaching girls' basketball in Lake Forest
Larry Farmer brings a lot of experience to the sideline, even if this is his first time coaching high school basketball.
Bulls fall to Knicks for second overtime loss
DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and Zach LaVine had 25 for the Bulls.
DePaul falls short to Duquesne in Pittsburgh
The Blue Demons (6-5) were led in scoring by Javan Johnson, who finished with 19 points and three blocks.
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New holiday movie "When Christmas was Young" premieres this Sunday on CBS
A headstrong music manager in desperate need of a Christmas hit pursues a gifted singer-songwriter.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, dancer and "Ellen" show DJ, dead at 40
Boss and his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary earlier this week.
"Ghosts" gets into "The Christmas Spirit" in special, hourlong #Ghostmas episode
In part one of a special one-hour #Ghostsmas episode, Jay's sister, Bela (Punam Patel), visits Woodstone Mansion and brings along an adoring male friend, inspiring Sam to spark a romance between them in the spirit of the holiday rom-coms she loves.
'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.
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Saks OFF 5TH reopening Chicago locations
Locations on State Street in the Loop, and Halsted Street on the Near North Side, will be reopening.
Families at St. Sabina remember loved ones lost to gun violence
On what otherwise would be a joyful celebration Thursday night, it was all about remembering. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
CPD Officer James Hunt recommended for firing
Chicago Police Officer James Hunt – who nearly four years ago bragged on camera about killing someone while taunting an innocent Black man in a park – is now being recommended for dismissal over a different and separate incident.
New video shows Mayor Lightfoot's police detail in Logan Square shootout
Officers with the mayor's security detail spotted a robbery in progress in the 1800 block of North Monticello Avenue – near the Bloomingdale Trail, also known as The 606. A grandfather was being robbed at gunpoint on the way to pick up his grandson for school.
At least five cars damaged in Elgin crash over bridge
It was not immediately clear whether weather played a role in the crash.
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