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Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Gov. Pritzker signs law banning sale, ownership of ghost guns
The new law will restrict the purchase and selling of a gun without a serial number.
Missing: 83-year-old Olga Gutierrez, last seen on Sunday in Markham, suffers from dementia
Olga A. Gutierrez was last seen around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 3600 block of Arthur Terrace, according to Markham Police.
Tow truck driver shot, seriously wounded while driving in West Englewood
The crime scene is near homes, and neighbors described hearing 10 gunshots.
Chicago Park District offering incentives for open lifeguard positions
Beach season begins next Friday in Chicago, but the city is still scrambling to find lifeguards.
Disney Magnet School student grazed by bullet after gun goes off in classmate's backpack; mom charged
The injured boy was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital in good condition. No one else was injured.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
"My major research focus is finding ways to make materials both lighter and also stronger than they are today."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Spotty showers, highs in the 50s
Light rain through the day with highs in the 50s in most places.
How Weather Works: Tornado Terminology
It's time to talk about tornadoes.
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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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
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Shot in line of duty last August, Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shares recovery story
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. was shot and lost an eye in an incident last year that killed one of his partners, Officer Ella French. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Would-be write-in candidate for Illinois Senate says USPS botched his chance to run
A Park Ridge man with hopes of running for political office says he missed his chance to get his name on the ballot next month. He also says the U.S. Postal Service is to blame. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy evening, Warmer temps Thursday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon with Chicago's forecast.
Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. talks about recovery journey; Chicago org. also honors Texas officer
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. was wounded in a shooting that killed his partner, Officer Ella French. Meanwhile, Officer Zach Briseno of Fort Worth, Texas is one of only three officers in the U.S. who is a double amputee. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
CBS 2 has investigated a problem that's plagued Chicago: dangerous, rusty street poles that topple over in the wind. Now, researchers at UIC said they may have a solution: stronger metals. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
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Resource officer at Joliet Township High School West connects with students on prom dance floor
There was a bigger purpose behind the officer's moves than just than an opportunity to cut up the rug.
Steven Graves Embedded: Chicago's Englewood Neighborhood
It is with deep excitement that I get to tell these stories each and every week with care and compassion; how they deserve to be told.
Southland College Prep in Richton Park again celebrates 100% college acceptance rate
For the last nine years, Southland College Prep in Richton Park has celebrated a 100-percent college acceptance rate for its students.
Will Indiana enact a 'trigger law' if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
As Illinois doubles down on promises of keeping abortion legal, despite the Supreme Court - a larger question looms in Indiana. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Police to work more closely with unarmed security guards on the CTA to fight violent crime
Three people were stabbed in separate attacks on the CTA over the weekend, renewing concerns about safety on the city's mass transit system. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chicago Weather Alert: Strong storms down trees, small outbuilding near Hilton in Westmont
Storms brought down trees near the Hilton in Westomont on the same night a prom is being held there.
Chicago Weather Alert: Strong storms down trees, small outbuilding near Hilton in Westmont
Storms brought down trees near the Hilton in Westomont on the same night a prom is being held there.
Northwestern's MENA student group works to remind students of Arab American Heritage Month
Did you know April is Arab-American Heritage month? If you were not aware, some local college students are working to change that.
Harbour House, suburban homeless shelter for teens once in danger of closing, opens new chapter
The $1.6 million refuge for homeless young women is not weeks nor months, but five years in the making.
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Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
What a season it's been for Northwestern softball. They swept the Big Ten postseason awards as they won their first regular season conference title since 2008.
Northwestern softball team just getting started in quest for Women's College World Series
Northwestern's softball team just won its eighth Big Ten regular season title, and the wildcats enter this year's NCAA tournament this week with their highest seeding since 2007, which was the last time they made it to the Women's College World Series.
Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
Cohen was livestreaming a training session on his Instagram account when he appeared to injure himself backpedaling.
'Support in all ways': Chicago Bears work to assist QB Fields with whatever he needs
"If there's any questions he has on the side, that's what they're there for."
Dylan Cease strikes out 9, White Sox beat Royals 3-0 in first game of doubleheader
Cease (4-1) wrangled out of trouble throughout, allowing runners in every inning. He gave up seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, with nine strikeouts — several in clutch situations.
Robert powers White Sox past Royals in 10 after Cueto's gem
Luis Robert hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after Johnny Cueto's impressive Chicago debut, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
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Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Gov. Pritzker signs law banning sale, ownership of ghost guns
The new law will restrict the purchase and selling of a gun without a serial number.
Missing: 83-year-old Olga Gutierrez, last seen on Sunday in Markham, suffers from dementia
Olga A. Gutierrez was last seen around 9 p.m. Sunday in the 3600 block of Arthur Terrace, according to Markham Police.
Tow truck driver shot, seriously wounded while driving in West Englewood
The crime scene is near homes, and neighbors described hearing 10 gunshots.
Chicago Park District offering incentives for open lifeguard positions
Beach season begins next Friday in Chicago, but the city is still scrambling to find lifeguards.
CBS 2 Investigators
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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
KN95 masks that failed federal testing for health care workers were given to CPS schools in Omicron surge
A teacher brought concerns about the masks received in schools in January to the attention of CBS 2 News.
ACLU, aldermen have doubts about Mayor Lightfoot's curfew and Millennium Park restrictions
Leaders are scrambling to find a way to curb the downtown chaos caused by large groups of kids – which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being shot and killed in Millennium Park this past Saturday.
Politics
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Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the Republican primary in the 11th Congressional District.
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
The department in charge of caring for the state's most vulnerable kids is failing them on everything from regular medical visits to home checks to the way the department is staffed, an audit said.
Aldermen to weigh more than $16 million in settlements in CPD misconduct lawsuits
The biggest payout is a proposed $14.25 million settlement in a wrongful conviction case that already has cost Chicago taxpayers more than $13 million.
Consumer News
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
Health
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
Business
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Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
Boeing to move corporate headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia
A news release said the company will maintain a "significant presence" at its Chicago office at 100 N. Riverside Plaza in the West Loop Gate.
Sports
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Northwestern to begin quest for Women's College World Series after taking Big Ten softball title
What a season it's been for Northwestern softball. They swept the Big Ten postseason awards as they won their first regular season conference title since 2008.
Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
The Magic will now have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, which is set for June 23.
Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a win Tuesday night that extended their winning streak to a season-best four.
White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
Brady Singer outdueled Davis Martin as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
Cohen was livestreaming a training session on his Instagram account when he appeared to injure himself backpedaling.
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CBS Unveils 2022-2023 Primetime Lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas, one alternative series, special event programming and 18 returning series. For 2021-2022, the Network finished #1 for the 14th straight season, winning 19 of the past 20 seasons.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Shot in line of duty last August, Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. shares recovery story
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. was shot and lost an eye in an incident last year that killed one of his partners, Officer Ella French. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Would-be write-in candidate for Illinois Senate says USPS botched his chance to run
A Park Ridge man with hopes of running for political office says he missed his chance to get his name on the ballot next month. He also says the U.S. Postal Service is to blame. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy evening, Warmer temps Thursday
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon with Chicago's forecast.
Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. talks about recovery journey; Chicago org. also honors Texas officer
Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. was wounded in a shooting that killed his partner, Officer Ella French. Meanwhile, Officer Zach Briseno of Fort Worth, Texas is one of only three officers in the U.S. who is a double amputee. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
UIC scientists work on better metals for light poles so they don't topple
CBS 2 has investigated a problem that's plagued Chicago: dangerous, rusty street poles that topple over in the wind. Now, researchers at UIC said they may have a solution: stronger metals. CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports.
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