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Two men arrested in Chicago in gunfire incident at Mall of America in Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota police announced that at 2:15 p.m., Rashad May, 23, and Shamar Lark, 21, were arrested in Chicago.
'My kid is gone' – Parents mourn loss of 5-year-old hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
While the first vehicle drove off, the driver of the second stopped and attempted to help the child.
Nearly 50 missing light poles, at least five on the ground on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
CBS 2's cameras on Thursday captured the city finally picking up downed light poles along DuSable Lake Shore Drive – including one we showed you a day earlier.
Man posing as inspector scams staff at Michigan Avenue Kilwins
The owner of the store had a warning on what to watch out for Thursday.
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Woman's car stolen in River North with her two dogs inside
The woman's Maltese and Schitzu were inside, police said.
Police warn of apartment burglaries in Lincoln Park, Near North Side
There is no description of or information about a suspect.
Chicago area teens trying for a world record while raising awareness to the crisis in Ukraine
"The good thing about a world record is that there's a world record book. And so if people are looking at it and they're looking at all these cool records, they can see this and be reminded and it helps create awareness about what's going on in Ukraine."
Illinois State Fair underway in Springfield
Gov. JB Pritzker kicked off the festivities Thursday morning with the unveiling of the 101st Butter Cow.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler than average temps
The cold front is to our south, allowing a cooler, northeast wind flow to continue.
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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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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Nearly 50 light poles missing on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, five on ground
We made this discovery after after a couple hit a downed light pole and did thousands of dollars of damage to their Lexus. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Kia, Hyundai thefts skyrocketing, have more than quadrupled in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what’s going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Old Town residents warned of street closures this weekend
Street closures and parking restrictions are in effect starting Thursday night until Monday morning in Old Town.
Chicago area trying for a world record while raising awareness to the crisis in Ukraine
They're working hard on a construction project with some unusual materials, all to help the people of Ukraine. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra has the story.
Annual Illinois State Fair kicks off in Springfield
The annual Illinois State Fair is officially underway in Springfield. Gov. JB Pritzker kicked off the festivities Thursday morning with the unveiling of the 101st Butter Cow.
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Chicago community organizations come together to meet challenges with new school year coming
Between COVID, rising prices, and staffing shortages, the need is great.
Multiple cars hit by party bus in Northalsted neighborhood
People on Chicago's North Side were forced to run for safety as an out-of-control party bus sideswiped a string of cars Saturday.
New men's homeless shelter in Rogers Park has green light, but not everyone likes the idea
"Our community's feelings about this are complex and the concerns are complex," said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th).
South Shore block club shows power in numbers; fights for services and amenities
Block clubs have long been a bedrock in Chicago and help bring communities together.
Chicago shelters say inflation driving more people to use their services
So far this year, the centers have served 2,163 guests. Last year in total, the number was 422.
Love Fridges seek to nourish Chicago communities with food and support
The Chicago Love Fridge is celebrating its second year operating free community refrigerators around the city.
Two artists seek to create community with La Esquina center in Pilsen
CBS 2's Marybel González spoke Thursday to the founders about their mission.
Pilsen couple transformed home into butterfly sanctuary, want to pay efforts forward
"It feels like you are giving life to the world," said Claudia Galeno-Sanchez.
Join Shatterproof and CBS 2 for the Rise Up Against Addiction Walk
After 2 years of isolation, of overdose rates skyrocketing and a shadow looming over our community, the Shatterproof Rise Up Against Addiction Walk is back!
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Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks on Roquan Smith's contract situation
The Bears can fine Smith for not practicing since taking him off the PUP list.
White Sox offensive woes continue in 5-3 loss to Royals
The White Sox wasted a dominant start from Dylan Cease, who has not given up more than one earned run in his past 14 starts.
Cubs excited to play in MLB's second "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa; 'I'm not going to forget this moment'
It's a once in a lifetime chance for the major leaguers to be kids again.
Cubs players soaking in all the nostalgia ahead of Field of Dreams game in Iowa
It's going down in Iowa. The Cubs will take on the Reds in the Field of Dreams game Thursday night. It's a once in a lifetime chance for the major leaguers to be kids again.
Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Excitement builds ahead of Cubs-Reds game at Field of Dreams
CBS 2's Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
Cubs set to take on Reds at Field of Dreams in Iowa
CBS 2’s Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
Cubs, Reds RBI junior teams play on Field of Dreams ahead of big-league game
Getting to play at this site, and then being able to watch the big-leaguers play Thursday, is doing a pretty good job reviving the junior players' interest in the game.
Bears kicker practiced on bad soccer fields to get ready for poor conditions at Soldier Field
'You're not super happy and thrilled to kick there every time.'
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Two men arrested in Chicago in gunfire incident at Mall of America in Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota police announced that at 2:15 p.m., Rashad May, 23, and Shamar Lark, 21, were arrested in Chicago.
'My kid is gone' – Parents mourn loss of 5-year-old hit and killed by 2 cars in Edgebrook
While the first vehicle drove off, the driver of the second stopped and attempted to help the child.
Nearly 50 missing light poles, at least five on the ground on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
CBS 2's cameras on Thursday captured the city finally picking up downed light poles along DuSable Lake Shore Drive – including one we showed you a day earlier.
Man posing as inspector scams staff at Michigan Avenue Kilwins
The owner of the store had a warning on what to watch out for Thursday.
Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
Politics
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DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Firing of official who oversaw Chicago Police reforms means officers won't get required training, sources say
Sources say thousands of officers could be affected.
Wilson wants to bring back CTA police force, calls Chicago elected leaders "totally out of touch"
The Chicago Police Department has a dedicated transit unit, but Wilson wants CTA to have its own police force, with at least 300 officers.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
Business
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
Sports
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Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks on Roquan Smith's contract situation
The Bears can fine Smith for not practicing since taking him off the PUP list.
White Sox offensive woes continue in 5-3 loss to Royals
The White Sox wasted a dominant start from Dylan Cease, who has not given up more than one earned run in his past 14 starts.
Cubs excited to play in MLB's second "Field of Dreams" game in Iowa; 'I'm not going to forget this moment'
It's a once in a lifetime chance for the major leaguers to be kids again.
Cueto allows three runs, nine hits as White Sox lose to Royals
MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Excitement builds ahead of Cubs-Reds game at Field of Dreams
CBS 2's Marshall Harris made the trip out there a day ahead of the game.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Nearly 50 light poles missing on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, five on ground
We made this discovery after after a couple hit a downed light pole and did thousands of dollars of damage to their Lexus. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Kia, Hyundai thefts skyrocketing, have more than quadrupled in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what’s going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Old Town residents warned of street closures this weekend
Street closures and parking restrictions are in effect starting Thursday night until Monday morning in Old Town.
Chicago area trying for a world record while raising awareness to the crisis in Ukraine
They're working hard on a construction project with some unusual materials, all to help the people of Ukraine. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra has the story.
Annual Illinois State Fair kicks off in Springfield
The annual Illinois State Fair is officially underway in Springfield. Gov. JB Pritzker kicked off the festivities Thursday morning with the unveiling of the 101st Butter Cow.
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62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Apollo 11: 'The Eagle Has Landed'
2019 GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
2018 Grammy Nominations
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!
Bears After Dark With Cody Whitehair
