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Fire guts furniture factory in Chicago Heights
Crews are responding to a large fire in Chicago Heights.
Aurora man in critical condition after being shot by police multiple times
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
More than 1,500 killed as powerful quakes rock Turkey and Syria
A frantic search is on for an untold number more trapped in rubble. Thousands more were injured. Many nations were offering aid – including Ukraine.
Grammy winner Christopher McBride got his start at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray caught up with McBride over Zoom and reconnected him with a mentor who helped pave the way to his success.
Crisis training required for Aurora police after man is critically wounded by officers
"When officers arrived on the scene, they encountered the subject, holding the knives in the doorway of the home, threatening to kill everyone."
Woman seen being thrown from car, run over in video of latest street takeover
The events keep causing problems despite efforts to crack down.
R. Kelly's lawyers ask for a new trial
Kelly was convicted of child pornography and is expected to be sentenced this month.
Illinois residents who received unemployment have trouble getting 1099-G forms again
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
Awaiting word from friends and relatives in Turkey after earthquake
"Some of them they left their houses. Some of them don't have a place to stay and it's freezing. Everybody who speaks Turkish has been asking me 'is your family okay?' I say it's not only my family. It's a bunch of people."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: passing showers
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, rain should be gone by the morning rush. We'll start Tuesday with clouds but late day clearing takes place.
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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Local saxophonist wins Grammy for jazz album
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray caught up with Christopher McBride over Zoom and reconnected him with a mentor who helped pave the way to his success at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
Crisis training required for Aurora police after man is critically wounded by officers
The goal is to help officers better understand mental illness. They'll also learn de-escalation tactics. The announcement coming one day after Aurora police shot a man. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos
Woman thrown from car, run over in dangerous street takeover
The events keep causing problems despite efforts to crack down. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Illinois unemployment recipients again run into problems getting 1099-G forms
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds and rain
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
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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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New North Austin Center brings safe place to play sports, learn after school
It came together thanks to the efforts of many, including a now-former Cubs outfielder.
Zach LaVine scores 36 as Bulls beat Trail Blazers 129-121
The Chicago Bulls tried all sorts of defensive coverages on Damian Lillard. He kept scoring anyway. Just not enough to hold down Zach LaVine and company.
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.
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Fire guts furniture factory in Chicago Heights
Crews are responding to a large fire in Chicago Heights.
Aurora man in critical condition after being shot by police multiple times
Police say the man was armed with multiple knives and charged an officer, who then shot him.
More than 1,500 killed as powerful quakes rock Turkey and Syria
A frantic search is on for an untold number more trapped in rubble. Thousands more were injured. Many nations were offering aid – including Ukraine.
Grammy winner Christopher McBride got his start at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray caught up with McBride over Zoom and reconnected him with a mentor who helped pave the way to his success.
Crisis training required for Aurora police after man is critically wounded by officers
"When officers arrived on the scene, they encountered the subject, holding the knives in the doorway of the home, threatening to kill everyone."
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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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Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
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.
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Family shocked after toddler suffers dangerous lead poisoning from their apartment
The young boy's lead levels were so high that he may not be able to live a normal life.
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.
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Family shocked after toddler suffers dangerous lead poisoning from their apartment
The young boy's lead levels were so high that he may not be able to live a normal life.
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."
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FAA proposes $1.1 million fine against United
The FAA alleges United in 2018 removed the fire system warning check from its Boeing 777 preflight check list
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.
Sports
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Zach LaVine scores 36 as Bulls beat Trail Blazers 129-121
The Chicago Bulls tried all sorts of defensive coverages on Damian Lillard. He kept scoring anyway. Just not enough to hold down Zach LaVine and company.
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.
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Grammy winner Christopher McBride got his start at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray caught up with McBride over Zoom and reconnected him with a mentor who helped pave the way to his success.
Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win for audiobook
Davis has previously won an Oscar for best supporting actress for "Fences," an Emmy for her role as Annalise Keating in "How to Get Away with Murder" and two Tony awards.
Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
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Local saxophonist wins Grammy for jazz album
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray caught up with Christopher McBride over Zoom and reconnected him with a mentor who helped pave the way to his success at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
Crisis training required for Aurora police after man is critically wounded by officers
The goal is to help officers better understand mental illness. They'll also learn de-escalation tactics. The announcement coming one day after Aurora police shot a man. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos
Woman thrown from car, run over in dangerous street takeover
The events keep causing problems despite efforts to crack down. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Illinois unemployment recipients again run into problems getting 1099-G forms
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clouds and rain
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
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