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Wounded CPD Officer Danny Golden released from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Golden will go home from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on Friday, and supporters are expected to line the streets in Bridgeport, Canaryville, Beverly, and Mount Greenwood to cheer him on.
17-year-old among 4 people shot in Back of the Yards
The victims range in age from 17 to 48 years old.
R. Kelly trial: Star witness back the stand after accusing singer of "uncountable" acts of sex abuse
Now 37, she has been identified in court only as "Jane," and had previously denied Kelly abused her, but prosecutors say that's because Kelly's team threatened her and her family.
Woman injured in "Playpen" accident recalls moment boat propeller severed her feet
"I felt something, and I just let my body go, and I thought my legs, my intestines, and my body's next," Lana Batochir said.
CPD sergeant charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
He was also relieved of his police powers on Wednesday, according to CPD, which is conducting an internal investigation.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain is on the way
There is marginal risk for strong to severe storms.
Beach at Indiana Dunes will close to swimming due to lifeguard shortage
State park guests can still enjoy the sand and wade up to waist-deep in Lake Michigan.
Park Ridge elementary custodian charged after leaving cell phone in staff bathroom
A custodian at Park Ridge elementary school is now on leave after being arrested for putting a camera in a staff bathroom.
CFD to honor fallen firefighter Mashawn Plummer with badge ceremony Friday
Family, friends, and colleagues will remember firefighter Mashawn Plummer during a badge ceremony Friday morning.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain is on the way
There is marginal risk for strong to severe storms.
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Jury seated, trial set in case against Sterigenics
The medical device sterilization company is accused of releasing a toxic chemical into the air at its Willowbrook plant.
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.
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Lower gas prices do not mean better economy, according to GasBuddy
CBS 2's Brad Edwards spoke with a GasBuddy spokesperson to find out more about gas prices and the state of the economy.
Park Ridge elementary school custodian charged with unlawful video recording
A custodian at Park Ridge elementary school is now on leave after being arrested for putting a camera in a staff bathroom.
Chicago Air and Water Show returns to the lakefront this weekend
You can watch the action for free at North Avenue Beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Fallen firefighter MaShawn Plummer honored during badge ceremony
Family, friends, and colleagues remembered firefighter MaShawn Plummer during a badge ceremony Friday morning.
Wounded CPD Officer Danny Golden released from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
More than a month after Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was shot and left paralyzed after trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly, he was released from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on Friday.
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School in Lakeview launches 'L' train art fundraiser to ensure all students can take school trips
"We wanted to make sure that finances were not a barrier whatsoever for any of our students for our travel," said Hawthorne principal Trish Davlantes.
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.
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Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears
Justin Fields played one series in the first quarter. He was 5 of 7 for 39 yards and led the Bears to a 35-yard field goal by Cairo Santos.
Contreras hits 2 homers, Cubs outlast contending O's 3-2
Contreras had his 10th multi-homer game, which ranks second among Cubs catchers behind Gabby Hartnett (14).
Astros batter White Sox 21-5 to take series split
Lucas Giolito has allowed 15 runs on 15 hits in two starts against the Astros this season.
Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
The White Sox five-game winning streak is over, and they now trail the AL Central-leading Guardians by two games.
Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener
The defending WNBA champion Sky missed 10 of their last 11 shots to drop the first game of a best-of-three series.
Gomes' RBI single in 7th lifts Cubs over Nationals 3-2
P.J. Higgins homered and Franmil Reyes had two doubles for the Cubs.
Moncada hits winning single in 8th again, White Sox beat Astros 4-3
While the showdown between AL Cy Young Award contenders Dylan Cease and Justin Verlander didn't live up to its billing, the White Sox came away with their fifth straight win.
Wisdom's double in 11th propels Cubs to 7-5 win over Nats
Wisdom led off the 11th inning with a double down the left-field line against Victor Arano (1-1), scoring automatic runner Willson Contreras
Bears' starters to play 6-10 snaps against Seahawks, amid short turnaround for second preseason game
Head coach Matt Eberflus has to guide the Bears players through a turnaround that no team should have to deal with this early in camp.
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Wounded CPD Officer Danny Golden released from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Golden will go home from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on Friday, and supporters are expected to line the streets in Bridgeport, Canaryville, Beverly, and Mount Greenwood to cheer him on.
17-year-old among 4 people shot in Back of the Yards
The victims range in age from 17 to 48 years old.
R. Kelly trial: Star witness back the stand after accusing singer of "uncountable" acts of sex abuse
Now 37, she has been identified in court only as "Jane," and had previously denied Kelly abused her, but prosecutors say that's because Kelly's team threatened her and her family.
Woman injured in "Playpen" accident recalls moment boat propeller severed her feet
"I felt something, and I just let my body go, and I thought my legs, my intestines, and my body's next," Lana Batochir said.
CPD sergeant charged with pinning 14-year-old boy to ground in Park Ridge
He was also relieved of his police powers on Wednesday, according to CPD, which is conducting an internal investigation.
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Jury seated, trial set in case against Sterigenics
The medical device sterilization company is accused of releasing a toxic chemical into the air at its Willowbrook plant.
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.
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Darren Bailey pledges Republican party unity at the Illinois State Fair
The state senator is campaigning to unseat incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker in November.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
The proposal also calls for bans on body armor and high-capacity ammunition cartridges and magazines.
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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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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
After he and his partner had monkeypox, fitness trainer warns 'how much of a joke this isn't'
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
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.
Business
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
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.
Sports
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Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears
Justin Fields played one series in the first quarter. He was 5 of 7 for 39 yards and led the Bears to a 35-yard field goal by Cairo Santos.
Contreras hits 2 homers, Cubs outlast contending O's 3-2
Contreras had his 10th multi-homer game, which ranks second among Cubs catchers behind Gabby Hartnett (14).
Astros batter White Sox 21-5 to take series split
Lucas Giolito has allowed 15 runs on 15 hits in two starts against the Astros this season.
Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox
The White Sox five-game winning streak is over, and they now trail the AL Central-leading Guardians by two games.
Liberty score final 13 points, beat Sky in playoff opener
The defending WNBA champion Sky missed 10 of their last 11 shots to drop the first game of a best-of-three series.
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
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."
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Lower gas prices do not mean better economy, according to GasBuddy
CBS 2's Brad Edwards spoke with a GasBuddy spokesperson to find out more about gas prices and the state of the economy.
Park Ridge elementary school custodian charged with unlawful video recording
A custodian at Park Ridge elementary school is now on leave after being arrested for putting a camera in a staff bathroom.
Chicago Air and Water Show returns to the lakefront this weekend
You can watch the action for free at North Avenue Beach from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Fallen firefighter MaShawn Plummer honored during badge ceremony
Family, friends, and colleagues remembered firefighter MaShawn Plummer during a badge ceremony Friday morning.
Wounded CPD Officer Danny Golden released from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
More than a month after Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden was shot and left paralyzed after trying to break up a bar fight in Beverly, he was released from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab on Friday.
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