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WNBA's Brittney Griner released by Russia, U.S. official says
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
Father, daughter found dead inside East Chatham apartment
Police said they found a woman, 27, and a man, 79, both dead inside an apartment with a 2-year-old boy unharmed.
Shooting leaves man dead, woman hurt at 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue
The Chicago Transit Authority said shots were fired outside the bus.
'A monumental day': Chicago Sky celebrates release of WNBA star Brittney Griner
Griner, the WNBA star who was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges, was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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.
Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory for Friday in Lake, McHenry counties
Elsewhere it's a cold rain. Drying out later in the afternoon.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago strips Kanye West of honorary degree
This comes after antisemitic marks he has made, up to and including praising Adolf Hitler.
Car explodes in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood
It happened in the 10700 block of S. Green St. around 1:49 a.m.
Police investigate after body found in Willowbrook retention pond
Officers located the body submerged in the water near the shore of the pond.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory for Friday in Lake, McHenry counties
Elsewhere it's a cold rain. Drying out later in the afternoon.
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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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.
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.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
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Family in Highland, Indiana lights up for 'Toys For Tots'
Matt and his family in Highland, Indiana are collecting donations for 'Toys for Tots' and are asking neighbors to come out and donate through Dec. 17th. There is a donation box outside their and have partnered with a few businesses in the area as well in hopes of collecting as many toys as possible.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and gray
CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has a look at the extended forecast.
'It was real life and we had a full aircraft'
Airlines have been downsizing their seats for yearsnCBS Correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is looking to make changes.
Chicago police shoot man who shot and injured neighbor
The chain of events took place in the 100 block of West 126th Place, near Wentworth Avenue. It began when a 52-year-old man kept coming out of his house over and over again with both a handgun and a shotgun in hand, according to Chicago Police Deputy Chief Sean Loughran.
'A monumental day': Chicago Sky celebrates release of WNBA star Brittney Griner
"On behalf of the Chicago Sky organization, words can't express the happiness we feel to finally have BG coming home," Chicago Sky officials said in a statement. "We will continue to uplift BG as she transitions home, and send our heartfelt support to Paul Whelan and all other Americans who are detained."
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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.
Healthy Lifestyle Hub brings resources and hope to Auburn Gresham
After years of disinvestment, there are new and important resources coming to the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
'I never expected it': Park Forest honors veterans for their service
In honor of Veterans Day, a grand display of appreciation in Park Forest. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza was there checking in as the south suburb said a big thank you to those who dedicated their lives to protecting our country.
The Soulfood Lounge brings upscale dining to North Lawndale
The new restaurant takes traditional soul food dishes, and fuses them with homestyle cooking from around the globe.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
DeRozan scores 27 as Bulls beat Wizards
Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip.
St. John's dominant as DePaul loses
The Blue Demons (5-4) were led in scoring by Zion Cruz, who finished with 14 points.
Cubs announcer Pat Hughes wins Baseball Hall of Fame's Frick Award
He joins Jack Brickhouse, who won the award in 1983, and Harry Caray, who won it in 1989.
Naperville's North Central College eyes football national championship and revenge
It's the first time the Cardinals will host a semifinal game with a lot at stake: a chance to even the score with the team that beat them last year.
Naperville's North Central College eyes football national championship and revenge
North Central College's football team has made it to three straight Division III Final Fours, but they came up just short in their attempt to repeat as national champions last year.
Cardinals, ex-Cub Willson Contreras agree to five-year, $87.5M deal, per report
The now former Chicago Cubs catcher will take over for Yadier Molina in St. Louis.
Norris scores 18 as Loyola knocks off Green Bay
Norris shot 7 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (4-5).
No. 17 Illinois rallies late, beats No. 2 Texas in OT
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 16 points in overtime, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining.
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WNBA's Brittney Griner released by Russia, U.S. official says
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
Father, daughter found dead inside East Chatham apartment
Police said they found a woman, 27, and a man, 79, both dead inside an apartment with a 2-year-old boy unharmed.
Shooting leaves man dead, woman hurt at 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue
The Chicago Transit Authority said shots were fired outside the bus.
'A monumental day': Chicago Sky celebrates release of WNBA star Brittney Griner
Griner, the WNBA star who was held for months in Russian prisons on drug charges, was released Thursday in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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.
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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.
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.
Some CPS parents are just getting summer 2022 pandemic food benefit cards now
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Canaryville man says dangerous hole has been in his alley for years, with no fix from city
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
Will County Sheriff releases video from police shooting that killed grandfather, grandson
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Who is Viktor Bout, the Russian "Merchant of Death"?
The Russian arms dealer has been released from U.S. prison in a one-for-one swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner, a U.S. official confirmed.
CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff
Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
Alderwoman may help resident's effort to bring holiday lights to Lawndale trees
For Lawndale resident Princess Shaw, shrouding the trees on Douglas Boulevard in Christmas lights is about more than holiday cheer.
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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.
Naperville couple's dreams of adopting child hit crushing, and expensive, dead end
A Naperville couple says they have been blessed with a full life – and they wanted to share their blessings with children, through adoption. But their road to parenthood ended up coming to a dead end.
Woman says someone from AP Towing & Recovery kept on driving her car after towing it
Alesha Howard started getting different kinds of bills. She had speeding tickets, I-PASS bills, and notices to show up to court -- none of which she was the one to incur.
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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.
In North Lawndale, Garfield Park, a push for residents to get their flu shot
Mothers Opposed to Violence Everywhere has been going door to door, passing out the flyers to residents.
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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.
If rail workers strike, supply chains could be affected drastically
In Washington on Wednesday, U.S. House lawmakers voted to adopt a tentative agreement to block the potentially devastating strike.
As Hyde Park's Piccolo Mondo closes, customers step in for generous final tip for staff
The restaurant's longtime guests did not want to say goodbye to the staff without first letting them know how much they appreciate their service.
Police say downtown will be safe this holiday season, but some businesses are still concerned
As the holiday rush officially begins, the Chicago Police Department is increasing its presence in retail districts across the city.
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Brittney Griner released by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer
Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.
DeRozan scores 27 as Bulls beat Wizards
Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip.
St. John's dominant as DePaul loses
The Blue Demons (5-4) were led in scoring by Zion Cruz, who finished with 14 points.
Cubs announcer Pat Hughes wins Baseball Hall of Fame's Frick Award
He joins Jack Brickhouse, who won the award in 1983, and Harry Caray, who won it in 1989.
Naperville's North Central College eyes football national championship and revenge
It's the first time the Cardinals will host a semifinal game with a lot at stake: a chance to even the score with the team that beat them last year.
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'Magical Cirque Christmas' takes stage at CIBC Theatre
The captivating performances are under way for one week only.
Remembering Bob McGrath, 'Sesame Street' icon and LaSalle County native
McGrath, who died Sunday at the age of 90, grew up on a farm in LaSalle County and performed in singing competitions in Chicago as a boy.
Suspect arrested in killing of Takeoff one month after shooting
Takeoff, who formed one-third of the Grammy Award-nominated trio Migos, was shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley last month.
Brad William Henke, actor known for "Orange is the New Black," dies at 56
Henke was a professional football player prior to becoming an actor, playing for the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV.
"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
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Family in Highland, Indiana lights up for 'Toys For Tots'
Matt and his family in Highland, Indiana are collecting donations for 'Toys for Tots' and are asking neighbors to come out and donate through Dec. 17th. There is a donation box outside their and have partnered with a few businesses in the area as well in hopes of collecting as many toys as possible.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cloudy and gray
CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has a look at the extended forecast.
'It was real life and we had a full aircraft'
Airlines have been downsizing their seats for yearsnCBS Correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is looking to make changes.
Chicago police shoot man who shot and injured neighbor
The chain of events took place in the 100 block of West 126th Place, near Wentworth Avenue. It began when a 52-year-old man kept coming out of his house over and over again with both a handgun and a shotgun in hand, according to Chicago Police Deputy Chief Sean Loughran.
'A monumental day': Chicago Sky celebrates release of WNBA star Brittney Griner
"On behalf of the Chicago Sky organization, words can't express the happiness we feel to finally have BG coming home," Chicago Sky officials said in a statement. "We will continue to uplift BG as she transitions home, and send our heartfelt support to Paul Whelan and all other Americans who are detained."
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