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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in an exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
Wintry weather wraps up by the afternoon.
2's Got Your Ticket: 'Dear Evan Hansen'
The actor playing title character in the national tour is a Chicago native.
Man charged with allegedly striking two people with skateboard in Crystal Lake
A man is charged with aggravated battery after hitting two people with a skateboard in Crystal Lake on Tuesday.
Car slams into building in Wilmette after hit-and-run
Another car refused to stop, driving off instead.
Crime Stoppers offering rewards in two South Side crimes
Cook County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in solving two crimes that happened on the city's South Side.
"Must Love Christmas" airs on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday, Dec. 11
"The Equalizer"'s Liza Lapira stars in the film as a renowned romance novelist famous for her Christmas-themed books who finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls, where she unexpectedly becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush (Nathan Witte) and a reporter (Neal Bledsoe) determined to interview her to save his dying magazine.
Police issue alert about robber who bolts from scenes in U-Haul truck
The robber has been targeting women in north lakefront neighborhoods.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
Wintry weather wraps up by 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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2's Got Your Ticket: Dear Evan Hansen
The actor playing title character in the national tour is a Chicago native.
Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has the forecast.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
A Lombard police officer was wounded late Thursday afternoon in a deadly exchange of gunfire with a robbery suspect.
Suburban Business helps you personalize your holiday gifts
Check out this small business that has your holiday shopping covered.
Car slams into building in Wilmette after hit-and-run
There was a three-vehicle crash on the North Shore. One of the cars left the road and slid into a building in Wilmette.
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Every student at West Side school gets tablet, thanks to CPS partnership with Amazon
The tablets are not to share – each student gets to take home a tablet and keep it.
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.
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Blackhawks' Alex Stalock to return from injury; all are impressed with Arvid Soderblom
Sam Lafferty, Jarred Tinordi, and Alex Stalock are all back from injury.
Former Cub Jason Heyward signs minor league deal with Dodgers
Heyward, 33, was released from the Cubs earlier this offseason.
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing ball
"He pitched the whole season. Every day of practice, he got better and better. He was trying harder and harder. Every game, he was surprising everybody and he never gave up."
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing basketball and baseball
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports on how everyone on his team is now learning from the example that he is setting.
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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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in an exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
The officer was responding to a robbery at a smoke shop nearby.
Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
Wintry weather wraps up by the afternoon.
2's Got Your Ticket: 'Dear Evan Hansen'
The actor playing title character in the national tour is a Chicago native.
Man charged with allegedly striking two people with skateboard in Crystal Lake
A man is charged with aggravated battery after hitting two people with a skateboard in Crystal Lake on Tuesday.
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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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Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Why is CPS collecting most property tax revenue in years despite plummeting enrollment?
CPS is maxing out their ask this tax year, despite enrollment hitting 10-year lows.
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.
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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.
Sports
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Blackhawks' Alex Stalock to return from injury; all are impressed with Arvid Soderblom
Sam Lafferty, Jarred Tinordi, and Alex Stalock are all back from injury.
Former Cub Jason Heyward signs minor league deal with Dodgers
Heyward, 33, was released from the Cubs earlier this offseason.
Legally blind Chicago teen has no limits playing ball
"He pitched the whole season. Every day of practice, he got better and better. He was trying harder and harder. Every game, he was surprising everybody and he never gave up."
DeRozan scores 27 as Bulls beat Wizards
Zach LaVine added 25 points as Chicago bounced back after a 2-4 road trip.
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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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2's Got Your Ticket: Dear Evan Hansen
The actor playing title character in the national tour is a Chicago native.
Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Lake, McHenry counties
CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has the forecast.
Police officer wounded, robbery suspect killed after shooting in Lombard
A Lombard police officer was wounded late Thursday afternoon in a deadly exchange of gunfire with a robbery suspect.
Suburban Business helps you personalize your holiday gifts
Check out this small business that has your holiday shopping covered.
Car slams into building in Wilmette after hit-and-run
There was a three-vehicle crash on the North Shore. One of the cars left the road and slid into a building in Wilmette.
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62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
2019 GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
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