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Man stabbed to death while trying to stop woman with knife in Edgewater
The victim tried to intervene.
Horrific video shows man calling for his mom as gunman ambushes, kills him
On Wednesday night, Keith Strange's family was in agony and desperate for answers.
Chicago Weather Alert: Heavy rain, wind
A rainy and windy day is ahead.
Citywide mental health network expanding to all Chicago neighborhoods
City officials will announce the expansion Thursday.
Thieves steal cigarettes during smash and grab at North Side gas station
Three people ran inside and grabbed cigarettes but ran out quickly because an alarm went off.
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Could a sprinkler system have prevented deadly Kenwood high-rise fire?
The Harper Square Cooperative at 48th and Lake Park doesn't have a sprinkler system, because it predates a Chicago requirement for all high-rises built after 1975 to have fire sprinklers.
91-year-old man faces eviction from former John Hancock Center condo
Despite solutions being offered, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov learned Monday that the man is still about to lose his home.
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.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Barbs and bickering at mayoral forum three weeks before election
Eight of the nine candidates reiterated why they believe they are the best for the job and pointed out the flaws of their opponents.
Illinois lawmakers propose child tax credit for low- and middle-income families
Eligible families would receive a $700 income tax credit for each child under age 17.
Seven mayoral candidates take part in forum at Chicago History Museum
The candidates took turns answering questions on topics including affordable housing and plans to curb crime.
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.
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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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After Chicago shuts down Flash Towing, company moves to DuPage County
The City of Chicago shut down the company for operating without a license.
CVS to purchase Chicago-based Oak Street Health
The drugstore chain announced the acquisition on Wednesday.
Walmart to close Homewood and Plainfield stores, Lincolnwood pickup location
Walmart says all the workers will be able to transfer to other stores.
Former McDonald's chairman, Bears-part owner Andrew McKenna dies at 93
"This afternoon we lost a friend of more than 40 years to our family and the Bears," Bears chairman George H. McCaskey said in a news release.
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
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Loyola outscored by 10 in final half as they lose to St. Joseph's
The Ramblers (8-15, 2-9) were led in scoring by Braden Norris, who finished with 25 points.
DePaul falls to Villanova for sixth loss in a row
The Blue Demons (9-16, 3-11) were led by Umoja Gibson, who posted 18 points.
UIC falls short to Southern Illinois
The Flames (10-16, 2-13) were led in scoring by Jace Carter.
Jonathan Toews sits out Blackhawks practice with what is believed to be flu
For the fourth straight day Wednesday, Toews was not practicing.
After 19 years and 500 wins, legendary Simeon basketball coach aims to go out on top
The 500th win was a nice addition to a resume that includes seven Chicago Public League championships and six state titles at Simeon.
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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.
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.
Beyoncé, several of music's biggest names in the running for top honors at GRAMMYs
Several of music's biggest names, including Beyoncé, are in the running for the night's top honors - Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, ABBA and Lizzo are all among the nominees in for album of the year. Adele joins them in the record of the year competition.
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Citywide mental health network expanding to all Chicago neighborhoods
Mental Health Services are available regardless of insurance, immigration status or ability to pay.
Thieves steal cigarettes during smash and grab on North Side
Thieves smashed the door to get inside a gas station convenience store on the city's North Side Thursday morning.
South Side Irish Parade Committee announces this year's Grand Marshal, honoree
Find your green and start thinking about St. Patrick’s Day. We're just about a month away from the South Side Irish Parade.
Shooting survivor Dakotah Earley suing city, Chicago Police Department
The legal team at Disparti Law Group will file the lawsuit in federal court Thursday. Details on the lawsuit have not been released.
Historian settles debate on who's responsible for deep dish pizza
No ifs, ands, or buts – deep-dish pizza is a hot Chicago commodity. But an icy argument sometimes circles the internet: Who first created the city staple?
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62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
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2019 GRAMMY Awards Red Carpet Gallery
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet & Greet With Akiem Hicks
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