76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Hollywood actors vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Inside Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' show at the Adler Planetarium
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
Remembering David Yondorf: stage combat master, Bounding Main vocalist dies at 43
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park this weekend
The event features 20 of the most popular reggaeton and Latin artists around. The lineup includes Wisin & Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, and Nicky Jam
"Rachael Ray Show" ends after 17 seasons
Ray received tributes from several former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
How to ensure your Taylor Swift concert tickets aren't fake
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
Spokesperson: Harry, Meghan in "near catastrophic" chase
The NYPD says there were no "reported collisions, summonses, injuries, or arrests."
Riot Fest 2023: Foo Fighters, The Postal Service, The Cure among headliners
General tickets are now on sale.
Jamie Foxx recovering from medical condition in Chicago
There is still no word on what happened.
Taylor Swift defends fan, yells at security guard during concert
The star was seen on video interrupting her hit song "Bad Blood" to speak up for a fan.
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Police responding after 4 shot during funeral procession in Oak Park
Police say the incident is believed to be targeted amongst members of the procession without any impact to bystanders.
Indictment against Trump in documents case unsealed
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
"Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski found dead in prison cell
He was known as the "Unabomber" and committed a series of bombings targeting scientists.
Migrants housed on Chicago's North Side being moved to the South Side
"They know the parks around here. They know how to ride their bikes around here. They are already embraced by the community in West Ridge and Rogers Park. So please, stop uprooting these people who have sacrificed so much."
Chicago police re-open case of 3-year-old foster child who died
A CBS 2 investigation raises questions about whether the child's foster mother should have even had her foster license at the time of the girl's death.
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Chicago course aims to give caregivers tools to help survivors of violence
The free course will be taught at Malcolm X College by faculty at the University of Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago.
Chicago Police officer busted at bar with crack cocaine in squad car, records say
Police said the 38-year-old officer was arrested coming out of a Norwood Park neighborhood bar early Friday morning.
Two shootings involving 2-year-olds in Chicago within period of hours
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
Illinois clergy sex abuse probe reveals hundreds more cases in Catholic church
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill making it easier to sue gun manufacturers
Gov. JB Pritzker is poised to sign the bill that will help hold "reckless" gun manufacturers and advertisers accountable in court.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks in support of guaranteed income program
About 3,200 families are participating in a similar program through the Cook County government.
Trump indicted for handling of classified documents; what stands out about unprecedented case?
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said what's striking is just how much evidence prosecutors laid out in the charges.
Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Newly elected Ald. Lamont Robinson proud of growing LGBTQ representation on City Council
"It's nine of us. We have the largest queer city council in the country," Robinson said.
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Experts issue warning about scammers ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
The hype for Taylor is high – and so is the chance of online vendors taking advantage of fans.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Highway safety group releases list of vehicles that can help keep teens safe
US Centers for Disease Control says teenagers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident compared to older drivers.
Billy Corgan says he paid off hacker who threatened to leak new Smashing Pumpkins songs
The Smashing Pumpkins just released ATUM, a three-act rock opera, on Friday, May 5. But if it were up to the hacker, some of the album would've been released months ago.
FDA considers first ever over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA is concerned about the effectiveness of the pill in overweight women and if individuals would follow the instructions properly.
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Cancer drug shortage causes major concerns for Chicago area patients
The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes and tight ingredient supplies.
Drug companies to pay Illinois $518 million as part of opioid settlement
The majority of the state's money will go to the Illinois remediation fund to be used for rehabilitation and recovery centers throughout the state.
Chicago's top doctor says there was no measles outbreak inside police district
CBS 2 cameras first spotted a notice about a measles outbreak over the weekend, but it's unclear how or why that sign was posted.
Chicago doctors talk solutions on caring for patients with disabilities
CBS 2 headed over to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Streeterville to check out specialized equipment used to care for patients.
Northwestern doctor examines why patients with disabilities face discrimination
One doctor who tried to help said she was stunned by why
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New Barbie-themed café opens in Chicago's Fulton Market
The pop-up restaurant celebrates the iconic fashion doll with Barbie-themed food and drinks.
'Junk' removal company remains busy as more people opt to leave Illinois
Population loss, as calculated by the 2020 U.S. Census, recently cost Illinois a congressional seat.
Bears begin interior demolition at Arlington Park
The work is taking place even though the new stadium is still far from a done deal.
Minimum wage to rise for Chicago, suburban Cook County on July 1
Both Chicago and Cook County have their own separate minimum wage ordinances, both setting higher rates than set by Illinois state law.
Former teacher turns love for skincare into booming business
A local shea butter skincare brand has recently joined the ranks of legacy brands, making it onto shelves of beauty retailer Ulta.
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Chicago Hounds hoping to help make rugby the next big pro sport
The Hounds are building the foundation for what they're hoping is a bright future.
Vásquez gets 1st career win, Yanks blank White Sox 3-0 for doubleheader split
Clevinger allowed three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Jiménez hits go-ahead HR, White Sox go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 6-5
Eloy Jiménez hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning off Michael King, and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.
Big Ten changes way it schedules football games starting in 2024
The league will welcome in USC and UCLA and usher out divisions.
Jack Swarbrick to step down as Notre Dame's athletic director
NBC Sports chair Pete Bevacqua has been tabbed to replace Swarbrick, who's overseen the department since 2008.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Hollywood actors vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
St. Sabina Youth Choir to perform at Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park
The choir is back in full force, after being forced to miss some big performances due to the pandemic.
Inside Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' show at the Adler Planetarium
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
Remembering David Yondorf: stage combat master, Bounding Main vocalist dies at 43
Yondorf died on Wednesday, May 17, after a battle with cancer.
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Anti-Cruelty Society waiving fees for dogs Saturday
Today only, the shelter is waiving adoption fees, for all dogs.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrating 10th anniversary
The shrine is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding in Des Plaines after being burned in a fire.
Niles police hosting catalytic converter event
The police department will spray paint your car's catalytic converter so thieves can't sell them.
Chi-Soul Festival is back at Navy Pier
The two-day festival will feature more than a dozen artists on four different stages.
Metra UP-NW between Barrington, Crystal Lake to undergo maintenance next week
Metra says crews will be doing important maintenance between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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