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As Kennedy Expressway construction begins, drivers urged to seek other options
A new construction project has now begun, and it will close two lanes of the busy expressway at a time for repairs.
Vallas, Johnson answer questions separately in latest mayoral forum
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Mom beside herself after special needs teen's wheelchair, car seat stolen
"It hurts me, because it's for him to get in and out of the doctor's," Alicia Rodriguez said. "He's also in the hospital in and out."
Bricks fall from building in West Garfield Park; some residents evacuated
No one was hurt, but neighbors say it could have been much worse.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Unsettled weather pattern midweek
A wet pattern develops midweek for Wednesday and Thursday as a slow-moving system moves overhead.
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Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
COPA Chief administrator clears up misconceptions about what agency does
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
Illinois foster children are being moved repeatedly from one place to another
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
Aurora police program seeks to prevent another Henry Pratt massacre
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
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Vallas, Johnson answer questions separately in latest mayoral forum
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities.
Vallas, Johnson keep busy on campaign trail ahead of early voting in mayoral race
Both candidates spent part of their day visiting Black churches as they seek to shore up their support in the African American community.
Pilsen and Little Village activists want mayoral candidates to make environmental issues a priority
While public safety has become a central issue in the upcoming mayoral runoff, community activists are hoping to shine a light on environmental justice in their neighborhoods.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson meet and greet, state cases as mayoral runoff nears
The runoff is two weeks from Tuesday. Early voting starts this coming Monday.
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Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Relief hard to come by for Chicago area wire fraud scam victims
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
Chicago couple 'bombarded' with cold calls from attorneys after fender bender
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
Woman says Rokaitis Towing took her car from Chicago Ridge Mall parking lot with no warning
Rokaitis Towing does have a valid towing license for parking lots – but also has three Illinois Commerce Commission citations and 92 complaints.
Getting Hosed: City apologizes, fixes water bill that wrongly amounted to $30,000
This did not happen until the CBS 2 Investigators got involved.
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Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Cubs top Rangers in Cactus League meetup
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
New facility provides a safe space for teens with mental health struggles
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Doctors raise alarm about drug-resistant Shigella bacteria
Doctors say for the most part, people can fight off such infections on their own. But the drug resistance is a big concern.
Pritzker calls on Walgreens to "rethink" decision not to sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states
Illinois is not one of those states, but Pritzker said "Women across the nation will be denied their right to access healthcare they are legally entitled to because of this awful corporate decision."
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U.S. government moves to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors' funds
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
Guinness to open brewery, taproom in Fulton Market district
It will open later this summer in a former railroad depot.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Downtown rebound: The Loop seeing return of hustle and bustle, but some pandemic changes have stuck
Chicago office buildings are at an occupancy rate right around half of where they were pre-pandemic.
U.S. economic census aims to survey 140,000 Chicago businesses
The last time the U.S. thoroughly analyzed the country's economic landscape was 2017, before anyone knew a pandemic was coming.
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Blackhawks get shut out by Avalanche in Denver
Alex Stalock stopped 27 shots for the 'Hawks, who has dropped two straight.
LaVine and DeRozan lead Bulls past 76ers in double overtime
Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won three games in a row and five of six.
Yoán Moncada recovering after collision with teammate during World Baseball Classic
While he would leave the game, Moncada only suffered a bruised rib and is day-to-day.
Patrick Beverley making impact as Bulls fight for Play-In spot
The Bulls are 7-4 since Beverley joined the team and on Saturday he showed the capability of getting it done on both ends of the floor.
Palos Park Middle School 7th-, 8th-grade girls' volleyball teams win championships
This was the fourth straight championship for the Palos South eighth-graders.
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Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
Oscars 2023: List of winners and nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
The Cure call out Illinois for policies on ticket scalping
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
Actor Robert Blake, known for "Baretta" and "Lost Highway," dies at 89
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain chances all week
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, March 20, 2023.
Chicago chefs come together for earthquake relief fundraiser
The 45 chefs whipped up some of their signature dishes for the ultimate tasting event Monday night at Avli on the Park.
Blue Island boy with special needs has wheelchair, car seat stolen
Caring for Aidan Beltran requires his mother’s undivided attention, and now two items he needs to get to doctor's appointments are gone. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Vallas, Johnson answer questions separately in mayoral forum
All the questions at the event were sponsored by 17 Black and Latino organizations – and were geared toward addressing concerns in those communities. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Three-year construction project begins on Kennedy Expressway
The next time Chicago will see a construction-free Kennedy like we saw earlier on Monday, we'll have had two new Olympic Games and a presidential election. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
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