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On Tuesday night, it is mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain/snow showers.
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On Tuesday night, it is mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain/snow showers.
On Tuesday, CBS 2's Jermont Terry spoke with the family of Emmett Till, and what the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd means to them.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was in Minneapolis late Tuesday as the guilty verdict was read for fired police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
Following the conviction of fired Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, some said they were pleased – but believe justice requires more than Chauvin's individual accountability.
CBS 2's Irika Sargent talked to Legal Analyst Irv Miller – who said while the possible sentence is steep, he does not think Derek Chauvin will get the maximum for the death of George Floyd. Miller also said an appeal is expected.
CBS 2's Tara Molina learned as the state continues to rake in millions, not one minority-owned pot business has opened up shop yet because of state delays.
"We should not have people continue to die in Chicago from this virus when we have the life-saving vaccine that is free and readily available."
In a few hours, you could be riding on a brand-new Chicago Transit Authority train during your morning commute.
Cheers and shouts filled the streets in Minneapolis after fired police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
Chicago activist Ja'Mal Green headed to Minneapolis Tuesday for the verdict in the trial of fired police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
"People are finally actually opening their ears to hear the chants, to hear the cries and to hear the anger of young people that are organizing on the front lines."
A local expert on Tuesday said the conviction of fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be a defining moment for many young people seeking change, and will serve also as a lesson in Chicago that such convictions are possible.
"With mass vaccination rollouts now underway, we are eager to help guests safely reconnect to Chicago and its most treasured experiences, and remain committed to helping revive the city and region."
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has said that she expects Bulls and Blackhawks fans will be allowed back in the United Center before the season ends.
CPD said it focused on putting those people strategically in neighborhoods where they might be needed.
