Chicago Weather: Scattered Showers, Thunderstorms Possible Amid Cool Down

A cool down is in effect. 

• Oct 1, 2020

Charge Dropped Against Mia Wright, Woman Dragged Out Of Car By Hair By Police At Brickyard Mall

The Cook County state's attorney's office said prosecutors are investigating for possible criminal charges against the officers.

• Oct 1, 2020

Chicago Weather: Stronger Cold Front Thursday

Rain arrives with our next cold front by Thursday afternoon.

• Sep 30, 2020

State's Attorney Kim Foxx Says She Won't Debate Opponent Pat O'Brien Because He Will Engage In 'Trump-Like Name-Calling'

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced Wednesday night that she will not debate her Republican challenger, Pat O'Brien.

• Sep 30, 2020

City Of Wheaton Has A Plan To Keep Outdoor Dining Through Winter, At No Cost To Businesses

The City of Wheaton is already making outdoor dining work, and at no cost to local businesses.

• Sep 30, 2020

Family Plans To Move Amid Spike In Gun Violence In Ravenswood Manor, Albany Park

Ravenswod Manor has seen a spike in gang violence that has gotten the attention of state lawmakers.

• Sep 30, 2020

Chicago Police Deputy Supt. Barbara West To Retire

Chicago Police Deputy Supt. Barbara West – the department's highest-ranking woman – has announced her plans to retire.

• Sep 30, 2020

Teen Spends 67 Days Longer Than Necessary In Psychiatric Ward, And Now DCFS Is Fighting His Request To Tell His Story

A teenager spent months longer than necessary locked in a psychiatric hospital, and now out and in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, he wanted to share his story.

• Sep 30, 2020

Some Halloween Haunted Houses Have Opened, But Illinois Says It's Not Allowed Under COVID-19 Restrictions

New COVID-19 rules for Halloween in Illinois mean haunted houses are getting the news that they should close down.

• Sep 30, 2020

New Law Requires Smoke Detectors With Sealed Batteries Be Installed In All Homes Built Before 1988

The new law requires smoke detectors with a 10-year sealed battery to be installed in all homes built before 1988 or that do not already have hardwired smoke detectors. 

• Sep 30, 2020

Trained To Argue: Top Debate Students Discuss Presidential Debate

Millions of Americans have strong reactions to the first presidential debate. CBS 2's Jim Williams spoke with four members of two top college debate teams about that debate. 

• Sep 30, 2020

ADL Says Proud Boys, Far-Right Group Mentioned By President Trump In Debate, Have Presence In And Around Illinois

The first presidential debate on Tuesday night was remarkable for its chaos and confrontation, and for many, a remark by President Donald Trump about a group known as the Proud Boys stood out in particular.

• Sep 30, 2020

How To: Make Any Pan Look Brand-New (No Matter What It's Made Of)

The best way to clean a burnt pan depends on a few factors, including what it's made from and what's burned on. But these tips will help you clean burnt food off of most all your pots and pans.

• Sep 30, 2020

Cook Like An Ancient Roman Using This Salt Alternative From 'Tasting History With Max Miller'

A lover of history himself and a self-proclaimed novice chef, Max Miller fused both passions into "Tasting History with Max Miller," a YouTube series of fun and fact-filled food stories, produced from his home in Los Angeles.

• Sep 30, 2020

Cubs Playoff Baseball Begins In Wrigleyville, Under Much Different Circumstances Than Usual

Playoff baseball is back at Wrigley Field, but because of COVID-19, fans are not.

• Sep 30, 2020

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