Early voting starts today in Chicago at the Loop Super Site
At the site, you can cast your ballot for the Illinois primary election, which takes place on June 28.
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Chicago Voter Turnout Percentage Expected To Reach Mid 70s: Election Board
Strong voter turnout Tuesday morning indicates the overall turnout percentage will be in the mid 70s, according to the Chicago Board of Elections.
Deadline Arriving For Online Voter Registration In Illinois
If you're planning to register to vote online, time is running out.
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Long lines of voters formed at 50 polling sites that opened in Chicago Wednesday, but it wasn't all smooth sailing.
Chicago Early Voting Sites Opening Wednesday, And That Will Benefit Mail-In Voters Too
It's a big week for voting in Chicago, as dozens of early voting sites open up across the city on Wednesday.
Some Chicagoans Say Problems With Mail Meant Their Primary Ballots Weren't Counted
There was frustration and fallout from some Chicago voters after finding out their mail-in ballots were rejected – when they thought they had done everything right.
1st Ward Democratic Committeeman's Race Could End Up With No Names On Ballot
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An error in an app was blamed Tuesday for a dramatic delay in the reporting of results in the Iowa Democratic caucuses. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole investigated what is being done in Chicago and Illinois to avoid a similar fiasco.
Want To Make $255? Here's How To Become An Election Judge
Tuesday marks eight weeks until the Illinois primary, and Chicago has been scrambling to find workers to man the polls.
Ald. Emma Mitts Denies Ballot Signatures Were Required To Get Free Thanksgiving Turkeys
A West Side resident said an alderman's turkey giveaway came with a price.
Lengthy Lines For Last Day Of Early Voting
Some voters stood in long lines Monday night to cast early ballots a day ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.
2 Investigators: Shaming People To Vote
"This is a pre-election day stunt to try and drive up voter turnout in that precinct or ward."
Poll Workers Wanted For Primary Elections
The Chicago Board of Elections is looking for registered voters willing to work the polls for the March 20 primary elections.
2 Investigators: How The Breach In Chicago Voter Data Was Found
It was easy. A security troubleshooter in California typed two words and hit a jackpot of personal information on up to 1.8 million Chicago voters. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
On 102nd Birthday, Chicago Woman Becomes U.S. Citizen, Registers To Vote
This Wednesday was a big birthday for a 102-year-old woman from the Northwest Side Belmont Gardens neighborhood.
Voting Glitch Proves Costly For Chicago Woman
A voting glitch proved costly for a Chicago woman who followed her grandparents' instructions never to miss an election, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Source: Jackson Jr. Was Talked Out Of Resigning Before Election
CBS 2 has learned U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. planned to step down weeks ago, ostensibly for mental health reasons, but a legal source said he talked Jackson and his wife, Sandi, out of that decision to resign before the election.
Heavy Voter Turnout Expected In Chicago Area Tomorrow
Tomorrow's voter turnout in and around Chicago might not be a record, but officials expect it will be substantial.
Huge Crowd Of Voters Lines Up For Last Day Of Early Voting
As the last day of early voting winds down, a line to get into the main early voting center in downtown Chicago has been growing all day long, to the point it stretches for more than two blocks.
Time Running Out To Vote Early
Election Day is just four days away, and you're running out of time if you want to vote early.
Chicago Voter Turnout Predicted To Surpass 2008
Chicago Board of Elections Chairman Langdon Neal said Thursday that voter turnout on Election Day might be heavier than the 74 percent recorded in 2008.
Chicago Area Voters Can Use Smartphones To Prepare For Election
Both the Cook County Clerk and the Chicago Board of Elections have redesigned their websites so voters can prepare for the election with their smartphones.
Election Judge Told He Won't Get Paid; Officials Say It Was A Mistake
A Northwest Side man who served as an election judge at the polls last week said he was later notified he wouldn't be paid for his day of work, but an elections official said it's all a misunderstanding -- and a mistake.
Chicago Election Officials Hope Voters Turn Out Tuesday
Chicago election officials say they have 500 different ballots ready to go, and they are hoping that the ballots get used in the primary Tuesday.
Election Board Chairman: Interest Still Lacking In Primary
The March 20 Illinois primary election is fast approaching, and so far, the head of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners says the campaign isn't stirring much excitement among voters.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny skies and breezy Tuesday
Highs will be in the low 80s in Chicago, but mid to upper 70s along the lakeshore.
Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
The proposal also calls for bans on body armor and high-capacity ammunition cartridges and magazines.
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Family wants answers after 3 men killed in South Shore hit and run
"Donald was very responsible, respectful, reliable. He would give you the shirt off his back."
"Batman was going to get the bad guys": Son comforts mom as they hide during Six Flags shooting
"I just wanted to keep my boys safe, but I didn't know what was going to happen," Ashley Blanck said.
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The incident happened when a boat reversed and collided with a raft that was caught underneath.
Jury selection begins in R. Kelly's federal trial; some potential jurors say they can't be impartial
The singer is charged with child pornography and obstruction of justice.
5-year-old girl with special needs forced to sleep in DCFS office for six nights
"This is a child who is in DCFS's care due to concerns about abuse and neglect; and what does DCFS say to the little girl? Here. Here's an office. Go sleep on the floor of this office," Cook County Public guardian Charles Golbert said.
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The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
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Highland Park City Council passes resolution calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
The proposal also calls for bans on body armor and high-capacity ammunition cartridges and magazines.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller on Mar-a-Lago search: an arrest warrant doesn't necessarily follow a search warrant
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
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Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
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Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
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Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
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Moncada, Cueto lead White Sox past Astros 4-2
Johnny Cueto pitched eight masterful innings, and Yoán Moncada hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eight inning to win the opening game of a 3-game set against the AL-best Astros.
Nelson Cruz's eighth-inning homer lifts Nationals over Cubs 5-4
Ian Happ hit two solo homers for the Cubs, giving him three in his past three games.
No driver's license? No problem for Naperville teen making a name for himself as a race car driver
"You go into a corner you go a little bit faster or you risk going into the wall. Adrenaline goes right up and it's awesome. That's why I love it."
Bears rookie Kyler Gordon to make preseason debut against Seahawks, in homecoming of sorts
Gordon, a star for the Washington Huskies in college, expects to make his NFL debut in his home state.
Pollock, Vaughn homer, White Sox beat Tigers 5-3
AJ Pollock and Andrew Vaughn homered, Lance Lynn threw six solid innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny and tranquil stretch ahead
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Highland Park City Council calling for state and federal bans on assault weapons
City leaders in Highland Park are calling on Congress and the Illinois General Assembly to ban semi-automatic assault weapons.
Mom recalls hiding with sons during Six Flags shooting; "they were super brave"
A Kenosha County mom is reliving the moments she and her two youngest kids were forced to hide inside a staff kitchen at Six Flags Great America, after gunshots rang out in the parking lot Sunday night.
Family members plead for answers after deadly hit-and-run
We're learning more about the victims in the horrific hit-and-run in South Shore over the weekend, as Chicago police hunt for the driver who plowed into a group of people, killing three men.
Illinois State Fair hosts "Senior Day"
Monday was "Senior Day" at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Adults 60 and older received free admission and enjoyed activities just for them.
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