Walgreens Teams With Google To Test Drone Delivery Service
The chain is teaming up with Google's drone delivery company to start air drop-offs to some customers.
Here's The Most Commonly Misspelled Word In Illinois Last Year
If you rely on Google for your spell check, you are not alone.
Pro-Trump Demonstration At Twitter Headquarters Appears To Be A Bust, Twitter Claims To Respect 'People's Right To Express Their Views':
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
Gmail, YouTube Down Briefly As Google Suffers Outage
Google users in the U.S., Europe, India and other parts of the world were briefly unable to access their Gmail accounts, watch YouTube videos or get to their online documents during an outage Monday.
'We Are Really At A Crisis Point For Our Democracy, Economy': Sally Hubbard On Big Tech Corporations & Book 'Monopolies Suck'
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
Career Coach: Utilizing Google To Make The Job Search Easier
Finding a job is never easy, especially when you're looking with more than 30 million Americans out of work.
Scammers Take $5,000 From Suburban Mom After Fraudulent Ads Pop Up On Google
Abbey Coffey is a mother of three. Santa got her son a new iPod, but on the day after Christmas his Apple ID wasn't working, so she Googled "Apple support number."
Judge Signs Off On Search Warrants Demanding Jussie Smollett's Data From Google
A judge has ordered Google to get involved in the investigation into Jussie Smollett – specifically with regard to why charges against the "Empire" actor were filed and then abruptly dropped.
Chance The Rapper's New Coding Project For CPS Students
The hip hop artist joined forces with Google to launch the game coded by Chicago Public School students.
Another Google Customer Service Headache: Dozens Of Calls To Get A Refund On A Defective Pixel Phone
After the Morning Insiders told you about a family's outrageous battle with Google, we heard from people with similar horror stories around the world.
Is Dealing With Google Customer Service A Dream Or A Nightmare? One Family's Horror Story Touches A Nerve
Many people described infuriating struggles with customer service at Google, but some made it seem like dealing with the tech giant is a snap.
Getting The Runaround From Google; How Did A Relatively Simple Customer Service Problem Turn Into A Maddening Ordeal?
The Google website might be helpful. But dealing with real, live, breathing human beings at the tech giant can be infuriating.
Google Customer Service Nightmare: More Than 50 Emails To Get Tech Giant To Fix Pixel Phone Blunder
CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory investigates an outrageous battle for a customer trying to return a broken Pixel cell phone.
Google Buys Fitbit For $2.1B, Stepping Back Into Wearables
Google's lack of wearables has been a blind spot that it is fixing with the Fitbit purchase and the upcoming launch of its earbuds, the Pixel Buds, this spring, UBS analyst Eric Sheridan said in a research note.
YouTube To Pay $170 Million Fine After Violating Kids' Privacy Law
Google's video site YouTube has been fined $170 million to settle allegations it collected children's personal data without their parents' consent.
Apple, Google Continue Inclusive Push With New Emojis
There are also wheelchairs, prosthetic arms and legs, as well as a new guide dog and an ear with a hearing aid.
Jussie Smollett Correction: Records Show Osundairo Brother, Not Actor, Was Googling News Of Alleged Attack
In the days after Jussie Smollett said he was the victim of a racially motivated attack, there was a spike in interest in his story.
What's Your Data Worth To Big Tech? Bill Would Compel Answer
The measure would require commercial services with more than 100 million active monthly users to disclose to their customers and financial regulators the types of data they collect.
YouTube Updates Hate Speech Guidelines To Prohibit Videos
YouTube is updating its hate speech policies to prohibit videos with white supremacist and neo-Nazi content.
Walmart Hires Former Google, Amazon Exec For New Tech Role
The moves come as Walmart is trying to compete better with Amazon and other technology companies.
Google Promises A Smarter, Smaller AI Assistant
Google CEO Sundar Pichai kicked off the company's annual developer conference Tuesday with updates to Google's artificially intelligent voice assistant.
Google To Require Benefits, Minimum Wage For Contractors
Contract workforces are common in the tech industry and often get paid less and have fewer perks than full-time employees working for tech giants.
Europe Fines Google $1.7 Billion In Antitrust Case
It comes at a time when big tech companies around the world are facing increasing regulatory pressure and fierce political attacks over privacy violations, online misinformation, hate speech and other abuses.
Supreme Court: Google Class-Action Case Should Be Revisited
The Google users who sued argued that the search engine sends website operators potentially identifying information when someone clicks on a link produced by a search.
Google Launches Game-Streaming Platform
Google on Tuesday unveiled a video-game streaming platform called Stadia, positioning itself to take on the traditional video-game business.
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Walmart security guard injured in struggle with shoplifters in Olympia Fields
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
11 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least 11 people are wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Loved ones to hold vigil for 3 women who died of heat inside apartments in Rogers Park
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
Cardinal Blase Cupich ordains two new priests at Holy Name Cathedral ceremony
Cardinal Blase Cupich helped welcome two new priests to the Archdiocese of Chicago on Saturday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers ending tonight, partly cloudy tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies are expected for a couple days
Donaldson, Anderson spar again as Yankees beat White Sox 7-5
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
Mom of teen wounded in downtown mass shooting heard the gunfire; "he got shot nine times"
"My baby could've died in my hands. I just told him, 'Just stay up. Just talk to mommy.' Me and the officer said, 'Just keep saying your birthday.' He's been up ever since," Kimberly Saunders said.
Suspected gunman in downtown mass shooting was wanted on warrant for previous gun charges
Charges are pending against the 21-year-old suspect Friday night.
Street closures for Sunday's Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon
Runners are getting ready to hit the pavement for Sunday's Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon.
Violinist offering reward in finding stolen vintage violin
The vintage Italian violin, built in 1758, was taken during a burglary at her South Loop home last week.
PAWS Pet of the Week: Doxi
Looking for a pet that is silly and would make a great sous-chef? Meet PAWS Pet of the Week, Doxi.
4 men wounded in 2 separate shootings in South Chicago
Four men are wounded in separate shootings in South Chicago early Saturday morning.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Cooler temps, showers through the day
Much cooler this weekend after a cold front went through last night.
Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Riding along with private security patrolling Bucktown; "There's safety in numbers"
Officials said the officers provide an extra set of eyes and ears for the neighborhood and can help police by reporting information in real time.
Chicago First Alert Weather: scattered showers and storms through overnight
A few storms could be strong tonight, producing gusty winds and small hail. Lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.
CPS data breach exposes records of tens of thousands of students and staff
As a precaution, CPS is offering parents a free year of credit monitoring for all of the three major credit agencies.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
'This is their second home': Englewood organization awarded huge grant towards youth violence prevention initiatives
An Englewood organization receives a big financial boost in its mission to keep children off the street.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
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Walmart security guard injured in struggle with shoplifters in Olympia Fields
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
Off-duty sheriff's deputy shoots man who fired shots in Millennium Park, fled onto party boat
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
2 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting downtown; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
11 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least 11 people are wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Loved ones to hold vigil for 3 women who died of heat inside apartments in Rogers Park
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
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Mass shooting on Near North Side was part of a growing trend in Chicago
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Eleventh contempt of court order issued against DCFS Director Marc Smith
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Park Ridge man says failures by Post Office cost him opportunity to run for state Senate as write-in
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago wins four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
Red Cross looking for volunteers to install smoke detectors
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
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City Council Public Safety Committee backs Mayor Lightfoot's new citywide curfew for teens
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
First vote on Chicago casino plan delayed, amid ongoing questions from aldermen
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon primary results
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
Aldermen back more than $16M in settlements for two more lawsuits against Chicago police
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
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Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Baby formula shortage still leaves families desperate, especially those restricted by federal WIC program rules
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott to resume production of baby formula at Sturgis, Michigan plant after recall
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
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FDA clears COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Abbott baby formula plant could reopen in two weeks
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
COVID-19 reaches 'high' community risk level in Evanston
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
CPS launches 'Please Stay' campaign to promote mental health and prevent teen suicides
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
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City Council committee to vote on Chicago casino plan, which has some neighbors thinking of selling condos and leaving
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Crime and chaos downtown and beyond are keeping tourists away from Chicago
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
Carvana tower in Skokie put on hold after Illinois suspends dealer's state license
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
FTX cryptocurrency exchange opens new headquarters in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bally's unveils further plans for Chicago casino; some aldermen say it's being pushed through too fast
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
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Donaldson, Anderson spar again as Yankees beat White Sox 7-5
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn works out at NBA Draft Combine
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
Cubs unveil Ferguson Jenkins statue at Wrigley Field
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Diamondbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
University of Chicago men's, women's tennis teams rank No. 1 in their region for first time
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Dave Chappelle attacked by armed man while onstage in L.A.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
Naomi Judd, Grammy-winning singer, has died at 76
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
'Jersey Boys' is returning to a Chicago stage next week
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup; single-day tickets now on sale
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
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Vigil set for 3 women who died of extreme heat in Rogers Park apartments
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
Ed's Driveway: Jeep Grand Cherokee
CBS 2's Ed Curran takes us behind the wheel of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Waves of showers, thunderstorms
Much cooler this weekend after a cold front went through last night.
Chicago violinist offering reward for missing vintage violin
The vintage Italian violin, built in 1758, was taken during a burglary at her South Loop home last week.
Paws Pet of the Week: Doxi
Doxi is a 7-year-old Labrador Retriever mix with a friendly and mellow personality.
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