Three children confirmed dead in basement fire in Humboldt Park
Three boys -- ages 4, 6, and 11 -- died following a fire in Humboldt Park over the weekend.
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Three children confirmed dead in basement fire in Humboldt Park
Three boys -- ages 5, 6, and 11 -- died following a fire in Humboldt Park over the weekend.
$1 million bail for man after hitting CPD officer with car in Humboldt Park
The offender got out of the vehicle and started to flee on foot before he was detained, police said.
Man shot near Orr Academy High School in Humboldt Park
Police said, around 11:30 a.m., a vehicle was heading north on the 700 block of North Pulaski Road, when someone on foot started shooting.
The Puerto Rican Festival and People Parade hits the streets of Humboldt Park Thursday
The 43rd annual event celebrates Chicago's rich Puerto Rican culture and it runs through Sunday.
Statue commemorating victims of 1958 Our Lady of Angels fire returned to site of school
December of this year will mark 64 years since a horrific fire at Our Lady of Angels school that killed 92 students and three nuns.
List of rules for reopening after murder nearby has West Side gas station owner frustrated
Weeks after a violent murder outside a West Side gas station, the gas station in question is back open.
Man charged in shooting, killing of two men in Humboldt Park
A man is charged in the killing of two men shot in the Humboldt Park neighborhood near the tennis courts Monday.
Two shot and killed in Humboldt Park
Police said two men were near the street in the park shortly after 3 p.m., on the 1300 block of North Luis Munoz Marin Drive, when two gunmen approached them and started shooting.
Three wounded in shooting in Humboldt Park neighborhood
Three people, including two teenagers, were shot Monday afternoon in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Store windows damaged during shooting in Humboldt Park
A daylight gun battle has rattled nerves in Humboldt Park.
CBS 2 staffers volunteer to clean Humboldt Park on Earth Day weekend
Volunteers also cleaned Douglass Park in North Lawndale.
Metro by T-Mobile store in Humboldt Park robbed
Chicago Police late Monday were searching for the person who robbed a Metro by T-Mobile cellphone store in Humboldt Park.
Metro by T-Mobile store robbed in Humboldt Park
Just after 6 p.m., someone went in with a knife and stole items from the store on North Avenue just west of Kedzie Avenue.
Boy, 7, hit and critically injured by SUV in Humboldt Park
A 7-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Thursday evening after being struck by a sport-utility vehicle in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Driver in SUV hits 7-year-old boy and takes off in Humboldt Park
A 7-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Thursday evening after being struck by a sport-utility vehicle in a hit-and-run the Humboldt Park neighborhood. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Man, girl shot in alley in Humboldt Park
A man and little girl are shot while changing a tire in an alley in Humboldt Park Tuesday night.
Woman carjacked in Logan Square
Police later recovered the car in Humboldt Park.
House partially collapses in fire in Humboldt Park
The fire broke out in a home in the 3300 block of West Pierce Avenue, near North and Homan avenues.
House partially collapses in Humboldt Park fire
The fire broke out on Pierce Avenue near Homan Avenue. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman is at the scene.
Ukrainian church in Humboldt Park burglarized; man charged
A man is charged following a burglary at a Ukrainian church in Humboldt Park early Saturday morning.
West Side baker, shop owner on a mission to inspire young entrepreneurs
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Two men shot in Humboldt Park, one killed
Two men were shot in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Tuesday evening, and one of them was killed.
Pair Charged In Humboldt Park Carjacking
Two people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been charged with carjacking a man at gunpoint in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
1 Man Dead, 2 Others Hospitalized After Striking Pole In Hermosa Neighborhood
A man is dead after hitting a pole in the Humboldt Park area early Sunday morning, police said.
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Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
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Victim stabbed during attempted kidnapping in Belmont Cragin
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Three people found dead in house in Kankakee
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Pride South Side celebrates the LGBTQ+ community this weekend
"I think people seem to forget that the South Side has a huge concentration of Black Queer, Black Trans, Black gender non-conforming folks."
Chicago First Alert Weather: 90 degree temps return Thursday
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O'Hare and Midway airports are preparing for a busy 4th of July travel this weekend.
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
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Illinois primary election results: Darren Bailey wins bid to face Gov. Pritzker in November
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Rep. Sean Casten wins 6th District Democratic primary, topping fellow incumbent Marie Newman
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Jonathan Jackson declares victory in 1st Congressional District Democratic primary
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Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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Luis Robert leads 17-hit White Sox attack in 11-4 win over Angels
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Luis Castillo strikes out 11 as Reds beat Cubs 5-3
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
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Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
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Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
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Right now, there is a movement to highlight what the South Side has to offer as well, as efforts just keep growing. CBS 2's Steven Graves has more on what it means to those who put it all together.
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Chicago Park District announces opening of 37 of 77 pools on Tuesday
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Concrete curbs coming to designated bike lanes in Chicago
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