Chicago Weather: Friday To Be Cooler, But Still Above Average
Chicago saw record-breaking warmth this Boxing Day with lots of clouds, but some peeks of sun.
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Chicago Weather: Rain, Snow Chance Monday Evening
Snow could mix in briefly with the rain expected Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
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Large Hail, Damaging Winds Expected To Hit Chicago Around Rush Hour
Heavy thunderstorms capable of producing heavy winds, rain and hail could develop this afternoon in time for the evening commute.
Wintry Mix Leaves Dusting Of Snow In Some Parts Of Chicago Area
The far northern suburbs got up to 2 inches of snow overnight, but plows and salt trucks kept roads and expressways clear overnight.
Rain, Melting Snow Prompt Flood Watch For Chicago Area
A flood watch has been issued for most of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana from 6 p.m. Monday through late Tuesday night.
Up To 5 Inches Of Snow By Monday Night, Frigid Temps Through Thursday
The snow is expected to clear for most of the Chicago area by noon, but before that, up to 5 inches could accumulate in some areas.
Chicago's Long Deep Freeze Could Match Record By Week's End
This bone-chilling stretch of extremely cold weather in Chicago could tie a record for the longest stretch of temperatures below 20 by the end of the week.
Winter Is Coming: First Freeze Of Season Reported At O'Hare
The temperature at O'Hare, the city's official recording site, dipped to 32 degrees early Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Overnight Frost Advisory In Effect For Northern Illinois, Wisconsin
The National Weather Service issued Tuesday a Frost Advisory for northern Illinois into Wisconsin from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Lake Effect Snow Warning Continues For Chicago Area, Northwest Indiana
The Lake Effect Snow Warning issued Monday morning by the National Weather Service remains in effect for the Chicagoland area.
Lake Effect Snow Warning In Effect Monday Night Into Tuesday For Chicago
The National Weather Service issued Monday morning a Lake Effect Snow Warning for the Chicagoland area.
Barber Who Shaved Famous Arrieta Haircut Offers Free Cubs Logo Cuts For Game 3
New Style Barbershop's Miguel Rosas will be offering free Cubs logo cuts at the ACME Hotel Downtown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.
Heat Watch In Effect For Illinois Thursday And Friday
Monday was expected to be a pleasantly warm summer day, but temperatures will be dangerously hot by the end of the week across the entire state.
Severe Weather A Risk For Chicago Region Today
The storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour and could cause localized flash flooding, the weather service said.
Frosty Weekend Ahead; Freeze Warning Friday Night
A very chilly weekend is ahead for Chicago, and the National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Friday night, as temperatures could drop into the 20s across much of the area.
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More Heavy Rain, Damaging Storms Expected To Hit Wednesday Night
With several areas south and west of Chicago only starting the recovery process after nine tornadoes touched down during Monday night's storms, more severe weather was expected to hit the area Wednesday night and early Thursday.
At Least Three Tornadoes Hit Western And Southwestern Suburbs
National Weather Service crews were headed out Tuesday to try to confirm reports of up to six tornados touching down Monday in Grundy, LaSalle, Lee, and Will counties, including three already confirmed in Ottawa, Sublette, and Coal City.
Scattered Showers Return To Chicago Area, More Possible Thursday
Rain in the Kankakee area was sparking concerns about more flooding, along the swollen Kankakee and Des Plaines rivers, which were already at or beyond flood stage on Tuesday in some spots.
Stormy Afternoon Ahead, With Chances For Flash Flooding
As heat and humidity build through the day on Monday, so will the chances for showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday Heat Could Match 1964 Record For Chicago
Thursday could bring the kind of summery heat Chicago hasn't seen this time of year in more than five decades.
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3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
Bolingbrook man charged with threatening federal prosecutors in R. Kelly's racketeering case
Christopher Gunn, who also goes by the name DeBoSki, was arrested on Saturday in Chicago on a charge of making threats involving serious bodily injury or death.
Man dragged during attempted carjacking at parking garage in Streeterville
Police on the scene said a stolen vehicle from an earlier carjacking just blocks away was used as the getaway car.
3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
The justices heard arguments in April in the case addressing religious rights in public schools.
Lakeview residents disappointed after 3 shot, 3 stabbed in separate incidents long after Pride
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3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
Bolingbrook man charged with threatening federal prosecutors in R. Kelly's racketeering case
Christopher Gunn, who also goes by the name DeBoSki, was arrested on Saturday in Chicago on a charge of making threats involving serious bodily injury or death.
Man dragged during attempted carjacking at parking garage in Streeterville
Police on the scene said a stolen vehicle from an earlier carjacking just blocks away was used as the getaway car.
3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets.
1 man in serious condition, another man injured in River North shooting
A 29-year-old man is in serious condition at Northwestern Hospital.
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
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Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
Aldermen defy Lightfoot, advance plan to raise threshold for speed camera tickets back to 10 mph
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
Ald. Anthony Beale hopes for vote on proposal to repeal lower 6mph threshold for speed camera tickets
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
Underground Aunties Networks seek to help women obtain legal abortions
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DuPage County program allows voters to cast their ballots at any site countywide
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But that has not been the case everywhere.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, where do the candidates for Illinois governor stand on abortion?
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it will be up to the states to decide if abortion is legal; and, if it is, under what circumstances.
Abortion rights advocates protest at Federal Plaza, march downtown following Roe v. Wade decision
The rally and march comes after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade decision Friday.
Former President Barack Obama drops by Presidential Center construction site
Former President and former Kenwood neighborhood resident Barack Obama and a surprise visit to Chicago on Friday.
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Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
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Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
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
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
CDC and FDA clear the way for COVID vaccines for kids under 5
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
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
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
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Up and coming sportscaster Jason Ross Jr. already making a name for himself on Chicago airwaves
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
White Sox score one run as they lose to Orioles; heated exchange Kopech's pitch hits Baltimore's Mateo
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 and are now a win away from Calder Cup
The Wolves are now one win from the Calder Cup, after they topped the Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 4 of the finals.
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
After successful inaugural event, organizers hope to make Sueños Music Festival into a Chicago tradition
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
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Some want Pride Parade moved downtown after violence hours afterward
Calls to move the Pride Parade out of East Lakeview and Uptown and move it downtown are not new. But they were renewed following violent incidents overnight. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Three killed when Amtrak train to Chicago derails in Missouri; travel snagged
The train hit a dump truck and derailed while en route from Los Angeles to Chicago. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Weather Tech deadly shooting suspect had prior charges
One person died and two others were injured at a WeatherTech facility. CBS 2's 's Shardaa Gray has more.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is confident for primary win
CBS 2's Tim McNicholas reports Republican candidate Darren Bailey crisscrossed the state on this last day of campaigning.
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