Frank James, person of interest in NYC subway mass shooting, has ties to Milwaukee
It was unclear when James was last in Milwaukee, but an online video showed he traveled from Milwaukee and through Illinois on Sunday, March 20.
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Frank James, person of interest in NYC subway mass shooting, traveled through Chicago
Frank James, the subject of a nationwide manhunt in a mass shooting on the New York City subway Tuesday morning, had ties to Milwaukee and Philadelphia. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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Milwaukee Summerfest Moved To September Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
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Authorities say Dr. Steven Kotsonis and Susan Moyer accepted only cash for huge prescriptions of oxycodone and charged between $200 and $350 for each prescription.
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5-month-old girl shot in head, killed in South Shore
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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.
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The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Attempts to ban abortion are 'really suppress women,' advocate says after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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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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Blackhawks reportedly hiring Luke Richardson as new head coach
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Bulls pick Dalen Terry of University of Arizona in NBA Draft
The Bulls selected Terry in the 18th pick in the first round.
Banged up White Sox get shut out by Baltimore Orioles
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Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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Some women who say their lives were changed forever because of their access to abortion were angry and disappointed at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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An organizer said she hopes the Supreme Court decision motivates Illinois residents to head to the polls on Tuesday. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Scattered storms, high 80s Saturday
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Roe v. Wade decision will impact other rights, Attorney CK Hoffler says
The effects of the Roe v. Wade ruling is beginning to take shape, but many fear this decision could be used to strike down other rights.
Annual Roll N Peace bike ride event happening Saturday
A Chicago neighborhood is in high gear preparing for a huge bike ride that took a break last year.
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