NASA's TEMPO instrument to measure air quality Chicago
It's called tropospheric emissions.
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NASA's TEMPO instrument to measure air quality in NY, LA and Chicago
NASA is launching a new satellite that can detect and measure air pollution -- in real time, in Chicago -- from space!
NASA: Asteroid could hit earth on Valentine's Day 2046
NASA says it is tracking a city-destroying asteroid that could barrel into earth on Feb. 14, 2046. If you hate Valentine’s Day, that’s your prerogative. If you think this headline about the asteroid is good news, there is something wrong with you.
SpaceX launches new crew to space station
The four Crew Dragon fliers will replace another crew that will be wrapping up a 154-day stay in orbit.
Astronomers "discovered the impossible" about the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope revealed galaxies from more than 13 billion years ago that seem to be as mature as the Milky Way is now: "Something so unexpected it actually creates problems for science."
NASA teaming with farmers in Illinois to preserve land
NASA is known for its space explorations, but they also have an eye on something in Illinois - farmland. They’re teaming up with Illinois farm families to preserve land. Director of Water Quality Science for Illinois Corn Dr. Laura Gentry explains more about the partnership.
NASA turns focus earthward toward climate change
NASA scientists are turning their focus earthward – gathering data on how our planet is changing. CBS News’ Ben Tracy takes us inside the new missions to help us better understand our rapidly warming world.
Asteroid coming close to Earth but poses no harm, scientists say
Scientists say it will turn into a fireball and disintegrate into the atmosphere without causing any harm.
Asteroid coming close to Earth Thursday
It's about the size of a box truck and is set to hit the southern tip of South America around 6:30 p.m. CST.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
NASA scientist will visit Alder Planetarium Wednesday
Nasa scientists will be able to answer questions about the perseverance mars rover and its ingenuity helicopter.
NASA scientist to attend Adler Planetarium tonight
Experts will be at the planetarium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the "Adler at Night" event.
NASA's Orion spacecraft to arrive back to Earth Sunday
The uncrewed Orion spacecraft is on its last day in space.
Orion spacecraft to return to earth Sunday
It's a historic day for NASA’s Artemis one mission. The uncrewed Orion spacecraft is on its last day in space.
Orion spacecraft returns this weekend from Journey beyond the Moon
Almost a month ago, NASA launched the Artemis one mission as a major step to send humans back to the Moon. On Sunday, that mission is returning to earth after checking out how the spacecraft performs thousands of miles beyond.
Total lunar eclipse takes place early Tuesday morning
Starting at 4:16 Tuesday morning, you'll be able to see the moon turn red.
New image shows two tails from asteroid knocked off course
NASA scientists made a surprising discovery after knocking an asteroid off course – but they’re still trying to figure out what it all means.
NASA slams spacecraft into asteroid for planetary defense test
A NASA spacecraft was sent out on a collision course with an asteroid 7 million miles from Earth.
NASA set to slam spaceship into asteroid for first time ever
Remember the movie “Armageddon?” Real life is now imitating it in outer space, as NASA attempts to slam a spaceship into an asteroid 7 million miles away. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides reports.
NASA's 2nd shot at launching moon rocket scrapped due to fuel leak
NASA's new moon rocket sprang another dangerous fuel leak Saturday, forcing launch controllers to call off their second attempt.
NASA scrubs Artemis launch
NASA’s massive moon rocket is still sitting on launch pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center. Engineers are working to understand the fuel leaks and engine troubles that forced the space agency to scrub this morning’s launch. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports.
Launch of NASA's Artemis 1 test flight postponed after issues arise
Trouble cooling one of the giant rocket's engines and a balky valve needed for troubleshooting triggered a launch scrub.
NASA's Artemis 1 rocket launching Monday
NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Artemis campaign development and Lombard native Mark Kirasich has been preparing for the historic mission.
NASA releases black hole audio
Have you ever wanted to know what a black hole sounds like? NASA released an audio clip from about 240 million light-years from the earth – and it sounds a little eerie.
On International Space Station, War In Ukraine Has Put 'Crescendo' On Already-Rising Tensions Between U.S. And Russia, University Of Chicago Expert Says
Cooperation between the U.S. and Russia in space was celebrated as the way forward following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. But tensions between astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station have been growing for years now – and a University of Chicago expert said Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the response from the West has put a "crescendo" on those tensions.
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CPD officer exchange gunfire with suspect while arresting 2 others in Little Village
A man fires shots at Chicago police officers while they were arresting two other men during a street stop in the Little Village neighborhood.
First Alert Weather: Snow, rain chances Sunday
We'll see the chance for snow/rain showers around our area today with no accumulation expected.
Police seek car that killed pedestrian in Near West Side hit-and-run
A man is dead after being struck by a car on the city's Near West Side early Saturday morning.
FBI searching for Elgin bank robbers
Police say just before 2 p.m. Saturday, two men with guns walked into a PNC Bank on Larkin and Lyle.
Brandon Johnson, Paul Vallas lay out plans to increase equity, wealth in communities of color
With 10 days until the runoff election for Chicago's mayor, both candidates are keeping busy this weekend.
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Suspect charged in crime spree that killed Tracey Showers
In bond court, prosecutors detailed a crime spree on the 28th.
CPD officer exchange gunfire with suspect while arresting 2 others in Little Village
A man fires shots at Chicago police officers while they were arresting two other men during a street stop in the Little Village neighborhood.
Police investigate role of CTA employee in Blue Line station death
Detectives say the victim, a 54-year-old man, was discovered unresponsive in a stairwell landing.
Hit-and-run crash on South Side causes parked car pileup
Police have a key piece of evidence: video of the truck neighbors say caused all that damage.
First Alert Weather: Snow, rain chances Sunday
We'll see the chance for snow/rain showers around our area today with no accumulation expected.
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DCFS placed troubled teen girl with 24-year-old pimp as foster parent
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Convicted con man Rick Dugo agrees to plea deal, gets 8 years in prison
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Monitor group: CPD officers are taught their lives more important than community safety
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Organizations sue over plans to expand toxic sludge dumpsite on southeast lakefront
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
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Trump calls for "final battle" in 2024 in first official campaign rally
The rally in Waco, Texas, comes a week after the former president claimed he would be "arrested."
50 vendors in Little Village Discount Mall poised to be kicked out
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
Chicago Decides: Activist Angela Clay, former Quigley aide Kim Walz vie for 46th Ward
The runoff race to replace Ald. James Cappleman in the 46th Ward has grown heated over the issue of public safety.
Chicago Decides: Ald. Timmy Knudsen, challenger Brian Comer agree crime is main issue in 43rd Ward
The ward is made up of the Lincoln Park neighborhood and a part of the Gold Coast.
Chicago Decides: Tina Hone faces Desmon Yancy in 5th Ward alderman race
They're competing to represent the ward and replace incumbent Leslie Hairston who is retiring at the end of her term.
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Kane County officials warn of scammer targeting people in Zoom court hearings
The public is reminded that the person is a scammer and does not work for Kane County or any judges.
Raoul, 21 other attorneys general urge Kia and Hyundai to do more to stop car thefts
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Highland Park lets residents know about extra water use before bill comes
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
Relief hard to come by for Chicago area wire fraud scam victims
We've told you about this trick before, where thousands of dollars are transferred out of bank accounts in minutes.
Chicago couple 'bombarded' with cold calls from attorneys after fender bender
CBS 2 found how law firms were able to get the couple's information and how the calls were likely unlawful.
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Florida fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eye drops
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
Chicago medical expert sounds alarm over drug-resistant Candida auris fungal infections
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Saturday marks three years since COVID-19 was deemed worldwide pandemic
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Cubs top Rangers in Cactus League meetup
Luis Torrens' first home run of the spring put the Cubs up 7-6.
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50 vendors in Little Village Discount Mall poised to be kicked out
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
United Airlines and Archer Aviation planning air taxis between O'Hare and West Loop in 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would provide 10-minute rides between O'Hare and Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side.
Edward Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen Products and titan in philanthropy, dies at 98
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
ProMat trade show brings more people to McCormick Place than it did in 2019
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
U.S. government moves to guarantee Silicon Valley Bank depositors' funds
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Lavine scores 33, Bulls rout Trail Blazers
Nikola Vucevic added 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won six of their last eight games.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
Notre Dames hires Micah Shrewsberry as new men's basketball coach
The Irish only made the NCAA Tournament one time in Breen's last six seasons.
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
The 33-year-old "Creed III" star was taken into custody on suspicion of strangulation, assault and harassment, the NYPD said.
Sundays on State to return for two dates in July and August
On July 16 and August 13, State Street will be closed to cars between Lake and Adams for a free block party.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Lyric Opera unveils 2023-24 season; featuring "The Flying Dutchman, "Aida," and Mozart's "Requiem"
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
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Participants prepare for Shamrock Shuffle in Grant Park
Thousands will take to the streets for the annual Shamrock Shuffle. For one participant, what he's looking forward to in the race is to "get it over with."
Olympic medalist Galen Rupp participating in Shamrock Shuffle
Thousands are expected to run in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Grant Park.
What Caught My Eye: March 26, 2023
From a picture-perfect family to a warning for deers. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle kicks off today
Thousands of runners will make their way through Grant Park and the Loop as the Shamrock Shuffle returns.
FBI searching for Elgin bank robbers
Police say just before 2 p.m. Saturday, two men with guns walked into a PNC Bank on Larkin and Lyle.
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