Harry, Meghan Head To Sussex For First Time As Duke And Duchess
Queen Elizabeth II conferred the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the pair on the morning of their wedding in May.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Hid Memento Of Couple's First Date In Wedding Dress
The Northwestern grad and new royal shared details from her big day with British broadcaster ITV as part of a new two-part show honoring Queen Elizabeth II.
Chicago-Born Bishop Who Preached At Royal Wedding Has Surgery
His fiery sermon at the May 19 royal wedding offered a contrast to the more solemn Anglican style that many guests were used to.
Royal Wedding Photographer: Meghan Brings 'Breath Of Fresh Air'
The photographer believes the bride will have a "huge" impact on attitudes toward diversity.
Royal Wedding Flowers Turned Into Bouquets For Hospice Patients
Residents of a hospice in London woke up Sunday to a pleasant and sweet-smelling surprise: the flowers that surrounded the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day.
Royal Family Website Notes Meghan's 'Proud Feminist' Credentials
A biography of the new Duchess of Sussex has appeared on the website of the British royal family, and it firmly emphasizes her activist credentials.
Locals Celebrate The Royal Wedding
"Who doesn't love to see all the hats and all the dresses and everything for the royal wedding?"
Meghan Markle Wears Stella McCartney Dress To Evening Reception
Meghan and her new husband Harry left Windsor Castle in a silver-blue Jaguar E-Type driven by the prince.
Royal Couple Called For Donations To Seven Organizations
What do you get for a couple who has everything? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle channeled the attention and generosity inspired by their wedding toward causes they felt strongly about.
A Givenchy Gown For Meghan Markle
Where did she get the tiara, and what was so special about her bouquet? (hint: Prince Harry had something to do with it.)
A Tip Of The Hat (And Fascinators) At The Royal Wedding
Team Hat or Team Fascinator? Both groups were well represented at Saturday's royal wedding.
Bishop From Chicago Delivers Stirring Sermon At Royal Wedding
The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, the first black leader of the Episcopal Church in the United States, was hand-picked by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to address their 600 wedding guests.
Chicagoans Prepare For Royal Wedding Watch Parties
CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports Chicagoans are already getting prepped for the royal revelry.
Chicago's Royal Wedding Fever is Everywhere
R Public House in East Rogers Park is one of a handful of Chicago restaurants hosting Royal Wedding Parties. Paper cutouts of the royal couple adorn the front window of the British-style pub, which is run Sandra Carter, a native of the U.K.
American Bishop Brings Human Rights Focus To Royal Wedding
The 65-year-old leader of the Episcopal Church was hand-picked by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to deliver a sermon at their wedding Saturday even though the couple had not met him at the time.
How You Can Celebrate The Royal Wedding In Chicago
Royal wedding fever is hitting Chicago hard.
Elderflower Cakes To Celebrate The Royal Wedding
At Sweet T's in Arlington Heights, they've cooked up some royal cookies in honor of the bride and groom.
Royal Rules: New Traditions Meghan Markle Must Follow
Every royal bride since Queen Victoria has carried a sprig of myrtle in her bouquet.
Hyde Park Students Wild About Harry
As the British royal chatted up the American teens, they were surprised by his humility.
The History And Etiquette Of Afternoon Tea
You never put your pinky up when raising a cup. Why not? "Well, because it's very pretentious!"
The Evolution of Prince Harry: From Royal Rebel To Activist
While Prince Harry has served in the British army and is known for his philanthropic work, when he was growing up he had a reputation for being a royal rebel.
The Drake Hotel To Host Events Leading Up To The Royal Wedding
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is set to take place in four days. As England puts the final touches on the grand event, one of Chicago's premier hotels is busy with wedding plans of its own.
Several Chicagoans Prepare To Travel To England For Royal Wedding
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is less than a week away. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports some Chicagoans are traveling to England to enjoy the experience firsthand.
Britain's Queen Of Royal Memorabilia
"Every day I think about the Queen, which is really sad, isn't it?"
Making Your Royal Wedding Party A Smashing Success
"If you don't have the budget to have a patisserie or a bakery help you, do little cookies and icing stacks and put a rose petal on top."
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Light rain tonight, isolated storms possible tomorrow morning
Overcast tonight with areas of light rain and sprinkles.
Orlando Magic win NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place
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Madison Cawthorn, Trump-backed incumbent congressman, loses primary
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Cubs shut out Pirates for second straight night
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Car stolen with 3-year-old inside in Oak Park, found 15 minutes later
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White Sox and Royals split doubleheader
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South Austin shooting leaves teen in critical condition
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Former Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffers injury during training session
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Black real estate developers 'Buy Back the Block' for the future of West Woodlawn
"We know that people in the area, they want to live in the area. They just want good housing stock and they want a safe place for their children."
Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
The department in charge of caring for the state's most vulnerable kids is failing them on everything from regular medical visits to home checks to the way the department is staffed, an audit said.
Dylan Cease strikes out 9, White Sox beat Royals 3-0 in first game of doubleheader
Cease (4-1) wrangled out of trouble throughout, allowing runners in every inning. He gave up seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, with nine strikeouts — several in clutch situations.
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Attorney argues before Illinois Supreme Court for release of 50 years of Chicago Police misconduct records
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Some state lawmakers renew calls for DCFS Director Marc Smith to step down
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Chicago gas prices hit new record, at more than $5 per gallon
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Parents desperate, searching for options amid persistent nationwide baby formula shortage
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Advocate Aurora Health merging with Charlotte-based Atrium Health
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