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"You have a lot of careers in the field of aviation, and you need the exposure to them."
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Sara Machi is a multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) at CBS News Chicago.
She started at CBS News Chicago in December, 2022 from KSDK in St Louis where she had been an MSJ since 2019.
Sara takes pride in generating lead stories. At KSDK she led a continuing education program in the newsroom.
Prior to St. Louis, Sara was weekend anchor and MSJ at WDBJ in Roanoke, Va., and had similar roles at KTBA in Shreveport, La. and at WOAY in West Virginia.
Sara earned a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
An Emmy-nominated journalist, over the years Sara has reported live from presidential inaugurations, immersed herself in local court and crime reporting, and prompted new legislation to keep kids safe.
She joins her sister in Chicago and is exploring the city, often with her dogs Jack and Fitz in tow. She'll happily field your story ideas, restaurant recommendations, and pet photos.
"You have a lot of careers in the field of aviation, and you need the exposure to them."
CBS 2's Sara Machi was there as they made their first stops and spoke to homeowners still waiting for answers.
It's a busy weekend in Chicago with an iconic boat race, a huge music festival, and "Queen B."
Three to five young men wearing ski masks jump out of a black SUV and displayed a weapon before demanding the victims' belongings.
At least four customers face big repair bills after buying water-tainted gas at the convenience store.
Residents told CBS 2 while they've lived in Austin all their lives, they've never seen anything like the damage due to the recent flooding.
A four-unit apartment complex was damaged by the debris.
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration for eight counties, including those affected by flooding last Saturday.
Organizers say concerns sparked by viral videos of teen takeovers make the trip necessary - as a learning experience and to build trust across ages.
Another round of rain meant more cleanup just days after some homes were first hit by flash flooding.
"It was supposed to be a 4th of July celebration, but it turned into chaos," Samantha Hudson said.
Fifteen people were shot since midnight across the city.
DePaul said a student was walking near the School of Music when two men pulled up in a white SUV demanding their stuff.
Sunday morning, the first fans through the gate were greated with unending storms that continued for hours and so much water pooling on the course that it caused serious problems for NASCAR.
Pool Saturday the park district offered a message, extending heartfelt condolences to the family who lost their loved one.