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Bollards coming to Magnificent Mile this summer to prevent crash-and-grabs More than 40 protective bollards will be set up on the designated stretch of the Mag Mile. 5H ago

Waukegan family pleads for return of stolen therapy dog The shih-tzu, Bella, is the companion of a woman with dementia. 5H ago

Migrant arrivals have slowed in Chicago, but new shelter opens as need continues The new shelter is a collaboration between the City of Chicago and the Archdiocese of Chicago – which is lending the St. Bartholomew buildings at no cost to the city. 5H ago

Bridgeview mosque guides members through multiple recent tragedies After the alleged murders of a 6-year-old boy and four members of the same family, mosque leaders try to help community members grieve and move forward. 5H ago

Harry Leinenweber, renowned Chicago federal judge, dies at 87 Leinenweber was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the court in 1985, and assumed senior status in 2002. 6H ago

Wanted people seen running from police after crash on Chicago's Northwest Side Three suspects were taken into custody about half an hour after the pursuit, according to dispatch reports. 5H ago

Man arrested after apparently trying to jump fence at Chicago FBI HQ CBS 2's cameras captured Chicago Police officers taking the man away. 5H ago

Slumping Cubs fall to Tampa Bay Rays 5-2, allowing 4 runs in 9th Brandon Lowe capped Tampa Bay's four-run ninth inning with a three-run homer, lifting the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the struggling Chicago Cubs. 7H ago

Police search for 4 wanted in homicide on Chicago's West Side A police community alert did not offer further specifics about the homicide. 5H ago

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Temperatures climbing in Chicago A Weather Alert is in effect late Thursday as a stronger storm and cold front enter the area, clashing with plentiful heat and humidity in place. 16H ago

Meet The First Alert Weather Team CBS 2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather. Jan 29

How will climate change impact Chicago's rainiest month? As the climate warms, May rainfall is getting heavier in Chicago. Apr 29

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Chicago residents testify at hearing on traffic stops, in wake of death of Dexter Reed U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer listened to hours of community input on what specific traffic stop-related requirements should be added to a CPD consent decree. 11H ago

United Nations calls for action on behalf of alleged police torture victims in Chicago The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation." Jun 10

Black Hawk descendant demands Chicago Blackhawks change logo, name: "Do what's right" As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives. Jun 10

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Latest Videos Visitors enjoy bug-based dishes at event sponsored by Chicago's Field Museum While there were no cicadas, a tostada with grasshoppers was among the items on the menu at the Bug Bites dinner at Big Star West Town. 5H ago 00:58

Visitors enjoy bug-based dishes at event sponsored by Chicago's Field Museum

Hot in Chicago on Wednesday, afternoon storm threat Thursday CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. 5H ago 02:45

Chicago area mosque helps provides guidance to Muslim community after tragedies After the alleged murders of a 6-year-old boy and four members of the same family, leaders of the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview are trying to help community members grieve and move forward. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports. 5H ago 05:40

Family begs for return of stolen dog in Waukegan, Illinois The shih-tzu, Bella, is the companion of a woman with dementia. Missing dog posters have gone up, and the woman’s daughter, Princess Hemphill, said the absence of Bella’s bark and bright eyes have left a void. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports. 5H ago 01:55

Bollards coming to Chicago's Mag Mile in effort to prevent crash-and-grabs Protective bollards will be set up in the coming weeks between Chicago Avenue and Ohio Street. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports. 5H ago 02:08