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Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial about alleged sexual encounter Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday. 9H ago
Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust. 10H ago
Judge indefinitely delays Trump classified documents trial The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20. 12H ago
TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional. 13H ago
What to expect in Indiana's presidential and state primaries today The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana's presidential and state primaries, but voters will also have to settle more competitive contests for governor, Congress, and the state legislature. 18H ago
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Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust. 10H ago
Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end. Apr 24
Family accuses estate salesman of taking advantage of them while grieving The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved. Apr 19
Chicago area dad has a warning about fake concert ticket scams The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams. Mar 27
Chicago area businessman, partner accused of defrauding investors out of millions Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says. Mar 25
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Using hearing aids can reduce risk of death by nearly 25%, study finds Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear. 6H ago
"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers. Apr 28
City of Chicago warns of dozens of measles cases, and not all are linked to migrant shelters The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week. Apr 19
Cook County warns of measles exposure at Sam's Club in Evergreen Park The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles. Apr 18
Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened. Apr 19
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Expert: Taxpayers could be on the hook for infrastructure around planned new Bears stadium Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny. Apr 24
Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end. Apr 24
Oberweis Dairy has 2 potential buyers after bankruptcy filing The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets. Apr 24
Downers Grove typewriter repairman makes what's old new again Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove. Apr 23
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For second time ever, The Second City to perform show with all-AAPI cast For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)" 13H ago
Watch the Met Gala red carpet arrivals and see the 2024 looks The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night. 20H ago
'Bob Hearts Abishola' series finale to air on May 6 'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS. May 6
Bernard Hill, actor known for "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," dead at 79 Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic." May 5
More than a decade after a stroke, Randy Travis sings again, courtesy of AI "Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart. May 5
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Latest Videos Armed robbers target 3 businesses in 30 minutes across Chicago Chicago police said each incident involved three men and took place in 30 minutes. It is not clear if the same group was involved in all three robberies. 27M ago 01:39
Rain returns to Chicago area Tuesday night CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast. 56M ago 02:03
Volleyball player at Chicago area school donates to cancer research for every dig Caiden Frawley, a senior at Notre Dame College Prep's boy's volleyball team is doing more than just playing the game. 6H ago 01:33
Widespread storms again overnight Wednesday into Thursday in Chicago CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, May 7, 2024. 7H ago 03:23
Hearing aids can reduce risk of death, study says Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports. 7H ago 03:28
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Strong storms bring hail, damaging wind, flooding rain to Chicago area Tinley Park saw golf-ball-sized hail and Orland Park saw ping-pong-ball-sized hail, according to the National Weather Service. 6H ago
Tree crashes onto family's house, splits chimney during storms in Northwest Indiana The tree crushed the aluminum siding on the chimney, exposing the wood frame and pink insulation fiber to the street. 7H ago
Barn collapses amid storms in Northern Illinois; dozens of animals rescued The barn collapsed in the 10800 block of Weidner Road in unincorporated McHenry County outside Harvard. 7H ago
As TikTok sues over potential U.S. ban, Chicago business owner emphasizes app's importance The Biden administration defending new legislation that would force the Chinese-owned social media company ByteDance to sell to a U.S. owner—or be banned sometime in the next year. 6H ago
Using hearing aids can reduce risk of death by nearly 25%, study finds Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear. 6H ago
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"Call to Action" critical conversation event focuses on justice for Black women Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman Apr 26
Mayor Johnson does not address how ShotSpotter alerted CPD to Officer Luis Huesca shooting Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call. Apr 22
Chicago man cleared of 2013 murder after X-ray evidence proves innocence Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter. Apr 8
Dolton village board plans to hire Lori Lightfoot to investigate Mayor Tiffany Henyard The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds. Apr 8
New Illinois DCFS director promises improvements to child placement practices DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary. Apr 4
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Sky clobber New York Liberty in last preseason game Marina Mabrey was gunning from deep and had a game-high 20 points. 6H ago
Busch hits game-ending HR, Bellinger goes deep in return as Cubs beat Padres The Cubs' Héctor Neris (2-0) pitched out of a jam in the ninth, when he retired Jackson Merrill on a pop fly with runners on first and second. 7H ago
Tampa Bay Rays beat Chicago White Sox 5-1 Zach Eflin allowed one run and six hits in seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 for their fifth consecutive win. 9H ago
Chicago Blackhawks score No. 2 overall pick in 2024 NHL Draft Going in, the Blackhawks had a 13.5% chance at scoring the first overall pick, even better than last year when they got the top pick to draft Connor Bedard. 11H ago
Niles volleyball player uses his skills to raise money for cancer research Caiden Frawley, a senior at Notre Dame College Prep's boy's volleyball team is doing more than just playing the game. 6H ago
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Man shot dead during street takeover on Southwest Side was trying to get away, police say Chicago Police detectives are asking anyone with additional photos or video to give them a call. 7H ago
Neglect led to years of abuse of Illinois juvenile detainees, lawsuit claims A new scathing lawsuit accused state employees of sexually abusing 95 people while they were children detained in Illinois detention facilities. 11H ago
13-year-old girl shot in South Chicago after attempted car theft, family of shooter says The girl was hit on the right side of her body. She was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, and her condition was stabilized, police said. 1H ago
Body of Eddie Gardner, missing since 2022, found in abandoned Chicago building An Oswego family's two-year search to find out what happened to a missing man has ended, after Eddie Gardner's body was found in Chicago in March. 13H ago
Delphi murder trial for Richard Allen delayed until October The judge in the case granted a request by defense attorneys for more time to prepare. 12H ago
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