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Construction worker dies, another hurt after fall from scaffold in Hyde Park The accident happened around noon at East 57th Street and South Drexel Avenue. 8H ago
As crime concerns mount in West Town, neighbors call for reopening of police station Citing a surge in armed robberies, the residents asked the city to open a 12th Near West (12th) District police satellite office – or fully reopen the Wood (13th) District. 8H ago
Airbnb host says he was "victimized" by company after unfounded allegation Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations. updated 28M ago
Organizers of Chicago festivals, events go all out to keep people safe At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance. 8H ago
Woman struck by gunfire while riding in passenger seat of car in Garfield Park Chicago police said the woman was a passenger in the car when a white sedan approached and fired shots. 9M ago
Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning. 2H ago
White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for 14th straight loss The White Sox surpassed a mark set by the 1924 team while extending baseball's longest slide this season. 8H ago
Cubs lose to Reds in first of 4-game series Cubs starter Javier Assad (4-2) allowed five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. 10H ago
Chennedy Carter, Angel Reese lead Sky past Washington Mystics Chennedy Carter scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, rookie Angel Reese had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Chicago Sky beat the winless Washington Mystics 79-71. 10H ago
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Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning. 2H ago
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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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CPD body camera footage shows moments before deadly chase, crash At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle. Jun 5
Mariano's overcharges customers for Chicago's Checkout Bag Tax A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's. Jun 5
DCFS stops sending kids to Aunt Martha's after abuse allegations One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl. Jun 5
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Latest Videos Woman shot while inside car in Garfield Park The victim was struck in the left shoulder and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. 9M ago 00:18

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Chicago officials to meet with attorneys to discuss alternate protest routes for DNC Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators with the U.S. Palestinian Community Network at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center. 23M ago 02:00
Stabbing suspect charged in Union Station stabbing attack to appear in court The suspect, Wilson Barreno, 25, of Oakland, California, was charged Thursday with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm to a person over 60, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. 2H ago 01:53
Sunny day ahead in Chicago Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast. 2H ago 02:21
Gusty winds again on Friday in Chicago CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, June 6, 2024. 8H ago 02:30
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Meteorologist David Yeomans is a CBS News Chicago's First Alert weather team member. David is a severe weather and climate change expert and came to CBS 2 from KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas, where he has been Chief Meteorologist since 2021.

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Weijia Jiang (Chinese: 姜伟嘉; pinyin: Jiāng Wěijiā; born June 6, 1983) is a Chinese-American television journalist and reporter. She is based in Washington, D.C., and has served as the Senior White House Correspondent for CBS News since July 2018.

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Gray Television's CBS affiliate WBTV Charlotte, N.C., has hired meteorologist Lisa Villegas for its First Alert Weather Team that includes Al Conklin, Rachel Coulter, Eric Garlick and Elissia Wilson. She can be seen weeknights on WBTV News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m.

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He is an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan and has been an Orioles fan for many years. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife Lauren and son Xaiden.

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Two major daily newspapers are published in Chicago, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. The former has the larger circulation.

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Jaisol Martinez joined ABC 7, Chicago's number one news station, as morning news weekend meteorologist in January 2023.

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Emily Wahls is the chief meteorologist at FOX 32 News.

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