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1 killed, 9 hurt in crash involving stolen car in West Englewood Chicago police said a car was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when it went through a red light and struck two other vehicles at the intersection. 6H ago

Hundreds call for peace at Youth Peace Walk in Humboldt Park For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event. updated 4M ago

Dry, sunny day before next threat of severe storms A light lakebreeze develops in the afternoon and temperatures will be in the 60s along the beaches 2H ago

Woman struck, killed by Amtrak train in Lemont A 47-year-old woman was struck by an Amtrak train at the intersection of Main Street and Stephen Street, police say. 6H ago

2 charged with carving swastikas into playground equipment at Elmhurst elementary school Christopher Jackson, 18, of Elmhurst, appeared in court, where the judge granted the motion to detain him pre-trial. A 17-year-old also from Elmhurst will appear at a detention hearing at a later time. 10H ago

Cardinals rally in the eighth and then hold off Cubs for a 7-6 victory Brendan Donovan had a two-run single, Lars Nootbaar added an RBI triple and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Saturday night. 1H ago

2 critically injured, another hospitalized in Woodstock crash between motorcycle, minivan A bystander was already performing CPR on one of two downed motorcycle riders who were unconscious on the pavement when paramedics arrived. 5H ago

O'Hearn homers as the Orioles rally past the White Sox 5-3 Ryan O'Hearn, Anthony Santander and Jordan Westburg homered during Baltimore's five-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Saturday. 5H ago

White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez frustrated by latest injury, vows to keep working Eloy Jiménez was just starting to feel good at the plate when he got hurt again. 5H ago

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Two waves of thunderstorms to move through Chicago Sunday The first wave arrives in the 7 a.m. hour along Interstate 39 and drives eastward to the city by 11 a.m. and then to Northwest Indiana. 2H 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 Public Schools settle sex abuse lawsuit for $800k, while lawmakers demand change After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. May 23

Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. May 21

Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. May 20

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Latest Videos Memorial Day wreath laying, parade held in Chicago It was a somber morning at Daley Plaza as dignitaries gathered for the annual Memorial Day wreath laying. 58M ago 01:00

Memorial Day wreath laying, parade held in Chicago

Seuños Festival, peace march among Memorial Day weekend events to kick off summer Festivals and fireworks make Chicago shine. But it all must be done safely, so the city plans to keep police out in full force. 1H ago 03:35

Two waves of thunderstorms to move through Chicago Sunday CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, May 25, 2024. 2H ago 03:16

Two rounds of storms to move into Chicago area CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, May 25, 2024. 5H ago 02:28

Youth Peace Walk held in Humboldt Park For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event. 7H ago 02:10