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Former Chicago alderman Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption In December, a federal jury convicted Burke on 13 of 14 counts against him, including racketeering conspiracy, federal program bribery, and attempted extortion. updated 58M ago
The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other. Jun 23
City of Milwaukee to run tight ship for security during Republican National Convention The U.S. Secret Service on Friday announced its security perimeters, road closures, and protest locations. Jun 21
Supreme Court upholds law banning domestic abusers from having guns The court ruled 8-1 that a person who has been found by a court to pose a credible threat to the physical safety of another may be temporarily disarmed. Jun 21
Illinois Republican Party chair Don Tracy announces resignation, blames GOP infighting "We have Republicans who would rather fight other Republicans than engage in the harder work of defeating incumbent Democrats by convincing swing voters to vote Republican," Tracy wrote in his resignation letter Jun 20
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Suburban Chicago family keeps getting package after package they never ordered from Temu The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn. Jun 21
Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19
Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13
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
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Chicago, some suburbs In Chicago, West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been identified in three Chicago community areas, all of them on the South Side. Jun 21
Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem. Jun 17
Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn't believe his identity Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group. Jun 12
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7
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Chicago rule phasing out sub-minimum wage for tipped workers soon to take effect The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well. Jun 18
Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13
Construction on Bally's permanent Chicago casino expected to begin in fall The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Jun 11
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"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23
Justin Timberlake breaks his silence at tour stop: "It's been a tough week" Justin Timberlake spoke about his recent arrest on D.W.I. charges while performing in Chicago as part of his world tour. Jun 22
Justin Timberlake performs in Chicago despite drunken driving arrest Earlier this week, Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving through a stop sign. Jun 21
Donald Sutherland, star of "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games," dies at 88 Donald Sutherland, a multi-generational actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games" and more, died at 88. Jun 20
Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI on Long Island Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated. Jun 19
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Latest Videos Severe weather for Tuesday morning commute CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast. 10M ago 02:15
Chicago's United Center now being set up for the DNC CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports that in less than two months, the Democratic National Convention at the United Center will be packed with delegates from all over the country come August. 27M ago 02:26
Northwestern University breaks ground on construction of new Ryan Field Northwestern University on Monday held the formal groundbreaking for the construction of the new Ryan Field in Evanston. The rebuilt Ryan Field is expected to open in 2026 and will include a community park and public greenspaces for residents to enjoy. 44M ago 00:39
Controversial decision in Kevin Jackson case upheld The judge gave a two-hour ruling reviewing this case and ultimately disagreed with a special prosecutors' report, saying there were significant flaws in the case against Kevin Jackson. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports. 50M ago 02:43
Former Ald. Ed Burke must report to prison in September U.S. Judge Virginia Kendall sentenced Burke to two years on prison Monday after Burke was convicted of racketeering and bribery. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports. 56M ago 03:00
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Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption In December, a federal jury convicted Burke on 13 of 14 counts against him, including racketeering conspiracy, federal program bribery, and attempted extortion. updated 58M ago
At least 8 people killed, 20 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings The victims ranged in age from 16 to 49. 3H ago
Missing person from Chicago last seen at yoga retreat in The Bahamas The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed Taylor Casey, 41, was last seen in the area of Paradise Island, Nassau, in the Bahamas on June 19. 1H ago
Person in custody in connection to murder of retired CPD officer Larry Neuman, 73, was shot around 11:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street in West Garfield Park, police said. updated 44M ago
Warm day ahead with storms Monday night in Chicago Strong to severe storms are possible with heavy rain. 1H ago
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Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19
Mount Prospect building deemed a total loss after fire A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex. Jun 18
Family wants more information from Carol Stream police in shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage. Jun 14
Black women account for 65% of all female domestic violence victims in Chicago An average of 24 people every minute become victims of domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in the U.S. Precious Wright, of Chicago's Austin neighborhood, has lived through it. Jun 13
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. Jun 11
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Mets top Cubs 5-2, Chicago has dropped 10 of last 16 Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch. 20H ago
Cubs unveil statue depicting Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Ryne Sandberg hopes Cubs fans remember him as an alert and active defensive player. 20H ago
Angel Reese leads Sky to 88-87 win over Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat Indiana 88-87 despite 17 points and a franchise-record 13 assists for the Fever's Caitlin Clark. Jun 23
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour event after climate protesters run onto green Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes. 23H ago
White Sox give up 9 runs in 2 innings to Tigers, lose 11-2 Colt Keith and Akil Baddoo homered in a five-run first inning and Riley Greene cleared the fences in a four-run second, lifting the Detroit Tigers to an 11-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Jun 23
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Man tried to assault, threw liquid at State's Attorney Kim Foxx: records The suspect allegedly reversed a car toward Foxx, forcing her to try to dodge it.. 20H ago
3 people shot, 1 fatally, on Chicago's Southwest Side Two people who were shot and injured self-transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital after a teenager was killed. 20H ago
90-year-old Hickory Hills man killed by grandson, police say Dean J. Faulk was charged with first-degree murder of his grandfather, Dean L. Faulk, 90, who was found dead in their Hickory Hills home on Friday, police said. 20H ago
Boy, 16, shot and killed in park in Englewood Police said the boy got into a fight with someone who pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest and legs. Jun 22
At least 8 people killed, 26 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings The victims ranged in age from 16 to 49. 3H ago
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