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2 men hurt after shots fired into Taco Bell restaurant in Chicago's Loop Chicago police said the victims, 31 and 40, were inside when someone fired multiple shots into the restaurant. 7H ago

Rain does not stop crowds at Puerto Rican People's Day Parade in Chicago Organizers say they keep the focus on community over-commercialization. 14H ago

Woman, 18, killed after being shot in head in West Englewood The woman was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died. 4H ago

Chicago Police break down pro-Palestinian encampment in front of Buckingham Fountain Organizers said they had planned the encampment in response to violence Saturday in the Gaza Strip. 13H ago

Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to introduce 8 p.m. curfew for Central Business District to City Council Hopkins confirmed that the plan will introduce a curfew time of 8 p.m. for teens under the age of 18. 22H ago

When students graduate debt-free Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free? 4H ago

Fog lifts, leaving bright, sunny day in Chicago A shot of dry, cool air moves into our area with the passage of a weak front later. 6H ago

Two thieves rob person on University of Chicago campus One of the thieves implied he had a weapon, but the victim did not see one. 11H ago

Firefighters rescue a dozen people trapped in River North Elevator for hours They say they were on the way to the top when the elevator suddenly stopped. 11H ago

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Fog lifts, leaving bright, sunny day in Chicago A shot of dry, cool air moves into our area with the passage of a weak front later. 6H 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 Police set record for overtime in 2023, and trend is continuing this year There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August. Jun 7

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

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Latest Videos 100 year old WWII veteran marries in Normandy Harold Terens is a 100-year-old World War II veteran, while his bride, Jeanne Swerlin, is a youngster of just 96. 5H ago 01:10

100 year old WWII veteran marries in Normandy

What Caught My Eye - Vibrant dragonfly, stairway in the clouds From an eye-catching dragonfly to clouds creating somewhat of a staircase in the sky. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week. 5H ago 01:37

Runners hit the pavement for the Bank of America 13.1 race The race starts and finishes in Garfield Park and takes runners through some scenic loops through our Douglass and Humbolt Park. 5H ago 02:41

Bright, breezy with sunshine ahead in Chicago Gusty northwest winds for the afternoon, and then heading into the sunset, winds turn off the lake, and waves build. 6H ago 02:19

Lake County Pride Fest at Round Lake Beach and Civic Center People in the LGBTQ+ community and allies are coming together for the fourth annual Lake County Pride Fest! The free, family-friendly event is being held at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center near Civic Center Way and Hook Road. Kristal Larson, the executive director of the LGBTQ+ center for Lake County, explains what guests can expect. 7H ago 02:37