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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. 13H 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. 14H 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. 5H 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. 4H ago

1 person arrested in murder of 2 brothers found outside Highland Park house fire The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the brothers as Marc Austwick, 63, of Lake Forest, and John Austwick, 60, of Mundelein. updated 23M ago

Calls to shut down Waupun prison in Wisconsin grow after charges against warden, guards With a "Shawshank Redemption"-style stone exterior and high castle-like guard towers, Wisconsin's oldest prison, built in the 1850s, has long been a target for closure amid concerns about deterioration, lockdowns and staff shortfalls. Now the calls are growing again. 1H ago

Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019. 1H ago

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Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Most rain appears to fall during the afternoon, but rain will not wash out many outdoor plans. 1H 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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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 "Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution" now at Court Theatre With 2's Got Your Ticket, CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has more on "Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution" with playwright Nambi E. Kelley about the life of the civil rights icon. 52M ago 02:41

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New report shows healthy economic growth with 272,000 new hires The economy added 272,000 workers in May with healthcare taking the lead with new hirings. the number is a bigger than expected increase and up more than 100,000 from the previous month. 1H ago 01:43

President Biden warns of global threats to democracy One day after the world marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day , President Biden issued a warning about the current threats to democracy, but ahead of his address, the president also issued a rare apology. 1H ago 01:59

Some showers for Saturday CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast. 1H ago 02:20

Aurora hotel on lockdown for police investigation Police in west suburban Aurora were on the scene of an “active investigation” Friday morning at a Holiday Inn hotel, where guests said they’ve been told to stay in their rooms. 1H ago 00:28

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