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 Cook County projecting $218 million budget deficit in 2025. No plans for tax hikes or layoffs. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also noted the county will end 2024 with a projected $367 million budget surplus. Jun 19 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 More Political News
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 More Consumer News
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 Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating. Jun 7 More Health News
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 More Business News
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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. 18H ago 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 Who won Tony Awards for 2024: full list of winners and nominees See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards. Jun 17 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Training storms could bring serious flooding to Chicago area CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Saturday, June 22, 2024. 4H ago 02:46 City of Chicago workers remove ghost bike by mistake The ghost bike was set up in April 2022 on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park for Gerardo Marciales, who was killed the previous winter when he was hit by a car while riding a Divvy bike. As CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports, this is the third time it will have to be reinstalled. 4H ago 02:32 World's Ugliest Dog crowned for 2024 An 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang has been named the world’s ugliest dog. 4H ago 01:09 Inaugural Magnificent Mile Art Festival kicks off Connoisseurs and enthusiasts checked out pieces of from dozens of artists from across the world. 5H ago 00:24 Visitors disappointed to see Buckingham Fountain turned off after vandalism A staff member said until this water is clear, the fountain will remain off. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports. 5H ago 02:01 More in Latest Videos
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Severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain, flooding to Chicago area Flash Flood Warnings continue for much of the area until early Sunday morning. 3H ago Buckingham Fountain closed after being dyed red by protesters overnight The messages, "Gaza is bleeding," and, "Stop genocide," were also scrawled on the plaza in front of the fountain. 4H ago Teen ordered held in custody in shooting that killed 7-year-old boy on Near West Side Raysean Comer is charged as an adult in the Tuesday afternoon shooting that killed Jai'mani Amir Rivera. 9H ago Video captures 2 suspects wanted in connection to murder of retired 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. 10H ago 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. 18H ago More Latest News
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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 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Sky's Izzy Harrison beats back adversity to return to court Harrison started her WNBA career coming back from a torn ACL, and another knee injury delayed her start this season. But back on the court now, she's making a difference. 3H ago Chicago Fire fall short to Orlando City First-year forward Hugo Cuypers scored his team-leading seventh goal of the season for the Fire. 4H ago Taillon pitches 7 sharp innings as Cubs beat Mets Jameson Taillon struck out a season-high 10 in his first win since May 4. The right-hander allowed one run and six hits. 11H ago Drew Thorpe combines on 5-hitter to lead White Sox over Tigers The 23-year-old right-hander didn't get a decision in his debut at Seattle on June 11, then lasted 3 1/3 innings in a 12-5 loss at Arizona on June 16. 11H ago White Sox have lost 3 straight after being edged by Tigers The Sox are 5-20 against American League Central Division opponents, including a 1-11 road record. Jun 21 More Sports News
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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. 4H ago At least 5 people killed, 8 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings The victims ranged in age from 16 to 49. 3H ago Teen ordered held in custody in shooting that killed 7-year-old boy on Near West Side Raysean Comer is charged as an adult in the Tuesday afternoon shooting that killed Jai'mani Amir Rivera. 9H ago Chicago Police hold roll call on West Englewood block known for drugs, violence Officers gathered for a roll call near 73rd Place and Racine Avenue, trying to disrupt an open-air drug market that has been operating in a vacant lot. Jun 21 1 teenage boy killed, 2 wounded in shooting in Arcadia Terrace The CFD said the victims were all juveniles under 18, but their specific ages were not immediately learned. Jun 21 More Crime News
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