CBS Chicago - Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism (2024)

Chicago

Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism

Latest News

Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Chicago campus building The protesters have occupied the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, 5707 S. University Ave. Chicago Police have been spotted at the scene. updated 4M ago

6 men charged with staging robberies in Chicago area to get visas reserved for crime victims The men are accused of staging armed robberies at gas stations, liquor stores, Subway restaurants, Dunkin Donuts stores, and other businesses, and then asking police to certify them as crime victims to get immigration visas. 1H ago

Chicago students make, test and present the aroma of art "They don't think of scent as art. But we're changing that. We asked them to include more olfactory artists in their permanent collection." 49M ago

Mama duck and her ducklings captivate Mt. Greenwood neighbors The neighbors helped protect the mama duck and her ducklings before documenting their journey to a new home. updated 53M ago

Chicago Tribune employees sue paper, alleging racial discrimination The lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 50 female and Black employees. The suit claims non-White journalists made 86 cents for every dollar a White employee made. 1H ago

Aurora U. freshman shines at the plate, in Wrigley Field stands The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga. 1H ago

Chicago police to beef up security at North Avenue Beach after teen was run over Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said there will be a strong police bike patrol presence this weekend to make the beach safer. updated 0M ago

Buffalo Grove High School using AI to help students become future teachers Students in Tim Kosiek's education pathway class learned how to use ChatGPT to help create lesson plans and more. 1H ago

Kim Foxx may stop prosecuting drug and gun cases stemming from some traffic stops Under a proposed new policy, Cook County prosecutors would not file drug, gun, and theft charges in cases that begin with minor traffic stops such as broken tail lights or having an expired vehicle registration. 1H ago

CBS News Live

More Latest News

Current Conditions

More Weather

First Alert Weather

Highs in the upper 70s Friday in Chicago, warm weekend ahead Temperatures climb to the 80s by Saturday with sunny skies. 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

CBS 2 Investigators

Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don't track what happens next Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs. 9H ago

Cook County sheriff: More resources needed to get guns from those with revoked FOID cards Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't? May 16

Woman who worked as cultural advisor to Blackhawks sues team Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out. May 15

Latest Videos

Latest Videos IDPH monitoring Cook Co. case of West Nile Virus A batch of mosquitos found in Hoffman Estates earlier this week tested positive. So far, there have not been any reported cases in humans. 27M ago 00:22

IDPH monitoring Cook Co. case of West Nile Virus

Man shot while trying to stop robbery attempt in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood The shooting happened just before 4 a.m. outside Estelle's Café and Lounge at 2013 W. North Ave., just west of the iconic intersection of Milwaukee, Damen, and North avenues. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports. 29M ago 01:53

Feds: Armed robberies were staged so "victims" could apply for immigration visas Federal authorities have handed down charges Friday against six men they said faked robberies in a scheme to obtain special immigration visas reserved for crime victims. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports. 33M ago 02:41

Get outside before the rain returns on Tuesday CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast. 34M ago 02:30

A mama duck nested near a Chicago home and captivated a neighborhood For weeks, ducks have been the talk of a neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. A family of mallards may not sound like big news, but they captivated an audience in Mt. Greenwood. 1H ago 03:05

CBS Chicago - Breaking News, First Alert Weather, Exclusive Investigations & Community Journalism (2024)

Latest News

First Alert Weather

CBS 2 Investigators

Latest Videos

References