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. 23H ago 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. 22H ago 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. 19H ago 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. 8H 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. 18H ago 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 Surveillance video shows suspects in murder of retired Chicago Police officer Larry Neuman, 73, was shot and killed Thursday in West Garfield Park. 10M ago 00:30 Chicago's Buckingham Fountain vandalized by protesters The fountain will be closed until further notice, after its water was dyed red and messages about Gaza were scrawled in the surrounding plaza. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports. 20M ago 02:38 Kitchens, free online classes are ways one county is reimagining libraries The Richland Public Library in Columbia, South Carolina, is a national leader in reimagining the library's place in the community. 7H ago 03:19 Video captures mudslide in Monterrey, Mexico Rains from Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 hurricane season, caused the mudslide. Some residents were treated for minor injuries. 7H ago 00:43 Namibia’s high court overturns laws banning same-sex acts Consensual same-sex activity is currently prohibited in more than half of 54 African countries. 7H ago 00:26 More in Latest Videos
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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. updated 11M 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. updated 23M 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. updated 10M 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. 8H ago Fire damages vintage residential building on Chicago's West Side There were no reports of injuries. 53M 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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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. 1H 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. 1H 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. 21H ago Cubs get clobbered by Mets, drop to 3-4 in 9-game homestand Shota Imanaga's ERA ballooned from 1.89 to 2.96 after his shortest outing with the Cubs so far. 21H ago Bulls trading Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey, per report In Giddey, the Bulls land a former No. 6 overall pick who was in desperate need of a fresh start. Jun 20 More Sports News
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At least 3 people killed, 6 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings The victims ranged in age from 16 to 48. 1H 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. updated 23M 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. 19H ago 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. 19H ago At least 3 shot during repass service at Salvation Army center in Chicago suburbs Police said a vehicle pulled up during the service, and multiple gunmen opened fire in the direction of the Salvation Army center. 2H ago More Crime News
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