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SCOTUS ruling will affect some cases involving Illinoisans charged in Jan. 6 riot In all, more than 350 people charged in the Capitol riot were specifically charged with obstruction of an official proceeding. This is the charge the Supreme Court ruled was improperly used by prosecutors. Jun 28
Some place Pritzker on list of possible replacements after President Biden's debate performance But an alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention said getting behind Mr. Biden remains essential. Jun 28
Why the Supreme Court's decision limiting federal agencies is so significant The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means. Jun 28
Supreme Court rejects Steve Bannon's bid to remain out of prison on appeal The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence. Jun 28
Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge used in Jan. 6 cases The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Jun 28
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Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals. Jun 25
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
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New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1. Jun 28
Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks. Jun 28
Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores "We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures. Jun 27
Neighborhood violence linked to cancer cells, study finds The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health. Jun 26
"No evidence" new COVID variant causes more severe disease, CDC says The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates. Jun 25
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Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals. Jun 25
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
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Chicago rat hole memorialized with music fest The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on. 18H ago
Martin Mull, comic actor from "Roseanne," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," dies at 80 Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night." 21H ago
The Rolling Stones take stage at Soldier Field for first time since 2019 The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour. Jun 28
CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. Jun 26
"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23
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Latest Videos 3 killed after argument leads to shooting on Chicago's South Side Chicago police say two men and a woman were walking when they got into an argument with two other people who then got into a car, pulled up to them, and began shooting. 9H ago 00:28
What Caught My Eye - Happy 1 year Lucy, rip currents From a pup celebrating her one-year-anniversary since being adopted to the warnings about rip currents. Here's what caught CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week. 9H ago 02:17
Chicago Pride Parade celebrating 53rd year in Lakeview The parade, scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m., will be followed by a day of events celebrating the end of Pride Month. 9H ago 02:14
Breezy, cooler with 70s for highs in Chicago For Sunday, some lakeside clouds, then mostly sunny. A high of 72. Cooler lakeside. 11H ago 01:58
Lynwood officer grazed by bullet in Ford Heights While at the scene of a deadly shooting, officers were fired on by unknown offenders, and a Lynwood police officer who responded to assist suffered a graze wound. 12H ago 00:31
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Teen girl shot, woman stabbed during argument near Chicago's 31st Street Beach Chicago police said just after 11:30 p.m., the teen was arguing with a 26-year-old woman in the 3000 block of South Fort Dearborn Drive. 5H ago
53rd Chicago Pride Parade steps off Sunday in Lakeview. Here's what to know. Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month. 8H ago
Neighbors on edge after overnight protest outside congressman's home The City of Highland Park said around 40 protesters shouted "pro-Palestinian and antisemitic chants" outside the home of Rep. Brad Schneider. 18H ago
Where to catch brilliant fireworks for the 4th of July holiday Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration. Jun 28
Second person detained in murder of retired Chicago Police officer as his funeral is held Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street. Jun 29
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Chicago firefighters plan NASCAR, DNC protests over paramedic, ambulance shortages Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions. Jun 26
Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference. Jun 26
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
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York High School star pitcher Ryan Sloan could be headed for MLB Draft Sloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks. 18H ago
Chad Kuhl glad to be back pitching for White Sox after wife is declared cancer free Any pressure Kuhl feels to perform on the mound is nothing compared to what he and his family went through in the past year. 22H ago
Ian Happ hits 2-run homer in 8th, Cubs beat Brewers Luke Little (3-1) threw a scoreless seventh for the victory, and Porter Hodge followed with a scoreless inning. 22H ago
Paul DeJong homers as the White Sox beat the Rockies for 3rd straight win Luis Robert Jr., Korey Lee and Lenyn Sosa also homered for the Sox in their double-digit scoring game of the season. Jun 29
Thorpe tosses 2-hit ball over 6 innings, White Sox beat Rockies Drew Thorpe (2-1) retired 16 in a row after Brenton Doyle led off the game with a single. Jun 28
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Suspect charged with robbing man, woman in north Chicago suburbs Kyle Knight was ordered detained at an initial hearing. Jun 28
Police search for carjacker who targeted family with 3-year-old in Park Ridge Illinois State Police later found the car in the area of 34th and Halsted streets in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Jun 28
Second person detained in murder of retired Chicago Police officer as his funeral is held Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street. Jun 29
Illinois cold case finally solved nearly 50 years later Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died. Jun 27
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