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 2H ago 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 Jabs between Trump, Pritzker heat up ahead of RNC in Milwaukee Pritzker had become perhaps the loudest and most colorful Trump critic in the Democratic party. Jun 18 GOP senator blocks Democratic bill to ban bump stocks A Republican senator blocked a Democratic-led attempt to pass legislation Tuesday that would have restored a Trump-era ban on bump stocks. Jun 18 More Political News
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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. 19H ago 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
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 Chicago public health officials declare end to measles outbreak Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days. May 30 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 p*rn industry sues over Indiana law requiring adult entertainment sites to verify users' ages An Indiana law that requires p*rn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court. Jun 11 More Business News
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Justin Timberlake still performing in Chicago despite drunken driving arrest Earlier this week, Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving through a stop sign. 4H 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. 2H ago 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 Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it. Jun 15 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Some rain possible for Friday CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the hot weekend forecast. 23M ago 02:28 Group pushes to plant new trees in Chicago neighborhoods that lack them The Our Roots Chicago initiative is an effort to combat climate change by planting trees in disinvested neighborhoods. CBS 2 Climate Watch reporter Tara Molina reports. 29M ago 03:12 3 Chicago schools to be renamed After controversial historical figures, Chicago Public Schools is set to rename three elementary schools. 33M ago 00:35 Shooting leaves retired Chicago police officer dead on city's West Side A retired Chicago police officer was shot and killed on the city's West side on Thursday. The 73-year-old man was shot in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street around 11:30 a.m., according to the Chicago Police Department. Neighbors said they heard five or six shots. He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died. 44M ago 02:15 Teen paddleboarders rescued after drifting in Lake Michigan Deputies on the Sheriff's Marine Unit Lake Michigan Watercraft were patrolling when they saw two 16-year-olds, a girl from Lake Bluff and a boy from Wauconda, floating outward toward the center of Lake Michigan. 49M ago 00:30 More in Latest Videos
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Retired Chicago police officer shot, killed on West Side Neighbors said they were shocked to learn that their beloved friend was shot and killed in broad daylight. updated 7M ago Family mourns boy, 7, shot and killed at West Side apartment complex Jai'mani Rivera, was shot in the chest on Tuesday afternoon while exiting the building in the Oakley Square Apartments complex. 20H ago Chicago expanding financial assistance program for gun violence victims The goal is to ease the financial burden and trauma for families and survivors. 2H ago 7-year-old boy dies days after apartment fire in South Shore The fire broke out inside the three-story apartment in the 2400 block of East 78th Street around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. 11H ago CPS set to rename three elementary schools currently named after controversial figures Christopher Columbus Elementary would become Ruth Bader Ginsberg Elementary after the second female U.S. Supreme Court justice. 12M 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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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. 2H ago White Sox allow Houston Astros' 4-run 7th inning to lose 5-3 Yordan Alvarez homered in the first inning and drove in a run during a four-run seventh as the Houston Astros rallied past the Chicago White Sox 5-3. 2H ago Reese sets WNBA rookie record as Sky ease past Wings 83-72 Chennedy Carter and Marina Mabrey scored 19 points each, as the Sky eased by the Dallas Wings 83-72 to snap a four-game losing streak. 5H ago White Sox lose to Astros a night after win Andrew Benintendi hit a solo homer in the fourth for the Sox, which was their only run for the night. 20H ago Happ, Swanson hit back-to-back HRs as Cubs hold of Giants 6-5 Ian Happ hit a 442-foot homer, Dansby Swanson made it back-to-back longballs and the Chicago Cubs hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5. Jun 19 More Sports News
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Retired Chicago police officer shot, killed on West Side Neighbors said they were shocked to learn that their beloved friend was shot and killed in broad daylight. updated 7M ago Boy, 12, charged with robbing two people at gunpoint in South Chicago The boy has been charged with two felony counts of armed robbery. He was due to appear in Juvenile Court on Thursday. 4H ago Chicago Police officer hit by car while trying to arrest man in Woodlawn After a short pursuit, the man was arrested and a gun was recovered, police said. 20H ago Police seek to identify 3 people in shooting that killed 13-year-old boy in Lawndale Police said the teen was on the sidewalk in the 1300 block of South Independence Boulevard in North Lawndale when someone opened fire this past Friday evening. 22H ago Family mourns boy, 7, shot and killed at West Side apartment complex Jai'mani Rivera, was shot in the chest on Tuesday afternoon while exiting the building in the Oakley Square Apartments complex. 20H ago More Crime News
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