Aldermen Approve Obama Presidential Center PlanCity Council votes 47-1 on zoning changes required to build library Jackson Park.
Field Museum Getting Massive New DinoCrews have begun installing 122-foot-long titanosaur skeleton cast called "Maximo."
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Missing Baby Royalty Wolf Found On The West Side; Mom Still On The RunRoyalty Wolf, the 3-month-old girl who has been missing for more than a week, has been found safe on the West Side. Her mother, who abducted her, is still at large.
Officers Surround Antioch Home After Car Fleeing Police Rams Squad CarA male and female were inside the car, and one of them might have fired a shot while speeding away, according to Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Christopher Covelli.
Aldermen Approve Obama Presidential Center PlanThe City Council voted 47-1 to approve the various zoning changes that would be required to build the center in Jackson Park.
Suspect In Shooting Of ATF Agent Pleads Not GuiltyA Chicago man accused of shooting an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent has pleaded not guilty to assault charges.
Maximo, The Largest Dinosaur Ever Uncovered, Moving Into Field MuseumThe Field Museum is getting a huge new house guest, who will be moving into SUE the T-Rex's old room.
Are We Becoming Addicted To Smartphones? 'It's A Digital Drug'You pick up your phone intending to spend just a few minutes checking social media or texts and the next thing you know - an hour has gone by. Are we addicted to our smartphones?
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Dottie Pepper On Fort Worth Invitational: 'Every Hole Is Distinctive'CBS Sports' Dottie Pepper looks at the Fort Worth Invitational, held at Colonial Country Club since 1946.
NFL Owners Approve New National Anthem PolicyPlayers will no longer be required to be on the field during the anthem, but if they are and they kneel, their teams will be fined.
Report: NFL Considering 15-Yard Penalties For Players Kneeling During AnthemOne of the biggest questions heading into the league meetings this week was what the league would do in regards to protests during the anthem.
NFL Draft Headed To Nashville In 2019The league officially announced the destination for next year's draft. It's headed to the Music City.
NFL Approves New Rule Changes For KickoffsThe league announced seven new rules for kickoffs for the upcoming 2018 season.
Sanchez Lifts White Sox Over Orioles 3-2Yolmer Sanchez capped Chicago's three-run eighth with a tie-breaking RBI single, lifting the White Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
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Packed House At City Hall For Busy Council MeetingIt's an especially busy morning for the Chicago City Council, as aldermen take on several major issues. The council will vote on plans for the Obama Presidential Center, and a controversial plan for a new Police Academy. Meantime, officers are protesting a lack of progress on contract talks. CBS 2's Vi Nguyen reports.
Officers Surround Antioch Home After Car Fleeing Police Rams Squad CarPolice officers surrounded a home in north suburban Antioch, after a driver fled a traffic stop and rammed a squad car Wednesday morning.
Maximo, Largest Dinosaur Ever, Moving Into Field MuseumThe biggest dinosaur known to walk the earth is coming to life in Chicago. Maximo is moving into the space one held by the Field Museum's most famous dinosaur, Sue the T-Rex, while she moves into a new exhibit. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
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Aldermen Approve Obama Presidential Center PlanThe City Council voted 47-1 to approve the various zoning changes that would be required to build the center in Jackson Park.
Maximo, The Largest Dinosaur Ever Uncovered, Moving Into Field MuseumThe Field Museum is getting a huge new house guest, who will be moving into SUE the T-Rex's old room.
Are We Becoming Addicted To Smartphones? 'It's A Digital Drug'You pick up your phone intending to spend just a few minutes checking social media or texts and the next thing you know - an hour has gone by. Are we addicted to our smartphones?
Man Stabbed On Red Line Train In UptownPolice said the 25-year-old man was riding the train shortly after 2 a.m., when another passenger stabbed him in the stomach.
Bitcoin Pizza Day Celebrates Cryptocurrency On The RiseChance are if you’ve purchased a pizza before, you probably paid about $25, but one man paid more than $80 million for two pizzas.
Chicago Boaters Rescued 22 Hours After Boat Capsizes In Florida KeysTwo Chicago men clung to their capsized boat for 22 hours near Marathon, Florida. Tonight, one of the men, Phil McCloud, is telling his story of survival.
