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- Woman Disputes Story Of Chicago Cop Who Shot Her DogTensions are boiling over in the Norwood Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side where an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a dog, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.189
- 3 Critically Hurt In Kennedy CrashThree people were critically injured in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway on the Northwest Side Sunday morning.271
- Woman Found Dead At O’HareA woman was found dead near a bus stop at O’Hare International Airport Saturday, authorities said.308
Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable
When Michael Gore stands, it’s a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair to his full 6-foot-2-inches and walks across the room with help from a lightweight wearable robot.
Study: 20 To 30 Percent Of CPS Students Rarely Use Technology In School
A new study commissioned by the University of Chicago paints a disappointing picture of technology use among public school students in Chicago.
Program To Expand Internet Access In Chicago
More than a million Chicago residents will be eligible for low-cost Internet service through a program aimed at expanding digital access to underserved areas.
Siberian Meteor Fragments Land At Field Museum
The Field Museum has hundreds of new meteorite fragments in its collection thanks to a retired lake forest health care executive who’s second career seems to be chasing visitors from outer space, reports WBBM’s John Cody .
Chicago Science Fiction Author Releases ‘Upload’
A Chicago author is out with a new science fiction thriller.
City Hall Workshop Helps Entrepreneurs Boost Business With Twitter
The “Twitter for the Technologically Challenged” workshop at City Hall showed Mark Gray how he can better showcase electricity-saving products from his energy-auditing business.
Scientists May Have Discovered Particle Predicted By Local Expert
University of Chicago cosmologist Michael Turner predicted an orbiting observatory might find an excess of positrons over electrons, from dark matter particles annihilating each other.
CTA Plans To Upgrade Wireless Service On Trains
The CTA says it plans to upgrade its wireless network so passengers can use their cell phones even in its subways and going through tunnels.
Quinn Launches Cyber Security Contest
Gov. Pat Quinn is launching a statewide competition to identify and train Illinois residents for jobs in cyber security.
Chicago Entrepreneurs Raising Money For Bike Theft Tracking Device
The device is called the BikeSpike, and it’s designed to make it easier to find a bicycle when it’s stolen, by showing its location on a map on your computer or smart phone.
Low-Cost Internet Program For Poor Families To Expand
Local officials say a program to help low–income families connect to the Internet has become the most successful such effort in the nation.
Oswego School Buses To Get WiFi
Some school buses in Oswego will soon be online, reports WBBM’s Veronica Carter.
Ed’s Driveway: Cadillac ATS
It’s time for another Saturday morning test drive. If you’re looking for a compact luxury sport sedan, the Cadillac ATS is a standout.
Feds Sue Text Message Spammers
Federal authorities have filed a series of lawsuits against individuals and companies responsible for sending out unsolicited text messages offering free gift cards to popular stores.
Computer Coding ‘Boot Camp’ Is Pricey, But Could Lead To Big Salary
Have you ever imagined you could create your own web application? Probably not. Well, wait until you check out this boot camp. CBS 2′s Susanna Song reports.
Some People You Should Know: Robot-Makers Of CMSA
At the Chicago Math and Science Academy, students are becoming young experts in robotics and winning awards for them. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Coding School Founded By African Americans Thrives
The creators of multimillion dollar companies like Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and Dropbox are pushing a You Tube video promoting the importance of teaching students how to code.
Fermilab Physicist: Higgs Particle Mass Key To End Of The Universe
A Fermi lab physicist has delivered the ultimate downer, the entire universe is ending, in some uncounted billions of years hence. WBBM’s John Cody has a look at the upcoming event.
Ed’s Driveway: BMW 650i Gran Coupe
This week we test drive a car most of us would love to have, if we didn’t have to get a second mortgage to afford it. You’ll find beauty, luxury and power in the BMW 650i.
Church Uses Texting To Engage Members During Lent
A Catholic Church in the northwestern suburbs tried something new on Wednesday to try to get occasional-Catholics to become more regular Mass-goers.
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Remembering Steve Jobs Through The Years
Steve Jobs, figurehead of Apple, dies. Take a look at him through the years!
Motorcycle Transformed Into Solar-Powered Bike
Tony Coiro sits atop a solar powered motorcycle he constructed. Coiro converted a 1978 Suzuki GS 550 into a solar-powered bike.
E-Books Leaving Printed Word Behind?
Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Sony — the list goes on and on when it comes to the number of companies cranking out digital readers.
A Look At The World’s Tallest Skyscraper
Dubai is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper. Here’s a look at the Burj Khalifa tower.
In 2010, Japanese robotics makers are creating some of the most life-like robots ever — so life-like they can even be used for medical training. It seems the future is indeed now.
Apple Unveils New iPods, Apple TV
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a refreshed lineup of iPods and a smaller Apple TV during a presentation in San Francisco on Sept. 1, 2010.
