$1.1 Million Raised During CBS Chicago TelethonMore than $1.1 million was raised for Red Cross disaster relief efforts.
Fans Scammed By Fake Celebrity Accounts2 Investigators: Fans were scammed out of millions of dollars by fake celebrity accounts.
Businesses Hurting Due To Hotel Workers StrikeSome small business owners say they’re taking a hit due to the hotel workers strike.
Tree Falls Through Huntley Home During StormCrews worked to clean up after powerful storms hit many of Chicago's suburbs.
Obama Book Tour Draws Beyoncé-Like PricesBig supports say the ticket prices for Michelle Obama's arena-style book tour are sky-high.
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2 Investigators: Fans Scammed Out Of Millions Of Dollars By Fake Celebrity AccountsImagine your favorite celebrity reaching out to you on social media. At first you're thrilled, but this brush with greatness can soon take a sinister turn. One that is costing people millions of dollars. CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Record-Breaking Voter Registration In Suburban Cook CountyCook County officials say they are seeing record-breaking voter registration numbers in suburban Cook County.
Small Businesses Near Downtown Hotels Hurting Due To Continued Workers StrikeChicago’s striking hotel workers say they are fighting to improve their lives, but in the process, some business owners say they’re taking a hit.
Tree Falls Through Huntley Home During Storm, Power Outages Reported In Chicago SuburbsThe downed trees in the streets are the least of McHenry County residents’ concerns, as neighbors worry about trees that have fallen on cars and homes.
CBS Chicago Cares Telethon Raises More Than $1.1 Million For Red CrossCombined, a grand total of $1,155,853.00 was raised, between the check donations, phone calls, and the online donation portal.
Cubs Game Delayed Due To RainTonight's Cubs game has been delayed due to weather.
Jason Van Dyke Trial
Van Dyke Murder Trial: Video Reconstruction Expert Shows Animation Of ShootingA video reconstruction expert created an animation showing the shooting of Laquan McDonald from the viewpoint of Jason Van Dyke.
Live Updates: Jury Sees 3D Recreation Of Jason Van Dyke Shooting Laquan McDonaldDefense attorneys for Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke showed jurors a 3D animation showing a recreation of the first few shots the officer fired at Laquan McDonald four years ago, in an effort to bolster his claim the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald was a justified act of self defense.
Van Dyke Murder Trial: Defense Painting McDonald As Belligerent, ViolentVan Dyke’s defense team began presenting its case on Monday, and three witnesses testified about encounters with McDonald long before the shooting.
Van Dyke's Defense Targets Laquan McDonald's PastAt the Jason van Dyke trial today, it may have sounded more like Laquan McDonald was on trial.
Live Updates: Jason Van Dyke Murder Trial; Defense Begins Its CaseDefense attorneys started presenting evidence today at the murder trial of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, charged in the 2014 shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
Defense To Begin Presenting Its Case At Jason Van Dyke Murder TrialChicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke’s defense attorneys will begin presenting evidence on Monday, following four days of testimony from witnesses for the prosecution in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
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CBS 2 Weather Watch (10 p.m.)CBS 2's Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a check of the forecast.
2 Investigators: Fans Scammed Out Of Millions Of Dollars By Fake Celebrity AccountsImagine your favorite celebrity reaching out to you on social media. At first you're thrilled, but this brush with greatness can soon take a sinister turn. One that is costing people millions of dollars. CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Record-Breaking Voter Registration In Suburban Cook CountyCook County officials say they are seeing record-breaking voter registration numbers in suburban Cook County.
Small Businesses Near Downtown Hotels Hurting Due To Continued Workers StrikeChicago’s striking hotel workers say they are fighting to improve their lives, but in the process, some business owners say they’re taking a hit.
Tree Falls Through Huntley Home During StormThe familiar sound of chainsaws echoed in several of Chicago’s suburbs Tuesday night as crews worked to clean up after powerful storms hit the area.
CBS 2’s Audrina Bigos reports there were downed trees and power outages in Huntley.
GM Of Portillos Donates To CBS Chicago Cares TelethonCBS 2's Morning Anchors speak with David Manseau, the General Manager of Portillos as part of the CBS Chicago Cares Telethon.
CBS 2 Sports Headlines
Cubs Game Delayed Due To RainTonight's Cubs game has been delayed due to weather.
Ray Lewis: 'Raiders' Start Concerns Me The Most, Cowboys Not Far Behind'The Raiders and Cowboys have combined to start the season 1-5. Lewis explains why those teams should be worried moving forward.
The Baseball Report: A.L. Playoff Field Is Set, Betts Leads MVP RaceWe now officially know the five teams competing for the pennant in the A.L., and one of them is sporting a likely MVP winner.
Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For NFL Week 4Fantasy football rosters have been upended by injuries, so here are the top fantasy waiver wire adds heading into Week 4.
Cubs' Kris Bryant Meets Faith Kuhn, 12-Year-Old Fan With Spina BifidaCubs superstar Kris Bryant met his biggest fan yesterday at Wrigley Field, a 12-year-old girl who traveled all the way from New Mexico to see him.
Kluber Wins His 20th As Indians Beat White Sox 4-0Corey Kluber struck out 11 in seven scoreless innings and won his 20th game, and Brandon Guyer hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning as the Cleveland Indians shutout the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Monday night.
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3 Things To Do This Weekend In ChicagoFrom a 5K for a cause to a food truck festival, there's plenty to enjoy in Chicago this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
Dance Club And Restaurant Tao Chicago Debuts In River NorthA new 300-seat restaurant, nightclub and event space has made its debut in River North. Called Tao Chicago, the multi-level, 34,00-square-foot space is located at 632 Dearborn St.
Best Things To Do In Chicago: Sept. 21 - Sept. 23Chicago is welcoming fall with some fun events and activities around the area. Here are our top picks.
Best Things To Do In Chicago: September 7 to 9September is here, along with fun and exciting activities throughout the Chicago area. Here is a list of the top happenings in Chicago September 7 to 9.
Top 8 Things To Do In Chicago Over Labor Day WeekendChicago is gearing up for an action-packed Labor Day weekend as summer draws to a close. Here are some of the top things to do in the area.
10 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: August 17 to August 19It might be August, but Chicago's summer is still in full swing. Check out some of the hottest events taking place this weekend.
