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Mayor Lightfoot Defends COVID Safety Precautions For Lollapalooza, But Says Going Maskless On Public Transit Is Not AcceptableMayor Lori Lightfoot on Sunday defended the decision to hold Lollapalooza given that 90 percent of attendees have been vaccinated against COVID-19, but said gathering on public transit without masks is not acceptable.
Lightfoot, Arwady: Masks Are Needed Indoors For Now Amid Rising COVID-19 Delta Variant Cases, But Vaccines Work, And It's Time To Get Vaccinated NowMayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady said Sunday that it is important now for everyone to wear a mask – vaccinated or not – amid rising COVID-19 rates driven by the especially contagious Delta variant, but also emphasized that it is unvaccinated people, not vaccinated people, who are most at risk.
Chicago Weather: Sunny And Dry With A Gradual WarmupIt will be sunny and dry with a gradual subtle warm up over the next few days.
At Least 4 People Killed, 41 Wounded In Gun Violence In Chicago So Far This WeekendAt least 45 people had been shot in Chicago this weekend as of Sunday afternoon, and four of them had been killed.
Chicago Police Report 461 Shootings In July, A 15% Increase From Last YearChicago police Sunday released their crime data for the month of July, and while murders in the city are about equal to 2020, the number of shootings has increased nearly 15% since last year.
XS Tennis Summer Bash Hosts Free COVID-19 Vaccination Event With ConcertTo increase Chicago's vaccine numbers, the XS Tennis Summer Bash is hosting a free vaccination event near 53rd and State Street Sunday.
DaBaby Pulled From Lollapalooza Lineup Amid Backlash Over 'Insensitive' Comments on HIV/AIDSGrammy-nominated rapper DaBaby will no longer be performing at Lollapalooza Sunday night.
Three Shot While Standing On Porch On West SideThree people were shot while standing on a porch on Chicago's West Side late Saturday evening.
As Lollapalooza Ends, Concerns About The Spread Of The COVID-19 Delta Variant BeginSunday is the last day for Lollapalooza, but it's only the beginning of Chicago's concern over the contagious Delta variant.
CBS 2 Investigators
'I Hope The City Does The Right Thing And Refunds Those Tickets:' CBS 2 Investigators Discover Speed Camera Sign Mistakes, And Get ResultsIf you recently got a speeding ticket in Chicago, you might not deserve it. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker discovered a big problem that may mean the city owes thousands of drivers a whole lot of money.
South Side Couple Says Contractor Took Their Money And Left Rubble Behind; Contractor Says He Did Not Scam ThemA South Side couple reached out to us for help, sending us pictures after they said they were scammed out of thousands of dollars - with only rubble to show for it.
Women May Have Gotten Botched Mammograms At Hoffman Estates Office"I think that's really unfortunate."
'I Cannot Risk Her Life': Indian Prairie, Matteson Parents Want Remote Learning, District Requires Kids In Classrooms"For me and my family, we all have asthma."
Mayor's Office, Fire Commissioner Say Review Of City Policy On Gender-Based Violence Is Needed, With Firefighter-EMT Accused Of Rape Still On The JobThere was major fallout from city officials Wednesday, amid revelations that a firefighter-EMT is still on the job after being charged with raping a woman he knew.
Chicago Firefighter-EMT Erik Zuma Is Charged With Raping Someone He Knows, But He's Still On The JobA Chicago firefighter stands charged with raping someone he knows – but call 911 for help, and he may still be the one who responds.
Aldermen Urge Passage Of 'Anjanette Young Ordinance' Seeking Sweeping Changes To CPD Search Warrant Procedures; 'We Have An Obligation To Change Policy'“What we all saw happen to Ms. Anjanette Young, we’re trying to prevent this from happening again,” Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) said.
31 Percent Of Illinois Nursing Homes Are Not Providing CDC With COVID-19 Vaccine Information, Organization SaysWe first told you about Alan Matthews – a longtime resident of the Landmark Nursing Home in Richton Park – two weeks ago. His cousin came to us after finding out he was months overdue for his second COVID-19 vaccine dose. And CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov found Matthews is likely not the only one – because no one is really keeping track.
Chicago Aldermen Set To Discuss Anjanette Young Ordinance, Calling For Rules Protecting People's Civil Rights During Police RaidsChicago aldermen on Tuesday will discuss a proposed city ordinance that is aimed at making sure what happened to Anjanette Young doesn’t happen to you.
CBS 2 Sports Headlines
White Sox Rookie Seby Zavala Hits 3 HRs, But Sox Lose To ClevelandWhite Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam, but the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Chicago on Saturday night.
Kyle Hendricks Earns Majors-Best 13th Win As Cubs Beat NatsKyle Hendricks earned his major league-leading 13th victory, Rafael Ortega homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals Saturday night.
Ayo Dosunmu Waited Longer Than Expected In NBA Draft, But He's Thrilled To Be Coming Home To Join BullsDraft night is almost always a combo of stress and excitement for any player hoping to hear his or her name called. That was especially true for Ayo Dosunmu on Thursday night.
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Reassurance, Caution From City Officials As COVID-19 Delta Variant Cases RiseMayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Director Dr. Allison Arwady repeatedly emphasized that the most important action anyone can take is to get vaccinated. CBS 2's Marissa Parra reports.
XS Tennis Summer Bash Hosts Free COVID-19 Vaccination Event With ConcertTo increase Chicago's vaccine numbers, the XS Tennis Summer Bash is hosting a free vaccination event near 53rd and State Street Sunday. Free shots will be given out from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Anyone who gets one gets a $25 gift card. The event comes with a concert featuring the Soul Children Choir of Chicago. They will perform with Walt Whitman, Jason Warrior and Sa'Rayah.
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Englewood CrashOne woman is dead and three others are injured after a crash in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Saturday night at 73rd and Racine. Police say around 10:45 p.m. the three women were in a blakc nissan when it collided with a white Kia. One of the women was thrown from the vehicle and died at the hosiptal. The other two women and the driver of the other vehicle were hospitalized with serious injuries. Police are investigating. No one has been cited.
Three Shot While Standing On Porch On West SideThree people were shot while standing on a porch on Chicago's West Side late Saturday evening.
What Caught My Eye Aug. 1, 2021CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran share the photos that caught their eyes this week.
As Lollapalooza Ends, Concerns About The Spread Of The COVID-19 Delta Variant BeginSunday is the last day for Lollapalooza, but it's only the beginning of Chicago's concern over the contagious Delta variant.
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