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CPD Officer Shot In Lawndale; Suspect In CustodyA Chicago police officer was shot in the Lawndale neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
CPS Announces New School Year Will Start With All Students Learning Remotely Due To Rising COVID-19 CasesThe district originally planned a hybrid model of both remote learning and in-class instruction, but now will move to an entirely virtual plan to start the school year.
Attorneys Demand Chicago Police Stop Its ‘Abusive’ Search Warrant Tactics, Or They’ll Take CPD to Federal Court
'The Love Fridge' Helping People Find, Donate FoodRefrigerators filled with food are placed in alleys and sidewalks right out in the open.
High School Seniors Struggle With Registration Problems Trying To Sign Up For ACT ExamsRachel Johns thought she'd been able to register for an ACT testing site 70 miles away in Buckley, Illinois, but found out she was given the test site of Abilene, Kansas, more than 600 miles away.
Chicago Weather: Warming Trend BeginsTemperatures are climbing.
Chicago Weather: Warming Up For The Rest Of The WeekCool conditions on Tuesday will give way to a warm-up for the rest of the week.
Chicago Public Schools Expected To Announce Plan For Only Remote Learning; Chicago Teachers Union Had Called For Possible Strike VoteThe district originally planned a hybrid model of both remote learning and in-class instruction, but now will move to an entirely virtual plan to start the school year.
Chicago Rapper FBG Duck Killed, 2 Others Injured, In Shooting On Oak Street Near Magnificent MileUp to three people were shot in broad daylight Tuesday afternoon on Oak Street near the Magnificent Mile.
Politics
CPS Announces New School Year Will Start With All Students Learning Remotely Due To Rising COVID-19 CasesThe district originally planned a hybrid model of both remote learning and in-class instruction, but now will move to an entirely virtual plan to start the school year.
New York State Passed Legislation To Waive Penalty Weeks For Unemployment Recipients; Lawmaker There Says Illinois Should Do SamePenalty weeks are keeping thousands of laid-off workers from getting their unemployment checks. And meanwhile, as CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported Tuesday, other states have found a way around the problem.
State Rep. LaShawn Ford Calls For End To History Teaching Until Marginalized Groups Are Better RepresentedAn Illinois state representative on Sunday called for the end of history classes in Illinois schools until “appropriate alternatives” are developed.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth Says She'll Serve In Any Capacity That Helps Joe Biden Win White HouseU.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) is on the list of Democrat Joe Biden’s possible running mates.
UIC Wraps Up Oral History Project On Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. DaleyUniversity of Illinois at Chicago officials have wrapped up a two-year oral history project chronicling the leadership of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Large Group Of Protesters Gathers Downtown For Police Reform, Against ICEAnother mass protest hit downtown Chicago streets Saturday night, and organizers reassured those gathering would be peaceful.
Consumer
Baby Boomers' Consumer Habits Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Could Have Lasting ChangesAs quarantine life continues, some shopping habits are really starting to stick.
'We Know This Is A Recession, But We Don't Want This To Go Into Depression Territory,' Says Economics ProfessorWith the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.
United States Economy Shrinks By Record 32.9 Percent In Second QuarterThe United States economy endured its worst quarter in recorded history this past spring, brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Better Business Bureau Warns Public About Phone Scams, Now Preying On Pandemic FearsA warning was issued Wednesday night about a new twist on a common phone scam – preying on people’s fears over the pandemic.
With Unemployed Illinoisans Not Getting Calls Back, What's Going On At IDES? CBS 2 Demands AnswersThursday marks three weeks since the Illinois Department of Employment Security debuted a callback feature – something the state called a solution for those trying to get through over the phone. But we've learned for many, their calls that aren't coming.
State Rep. Jonathan 'Yoni' Pizer Says He Got Unemployment Debit Card In Mail That He Never RequestedState Rep. Jonathan “Yoni” Pizer (D-Chicago), representing the 12th House District, said he received an unemployment benefits debit card he never asked for just Wednesday.
Business
FAA Spells Out Design Changes Needed In Grounded Boeing 737 Max JetsThe Federal Aviation Administration proposed software changes to a flight-control system implicated in two deadly 737 Max crashes. It also plans to require a warning light to pilots that wasn't working on the planes that crashed, changes to on-board computers, and the rerouting of some wiring.
Black-Owned Lavenderpop Greeting Cards Makes History In Striking Partnership With Jewel-OscoLavenderpop Greeting Cards will be rolled out at 10 Jewel-Osco locations in Chicago and the suburbs.
Illinois Marijuana Sales Break Another Record, With $61 Million Sold In JulyWhile many businesses have been struggling to survive during the pandemic, Illinois pot dispensaries have continued to thrive, setting another sales record in July.
2 Months After Looting And Unrest, Many Chicago Businesses Still Need Help RebuildingChicago businesses reported $66 million worth of damaged or stolen property to police during the looting and unrest after George Floyd’s death, according to public records obtained by the CBS 2 Morning Insiders.
Business Owners Talk About Triumphs, Challenges As National Black Business Month BeginsAugust is National Black Business Month – a time to choose and support Black-owned stores and other operations.
'We Know This Is A Recession, But We Don't Want This To Go Into Depression Territory,' Says Economics ProfessorWith the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.
Entertainment
Kanye West Collects Enough Signatures To Make Illinois Presidential BallotChicago native, rapper, and now presidential candidate Kanye West has enough signatures to make it onto the Illinois ballot.
'Jordan Peele Is A Very Unique Genius': Kylie Bunbury On CBS All Access's 'The Twilight Zone'The actor shares what it was like to enter the Twilight Zone and work with Academy Award winner Jordan Peele.
PAWS Dog Of The Week: MarisolShe would be a wonderful companion for anyone looking for the love of a senior dog.
Grant Imahara, 'MythBusters' And 'White Rabbit Project' Co-Host, Has Died At 49Grant Imahara, longtime co-host of the beloved Discovery Channel science series MythBusters, has died, according to multiple reports.
Chicago Man Brings Smiles During Pandemic With 'Lockdown Puppet Theater'A local man is bringing smiles to his neighbors during the pandemic by giving them a break from routine.
PAWS Dog Of The Week: JustineShe would make a wonderful addition to a family that would work on her training and give her the loving life she deserves.