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Shedd Aquarium Celebrating 90th Birthday During PandemicThe Shedd Aquarium is turning 90 years old and will be using virtual celebrations to celebrate all things under the sea all weekend.
Thief Uses Fake ID To Steal UPS Package Containing Apple ComputerA thief was caught on video going to great lengths to steal a Wicker Park man's packages -- by first stealing his identity.
Chicago Weather: Clear, Cool Weekend On HorizonAfter a rainy, stormy stretch, this weekend will be quite the opposite: cool, comfortable and clear.
Retired Naval Aviator Rescues Man From Chicago RiverA woman who was walking her dog jumped into action going into the Chicago River to save a drowning man, and the dramatic moments were all caught on camera.
Chicago Protesters Block Streets Downtown In Response To George Floyd's DeathProtesters were still on the streets of downtown Chicago at 10 p.m. Friday night, demanding justice in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd.
BREAKING: Calumet Park Police Officer Rushed To Hospital After ChaseA Calumet Park police officer was rushed to the hospital Friday night after the officers squad car was tagged with at least four bullet holes in the windshield.
Gurnee Native And Former Illini Star Fundraises For Hospitality WorkersGurnee native and former Illini basketball star Brandon Paul is helping out people in Chicago, even as his professional career takes a hit.
As Taverns Teeter On The Brink Due To COVID-19, City Requires Many To Fork Over Money For New Liquor LicenseWhile the city prepares to open next week, some businesses, that are not on the list are crying foul. CBS2 investigator Dorothy Tucker talks to owners, who face thousands of dollars in city fees, even though their doors remain closed.
Death Brings New Life To An Organ Transplant Patient In The Age Of COVID-19"We don't really know the circumstances of how he passed other than that he was COVID negative."
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As Taverns Teeter On The Brink Due To COVID-19, City Requires Many To Fork Over Money For New Liquor LicenseWhile the city prepares to open next week, some businesses, that are not on the list are crying foul. CBS2 investigator Dorothy Tucker talks to owners, who face thousands of dollars in city fees, even though their doors remain closed.
Unlike Minneapolis, Chicago Police Policy Considers Neck Pressure Applied To George Floyd 'Deadly Force'The police tactic that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is forbidden in the City of Chicago—a change in policy made in 2017.
Despite Stay-At-Home Order, Memorial Day Weekend 2020 Is Deadliest In Chicago In YearsThe Memorial Day weekend still had several hours to go late Monday afternoon, but it was already the deadliest in Chicago in years.
Preckwinkle 'Profoundly Disappointed' In Cook County Decision To Release Addresses Of Confirmed COVID-19 Patients To First RespondersFirst responders at suburban police departments like in Hazel Crest say the list is crucial for their safety. Meanwhile residents argue it is an invasion of their medical privacy.
With Systems Overwhelmed, Thieves Using Past Security Breaches To Rip Off Unemployment BenefitsA recording that asks for patience on the Illinois Department of Employment Security phone line is not well received by Reginald Fitzgerald.
Despite Hiring More Workers, Illinois' Balky Unemployment System Continues To Vex Those In Need Of MoneyIllinois hired 140 people to handle the flood of applications for unemployment benefits, but applicants are still being blocked from getting money they desperately need because the system that can’t seem to handle simple mistakes.
After CBS 2 Exposed More Towing Scams, City Council Moves To Add Consumer ProtectionsNew reforms are in the works to protect Chicago car accident victims from predatory towing companies.
CBS 2 Investigators: Area 1 Towing Returns Car, Refunds Fees Including COVID-19 Cleaning Charge“They’re trying to make money off vulnerable people and the pandemic to just line their pockets."
IDES User Sees Data Breach Exposing Social Security Numbers, Other Info"It definitely did not get taken care of in an hour. I know that for a fact."
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Shedd Aquarium Celebrating 90th Birthday During PandemicThe Shedd Aquarium is turning 90 years old and will be using virtual celebrations to celebrate all things under the sea all weekend.
Retired Naval Aviator Rescues Man From Chicago RiverA woman who was walking her dog jumped into action going into the Chicago River to save a drowning man, and the dramatic moments were all caught on camera.
Chicago Protesters Demand Justice In Minneapolis Man's DeathProtesters were still on the streets of downtown Chicago at 10 p.m. Friday night, demanding justice in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd.
Calumet Park Officer Taken To Hospital After Chase With SuspectsA Calumet Park police officer was rushed to the hospital Friday night after the officers squad car was tagged with at least four bullet holes in the windshield.
Gurnee Native And Former Illini Star Fundraises For Hospitality WorkersGurnee native and former Illini basketball star Brandon Paul is helping out people in Chicago, even as his professional career takes a hit.
As Taverns Teeter On The Brink Due To COVID-19, City Requires Many To Fork Over Money For New Liquor LicenseWhile the city prepares to open next week, some businesses, that are not on the list are crying foul. CBS2 investigator Dorothy Tucker talks to owners, who face thousands of dollars in city fees, even though their doors remain closed.
CBS 2 Sports Headlines
Gurnee Native And Former Illini Star Fundraises For Hospitality WorkersGurnee native and former Illini basketball star Brandon Paul is helping out people in Chicago, even as his professional career takes a hit.
White Sox, At Least 9 Other Major League Teams Pledge More Stipends To Minor League PlayersMLB suspended spring training and postponed the start of the minor league season in March due to the novel coronavirus, leaving low-paid minor league players in lurch.
Is There A Benefit To The Bulls Returning This Season?Bulls players may begin voluntary workouts on Friday.
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