City of Milwaukee to run tight ship for security during Republican National Convention The U.S. Secret Service on Friday announced its security perimeters, road closures, and protest locations. 33M ago Supreme Court upholds law banning domestic abusers from having guns The court ruled 8-1 that a person who has been found by a court to pose a credible threat to the physical safety of another may be temporarily disarmed. 4H ago Illinois Republican Party chair Don Tracy announces resignation, blames GOP infighting "We have Republicans who would rather fight other Republicans than engage in the harder work of defeating incumbent Democrats by convincing swing voters to vote Republican," Tracy wrote in his resignation letter Jun 20 Cook County projecting $218 million budget deficit in 2025. No plans for tax hikes or layoffs. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also noted the county will end 2024 with a projected $367 million budget surplus. Jun 19 Chicago rule phasing out sub-minimum wage for tipped workers soon to take effect The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well. Jun 18 More Political News
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Suburban Chicago family keeps getting package after package they never ordered from Temu The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn. 8H ago Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19 Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 Mariano's overcharges customers for Chicago's Checkout Bag Tax A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's. Jun 5 Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15 More Consumer News
Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem. Jun 17 Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn't believe his identity Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group. Jun 12 New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7 Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating. Jun 7 Chicago public health officials declare end to measles outbreak Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days. May 30 More Health News
Chicago rule phasing out sub-minimum wage for tipped workers soon to take effect The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well. Jun 18 Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 Construction on Bally's permanent Chicago casino expected to begin in fall The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Jun 11 More Business News
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Justin Timberlake still performing in Chicago despite drunken driving arrest Earlier this week, Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving through a stop sign. Jun 20 Donald Sutherland, star of "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games," dies at 88 Donald Sutherland, a multi-generational actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games" and more, died at 88. Jun 20 Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI on Long Island Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated. Jun 19 Who won Tony Awards for 2024: full list of winners and nominees See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards. Jun 17 Sean "Diddy" Combs returns key to New York City following mayor's request Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it. Jun 15 More in Entertainment
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4 shot during repass service at Salvation Army center in Blue Island Police said a vehicle pulled up during the service, and multiple gunmen opened fire in the direction of the Salvation Army center. updated 32M ago Second deadly shooting in 2 days reported at Chicago's 31st Street Beach Police confirm multiple men were taken into custody. 2H ago Charges filed in shooting that killed 7-year-old boy on Near West Side The boy, Jai'mani Amir Rivera, was shot in the chest around 3 p.m. Tuesday while exiting the building in the Oakley Square Apartments complex. updated 23M ago CPD seek suspects in 3 South Side business burglaries The burglaries happened in the Calumet Heights, Washington Heights, and South Shore neighborhoods. updated 29M ago City of Milwaukee to run tight ship for security during Republican National Convention The U.S. Secret Service on Friday announced its security perimeters, road closures, and protest locations. 33M ago More Latest News
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Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19 Mount Prospect building deemed a total loss after fire A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex. Jun 18 Family wants more information from Carol Stream police in shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage. Jun 14 Black women account for 65% of all female domestic violence victims in Chicago An average of 24 people every minute become victims of domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in the U.S. Precious Wright, of Chicago's Austin neighborhood, has lived through it. Jun 13 Chicago residents testify at hearing on traffic stops, in wake of death of Dexter Reed U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer listened to hours of community input on what specific traffic stop-related requirements should be added to a CPD consent decree. Jun 11 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Bulls trading Alex Caruso to Thunder for Josh Giddey, per report In Giddey, the Bulls land a former No. 6 overall pick who was in desperate need of a fresh start. Jun 20 White Sox allow Houston Astros' 4-run 7th inning to lose 5-3 Yordan Alvarez homered in the first inning and drove in a run during a four-run seventh as the Houston Astros rallied past the Chicago White Sox 5-3. Jun 20 Reese sets WNBA rookie record as Sky ease past Wings 83-72 Chennedy Carter and Marina Mabrey scored 19 points each, as the Sky eased by the Dallas Wings 83-72 to snap a four-game losing streak. Jun 20 White Sox lose to Astros a night after win Andrew Benintendi hit a solo homer in the fourth for the Sox, which was their only run for the night. Jun 19 Happ, Swanson hit back-to-back HRs as Cubs hold of Giants 6-5 Ian Happ hit a 442-foot homer, Dansby Swanson made it back-to-back longballs and the Chicago Cubs hung on to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5. Jun 19 More Sports News
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4 shot during repass service at Salvation Army center in Chicago suburbs Police said a vehicle pulled up during the service, and multiple gunmen opened fire in the direction of the Salvation Army center. updated 32M ago 3 killed, 10 wounded in shooting outside Arkansas grocery store Two law enforcement officers were among those wounded, Arkansas State Police said. updated 45M ago Deadly attack on couple at interstate rest area captured on dash cam Part of the attack was captured on a trucker's dash cam, but some of it happened out of sight inside Gary and Mary Weaver's RV, authorties said. 13H ago Rowdy teen gatherings are focus of public safety meeting in Streeterville Residents heard from police and other leaders about strategies to keep peace in the neighborhood. 20H ago Suspect in 2022 Highland Park parade shooting expected to change plea Robert Crimo III has previously pleaded not guilty, and a trial date of Feb. 24, 2025, was set this past winter. 20H ago More Crime News
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