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Severe storms may impact Chicago-area Memorial Day traffic The main threats from any severe storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. updated 41M ago

Traveling for Memorial Day? Here's what you need to know before you hit the road Memorial Day travel will be the busiest in two decades, and Chicagoans will need to plan for travel delays on expressways and crowds at O'Hare International Airport. 13H ago

Prosecutors reveal what led to fatal stabbing of City Winery worker Prosecutors laid out the events leading up to Clarence Johnson allegedly stabbing his coworker, Francois Swain, to death on Wednesday at the City Winery. updated 25M ago

Aurora track star runs away from competition on national stage Patrick Hilby, a Wisconsin commit, is one of the best high school runners in the country, especially in the 800-meter run. 15M ago

Chicago's Chinese American Service League supports all ages in the community The Chinese American Service League isn't just for the Asian-American community. Everyone is welcome to take part in its services. 20M ago

Chicago summer safety plan involves community engagement, strategic police deployments The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years. 28M ago

Former aide to ex-Illinois lawmaker charged with sending obscene messages to state senator Illinois State Police said Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) filed a harassment complaint against Timothy Pawula, who is now facing four criminal charges. updated 23M ago

2 sets of brothers among 10 men charged in plot to rob armored trucks, ATMs According to the U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois, the crimes resulted in a total loss of around $3.8 million. updated 5M ago

A rare 6-planet alignment will occur soon. Here's what to know. The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June. 2H ago

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Severe storms may impact Chicago-area Memorial Day traffic The main threats from any severe storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. updated 41M ago

Meet The First Alert Weather Team CBS 2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather. Jan 29

How will climate change impact Chicago's rainiest month? As the climate warms, May rainfall is getting heavier in Chicago. Apr 29

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Chicago Public Schools settle sex abuse lawsuit for $800k, while lawmakers demand change After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. May 23

Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. May 21

Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. May 20

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Latest Videos Monkeys take over town as officials try to move them out The place is so overrun with wild monkeys that officials have started trapping them and moving them out of town. Fresh fruit is being used to lure the monkeys into cages. Trappers have caught about three dozen so far. 14M ago 00:40

Monkeys take over town as officials try to move them out

New German beer made from recycled sewage water Beermakers in Germany are using recycled sewage water to craft their newest drinkable blend. Engineers say it offers a sustainable solution to fight water shortages and climate change. 28M ago 00:37

Chicago's Asian community shines and gets support from community organization Chicago has many diverse ethnic communities, each with unique strengths and needs. In Chinatown, one organization has been meeting the needs of its predominantly Asian community for decades. 30M ago 02:18

Former state lawmaker's aide charged with harassing rival senator The onetime top aide to former Illinois State Rep. Tim Ozinga (R-Mokena) has been charged with sending obscene and harassing messages to a rival state senator. 31M ago 00:37

Rev. Ira Acree, nominated by Mayor Brandon Johnson for transit board, withdraws from consideration Rev. Ira Acree, a politically connected West Side pastor, on Friday withdrew his name from consideration for appointment to the board of the Regional Transportation Authority, after some aldermen had argued he wasn't qualified for the post. 43M ago 03:25

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