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CTA bus, several cars involved in crash on Chicago's South Side It was unclear what the cause of the crash was and authorities have not said how many people were injured. 1H ago

'Do what's right:' Black Hawk descendent demands Chicago Blackhawks change logo, name As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, one of Black Hawk's few remaining relatives. 4H ago

Rare Air Jordan sneakers sell for $325,000 at auction A rare prototype of the first edition of the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe line sold at auction Sunday for $325,085. 8H ago

Former President Obama visits construction site of his presidential library The Obama Presidential Center, just blocks from Lake Michigan at 62nd Street, made news as some criticized it for taking over green space and potentially pricing some residents from the neighborhood. 9M ago

United Nations calls for action on behalf of alleged police torture victims in Chicago The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation." 11M ago

Illinois plans to go carbon-free by 2050, yet some suburbs continue to depend on coal-fired power Chicago residents want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint. updated 38M ago

CPS students, James Beard-recognized chefs whip up delicious dishes All day, the kitchens at Taste 222 have been bustling with prep for this weekend's brunch, but unlike most kitchens, the culinary students outnumber the seasoned professionals. 1H ago

Michael Lovell, Marquette University president, dies at 57 Lovell had been battling sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, for three years. 1H ago

White Sox legend brings experience to managing Windy City Thunderbolts Jenks is also teaming up with another Chicago baseball figure with a wealth of knowledge to help his team. 1H ago

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Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches Along with the heat and humidity come periodic chances of thunderstorms. 6H 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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Black Hawk descendant demands Chicago Blackhawks change logo, name: "Do what's right" As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives. 4H ago

Chicago Police set record for overtime in 2023, and trend is continuing this year There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August. Jun 7

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Latest Videos Obama visits construction site of presidential library CBS 2's Chris Tye reports Former President Barack Obama visited the Jackson Park site of his future presidential center on Monday as builders marked a new milestone. 18M ago 02:31

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United Nations urges action in Chicago Police torture cases The alert came from the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation." CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reprorts. 19M ago 02:37

Rollercoaster weather pattern in effect this week CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast. 52M ago 03:09

First look at Disneyworld's Splash Mountain makeover The new ride is inspired by the movie The Princess and the Frog and its heroine, Tiiana. It replaces the old Splash Mountain ride based on characters from "Song of the South," the Disney movie criticized as racist. 1H ago 00:44

Some Chicago suburbs lean into coal power despite Illinois' clean energy goal Some concerned residents have been complaining that burning coal obviously is not going to help Illinois with its goal. They want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint. CBS 2 Climate Watch Reporter Tara Molina reports. 1H ago 02:55

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