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Construction worker dies, another hurt after fall from scaffold in Hyde Park The accident happened around noon at East 57th Street and South Drexel Avenue. 10H ago

As crime concerns mount in West Town, neighbors call for reopening of police station Citing a surge in armed robberies, the residents asked the city to open a 12th Near West (12th) District police satellite office – or fully reopen the Wood (13th) District. 10H ago

Airbnb host says he was "victimized" by company after unfounded allegation Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations. 2H ago

Organizers of Chicago festivals, events go all out to keep people safe At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance. updated 47M ago

Teen shot in arm while walking through Back of the Yards alley A 15-year-old boy was struck in the arm when someone in the area fired shots. updated 56M ago

Woman struck by gunfire while riding in passenger seat of car in Garfield Park Chicago police said the woman was a passenger in the car when a white sedan approached and fired shots. 1H ago

Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning. 3H ago

White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for 14th straight loss The White Sox surpassed a mark set by the 1924 team while extending baseball's longest slide this season. 10H ago

Cubs lose to Reds in first of 4-game series Cubs starter Javier Assad (4-2) allowed five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. 11H ago

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Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning. 3H 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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CPD body camera footage shows moments before deadly chase, crash At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle. Jun 5

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

DCFS stops sending kids to Aunt Martha's after abuse allegations One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl. Jun 5

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Latest Videos Trump holds slight lead over Biden in Arizona, poll shows President Biden is visiting France and calling attention to the perils of bowing to bullies and threats to democracy. While out west, Former President Trump held his first campaign rally since becoming a convicted felon, highlighting immigration. 45M ago 02:02

Trump holds slight lead over Biden in Arizona, poll shows

Chicago area doctor shares experience of humanitarian crisis in Gaza On Thursday an Israeli airstrike hit a United Nations school inside a refugee camp where 6,000 displaced Palestinians were sheltering. The strike killed more than 30 people, including children. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, emergency medical doctor with the Chicago-area nonprofit MediGlobal, describes what happened during his time in Gaza in between strikes. 57M ago 05:02

Happy National Donunt Day! Friday marks the first of two National Donut Day in the U.S. with multiple major chains offering some freebies. 1H ago 00:27

The Ocean Cleanup receives $15M grant to remove more plastic the ocean waters Nearly two trillion plastic pieces, about 250 pieces of debris for every human in the world, are estimated to be floating in a single patch of the ocean. The grant will help remove 15 million pounds of plastic from the ocean before it breaks down and turns into microplastics. 1H ago 02:07

Heat Dome brings about safety concerns in western states Parts of the west and southwest are bracing for another day of brutal temperatures, some in the triple digits, with cooling centers opening in impacted states. 1H ago 01:46