Migrants frustrated at being forced out of Chicago shelters as city enforces 60-day stay limit The City of Chicago is executing its 60-day shelter stay policy, offering to reprocess any asylum seeker who asks to reenter the shelter system. 6H ago Tempers flare in Harvey, Illinois as business owners complain of unfair fines Business owners there say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money. 6H ago Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot to teach course at University of Michigan this fall Lightfoot—a 1984 graduate of U-M—will join the faculty of the Ford School of Public Policy as the Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation policymaker in residence. 12H ago CBS News poll analysis: Should Trump have immunity? Should all presidents? Most Americans don't believe Trump should have immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while he was president. Some Republicans disagree. 17H ago Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill, rejecting challenge The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug. 10H ago More Political News
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. 20H ago 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 How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate? May 14 Elk Grove Village man says he got scammed by solar panel contractor It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state. May 13 More Consumer News
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 UIC doctor develops app to detect mental illness just by using a smartphone "I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow. May 29 More Health News
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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. 20H ago 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 p*rn industry sues over Indiana law requiring adult entertainment sites to verify users' ages An Indiana law that requires p*rn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court. Jun 11 After $15,000 in supplies were stolen from storage, insurance wouldn't help The budding businessman's experience was not unique when it comes to theft victims at Public Storage facilities. Jun 10 More Business News
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour causes seismic activity in Scotland Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium. 13H ago Grant Park Music Festival kicks off 2024 season at Pritzker Pavilion CBS 2's Irika Sargent was the narrator for the first night of the season. Jun 12 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 p*rn industry sues over Indiana law requiring adult entertainment sites to verify users' ages An Indiana law that requires p*rn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court. Jun 11 Honorary street name bestowed in Edgewater for director William Friedkin Ridge Avenue at Ardmore Avenue, alongside the Nicholas Senn High School campus in Edgewater, now has a second name of William Friedkin Way. Jun 10 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Dry, cooler air moving into Chicago area Friday CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, June 13, 2024. 6H ago 02:44 Black women account for over half 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. As CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports, Precious Wright, of Chicago's Austin neighborhood, has lived through it. 6H ago 03:50 Asylum seekers forced out of shelters due to city policy The City of Chicago is executing its 60-day shelter stay policy, offering to reprocess any asylum seeker who asks to reenter the shelter system. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports. 6H ago 02:47 Community First Medical Center placed on bypass due to heat This meant the hospital would not accept any new patients—including those coming by ambulance. 6H ago 00:24 Fire under train halts Chicago Transit Authority's Brown Line during rush hour Some people decided to get off the train themselves and walk down the track after the fire just north of the Chicago Avenue/Franklin Street stop. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports. 6H ago 01:50 More in Latest Videos
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Fire on train disrupts CTA Brown Line north of downtown Chicago It reached the point where some people decided to evacuate the smoky train themselves. 6H ago Tempers flare in Harvey, Illinois as business owners complain of unfair fines Business owners there say they are being slapped with unnecessary fees—but city leaders said they need the money. 6H ago 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. 6H ago Migrants frustrated at being forced out of Chicago shelters as city enforces 60-day stay limit The City of Chicago is executing its 60-day shelter stay policy, offering to reprocess any asylum seeker who asks to reenter the shelter system. 6H ago Shooting reported on Chicago expressway All lanes were shut down for a police investigation. updated 2M ago More Latest News
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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. 6H ago 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 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." Jun 10 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. Jun 10 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 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Cubs waste 6 scoreless innings from Steele, lose to Rays 3-2 Taj Bradley tied a career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2. 8H ago Former Illini basketball star found not guilty of rape, sexual battery The acquittal will allow Shannon to go forward with his plans to be drafted in this month's NBA Draft as one of the top prospects. 12H ago Northwestern University athletic director Derrick Gragg to be moved to different position Gragg's term as Northwestern athletic director has been marked by numerous high-profile controversies in Wildcats sports. 13H ago Mariners' Mitch Haniger's 10th inning single gives team 2-1 win over White Sox Chicago could not clutch it out in the 10th, and Haniger came through with the sixth walk-off hit of his career. 22H ago Cody Bellinger hits 3-run homer in Cubs' 4-3 win over Rays Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Tampa Bay Rays for a 4-3 victory. Jun 12 More Sports News
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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. 6H ago 4 people rushed to hospital after shooting in West Pullman The shooting happened at 119th Street and Michigan Avenue. 6H ago Former Illini basketball star found not guilty of rape, sexual battery The acquittal will allow Shannon to go forward with his plans to be drafted in this month's NBA Draft as one of the top prospects. 12H ago Violence interrupters mourn shooting that killed one of their own in Englewood Dennis Green volunteered with the Englewood First Responders. Charles McKenzie, the founder of the organization, said Green's death only makes him even more motivated to do the world. Jun 12 Woman shot, wounded in park in Rogers Park community The woman was wounded in the left lower leg, and was taken to Ascension St. Francis Hospital in good condition. Jun 12 More Crime News
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