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More than 30 injured in weekend shootings in Chicago; alderman pushes curfew for downtown Regular classes for Chicago Public Schools ended just days ago, and in this time, several teens have been shot. updated 0M ago

Runners break course records at third Bank of America Chicago 13.1 race The race started in Garfield Park, went through Douglass and Humboldt Park, and finished back in Garfield. 15H ago

Breezy, cool trend begins for Chicago A stray sprinkle is possible overnight. 10H ago

Woman, 18, killed after being shot in head in West Englewood The woman was struck in the head and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she died. 22H ago

Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches A beach hazards statement remains in effect until late Monday night. 44M ago

Person shot and killed at cookout in forest preserve in Dixmoor Police said just after 10 p.m., the 31-year-old victim was shot while attending a cookout party at Dixmoor Playfield. updated 50M ago

Naperville Central graduate gets dream of playing for White Sox, giving back to community This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic. 5H 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. 7H ago

Driver dies, car catches fire after shooting, crash in West Pullman Someone started shooting at the car on the road, and the driver lost control and slammed into a parked car. 8H ago

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Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches A beach hazards statement remains in effect until late Monday night. 44M 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 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

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

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Latest Videos Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast. 47M ago 02:08

Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches

Person shot and killed at cookout in forest preserve in south Chicago suburb Police said just after 10 p.m., the 31-year-old victim was shot while attending a cookout party at Dixmoor Playfield. The 31-year-old was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The victim has not been identified. 1H ago 01:52

Israel says 4 hostages, including Noa Argamani, rescued in Gaza operation that Hamas says killed hun Four Israeli hostages taken by Hamas from a music festival during the group's October 7 terrorist attack were rescued alive Saturday during a raid on the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces, the security service Shin Bet, and the Israeli police announced in a joint statement. 1H ago 01:50

Naperville Central graduate gets dream of playing for White Sox, giving back to community This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic. 6H ago 03:29

Puerto Rican Fest takes over Humboldt Park he festival took over Humboldt Park as it has for the last 40 years, giving the more than 113,000 Puerto Ricans who call Chicago home a sense of community. 7H ago 02:22