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Woman discouraged, but recovering after being shot twice in Chicago this past weekend Domonique Tolson-Montagano had previously left Chicago and had recently moved back – only to become the face of gun violence in her first summer back in town. 1H ago

5 people wanted in attempted robbery, beating of man on Blue Line train Police have released surveillance images. 11H ago

Temperatures climbing in Chicago Severe storm chances increase on Thursday with a marginal risk in the Chicago area. 1H ago

Hunter Biden convicted of three felony counts in federal gun trial The charges against Hunter Biden stemmed from paperwork he filled out when he bought a handgun nearly six years ago, when prosecutors say he was addicted to crack cocaine. updated 1M ago

Wisconsin Elections Commission, a bipartisan panel, unanimously chooses Democrat as chair The same Democrat who led the Wisconsin Elections Commission during the contested 2020 presidential election will be back in the helm in the swing state this year. 1H ago

New King Charles portrait vandalized by activists at London gallery Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery. 1H ago

Alderman's office hit with paintballs on Chicago's South Side Police said glass windows of the building, in the 7800 block of South Ada Street had been hit. 3H ago

Equestrians protest plan to close Palatine Stables Kids and adults took part in the protest, and even brought along ponies, outside a Palatine Park District board meeting Monday night. 11H ago

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. 11H ago

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Temperatures climbing in Chicago Severe storm chances increase on Thursday with a marginal risk in the Chicago area. 1H 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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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." 16H ago

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. 20H 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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Chicago-area native chasing Olympic gold Jackie Kostek meets with a world champion pairs skater who made history this year as the oldest woman to win a figure skating world championship, in any discipline. Deanna Stellato-Dudek grew up skating at the Glenview Ice Center. She now trains in and represents Canada. 51M ago 05:58

Celebrity Chef Art Smith on entertaining He's cooked for presidents, governors and was the personal chef to the queen of media, Oprah. That's in addition to his seven restaurants including Reunion and Blue Door in Chicago. Celebrity chef Art Smith joined The Stream 2H ago 04:35

Raising funds for a new teacher’s lounge in Uptown Uptown neighbors are coming together to renovate Brennemann Elementary’s teacher’s lounge. 3H ago 04:05

Alderman's office hit with paintballs on Chicago's South Side Police said glass windows of the building, in the 7800 block of South Ada Street, had been hit with what was believed to be paintballs. 3H ago 00:18