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Bollards coming to Magnificent Mile this summer to prevent crash-and-grabs More than 40 protective bollards will be set up on the designated stretch of the Mag Mile. 11H ago

Riot Fest, now "RiotLand," moving to Chicago suburb of Bridgeview The new location was announced Wednesday morning and the venue SeatGeek Stadium comes with parking, organizers emphasized on social media. updated 0M ago

Kingdom Records Inc. led by all women team helps promote, market artists' works What began as a way to produce gospel albums in the early 2000s has since grown into a music publishing house and creative consulting agency, housing dozens of artists. 19M ago

NBA legend Jerry West dies at 86 Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86. updated 41M ago

Ex-Trump attorney suspended from Wisconsin's judicial ethics panel after felony charges The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended former President Donald Trump's Wisconsin lawyer from a state judicial ethics panel a week after he was charged with a felony for his role in a 2020 fake electors scheme. 1H ago

Boy, 14, critically hurt in Little Village shooting The boy was struck multiple times in the body and was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. 1H ago

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after crash in Joliet, police say Police said the motorcyclist was transferred from Ascension St Joseph Medical Center to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, for further treatment. 1H ago

Sunny skies, highs in the 90s in Chicago This will be the warmest day of the year so far. 3H ago

19-year-old shot, killed while driving on Chicago's South Side, teen passenger injured in crash Two cars were involved in the crash and one appeared to have a bullet hole in the back passenger window. updated 25M ago

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Sunny skies, highs in the 90s in Chicago This will be the warmest day of the year so far. 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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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. 16H 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." 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

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Latest Videos Chicago record label Kingdom Records Inc. helping artist reach their potential While signing with a small local, independent may come with smaller advances. It also allows artists to retain more ownership, not just of their image and music, but their money as well. 25M ago 04:11

Chicago record label Kingdom Records Inc. helping artist reach their potential

Baltimore port shipping channel reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse Port workers in Baltimore are welcoming the news that the full shipping channel is back open months after the collapse. 1H ago 02:00

UN inquiry finds Israel, Hamas committed war crimes It's the organization's first in-depth investigation into the conflict. Both the Israel defense forces and various Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas, routinely disregarded international law over the last eight months, the over 200-page report finds. 1H ago 00:33

Ukraine experience blackouts as Russian attacks continue Russia insists power plants are a legitimate military target and denies intentionally trying to harm civilians by plunging them into darkness. 1H ago 00:47

New York aquarium’s new exhibit feature sculptures made from beach debris The “Washed Ashore” exhibit 35 sea-life sculptures are made entirely from debris collected along beaches. after it wraps up its visit to the New York aquarium, it'll hit the road. 1H ago 00:51