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Man charged with driving drunk, killing teen in crash in north Chicago suburbs Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic. 11H ago
With warm weather coming, Chicagoans are concerned about violence prevention on beaches The Chicago Police Department said it is expecting extra people out this weekend, and thus, there will also be extra patrols along the lakefront.Ne 11H ago
2 Illinois State Police cars crash during pursuit on West Side Illinois State Police said the troopers saw a black Ford Escape wanted for a carjacking on I-94 at 39th Street. 25M ago
The Insect Asylum in Avondale brings nature closer to visitors The founder wants to create more green space in Chicago for her tiny, winged friends. CBS 2 was invited to be a fly on the wall at a very unusual museum. 11H ago
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Chicago campus building Demonstrators were inside the building for some time before the University of Chicago police cleared it out. 10H ago
SUV crashes into car, scaffolding after running red light on Southwest Side Chicago police say around 12:30 a.m., in the 4000 block of South Archer Avenue, a Jeep SUV driven by a man, 22, ran a red traffic light and struck a Toyota sedan driven by a man, 30, traveling southbound. 1H ago
Bedford Park man charged with shooting, killing man walking to car in Bridgeview Police said the victim remotely started his car and was walking towards it when he was confronted by the suspect. 2H ago
Man dies after being struck by car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive The victim suffered trauma to the body and died at the scene. 3H ago
Warm day ahead with slim chance of showers Get ready for a warm day ahead with highs in the middle 80s. 4H ago

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Warm day ahead with slim chance of showers Get ready for a warm day ahead with highs in the middle 80s. 4H 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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Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don't track what happens next Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs. May 17
Cook County sheriff: More resources needed to get guns from those with revoked FOID cards Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't? May 16
Woman who worked as cultural advisor to Blackhawks sues team Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out. May 15
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Latest Videos 2 ISP cars crash during chase in Garfield Park During the chase, the two state police cars crashed into two parked cars at Kostner and Lexington. 35M ago 00:39

2 ISP cars crash during chase in Garfield Park

SUV runs red light, crashes into car, scaffolding on Southwest Side The SUV driver refused medical treatment but was issued three traffic citations. 1H ago 00:29
Man killed after being hit by car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago police say they first answered a call about a domestic incident involving the man near Pershing and Lake Park Avenue in the Oakland neighborhood. 3H ago 00:24
Mostly sunny in Chicago with upper 80s for highs A weak front will cross our area late day, but shower chances with it are slim. 4H ago 02:27
Northbrook man charged with DUI in crash that killed teen in Glenview Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged with two counts of aggravated under the influence causing death and great bodily harm, reckless homicide, and other drunken driving counts and traffic violations, in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic. 4H ago 01:28
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