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Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge used in Jan. 6 cases The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. updated 9M ago
Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks. 3H ago
Supreme Court curtails federal agencies' power in major ruling The Supreme Court overturned a landmark 40-year-old decision that gave federal agencies broad regulatory power. updated 36M ago
Supreme Court allows camping bans targeting homeless encampments The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades. updated 0M ago
Debate highlights from Trump and Biden's first showdown of 2024 President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off for the first presidential debate of the election season. Watch highlights and key moments here. 4H ago
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Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals. Jun 25
Suburban Chicago family keeps getting package after package they never ordered from Temu The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn. Jun 21
Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19
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. Jun 13
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
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Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks. 3H ago
Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores "We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures. 20H ago
Neighborhood violence linked to cancer cells, study finds The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health. Jun 26
"No evidence" new COVID variant causes more severe disease, CDC says The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates. Jun 25
Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings. Jun 25
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Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals. Jun 25
Chicago rule phasing out sub-minimum wage for tipped workers soon to take effect The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well. Jun 18
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. Jun 13
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The Rolling Stones take stage at Soldier Field for first time since 2019 The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour. 14H ago
CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. Jun 26
"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23
Justin Timberlake breaks his silence at tour stop: "It's been a tough week" Justin Timberlake spoke about his recent arrest on D.W.I. charges while performing in Chicago as part of his world tour. Jun 22
Justin Timberlake performs in Chicago despite drunken driving arrest Earlier this week, Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving through a stop sign. Jun 21
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Latest Videos Endless Summer Wrestling in Highland Park Head to Highland Park for an unforgettable wresting event at Studio One. It's all thanks to musician Billy Corgan. 37M ago 02:45
"Little Bear Ridge Road" stops at Steppenwolf Theatre With 2's Got Your Ticket, Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole sits down with one of Steppenwolf Theatre’s founding members, who is back in a performance not to be missed. 1H ago 02:39
Some showers for the start of the weekend CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a check on the extended forecast. 1H ago 02:16
Former Uvalde, Texas, police chief indicted on felony charges of child endangerment Back in 2022, a gunman shot and killed 19 fourth graders and two teachers at Robb Elementary School. 3H ago 00:25
PAWS staffers head to Iowa to bring over a dozen sheltered cats back to Chicago They plan to bring back cats that were staying in Iowa shelters before the flood. 3H ago 00:21
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Chicago officials address safety concerns ahead of Pride Parade The annual event, now in its 53rd year, is a celebration on the streets of Lakeview. 3H ago
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in Lincolnwood, Illinois This week, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District found the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in their traps. 2H ago
Supreme Court curtails federal agencies' power in major ruling The Supreme Court overturned a landmark 40-year-old decision that gave federal agencies broad regulatory power. updated 36M ago
Neighbors evacuated for hours after freight train derails in Matteson, Illinois All potentially hazardous materials were contained. 1H ago
Where to catch brilliant fireworks for the 4th of July holiday Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration. 18M ago
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Chicago firefighters plan NASCAR, DNC protests over paramedic, ambulance shortages Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions. Jun 26
Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference. Jun 26
Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19
Mount Prospect building deemed a total loss after fire A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex. Jun 18
Family wants more information from Carol Stream police in shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage. Jun 14
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Angel Reese scores 9th straight double-double, but Sky lose to Aces Reese's 18 points and 11 rebounds tied Candace Parker for the WNBA's longest streak of double-doubles in a season. 14H ago
Northwestern's Boo Buie, Illinois' Marcus Domask get Exhibit 10 NBA contracts Buie and Domask were among several undrafted players who struck deals with teams. 14H ago
Luis Robert homers early, 5 pitchers lead White Sox to win over Braves The Sox ended a four-game slide and won for just the second time in nine games. 15H ago
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard named top rookie at NHL awards Bedard, one of the most-hyped prospects in recent years, was last year's top draft pick by the Blackhawks and led all rookies with 61 points. 18H ago
Cubs snap 4-game skid with 5-3 win over Giants off Happ HR in 10th Ian Happ homered in the 10th inning, Nico ho*rner had three hits and also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game skid with a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. 19H ago
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Illinois cold case finally solved nearly 50 years later Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died. 19H ago
29 years ago, Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared and hasn't been heard from since The young TV anchor from Minnesota vanished June 27, 1995 in Mason City, Iowa. Investigators believe someone attacked her as she headed to her car for the early news shift. Jun 27
Des Plaines man charged with attacking, restraining, sexually assaulting woman Police did not specify the relationship between Redzic and the woman. Jun 25
Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference. Jun 26
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