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Burglars use SUV to smash their way into West Englewood liquor store This crash-and-grab burglary is similar to many other recent crimes that are part of a trend in Chicago. 5H ago

Ed Burke, 80, deserves 10 years in jail, federal prosecutors argue In court documents, prosecutors said the sentence is required to "protect the public from his future criminal acts." Burke is scheduled to be sentenced on June 24. 4H 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. 4H ago

Harry Leinenweber, renowned Chicago federal judge, dies at 87 Leinenweber was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the court in 1985, and assumed senior status in 2002. 26M ago

Wanted people seen running from police after crash on Chicago's Northwest Side Three suspects were taken into custody about half an hour after the pursuit, according to dispatch reports. 42M ago

Man arrested after apparently trying to jump fence at Chicago FBI HQ CBS 2's cameras captured Chicago Police officers taking the man away. 52M ago

Slumping Cubs fall to Tampa Bay Rays 5-2, allowing 4 runs in 9th Brandon Lowe capped Tampa Bay's four-run ninth inning with a three-run homer, lifting the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the struggling Chicago Cubs. 1H ago

Police search for 4 wanted in homicide on Chicago's West Side A police community alert did not offer further specifics about the homicide. 1H ago

Field Museum, Big Star host dinner with insect-based dishes, cicada-related discussions The "Bug Bites" event was inspired by the 17-year periodical cicada emergence across the Chicago area this spring and summer. 1H ago

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Temperatures climbing in Chicago A Weather Alert is in effect late Thursday as a stronger storm and cold front enter the area, clashing with plentiful heat and humidity in place. 10H 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. 5H 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's Field Museum hosts insect-eating event Field Museum collections assistant Jim Louderman tells CBS 2 all about the bugs that could be observed, and even eaten, at Big Star West Town Tuesday night -- as well as why people should enjoy their time with the 17-year cicada this year. 2H ago 02:07

Chicago's Field Museum hosts insect-eating event

Fun with a tarantula at Chicago's Field Museum's Bug Bites event Field Museum collections assistant Jim Louderman plays with a tarantula at the Field Museum Bug Bites event at Big Star West Town. 2H ago 00:57

Look out for thunderstorms on Thursday CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast. 3H ago 02:22

Cook Co. inmates get life lessons and job skills to use on the outside CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports the Cook County Department of Corrections is creating change through new opportunities and new skills for detainees, including a welding class that is about a week from graduation 4H ago 02:23

Federal prosecutors want 10-year sentence for former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke Meanwhile, with sentencing less than two weeks away, CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports Burke's team is applying a full court press to keep the man who was once Chicago's most powerful alderman from going to prison. 4H ago 02:40

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