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Severe storms may impact Chicago-area Memorial Day traffic The main threats from any severe storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. updated 57M ago

Traveling for Memorial Day? Here's what you need to know before you hit the road Memorial Day travel will be the busiest in two decades, and Chicagoans will need to plan for travel delays on expressways and crowds at O'Hare International Airport. 15H ago

Prosecutors reveal what led to fatal stabbing of City Winery worker Prosecutors laid out the events leading up to Clarence Johnson allegedly stabbing his coworker, Francois Swain, to death on Wednesday at the City Winery. 1H ago

White Sox hope MLB will review controversial interference call White Sox general manager Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol have had a discussion with MLB officials about the interference call. updated 49M ago

On Memorial Day weekend, Field of the Fallen honors American servicemen and women More than 350 American flags and one black flag to represent a servicemember killed just this year. 1H ago

Another blue-eyed cicada found in Chicago's western suburbs Scientists at the Field Museum will study its DNA to figure out why a tiny number of cicadas have blue or white eyes. 1H ago

Aurora track star runs away from competition on national stage Patrick Hilby, a Wisconsin commit, is one of the best high school runners in the country, especially in the 800-meter run. 1H ago

Chicago's Chinese American Service League supports all ages in the community The Chinese American Service League isn't just for the Asian-American community. Everyone is welcome to take part in its services. 2H ago

Chicago summer safety plan involves community engagement, strategic police deployments The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years. 1H ago

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Severe storms may impact Chicago-area Memorial Day traffic The main threats from any severe storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. updated 57M 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 Public Schools settle sex abuse lawsuit for $800k, while lawmakers demand change After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. May 23

Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. May 21

Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. May 20

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Latest Videos Not a total weekend washout, but be prepared CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking rain showers for Sunday in the Chicago area. 1H ago 02:46

Not a total weekend washout, but be prepared

Have umbrella ready for holiday weekend CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast. 1H ago 02:48

Chicago summer safety plan focuses on correlation between violence, neglect In a standout in the plan when it comes to addressing crime this summer, police announced a new task force dedicated specifically to robberies. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports. 1H ago 02:30

DePaul adjunct professor fired after issuing assignment on Gaza, public health The optional assignment by Dr. Anne D'Aquino asked for scientific analysis and critical thinking to understand “the impacts of genocide on human biology.” As CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, the university took issue with that choice of words. 1H ago 03:32

Chicago area high school track star runs away from competition on national stage Some of the best high school athletes in Illinois are chasing gold at Eastern Illinois University this weekend, and one runner from Aurora Central Catholic is no stranger to the top of the podium. Patrick Hilby is one of the best high school runners in the country, especially in the 800-meter run. The senior and Wisconsin commit is chasing another win at the IHSA state meet, which would go nice with some of the other victories that are already on his resume. 1H ago 03:09