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1 person arrested in murder of 2 brothers found outside Highland Park house fire The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the brothers as Marc Austwick, 63, of Lake Forest, and John Austwick, 60, of Mundelein. 2H ago

Alleged gang members accused of killing Illinois National Guard soldier Chrys Carvajal Gary "Gotti" Roberson and Joseph "Troubles" Matos are accused of killing Chrys Carvajal to maintain and increase their position in the Milwaukee Kings street gang. updated 18M ago

Elk Grove Village man charged with stealing $9.5 million from shipments. How he duped his victims. Aivaras Zigmantas, 39, is charged in federal court in Chicago with six counts of wire fraud, five counts of bank fraud, and two counts of theft of interstate shipments. 1H ago

Court Theatre presents "Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution" She said Stokely's story is important for the civil rights movement and everyone who wants to make a difference. 1H ago

New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. 2H ago

Calls to shut down Waupun prison in Wisconsin grow after charges against warden, guards With a "Shawshank Redemption"-style stone exterior and high castle-like guard towers, Wisconsin's oldest prison, built in the 1850s, has long been a target for closure amid concerns about deterioration, lockdowns and staff shortfalls. Now the calls are growing again. 3H ago

Rare Brown booby bird sighting in state park in southern Indiana A Brown Booby bird was spotted at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell, Indiana. 2H ago

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Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Most rain appears to fall during the afternoon, but rain will not wash out many outdoor plans. 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

CBS 2 Investigators

CPD body camera footage shows moments before deadly chase, crash At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle. Jun 5

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

DCFS stops sending kids to Aunt Martha's after abuse allegations One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl. Jun 5

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Latest Videos The Alley’s 48th anniversary block party in Chicago For 47 years, The Alley has been a staple for Chicago's punk culture. Jackie Kostek Jumpstarts your in Avondale. 2H ago 07:08

The Alley’s 48th anniversary block party in Chicago

"Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution" now at Court Theatre With 2's Got Your Ticket, CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has more on "Stokely: The Unfinished Revolution" with playwright Nambi E. Kelley about the life of the civil rights icon. 3H ago 02:41

New report shows healthy economic growth with 272,000 new hires The economy added 272,000 workers in May with healthcare taking the lead with new hirings. the number is a bigger than expected increase and up more than 100,000 from the previous month. 3H ago 01:43

President Biden warns of global threats to democracy One day after the world marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day , President Biden issued a warning about the current threats to democracy, but ahead of his address, the president also issued a rare apology. 3H ago 01:59

Some showers for Saturday CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast. 3H ago 02:20