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Construction worker dies, another hurt after fall from scaffold in Hyde Park The accident happened around noon at East 57th Street and South Drexel Avenue. 10H ago

As crime concerns mount in West Town, neighbors call for reopening of police station Citing a surge in armed robberies, the residents asked the city to open a 12th Near West (12th) District police satellite office – or fully reopen the Wood (13th) District. 10H ago

Airbnb host says he was "victimized" by company after unfounded allegation Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations. 2H ago

Organizers of Chicago festivals, events go all out to keep people safe At the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, organizers prioritized safety—with a fence around the perimeter and bag checks at the entrance. 1H ago

Man charged with attempted sexual assault of neighboring girl in Joliet Authorities arrested Isaias Vargas, 23, was arrested and taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility. updated 0M ago

Teen shot in arm while walking through Back of the Yards alley A 15-year-old boy was struck in the arm when someone in the area fired shots. 1H ago

Woman struck by gunfire while riding in passenger seat of car in Garfield Park Chicago police said the woman was a passenger in the car when a white sedan approached and fired shots. 2H ago

Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning. 4H ago

White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for 14th straight loss The White Sox surpassed a mark set by the 1924 team while extending baseball's longest slide this season. 10H ago

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Sunny day ahead in Chicago with gusty winds Saturday brings increased chances for showers in the morning. 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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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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Man attempted to sexually assault neighboring girl in Joliet, police say Authorities arrested Isaias Vargas, 23, was arrested and taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility where he was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, two counts of home invasion, two counts of battery and obstructing a police officer, and unlawful restraint. 23M ago 00:34

Trump holds slight lead over Biden in Arizona, poll shows President Biden is visiting France and calling attention to the perils of bowing to bullies and threats to democracy. While out west, Former President Trump held his first campaign rally since becoming a convicted felon, highlighting immigration. 1H ago 02:02

Chicago area doctor shares experience of humanitarian crisis in Gaza On Thursday an Israeli airstrike hit a United Nations school inside a refugee camp where 6,000 displaced Palestinians were sheltering. The strike killed more than 30 people, including children. Dr. Thaer Ahmad, emergency medical doctor with the Chicago-area nonprofit MediGlobal, describes what happened during his time in Gaza in between strikes. 1H ago 05:02

Happy National Donunt Day! Friday marks the first of two National Donut Day in the U.S. with multiple major chains offering some freebies. 1H ago 00:27

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