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Man stabbed, killed in fight at City Winery in Chicago's West Loop The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old male offender. updated 47M ago

Sunny skies before storms return Friday in Chicago Highs will be in the 80s with sunny skies. 4H ago

Nearly-extinct piping plover, Sea Rocket, spotted on Chicago beach Another piping plover, believed to be female, returned to Montrose Beach on Wednesday, giving observers hope that there might be a love connection in the works. 1H ago

Roll over Beatles. Lauryn Hill tops Apple Music's list of top 100 albums. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10. updated 23M ago

Northwestern University's president to testify before Congress about antisemitism on college campuses This comes as Northwestern and its leaders face a lawsuit seeking class-action status, saying the university has failed to protect Jewish students from severe antisemitic harassment. 1H ago

6-year-old boy pulled from Lake Michigan at Chicago's Montrose Beach The Chicago Fire Department transported the child to Lurie Children's Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. 3H ago

Pedestrian hit, killed by Metra train in Bartlett Metra said Train No. 2202 was involved and inbound train movement was halted. 2H ago

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. 3H ago

Neighbors in Chicago suburb object to plan for new gas station, car wash They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns. 3H ago

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Sunny skies before storms return Friday in Chicago Highs will be in the 80s with sunny skies. 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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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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China launches 2-day military drill around Taiwan The drills come just days after Taiwan swore in its new president and is being called an "irrational provocation." 1H ago 00:21

Pressure builds for hostage-release deal in Israel, Hamas war The families of several Israeli hostages kidnapped in Gaza on Oct. 7 released new video footage in an effort to pressure the government to reach a deal to release them. 2H ago 01:52

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