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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in New York sex trafficking case
Kelly also faces five years of supervised release after he completes his prison sentence, and has been fined $100,000. → Read More
Illinois Primary Election Day: Here's what you need to know
One of the biggest races to keep an eye on Tuesday is the Republican Primary for Illinois governor. → Read More
3 people shot in Lakeview East; CPD sergeant punched hours earlier
Police said the shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Barry Avenue, Clark and Halsted streets. → Read More
T-Mobile United States Sail Grand Prix Chicago kicks off Saturday at Navy Pier
CBS 2's Meredith Barack spoke with Anna Weis, a U.S. athlete competing this weekend. → Read More
3-year-old grazed by bullet inside Longwood Manor home
She was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in good condition. → Read More
Off-duty Chicago firefighter injured in Oak Lawn gas station shooting
License plate readers did capture the plates on the car, which came back as stolen. → Read More
'Did not have to be this high': U.S. approaching one million COVID-19 deaths
"It's important for us to take this time as we reach this milestone to really thing back about what has happened and what we can do better going forward." → Read More
Woman killed in shooting in parking lot of Brickyard Mall; alderman says victim's husband has turned himself in
Police said, around 9:30 a.m., the woman was outside in the 6500 block of West Diversey Avenue, when someone approached her and shot her multiple times. → Read More
Big tourism money rolls in with bowling championship tournament in Addison
The tournament has drawn women from Alaska, Bermuda, and several European countries. → Read More
CTA, Metra, Chicago airports end mask mandates after Gov. Pritzker lifts order
We spoke to a handful of CTA riders who all said they will continue to wear a mask while on the train anyway. → Read More
Man killed in East Garfield Park building collapse remembered as the ultimate father
Anthony Wright Sr.'s children were frequently at his home, and he was always going out of his way to make sure his kids were well taken care of, according to his sister. → Read More
Baseball fans tailgate and smile in the sun at White Sox home opener
"I was infected with COVID. I was in the hospital, honestly, everyone thought I wasn't going to make it. I was on a ventilator, I was in a coma and it was just unbelievable. I made it through it and I'm here." → Read More
Sweet treats at the new IT'SUGAR store on the Mag Mile
"Chicago is the candy capital of the world. You have Ferrara, Tootsie Roll, Sugar Daddies. Candy was invented in Chicago." → Read More
Lawmakers want automakers to assist police investigating carjackings
Lawmakers in Springfield want automakers' help to deal with the carjacking crisis. → Read More
Forest Park ice cream shop baker collects items to give those in need in her native Ukraine
There is an urgent need right now for everyday things like diapers, food, and clothing, that need will go on long after the war in Ukraine ends. → Read More
Bank robbers dress as security, make off with about $100,000 on Near West Side
Customers and employees at a Near West Side bank were forced to the floor during a robbery Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
1 person injured in shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway near 69th Street
There have been 10 shootings on the Dan Ryan so far this year. At this time last year, there had been 15. → Read More
Three women shot in South Shore drive-by
Three women were wounded Thursday night in a drive-by shooting in South Shore. → Read More
Extra-alarm fire destroys discount mattress and furniture store in Albany Park
The Chicago Fire Department said the building would be a "total loss" and would have to be demolished. → Read More
Students at Chicago's St. Nicholas Cathedral School offer prayers for Ukraine
Students from St. Nicholas not only gathered in song and prayer, but kids from other Catholic schools in the city were bussed in for the assembly. → Read More