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Robb Ellis

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Indianapolis, IN, United States

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Chicago Weather Alert: Wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain through the day

A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect on Thursday for Lake and McHenry counties, due to the potential for 4 to 6 inches of snowfall. → Read More

Chicago Weather Alert: Below-zero wind chills, temperatures in the teens

Wind chills are near -15 in some areas. → Read More

Chicago First Alert Weather: Pleasant, cool temperatures ahead of warmup

Saturday night will bring mostly clear skies and a low temperature of 41 degrees. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Most Of Area

Severe storms were headed for the Chicago area Tuesday evening for the second night in a row, producing gusty winds and torrential rain, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for most of the Chicago area. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Tornado Warnings Issued Around Chicago Area, Tornado Confirmed In Southwest Suburbs, Amid Severe And Dangerous Storms

Strong thunderstorms were sweeping into the Chicago area Sunday night, bringing a continued risk of damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Winter Storm Warnings Continue; Icy Roads Causing Dangerous Driving Conditions

After a snowy night, roads are icy and causing dangerous driving conditions Wednesday morning. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Winter Weather Advisories In Place; Snow Expected Tuesday Night

A Wintry system will bring snow and ice this evening and overnight before warming to rain on Wednesday. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Lakeshore Flood Advisory In Effect, Winter Weather Advisory Ahead

Lake effect snow and high waves on Lake Michigan are the cause for advisories Monday morning. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Severe Storm Threat, Temperature Drop Ahead

By the late afternoon, thunderstorms arrive and could be strong to severe with gusty winds. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Light Rain, Snow Falling Monday Morning

Drivers need to be aware of slick roads and low visibility Monday morning as snow returns to the forecast. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Warm Day Wednesday; Cool Down Ahead

After Wednesday's warm temperatures, a cool down is on the way. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Comfortable Week Ahead

A Look Back At A Harrowing Week In Kenosha, WisconsinOne week ago, on Sunday, Aug. 23, a police officer shot 29-year-old Jacob Blake seven times in Kenosha, Wisconsin. CBS 2's Brad Edwards and photojournalist Alfredo Roman have a look back at what has happened in that week. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Near-Record Heat Wednesday

CHICAGO (CBS)– It’s going to be a hot day with near-record heat. The high temperature Wednesday is expected to be around 98 degrees. The record high is 97 degrees. Storms arrive for the end of the week and signal a cooler weekend. Storms are possible late Thursday, but a better chance will move in Friday. Some storms may be severe. Temperatures cool down this weekend with temperatures in the 80s. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Hot Weekend Ahead

Abreu, Encarnacion Homer In 8th, Lift White Sox Past TigersJose Abreu hit a tie-breaking homer in the eighth inning, Edwin Encarnacion followed with his second solo shot of the game to lift the Chicago over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night, the White Sox fourth straight win. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Showers, Storms Tuesday Afternoon

Mortgage Forbearance Could Help Struggling Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure, But Many 'Aren't Aware Of This Option'Forbearance. It’s a big, scary word that’s the solution right now to foreclosure. Sound like a lot of paperwork? CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory shows us forbearance is not as complicated as it sounds. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Warmup Ahead

'World TeamTennis Comes Down To One Point On Any Given Match': Former USTA President Katrina Adams Discusses Her Role As Analyst With WTT For CBS Sports NetworkThe former President, Chairperson and CEO of the USTA discusses the 2020 World TeamTennis season and what she has liked about it so far. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Warm, Sunny Sunday Followed By Temperature Drop

Sunshine will finally return and highs will reach near 50 degrees Sunday. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Snow And Rain Will Stick Around Through Saturday

A weak system will be with us for a few days, bringing light precipitation in the form of snow, then a rain-snow mix, then rain, and then snow once more. → Read More

Chicago Weather: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Freezing Drizzle

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued throughout the Chicago area for concerns about freezing drizzle overnight. → Read More

Chicago Weather: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Forecast

Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Lake County Sheriff's Squad Car At Scene Of Fatal Traffic AccidentA man has been arrested on aggravated DUI and other felony charges, after slamming into a Lake County Sheriff's squad car that was blocking traffic after an earlier crash on Monday near nort suburban Volo, injuring a deputy who was standing next to the cruiser. → Read More