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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. 4H 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. 6H ago

White Sox use 3 homers to stop 14-game slide with victory over Red Sox Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in six innings as Chicago posted its first win since a 5-0 victory at Toronto on May 21. 5M ago

People seen running after sound of gunshots at Chicago's 31st Street Beach Information from police was not immediately available. 17M ago

Burglars target businesses in Chicago's Lakeview, Lincoln Park areas Police have not said whether the burglaries are connected. 1H ago

Cincinnati Reds beat Cubs 3-2, Chicago's 11 loss in 15 games Nick Lodolo allowed one run through six innings and Tyler Stephenson had a two-run double as the surging Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 for their sixth straight victory. 1H ago

Fire damages 3 bungalows in Chicago Lawn Video posted to Facebook showed smoke pouring from the side windows and front door of 5920 S. Mozart St., and flames along the front roofline. 1H ago

360 CHICAGO buys old Signature Room space at former John Hanco*ck Center The observatory said plans for the 30,000 square-foot space have yet to be finalized – but a restaurant will not be back. 2H ago

Chicago woman celebrates her 107th birthday CBS 2 photojournalist Jeff Renfroe takes us to the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation to meet the woman many know as "Paquita." 3H 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. 5H 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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Chicago Police set record for overtime in 2023, and trend is continuing this year There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August. 2H ago

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

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Latest Videos Possible showers, then a lovely Sunday in Chicago this weekend CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 6 p.m. forecast for June 7, 2024. 3H ago 01:58

Possible showers, then a lovely Sunday in Chicago this weekend

107 years young and still going strong! It was a birthday party for 107-year-old Francisca Morales. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to chicago 50 years ago. 3H ago 02:07

Man accused of killing his 2 brothers, burning Highland Park, Illinois house Jeffrey Austwick was arrested in St. Louis in the murders of his brothers, Marc and John, in Chicago's north suburbs. 3H ago 03:06

80 years after he was shot down, a pilot returns to his home in the Chicago area After 80 years, U.S. Army Air Force pilot Lieutenant Robert Porter returned home to the Chicago area and received a hero's welcome. His remains were escorted by police vehicles and motorcycles from several patriotic groups. 3H ago 00:29

Chicago Police overtime hours hit record last year, trend is continuing There are also additional needs this year, with months of massive events on the schedule that notably includes the Democratic National Convention in August. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports. 4H ago 03:18