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CTA bus, several cars involved in crash on Chicago's South Side It was unclear what the cause of the crash was and authorities have not said how many people were injured. updated 40M ago
'Do what's right:' Black Hawk descendent demands Chicago Blackhawks change logo, name As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, one of Black Hawk's few remaining relatives. 4H ago
Rare Air Jordan sneakers sell for $325,000 at auction A rare prototype of the first edition of the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe line sold at auction Sunday for $325,085. 7H ago
Illinois plans to go carbon-free by 2050, yet some suburbs continue to depend on coal-fired power Chicago residents want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint. 28M ago
CPS students, James Beard-recognized chefs whip up delicious dishes All day, the kitchens at Taste 222 have been bustling with prep for this weekend's brunch, but unlike most kitchens, the culinary students outnumber the seasoned professionals. updated 20M ago
Michael Lovell, Marquette University president, dies at 57 Lovell had been battling sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, for three years. updated 52M ago
White Sox legend brings experience to managing Windy City Thunderbolts Jenks is also teaming up with another Chicago baseball figure with a wealth of knowledge to help his team. 1H ago
Downtown Chicago street closures begin for NASCAR Street Race Organizers of the race said the number of days needed for set-up and breakdown for the race will last 19 days compared to 25 days last year. 1H ago
Worker injured while removing incinerator at downtown Chicago high-rise condo building The Chicago Fire Department said duct work and bricks fell on workers trying to remove the old incinerator in the basem*nt of former Outer Drive East building. 1H ago
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Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches Along with the heat and humidity come periodic chances of thunderstorms. 6H 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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Black Hawk descendant demands Chicago Blackhawks change logo, name: "Do what's right" As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives. 4H ago
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. Jun 7
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
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Latest Videos Rollercoaster weather pattern in effect this week CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast. 13M ago 03:09

Rollercoaster weather pattern in effect this week

First look at Disneyworld's Splash Mountain makeover The new ride is inspired by the movie The Princess and the Frog and its heroine, Tiiana. It replaces the old Splash Mountain ride based on characters from "Song of the South," the Disney movie criticized as racist. 21M ago 00:44
Some Chicago suburbs lean into coal power despite Illinois' clean energy goal Some concerned residents have been complaining that burning coal obviously is not going to help Illinois with its goal. They want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint. CBS 2 Climate Watch Reporter Tara Molina reports. 33M ago 02:55
Feeling hot, hot, hot later this week CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast. 45M ago 03:22
Chicago city bus slams into building, several cars causing serious damage A CTA bus was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in the Bridgeport neighborhood on the city's South Side Monday morning. The CTA said the accident happened near the intersection of 25th Street and Halsted Street. 49M ago 02:09
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Other layoffs included news anchor Erin Kennedy, sports anchor Megan Mawicke, meteorologist Megan Glaros and reporters Mike Puccinelli and Mai Martinez.

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Meteorologist at CBS 2 Chicago.

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Getting to know new CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans - CBS Chicago.

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WBBM | CBS Chicago | LinkedIn.

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Fired CBS News reporter Catherine Herridge accuses network of 'journalistic rape' for seizing her files at Capitol Hill hearing.

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On Dec. 5, 2022, ABC News suspended Robach and Holmes, who had co-anchored the “GMA3” block of “Good Morning America,” after the revelation of their off-camera relationship.

Where did Haleigh Vaughn go? ›

Haleigh Vaughn joined the FOX 17 News Weather Team in June of 2021.

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Kate Bilo will move to daytime duty and create some forecasts and features for Channel 3's streaming channel while Bill Kelly, currently at D.C.'s WJLA-TV, replaces her as the CBS Philadelphia station's chief meteorologist, starting Jan. 9.

Who is the morning weather girl on Fox Chicago? ›

Emily Wahls is the chief meteorologist at FOX 32 News.

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Owned and operated by the network's CBS News and Stations division, the station maintains studios on West Washington Street in the Loop, and it transmits from atop the Willis Tower. (CBS Broadcasting Inc.)

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ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago.

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At the time, Audacy said it was going to use the extension to strategize a plan with lenders for its business operations. Founded in 1968, Philadelphia-based Audacy operates in hundreds of US radio markets. In Chicago, the company owns 93XRT, US99, WBBM Newsradio, 670 The Score and B96, among other properties.

Who was fired from the CBS morning Show? ›

Over four years after being fired from CBS News amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment, Charlie Rose has conducted his first sit-down interview.

What happened to Rob Johnson CBS Chicago? ›

On March 13, 2019, CBS Chicago announced that his contract with the station would not be renewed. He subsequently joined a company as a communications consultant.

Who were the former CBS morning news anchors? ›

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  • Harry Smith – anchor (1987–1996) (now at NBC News)
  • Kathleen Sullivan – anchor (1987–1990) (later at E!)
  • Paula Zahn – anchor (1990–1996) (later at Fox News Channel and CNN; now at Investigation Discovery)
  • Harold Dow – interim anchor (1996) (deceased)
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Zekman was laid off on May 27, 2020.

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