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Burglars use SUV to smash their way into West Englewood liquor store This crash-and-grab burglary is similar to many other recent crimes that are part of a trend in Chicago. 1H ago

Ed Burke, 80, deserves 10 years in jail, federal prosecutors argue In court documents, prosecutors said the sentence is required to "protect the public from his future criminal acts." Burke is scheduled to be sentenced on June 24. updated 7M ago

Hunter Biden convicted of three felony counts in federal gun trial The charges against Hunter Biden stemmed from paperwork he filled out when he bought a handgun nearly six years ago, when prosecutors say he was addicted to crack cocaine. 2H ago

Chicago residents testify at hearing on traffic stops, in wake of death of Dexter Reed U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer listened to hours of community input on what specific traffic stop-related requirements should be added to a CPD consent decree. 1H ago

Construction on Bally's permanent Chicago casino expected to begin in fall The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. 1H ago

Bears CEO Kevin Warren reiterates city's "need" for a new stadium The comments come after Illinois state lawmakers took no action on funding a new lakefront stadium for the Chicago Bears. 1H ago

p*rn industry sues over Indiana law requiring adult entertainment sites to verify users' ages An Indiana law that requires p*rn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court. 3H ago

Tim Mapes, former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, reporting to prison Mapes was convicted of lying to a grand jury about his knowledge of Madigan's relationship with longtime confidant Michael McClain. updated 35M ago

Accused killer of CPD Ofc. Luis Huesca pleads not guilty to murder Xavier Tate was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated vehicular hijacking and possession of a stolen firearm in the death of Ofc. Luis Huesca. 2H ago

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Temperatures climbing in Chicago A Weather Alert is in effect late Thursday as a stronger storm and cold front enter the area, clashing with plentiful heat and humidity in place. 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

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United Nations calls for action on behalf of alleged police torture victims in Chicago The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation." Jun 10

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. Jun 10

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Latest Videos Federal prosecutors want 10-year sentence for former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke Meanwhile, with sentencing less than two weeks away, CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports Burke's team is applying a full court press to keep the man who was once Chicago's most powerful alderman from going to prison. 12M ago 02:40

Federal prosecutors want 10-year sentence for former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke

As Bally's moves forward with Chicago casino, Mayor Johnson voices concerns Despite expectations for construction to begin this summer on a permanent Bally's casino in Chicago, a groundbreaking won't actually be held until the fall. 17M ago 02:35

Historic mansion could be yours for free, but there's a catch The Eastern Pennsylvania Preservation Society is trying to find a new owner for the mansion. But you have to move it to a new location on your own. If there are no takers, it will be torn down. 43M ago 00:32

Chicago's Field Museum hosts "bug bites dinner" Cicadas were not to be on the menu, but other insect-based dishes were, at Big Star West Town. 52M ago 00:33

Chicago's Lula Cafe wins James Beard Award The restaurant in Logan Square won for Outstanding Hospitality. 57M ago 00:18