The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other. 11H ago City of Milwaukee to run tight ship for security during Republican National Convention The U.S. Secret Service on Friday announced its security perimeters, road closures, and protest locations. Jun 21 Supreme Court upholds law banning domestic abusers from having guns The court ruled 8-1 that a person who has been found by a court to pose a credible threat to the physical safety of another may be temporarily disarmed. Jun 21 Illinois Republican Party chair Don Tracy announces resignation, blames GOP infighting "We have Republicans who would rather fight other Republicans than engage in the harder work of defeating incumbent Democrats by convincing swing voters to vote Republican," Tracy wrote in his resignation letter Jun 20 Cook County projecting $218 million budget deficit in 2025. No plans for tax hikes or layoffs. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also noted the county will end 2024 with a projected $367 million budget surplus. Jun 19 More Political News
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Suburban Chicago family keeps getting package after package they never ordered from Temu The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn. Jun 21 Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19 Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 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 Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15 More Consumer News
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Chicago, some suburbs In Chicago, West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been identified in three Chicago community areas, all of them on the South Side. Jun 21 Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem. Jun 17 Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn't believe his identity Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group. Jun 12 New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year. Jun 7 Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating. Jun 7 More Health News
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Chicago rule phasing out sub-minimum wage for tipped workers soon to take effect The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well. Jun 18 Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 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. Jun 11 More Business News
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"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." 12H ago Justin Timberlake breaks his silence at tour stop: "It's been a tough week" Justin Timberlake spoke about his recent arrest on D.W.I. charges while performing in Chicago as part of his world tour. Jun 22 Justin Timberlake performs in Chicago despite drunken driving arrest Earlier this week, Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving through a stop sign. Jun 21 Donald Sutherland, star of "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games," dies at 88 Donald Sutherland, a multi-generational actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games" and more, died at 88. Jun 20 Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI on Long Island Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated. Jun 19 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Chicago's Buckingham Fountain reopens after being vandalized by war protesters The Chicago Park District announced on Sunday that the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park is "on and fully operational" after protesters vandalized it over the weekend. 2H ago 02:41 Slain retired Chicago police officer remembered by friends and family Family and friends of a retired Chicago police officer who was killed last week gathered on Sunday for a vigil and march in his memory. 2H ago 00:53 WNBA fans pack Wintrust Arena for Chicago Sky win over Indiana Fever Fans packed Wintrust Arena to watch the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever play in what was billed as perhaps the most highly-anticipated WNBA game of the season. 2H ago 02:38 Sky's Izzy Harrison shows resilience after season-delaying injury Harrison started her WNBA career in 2015, returning from a torn ACL, and another serious knee injury delayed her start this season. 7H ago 03:13 Black Greek Yacht Takeover at Playpen, 31st Street Beach The premier event celebrates unity, culture, and the rich tradition of predominantly Black Greek organizations. Co-owner of Luxury Yacht Party Inc. Charity Hardison talks about the party in the water and on the beach. 11H ago 04:08 More in Latest Videos
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Chicago's Buckingham Fountain back on after being dyed red by protesters The messages, "Gaza is bleeding," and, "Stop genocide," were also scrawled on the plaza in front of the fountain. 2H ago "The Bean" reopens to public after nearly year-long renovation Visitors can once again access Chicago's iconic sculpture created by Anish Kapoor. 10H ago Video captures 2 suspects wanted in connection to murder of retired officer Larry Neuman, 73, was shot around 11:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of West Monroe Street in West Garfield Park, police said. Jun 22 90-year-old Hickory Hills man killed by grandson, police say Dean J. Faulk was charged with first-degree murder of his grandfather, Dean L. Faulk, 90, who was found dead in their Hickory Hills home on Friday, police said. 1H ago Cubs unveil statue depicting Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Ryne Sandberg hopes Cubs fans remember him as an alert and active defensive player. 45M ago More Latest News
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Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19 Mount Prospect building deemed a total loss after fire A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex. Jun 18 Family wants more information from Carol Stream police in shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage. Jun 14 Black women account for 65% of all female domestic violence victims in Chicago An average of 24 people every minute become victims of domestic violence at the hands of an intimate partner in the U.S. Precious Wright, of Chicago's Austin neighborhood, has lived through it. Jun 13 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. Jun 11 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Cubs unveil statue depicting Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Ryne Sandberg hopes Cubs fans remember him as an alert and active defensive player. 45M ago Angel Reese leads Sky to 88-87 win over Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever Angel Reese scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky beat Indiana 88-87 despite 17 points and a franchise-record 13 assists for the Fever's Caitlin Clark. 2H ago Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour event after climate protesters run onto green Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes. updated 22M ago White Sox give up 9 runs in 2 innings to Tigers, lose 11-2 Colt Keith and Akil Baddoo homered in a five-run first inning and Riley Greene cleared the fences in a four-run second, lifting the Detroit Tigers to an 11-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. 4H ago Sky's Izzy Harrison beats back adversity to return to court Harrison started her WNBA career coming back from a torn ACL, and another knee injury delayed her start this season. But back on the court now, she's making a difference. 6H ago More Sports News
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3 people shot, 1 fatally, on Chicago's Southwest Side Two people who were shot and injured self-transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital after a teenager was killed. 1H ago 90-year-old Hickory Hills man killed by grandson, police say Dean J. Faulk was charged with first-degree murder of his grandfather, Dean L. Faulk, 90, who was found dead in their Hickory Hills home on Friday, police said. 1H ago Boy, 16, shot and killed in park in Englewood Police said the boy got into a fight with someone who pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest and legs. 20H ago At least 8 people killed, 15 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings The victims ranged in age from 16 to 49. updated 30M ago Teen ordered held in custody in shooting that killed 7-year-old boy on Near West Side Raysean Comer is charged as an adult in the Tuesday afternoon shooting that killed Jai'mani Amir Rivera. Jun 22 More Crime News
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