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Man stabbed inside store in the Loop, Chicago Police say An argument led to a stabbing inside a store in Chicago's Loop Saturday afternoon. 1H ago

Man charged with driving drunk, killing teen in crash in north Chicago suburbs Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic. 2H ago

Spotty showers possible in Chicago overnight A few spotty showers are possible after midnight Saturday in the Chicago area as a weak cold front crosses the area. updated 32M ago

Motorcyclist killed in crash involving SUV in Naperville, police say A good Samaritan attempted lifesaving efforts on the motorcyclist, a 32-year-old man from Naperville, but he was pronounced dead on the scene. 5H ago

4 hurt, 2 critically in South Shore wrong-way crash Chicago police say a man, 36, was driving northbound in the southbound lanes in the 6900 block of S. South Shore Drive just after midnight when he struck a woman's car. 7H ago

2 Illinois State Police cars crash during pursuit on West Side Illinois State Police said the troopers saw a black Ford Escape wanted for a carjacking on I-94 at 39th Street. 8H ago

SUV crashes into car, scaffolding after running red light on Southwest Side Chicago police say around 12:30 a.m., in the 4000 block of South Archer Avenue, a Jeep SUV driven by a man, 22, ran a red traffic light and struck a Toyota sedan driven by a man, 30, traveling southbound. 9H ago

Bedford Park man charged with shooting, killing man walking to car in Bridgeview Police said the victim remotely started his car and was walking towards it when he was confronted by the suspect. 10H ago

Man dies after being struck by car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive The victim suffered trauma to the body and died at the scene. 10H ago

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First Alert Weather

Spotty showers possible in Chicago overnight A few spotty showers are possible after midnight Saturday in the Chicago area as a weak cold front crosses the area. updated 32M 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

CBS 2 Investigators

Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don't track what happens next Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs. May 17

Cook County sheriff: More resources needed to get guns from those with revoked FOID cards Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't? May 16

Woman who worked as cultural advisor to Blackhawks sues team Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out. May 15

Latest Videos

Latest Videos Aurora University freshman stars at plate and as "Shota Boy" at Wrigley Field The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga. 1H ago 03:07

Aurora University freshman stars at plate and as "Shota Boy" at Wrigley Field

2 ISP cars crash during chase in Garfield Park During the chase, the two state police cars crashed into two parked cars at Kostner and Lexington. 8H ago 00:39

SUV runs red light, crashes into car, scaffolding on Southwest Side The SUV driver refused medical treatment but was issued three traffic citations. 9H ago 00:29

Man killed after being hit by car on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago police say they first answered a call about a domestic incident involving the man near Pershing and Lake Park Avenue in the Oakland neighborhood. 11H ago 00:24

Mostly sunny in Chicago with upper 80s for highs A weak front will cross our area late day, but shower chances with it are slim. 12H ago 02:27