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6 hurt, 3 critically in mass shooting in Lawndale, police say The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. in the 700 block of South Albany Avenue. Nearly 100 evidence markers were placed at the scene. 5H ago

Driver in deadly DUI crash in Glenview accused of driving nearly 100 mph over speed limit In the courtroom, one set of parents watched their son face a list of charges as the other clutched a photo of the son they lost. 12H ago

Woman charged with plotting boyfriend's murder in Bridgeview shooting Police say the woman convinced her coworker, whom she had a romantic relationship with, to shoot and kill her boyfriend. 8H ago

Chicago increases police patrols along lakefront amid beach safety concerns The city is trying to prevent larger problems like one incident when a group of men attacked an SUV that then hit a woman. 16H ago

12-year-old boy shot while riding bike in South Chicago, police say Police say the boy was riding his bike when he saw a dark vehicle on the street and heard multiple shots fired. 1H ago

4 teens charged with robbery on South Side CTA Red Line platform Two boys, 14 and 17, and two girls, 14 and 15, were arrested in the 0-100 block of West 95th Street just before 2:30 p.m. 1H ago

1 killed, 2 others hurt after argument leads to shooting in South Austin Chicago police said just after 11:30 p.m., two men were arguing on the sidewalk in the 500 block of North Leamington Avenue. Both pulled out handguns, and one of the men fired shots at two others who were in a group. 2H ago

Teen killed, 4 others hurt in Garfield Park crash A girl, 14, was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she died. 4H ago

Mostly sunny with cooler temps lakeside A cooler lake breeze will develop Sunday as the cold front is now south of Chicago. 4H ago

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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. 10H 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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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

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Latest Videos 1 killed, 2 wounded after argument leads to shooting on West Side Chicago police said it happened just after 11:30 p.m. in the 500 block of North Leamington Avenue. 2H ago 00:29

1 killed, 2 wounded after argument leads to shooting on West Side

Chicago Spring Half Marathon kicks off at Maggie Daley Park The Life Time races are a fixture on Chicago's athletic calendar each year. Allison Humbert Wilkinson, Life Time's senior marketing manager, says the race is a way to celebrate the end of winter. 3H ago 02:47

President Biden to deliver commencement speech at Morehouse College Some students, faculty, and alumni are protesting his visit over his policies in the Israel-Hamas war. The school's president, David Thomas, warned he would halt graduation ceremonies if demonstrations erupt. 3H ago 02:19

Aid trucks arrive in Gaza from U.S.-built pier Several Israeli tanks fired warning shots along one of the main roads in central Gaza in an attempt to clear the path of Palestinians before the aid convoys arrived. 3H ago 00:24

What Caught My Eye - Calm before the storm, dog awaits cicada's arrival From a purple sky to a dog measuring soil temperatures for cicadas. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week. 3H ago 01:59