Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019. Jun 7 Hunter Biden's daughter, Naomi Biden, testifies at his gun trial Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand. 11H ago U.S. schools in disrepair desperate for infrastructure money Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding. Jun 6 CPD, pro-Palestinian group seek deal on planned DNC protest routes Chicago police said they're looking to keep the peace by keeping the demonstrators at a safe distance from the convention site at the United Center. Jun 7 Woman injured by fallen rusted Chicago light pole to get $1.25 million settlement Isabella Keating was sitting in her Jeep at a stop light in Streeterville on Feb. 25, 2020, when a rusted light pole came crashing down on her windshield, causing her a serious concussion. Jun 6 More Political News
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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 How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate? May 14 Elk Grove Village man says he got scammed by solar panel contractor It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state. May 13 Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust. May 7 More Consumer News
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 Chicago public health officials declare end to measles outbreak Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days. May 30 UIC doctor develops app to detect mental illness just by using a smartphone "I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow. May 29 Abortion providers in Indiana seek broader exemptions, no hospital-only requirement Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement. May 29 More Health News
360 CHICAGO buys old Signature Room space at former John Hanco*ck Center The observatory said plans for the 30,000 square-foot space have yet to be finalized – but a restaurant will not be back. Jun 7 Airbnb host says he was "victimized" by company after unfounded allegation Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations. Jun 7 Foxtrot to reopen some locations after abrupt closures Chicago-based Foxtrot has announced plans to reopen a number of locations following the grocery chain's abrupt closures earlier this spring. Jun 5 Springfield, Illinois Chuck E. Cheese location to retain animatronic band Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids. May 31 Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control. May 29 More Business News
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Blues Festival, Andersonville Midsommarfest, among events kicking off summer in Chicago The Blues Festival carries on a tradition that has carried on for all but two of the last 40 years. 11H ago Summer music heats up 2024 Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli. Jun 7 12 photos Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life story Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score. Jun 6 When is the Chicago Blues Festival? What you need to know The Chicago Blues Festival, which will run from June 6 to June 9 at Millennium Park, will feature a performance by the legendary Buddy Guy. Jun 6 Main auditorium of Music Box Theatre to close for upgrades this summer The main 740-seat auditorium will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, until Wednesday, Sept. 4. Jun 4 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Temperatures fall as showers move through Chicago area CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, June 8, 2024. 46M ago 01:47 Crowds gather to celebrate Puerto Rican People's Day Parade Light rain did not keep festival-goers away from the Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park on Saturday. 1H ago 01:20 Woman describes moments during shooting in Chicgao Loop restaurant "Just like waiting to see if somebody was coming in, I think, was really the scary part after the gunfire died down." 3H ago 02:31 Shooting at Taco Bell in Chicago's Loop leaves 2 men hurt The shooting happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North Wabash Avenue, police say. 10H ago 00:25 1 dead, 3 hurt in Tri-State Tollway crash The crash happened on the southbound Tri-State (I-294) near Golf Road. Four cars were involved. 10H ago 00:19 More in Latest Videos
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2 men hurt after shots fired into Taco Bell restaurant in Chicago's Loop Chicago police said the victims, 31 and 40, were inside when someone fired multiple shots into the restaurant. 3H ago Rain does not stop crowds at Puerto Rican People's Day Parade in Chicago Organizers say they keep the focus on community over-commercialization. 1H ago Boy, 12, and girl, 15, struck by gunfire at Chicago's 31st Street Beach Information from police was not immediately available. 7H ago Ald. Brian Hopkins plans to introduce 8 p.m. curfew for Central Business District to City Council Hopkins confirmed that the plan will introduce a curfew time of 8 p.m. for teens under the age of 18. 6H ago Cold front, line of showers move through Chicago area From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., funnel clouds or a brief rotation are possible, mainly south of I-80. updated 11M ago More Latest News
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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 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 DCFS stops sending kids to Aunt Martha's after abuse allegations One man who worked at Aunt Martha's through a third-party security firm was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse against a 14-year-old girl. Jun 5 Illinois law would limit damages companies pay for biometric privacy violations Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers. May 31 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Steve McMichael won't be able to travel for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction McMichael has been battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, since 2021. 22H ago White Sox use 3 homers to stop 14-game slide with victory over Red Sox Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in six innings as Chicago posted its first win since a 5-0 victory at Toronto on May 21. 22H ago Cincinnati Reds beat Cubs 3-2, Chicago's 11 loss in 15 games Nick Lodolo allowed one run through six innings and Tyler Stephenson had a two-run double as the surging Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 for their sixth straight victory. Jun 7 White Sox get clobbered by Red Sox for 14th straight loss The White Sox surpassed a mark set by the 1924 team while extending baseball's longest slide this season. Jun 6 Cubs lose to Reds in first of 4-game series Cubs starter Javier Assad (4-2) allowed five runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. Jun 6 More Sports News
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Stray bullet damages bathroom in house in Jefferson Park The Mecher family was on the main floor of their house when the bullet entered through the second story. 22H ago Boy, 12, and girl, 15, struck by gunfire at Chicago's 31st Street Beach Video posted to Citizen app documented the gunshots, followed by people running away. 7H ago Burglars target businesses in Chicago's Lakeview, Lincoln Park areas Police have not said whether the burglaries are connected. Jun 7 Oak Forest resident chases car burglars, injured after exchange of gunfire The resident gave chase to the group of people trying to break into cars and homes and got into a shootout with them before being shot twice. Jun 7 Union Station stabbing victim out of hospital, suspect to stay in jail Wilson Barreno, 25, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery in connection with the stabbing. Jun 7 More Crime News
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