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'Do what's right:' Black Hawk descendent demands Chicago Blackhawks change logo, name As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, one of Black Hawk's few remaining relatives. 10H ago

Person shot and killed at cookout in forest preserve in Dixmoor Police said just after 10 p.m., the 31-year-old victim was shot while attending a cookout party at Dixmoor Playfield. updated 20M ago

Chicago weekend shootings leave 9 dead, 38 hurt The ages of the victims range from 12 to 55. 1H ago

Security guard fatally shot near University of Illinois Chicago campus Investigators believe someone in a dark colored sedan shot the security guard. 1H ago

South Shore trains halted after train collides with dump truck South Shore officials said the truck went around the crossing gates near Gary Metro Center Station. updated 2M ago

Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches A beach hazards statement remains in effect until late Monday night. 3H ago

Susan Crawford, who represented Planned Parenthood, enters Wisconsin Supreme Court race A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court. 1H ago

Rare Air Jordan sneakers sell for $325,000 at auction A rare prototype of the first edition of the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe line sold at auction Sunday for $325,085. updated 0M ago

Man who drove off embankment saved after dog runs 4 miles for help "One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said. 2H ago

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Cooler day ahead in Chicago with high swim risk along area beaches A beach hazards statement remains in effect until late Monday night. 3H 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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Black Hawk descendent 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. 10H ago

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

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Latest Videos South Shore trains halted after train collides with dump truck All South Shore trains are stopped after a train collided with a dump truck in Gary on Monday morning. South Shore officials said the truck went around the crossing gates near Gary Metro Center Station, 200 W. Fourth Ave. 14M ago 00:31

South Shore trains halted after train collides with dump truck

Use your thoughts to calm your body Take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra and learn to use your mind to calm your body. 23M ago 02:28

Teenager among at least 10 hurt in Wisconsin shooting incident, police say Gunshots rang out at a Madison, Wisconsin apartment building on Sunday, leaving at least 10 people — including a teenager — injured, police said. 1H ago 00:24

9 people dead, 8 kids among 38 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings At least nine people were killed, and 38 others were hurt, including seven children, in shootings across the city as of Monday, according to the Chicago Police Department. At least nine people were killed, and 38 others were hurt, including seven children, in shootings across the city as of Monday, according to the Chicago Police Department. 2H ago 02:10

Security guard fatally shot near University of Illinois Chicago campus Just after 4 a.m., police said officers found a 44-year-old man outside on the ground, in the 1400 block of South Morgan Street, with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. He was pronounced dead on the scene. 2H ago 00:23