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Arm that washed up in Waukegan believed to belong to murdered Milwaukee woman Sade Robinson was 19 when she was killed and dismembered. She had gone on a first date the night she was killed, and the man with whom she went on the date is charged with her murder. 14H ago

6 men charged with staging robberies in Chicago area to get visas reserved for crime victims The men are accused of staging armed robberies at gas stations, liquor stores, Subway restaurants, Dunkin Donuts stores, and other businesses, and then asking police to certify them as crime victims to get immigration visas. 1H ago

David DePape sentenced to 30 years in Paul Pelosi hammer attack The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning. updated 33M ago

Police ask for helping identifying girl found on Northwest Side Police said the young girl was between about 3 and 5 years old, and she was listed around 3 feet tall and around 50 pounds. updated 40M ago

"Joe Turner's Come and Gone" is at the Goodman Theatre and 2's Got Your Ticket "Regardless of race or culture, we have an ability to identify with these people. And that's what makes it universal. Kind of like August himself." 1H ago

Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Bridgeport features pieces dating back thousands of years For Dee Lou, working at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art is a dream job. 1H ago

IDPH reports first 2 mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile Virus this year One batch was confirmed in Hoffman Estates in Cook County, and the second in Jacksonville in Morgan County. 2H ago

One person hospitalized after fight at Eataly restaurant in River North A man pulled out a gun during the fight, and the gun went off, but no one was shot, police said. 2H ago

Wisconsin election officials fear voter confusion over 2 elections for same congressional seat Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat. 5H ago

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Highs in the upper 70s Friday in Chicago, warm weekend ahead Temperatures climb to the 80s by Saturday with sunny skies. 8H 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. 4H ago

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? 20H ago

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 Chicago museum looks to preserve, promote traditional Asian art The Heritage Museum of Asian Art started in a small storefront 10 years ago and has since tripled in size now located on 35th Street in the Bridgeport Art District. 2H ago 02:09

Chicago museum looks to preserve, promote traditional Asian art

Goodman Theatre presents "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" amd 2's Got Your Ticket CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter talks with the production's director about August Wilson's works and the themes explored in "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" now at the Goodman Theatre. 2H ago 02:32

Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the extended forecast. 2H ago 02:15

Fight at Eataly in downtown Chicago sends one person to the hospital One person was taken to the hospital after a fight at Eataly restaurant and marketplace in River North prompted a large police response on Friday. 2H ago 01:57

Food Truck Fridays are back at Daley Plaza The weekly Food Truck Fest is back at Daley Plaza every Friday through early October. Each week, Jamaica Ponder will introduce us to one of the trucks taking part in Food Truck Fridays. 2H ago 01:49