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Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Chicago campus building The protesters have occupied the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, 5707 S. University Ave. Chicago Police have been spotted at the scene. updated 54M 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. updated 50M ago

Suburban beach view is blocked by fence, frustrating residents "An abomination, really." 30M ago

South suburban teacher accused of sexually assaulting student The teacher from Bloom Trail High School in Steger began abusing the student in 2000, according to a lawsuit. 43M ago

Chicago students make, test and present the aroma of art "They don't think of scent as art. But we're changing that. We asked them to include more olfactory artists in their permanent collection." 1H ago

Mama duck and her ducklings captivate Mt. Greenwood neighbors The neighbors helped protect the mama duck and her ducklings before documenting their journey to a new home. 1H ago

Chicago Tribune employees sue paper, alleging racial discrimination The lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 50 female and Black employees. The suit claims non-White journalists made 86 cents for every dollar a White employee made. 2H ago

Aurora U. freshman shines at the plate, in Wrigley Field stands The right fielder is the Division III leader in hits and garnered attention for his way of supporting new Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga. 2H ago

Chicago police to beef up security at North Avenue Beach after teen was run over Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said there will be a strong police bike patrol presence this weekend to make the beach safer. updated 57M 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. 2H 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. 9H 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? 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 Storms on tap for Tuesday CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the rainy weather on the way for the Chicago area. 25M ago 01:39

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Suburban fence fight frustrates residents People in north suburban Wilmette have some strong feelings about a new fence that recently appeared outside the South Beach at Gillson Park. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story. 41M ago 02:11

Chicago armed robberies were staged so "victims" could obtain visas, feds say In each incident, federal prosecutors said immigrants in search of visas paid to be the victims of a crime. The masterminds of the ring then staged armed robberies so the victims could be fast-tracked for the special visas. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports. 57M ago 02:53

Pro-Palestinian protesters take over University of Chicago campus building The protesters were occupying the Institute for Politics on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus early Friday evening. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports. 1H ago 01:37

Teen injured after fight at Chicago beach prompts extra security this weekend A teenage girl was injured after being run over in the parking lot at North Avenue Beach on Thursday, and it was caught on camera. CBS 2 took a look at how Chicago police are preparing for the summer beach season. 1H ago 02:44