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Beverly Native Helped Produce Commercial For Doritos Contest
CHICAGO (CBS) – A 22-year-old native of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood has helped produce a commercial that’s a finalist in Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” contest. The commercial is titled “Cowboy...
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Father Of Boy Killed In Snowmobile Crash Faces Felony Charges
(STMW) — A 7-year-old Downstate boy was killed in a snowmobiling accident in December, and on Tuesday, his father was charged with several felonies, including driving while intoxicated, in connection...
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Crews Battle Cold To Repair Broken Water Main In Skokie
SKOKIE, Ill. (CBS) – In the brutal cold, public works crews have no choice but to work and bear it, especially, when it comes to fixing broken water mains. CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot takes a look at...
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One Year Later, Hadiya Pendleton’s Parents Reflect On Teen’s Death
CHICAGO (CBS) — A year ago Wednesday, the murder of one teenage girl stunned the city and inspired renewed efforts to stop gun violence. Hadiya Pendleton was the innocent victim of gang warfare....
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East Garfield Park Landlord Charged With Sexually Assaulting 2 Kids
CHICAGO (STMW) – A landlord who lives in the East Garfield Park neighborhood was held on $2 million bond Tuesday, charged with sexually assaulting two children who lived in buildings he managed. Steven...
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Quinn’s State Of The State Address To Focus On Opportunity, Education
(CBS) – Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will give his State of the State address and this year it has a dual purpose, serving as the kick-off for the Governor’s re-election campaign. CBS 2 Chief...
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Immigration Rights Activists Hope For Action From Obama
CHICAGO (CBS) — President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address — his sixth in office — and second since his re-election. The President says he’s not going to wait anymore for Congress...
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Suburban School Bus Picked Up Kids Despite Having No Heat
(CBS) – In this bitter cold: a suburban bus driver says she had to get medical attention after being issued a bus with no working heat. More than three dozen children headed for the Monroe middle...
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Man Held Without Bond In Cicero Slaying
CICERO, Ill. (STMW) – A man charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in west suburban Cicero man on Sunday has been ordered held without bond. Judge Kristyna Ryan ordered Carl Shampine...
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Better Business Bureau Warns Of ‘One Ring’ Cell Phone Scam
CHICAGO (STMW) – The Better Business Bureau is warning cell phone users to be on the lookout for a new scam that could result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless statement....
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Chicago Water Mains Holding Up During Cold Snap
CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago water mains have been doing fine in the subzero weather, but the temperatures have been tough on the fire hydrants. City Water Commissioner Thomas Powers said he’s keeping two...
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Metra North Central Service Running Again
CHICAGO (STMW) – Trains on Metra’s North Central Service that were halted because of a freight train derailment Tuesday will resume Wednesday morning. A southbound Canadian National freight train was...
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Teen Shot During Robbery In Greater Grand Crossing
CHICAGO (STMW) – A 17-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded in a Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood armed robbery Tuesday night on the South Side. The teenager was standing in an alley about...
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1 Hurt, 4 Displaced By Chatham Fire
CHICAGO (STMW) – A house fire injured one person and displaced four others early Wednesday in the South Side Chatham neighborhood. Firefighters responded to the blaze about 12:30 a.m. inside a...
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Heavy Snow, Shifting Temps Leave Rock Salt In Short Supply
CHICAGO (CBS) – Not only is the salt bag that many homeowners bought three years ago gone, in many cases, so is the bag that replaced it as the cycle of snow-freeze-thaw continues. Buying the next bag...
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Prosecutors: Trucker Had Been Working 37 Hours Before Fatal Wreck
WHEATON, Ill. (CBS) – Prosecutors said a truck driver accused of causing a fiery crash that killed a tollway worker and critically injured a state trooper had been on the job more than a...
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Naperville Mom Wants Airline Safeguards Against Peanut Allergies
(CBS) – A Naperville woman whose daughter has life-threatening nut allergies is off the ground on her mission to reform airline food policies. play pause Naperville Mom Wants Airline Safeguards Against...
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Bridgeport Residents Compete To Find Biggest Pothole
CHICAGO (CBS) – A Bridgeport community group recently held a contest to find the biggest pothole in the neighborhood. WBBM’s Mike Krauser reports the competition was an effort to help the Chicago...
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To Chicago: The City That Braves Fire And Ice
CHICAGO (CBS) — Ihab Abouzeid arrived in Chicago in early January. Abouzeid, a German tourist, had never been in the United State before. Traveling alone, he decided to visit Chicago. And what was the...
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Gov. Quinn Says He’s Worked To ‘Rebuild Illinois’
Updated 01/29/14 – 1:27 p.m. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Pat Quinn focused on ways to create jobs and trumpeted his accomplishments with election-year flair Wednesday in an annual speech that fell on...
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