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Threat of damaging winds in Chicago expected to rise A tornado watch has now been issued until midnight Tuesday night for Kane, Kendall, McHenry, LaSalle, and DeKalb counties. updated 1M ago
Dust storm shuts down parts of Interstate 55 and 74 near Bloomington, Illinois The dust storm comes about a year after another dust storm along I-55 caused a massive pileup crash south of Springfield, killing eight people. 2H ago
Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. 1H ago
Man shot, critically injured during robbery at Washington Park gas station Surveillance video captured the moment a man was chased before falling to the ground. 1H ago
Extremely rare "blue-eyed" cicada spotted in Chicago suburb Most of the trillions of cicadas swarming across Illinois this year have red eyes. However, experts say a very small number have blue or white eyes. 2H ago
Attacked in broad daylight walking with her child, Chicago food blogger urges police to get suspect help "It's really sad that there isn't a better solution for the city to help people with mental health problems. This woman just needs help. She needs to be taken off the street." 0M ago
Family restaurant serves up birria, a traditional Mexican dish, to Chicago Juan Zaragoza's passion for the dish sparked what has been a 17-year journey that started in the basem*nt of his Southwest Side home. 49M ago
Rick Springfield brings his "Human Touch" performing 2 shows in Chicago "I love to keep recording and writing new songs. It's very exciting for me to play. I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't play live." 1H ago
Swanson, ho*rner back from injuries for Cubs; Hendricks moved to bullpen Manager Craig Counsell also announced Tuesday that struggling starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is out of the rotation and will move to the bullpen. updated 47M ago

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Threat of damaging winds in Chicago expected to rise Tuesday evening A strong cold front will sweep across the area this evening, bringing a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and tornadoes. updated 1M ago
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Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. 1H ago
Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. 22H ago
A young Chicago mother shot to death. How the system failed her. Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed. 20H ago
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Latest Videos Chicago food blogger urges police to get suspect help after being attacked in broad daylight with he It's a story you'll only see Only on 2 as she shares her horrific story and urges authorities to help the mentally ill who engage in violent attacks. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports. 40M ago 02:30

Chicago food blogger urges police to get suspect help after being attacked in broad daylight with he

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese adds new title -- women's professional soccer team owner Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner. DC Power Football Club, a Washington-based women's team set to begin play this summer in the United Soccer League Super League, announced Reese as the first member of its ownership group on Tuesday. 46M ago 01:24
Severe storm systems to cover Chicago CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast. 52M ago 03:29
Family restaurant serves up birria, a traditional Mexican dish, to Chicago For nearly two decades, a family-owned Chicago business has served up both flavor and tradition by building an entire menu around one item: birria, a popular Mexican stew. The dish not only attracts foodies, but also a recent A-lister from the hit show, "The Bear." 1H ago 02:23
Alders, former Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson rally to save ShotSpotter A proposed ordinance, which is set for a City Council vote on Wednesday, would give City Council members final say on the removal of ShotSpotter sensors in their wards. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports. 1H ago 02:30
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What CBS anchors were fired in Chicago? ›

Other layoffs included news anchor Erin Kennedy, sports anchor Megan Mawicke, meteorologist Megan Glaros and reporters Mike Puccinelli and Mai Martinez.

Where is Mary Kay Kleist now? ›

Meteorologist at CBS 2 Chicago.

Who is the new weatherman on CBS Chicago? ›

Getting to know new CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans - CBS Chicago.

Is Ed Curran still on CBS? ›

Ed Curran serves as a meteorologist and reporter for CBS 2. Curran is a veteran Chicago broadcaster with a background in television and radio.

Who was the female reporter fired from CBS? ›

The House Judiciary Committee is calling CBS on the carpet over the firing of veteran reporter Catherine Herridge, who was probing the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, and the subsequent seizure of her personal records, The Post has learned.

What happened to CBS Chicago Weather Girl? ›

Glaros was laid off with other CBS employees due to corporate restructuring on May 27, 2020. Glaros was replaced by new CBS 2 weekday morning meteorologist Laura Bannon on April 5, 2021. Glaros appeared on CBS Mornings as a meteorologist during the week of November 1, 2021.

Is Olga Breese a meteorologist? ›

Olga Breese is a meteorologist for KOAT Action 7 News. Olga grew up in Los Angeles and started her career as a reporter and was quickly attracted to world of weather and weather forecasting.

Where did Haleigh Vaughn go? ›

Haleigh Vaughn joined the FOX 17 News Weather Team in June of 2021.

Did David Yeomans get married? ›

David is married to Izzy Wagner, and their relationship, blossoming from friendship to romance, commenced in 2014.

Who is the morning weather girl on FOX Chicago? ›

Emily Wahls is the chief meteorologist at FOX 32 News.

Who is David Yeomans? ›

- Meteorologist @cbschicago. - CBM, BS & MS in Meteorology @univmiami. - 4x Emmy winner, TEDx, GQ, History Channel. - Husband, dog & cat dad.

Who is the new meteorologist at ABC 7 Chicago? ›

Jaisol Martinez joined ABC 7, Chicago's number one news station, as morning news weekend meteorologist in January 2023.

Who got laid off from CBS? ›

Fox News and Herridge have fought against it, citing the First Amendment. Other CBS News staffers who have been laid off include Christina Ruffini, a CBS News correspondent who has been with the unit since she was an intern, and Pamela Falk, a CBS News correspondent who covers the United Nations.

Who was fired from the CBS morning Show? ›

However, after several years of stability with co-anchors Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell, Rose was fired over multiple sexual harassment allegations in November 2017.

What happened to Rob Johnson CBS Chicago? ›

In June 2007, the station promoted Johnson to be its evening news anchor. He ultimately teamed with Irika Sargent on the weeknight news. On March 13, 2019, CBS Chicago announced that his contract with the station would not be renewed. He subsequently joined a company as a communications consultant.

What anchors from ABC were fired? ›

Rosato's firing followed a series of recent high-profile terminations in the American media industry. Four months earlier, ABC anchors TJ Holmes and Amy Robach were let go after their extramarital relationship was made public.

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