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1 killed, 9 hurt in crash involving stolen car in West Englewood Chicago police said a car was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when it went through a red light and struck two other vehicles at the intersection. 6H ago
Hundreds call for peace at Youth Peace Walk in Humboldt Park For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event. 1H ago
Dry, sunny day before next threat of severe storms A light lakebreeze develops in the afternoon and temperatures will be in the 60s along the beaches 1H ago
Woman struck, killed by Amtrak train in Lemont A 47-year-old woman was struck by an Amtrak train at the intersection of Main Street and Stephen Street, police say. 6H ago
2 charged with carving swastikas into playground equipment at Elmhurst elementary school Christopher Jackson, 18, of Elmhurst, appeared in court, where the judge granted the motion to detain him pre-trial. A 17-year-old also from Elmhurst will appear at a detention hearing at a later time. 10H ago
Cardinals rally in the eighth and then hold off Cubs for a 7-6 victory Brendan Donovan had a two-run single, Lars Nootbaar added an RBI triple and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Saturday night. 1H ago
2 critically injured, another hospitalized in Woodstock crash between motorcycle, minivan A bystander was already performing CPR on one of two downed motorcycle riders who were unconscious on the pavement when paramedics arrived. 4H ago
O'Hearn homers as the Orioles rally past the White Sox 5-3 Ryan O'Hearn, Anthony Santander and Jordan Westburg homered during Baltimore's five-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Saturday. 5H ago
White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez frustrated by latest injury, vows to keep working Eloy Jiménez was just starting to feel good at the plate when he got hurt again. 5H ago

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Two waves of thunderstorms to move through Chicago Sunday The first wave arrives in the 7 a.m. hour along Interstate 39 and drives eastward to the city by 11 a.m. and then to Northwest Indiana. 1H ago
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Chicago Public Schools settle sex abuse lawsuit for $800k, while lawmakers demand change After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. May 23
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. May 21
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. May 20
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Latest Videos Memorial Day wreath laying, parade held in Chicago It was a somber morning at Daley Plaza as dignitaries gathered for the annual Memorial Day wreath laying. 45M ago 01:00

Memorial Day wreath laying, parade held in Chicago

Seuños Festival, peace march among Memorial Day weekend events to kick off summer Festivals and fireworks make Chicago shine. But it all must be done safely, so the city plans to keep police out in full force. 58M ago 03:35
Two waves of thunderstorms to move through Chicago Sunday CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, May 25, 2024. 2H ago 03:16
Two rounds of storms to move into Chicago area CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, May 25, 2024. 5H ago 02:28
Youth Peace Walk held in Humboldt Park For nearly 30 years, city leaders, various violence intervention organizations, victims, and survivors of gun violence have shown up for the event. 7H ago 02:10
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What CBS anchors were fired in Chicago? ›

For years two of the brightest morning stars on WBBM-Channel 2 were news anchor Erin Kennedy and meteorologist Megan Glaros. But in 2020 their careers were cut short when the two were among more than a dozen staffers ousted in sweeping layoffs at the CBS-owned station.

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

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Audrina Sinclair is an Emmy Award-winning anchor on both the CBS Chicago morning news and the station's streaming service, CBS News Chicago.

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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.

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Kate Bilo will move to daytime duty and create some forecasts and features for Channel 3's streaming channel while Bill Kelly, currently at D.C.'s WJLA-TV, replaces her as the CBS Philadelphia station's chief meteorologist, starting Jan. 9.

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Emily Wahls is the chief meteorologist at FOX 32 News.

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Norah O'Donnell
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Notable creditsThe Chris Matthews Show NBC Nightly News Dateline NBC Weekend Today CBS This Morning CBS Evening News
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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.

Who were the former CBS morning news anchors? ›

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  • Harry Smith – anchor (1987–1996) (now at NBC News)
  • Kathleen Sullivan – anchor (1987–1990) (later at E!)
  • Paula Zahn – anchor (1990–1996) (later at Fox News Channel and CNN; now at Investigation Discovery)
  • Harold Dow – interim anchor (1996) (deceased)
  • Erin Moriarty – interim anchor (1996)

What happened to Pam Zekman? ›

Longtime Chicago investigative reporter Pam Zekman's 39-year run at CBS 2 Chicago ended Wednesday. Zekman was among 12 or more reporters, anchors and other employees laid off by the local CBS television affiliate WBBM, as first reported by the Daily Herald's Robert Feder.

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Kelly Werthmann is an Emmy-winning journalist and currently the weekend evening anchor for CBS News Colorado. Since joining the CBS Colorado team in 2012, Kelly has served in a number of roles.

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