WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL)

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WBBM-TV, virtual channel 2 (VHF digital channel 12), is a CBS owned-and-operated television station located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The station is owned by the CBS Television Stations subsidiary of CBS Corporation. WBBM-TV maintains studio and office facilities located on West Washington Street as part of the development at Block 37 in the Loop district, and its transmitter is located atop the Willis Tower on South Wacker Drive. Source

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Country United States of America
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Chicago weather: Severe storms Friday night Original

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Two rounds of severe storms are expected in the Chicago area Friday night. Lows will dip into the 40s after.
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Cicero Avenue motel being transformed into transitional housing shelter Original

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Cicero Avenue motel being transformed into transitional housing shelter From temporary shelter to a place to call home; that's the goal of a LaGrange-based nonprofit, which received $15 million in funding to continue creating a path forward for those experiencing homelessness.
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Tornado reported in Lena, Illinois, possibly damaging schools with students inside Original

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Tornado reported in Lena, Illinois, possibly damaging schools with students inside A tornado touchdown has been reported in Lena, Illinois, about 48 miles west of Rockford, part of a massive storm system that is barreling toward Chicago Friday afternoon.
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3 hurt, including cyclist struck, in Gage Park rollover crash

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Three people were hurt when a speeding SUV struck a bicyclist and then a car dealership, ending in a rollover crash in Gage Park.
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New playground in West Pullman helps to fight flooding during heavy rain

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New playground in West Pullman helps to fight flooding during heavy rain A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
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Nutella unveils new flavor after jar seen floating with Artemis II crew Original

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Nutella unveils new flavor after jar seen floating with Artemis II crew After a jar of Nutella was seen floating in space with the Artemis II crew, the company unveiled a new flavor.
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Wisconsin woman dies after falling off boat in Lake Geneva

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Wisconsin woman dies after falling off boat in Lake Geneva A Wisconsin woman died after falling off a boat in Lake Geneva near Fontana Thursday night, officials said.
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Oswego superintendent says “generalized invitation” that targeted minority students for summer s

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Oswego superintendent says “generalized invitation” that targeted minority students for summer s The superintendent of Oswego School District 308 has sent a follow up letter to parents after the district sent an offer of remedial summer help to all minority students.
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Trump says Iran "has agreed to everything," as Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open"

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Trump says Iran "has agreed to everything," as Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" President Trump tells CBS News that Iran “has agreed to everything” and will work with the U.S. to remove its enriched uranium. He said the two sides are expected to meet this weekend for more talks to end the ongoing Iran war. Meantime, Iran’s foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” to commercial traffic.
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COPA released bodycam video showing fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by partner Carlos Bake Original

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COPA released bodycam video showing fatal shooting of CPD Ofc. Krystal Rivera by partner Carlos Bake Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera died on June 5, 2025, after being "unintentionally" shot by her partner, Officer Carlos Baker, while chasing a suspect after an investigatory stop in Chatham. Since then Baker's lawyers have fought to keep this video from coming out,
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Assad, Samah
Bannon, Laura
Bizzle, Jeramie
Brennan, Noel
Burnham, Chris
Cook, Benson
Curran, Ed
De Lira, Jill
De Mar, Charlie
Donlon, Joe
Feurer, Todd
Franza, Sabrina
Fruehling, Beth
Gerasole, Vince
Godvik, Elizabeth
Gray, Shardaa
Habermehl, Kris
Harrington, Adam
Harris, Jeff
Hickey, Megan
Jacobo, Victor
Johnson, Darius
Kasten, Edie
Kaufman, Elyssa
Kleist, Mary Kay
Kostek, Jackie
Kraemer, Dan
Le Mignot, Suzanne
Lyons, Jennifer
Machi, Sara
Maloney, Traci
Mar, Charlie De
Marselle, Eric
McCann, Rebecca
McCann, Sue
McCormick, Colleen
Mogos, Aida
Molina, Tara
Parrish, David
Parys, Jori
Perlman, Marissa
Price, Mikayla
Ramon, Albert
Ramos, Andrew
Ramos, Elliott
Rezaei, Asal
Ruch, Krista
Saavedra, Marie
Sargent, Irika
Sarracino, Jacob
Savini, Dave
Scott, Courtney
Selfridge, Chris
Sinclair, Audrina
Spector, Zak
Sulek, Marissa
Tenenbaum, Sara
Terry, Jermont
Thompson, Carol
Tucker, Dorothy
Tye, Chris
Van Sickle, Dylan
Victory, Lauren
Yeomans, David
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