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Climate Change Exists. Period. Here’s The Real Debate:
By John Dodge CHICAGO (CBS) — This past winter–with extreme cold and heavy snow–was statistically one of the worst in Chicago’s history. In the summer of 2012, the Midwest endured nearly two weeks of...
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AAA: Expect A Busy Summer Travel Season
WBBM 780’s Bernie Tafoya WBBM 780/105.9FMplaypause CHICAGO (CBS) – Friday marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season, and after a long and brutal winter, more people are planning to get...
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CBS Orders James Patterson’s “Zoo” For Summer 2015
CBS is about to take a walk on the wild side with its newly ordered series “Zoo.” The network has made a straight-to-series order for 13 episodes of the show to be broadcast in summer 2015. Based on...
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Tips For Preventing Child Deaths In Hot Cars
(AP/CBS Chicago) – More than three dozen children die of hyperthermia in cars annually in the United States, and since 1998 more than 500 children have died in hot cars. Heatstroke can happen when the...
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Cool August Weather Dampens Summer Plans
(CBS) — There’s certainly a chill in the air making it feel a lot more like fall than summer and for kids getting ready to head back to school, it’s not exactly the end to the summer vacation they were...
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UPDATE: Will Ferrell & Kristen Wiig Nix Lifetime TV Movie
UPDATED STORY (4/3/15 – 10:50am): LOS ANGELES (CBS Local/AP) — Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig say they are now abandoning plans for a Lifetime TV movie after the secret project became public. Lifetime...
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Cold Start To First Day Of Meteorological Summer
CHICAGO (CBS) — Monday is the first day of meteorological summer, but it feels more like the first day of March. While the summer solstice is still about three weeks away, weather folks keep records...
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Festival-Goers Enjoy Weather On First Day Of Summer
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicagoans were out enjoying the great weather Sunday on the first day of summer, a far cry from Saturday night when weather forced festivals all around the city to shut down. At...
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Summer Weather, Finally, Settles Into Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Those lazy, hazy days of summer that seemed elusive for weeks, are here and likely to say around for a while. After a cool and soggy start to the season, warm temperatures, along with...
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What Can We Expect From Fall, Winter Weather?
(CBS) — It got off to a late start, but summer has finally arrived. So, how long will it last? And what about fall and winter? CBS 2’s Megan Glaros says there may be a few surprises ahead. What do you...
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Chicago’s Best Summer Outdoor Food & Drink Destinations
Ben Larson, CBS 2 Intern CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago is one of the best cities in the world to enjoy summer. It offers warm temperatures, sunshine, festivals, beaches and most of all, great outdoor food...
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Gas Prices Are On The Rise As The Season Begins To Change
CHICAGO (CBS) – The party is over at the gas pumps, prices across Chicago are on the move up. It is time for the summer blend prices, but just what does that mean? CBS 2’s Marissa Bailey went out to...
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Things Pet Owners Should Be Mindful Of As Summer Approaches
CHICAGO (CBS) — Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer – a season that poses some unique challenges for pet owners. Fireworks, for example, are one of those challenges. We associate...
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Tips To Save On Summer Travel
(CBS) — The summer travel season is here and it can be expensive. CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker has some ideas for cutting your costs. The in-thing to do this summer: road trips. Saturday is the most...
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Your Ultimate Guide To Summer
Maybe it’s the sudden scorching temperatures, or an unexplained craving for hotdogs and ice cream. Whatever the reason, there is no denying that summer has officially arrived. Be prepared for the start...
View ArticleThis Summer, It’s Hotter Over The Lake
CHICAGO (CBS) — In a Chicago summer that’s broken all kinds of heat records, another one has fallen. The National Weather Service maintains a buoy in the middle of the southern end of Lake Michigan,...
View ArticlePolice Hope Foot Patrols In Uptown Help Stem Last Summer’s Violence
CHICAGO (CBS) — Sadly, the warm weather often means more crime. Jason in the Uptown neighborhood sent us an e-mail about a shooting this week near Truman College. In this Original Report, CBS 2’s...
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Water Safety: How To Keep The Kids Safe Around The Beach Or Pool
Whether planning a beach vacation this summer or staying closer to home at the neighborhood pool, it’s important to be mindful of water safety and how to keep the kids out of danger. As owner of...
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City To Use Leftover NATO Funds To Expand Summer Programs At Parks
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Emanuel administration has committed $750,000 in leftover NATO Summit funds to offer more nighttime events at city parks this summer. WBBM Newsradio Political Editor Craig Dellimore...
View ArticleRoad Construction Might Put A Bump In Summer Travel
CHICAGO (STMW) — Planning on driving home from a long weekend in Lake Geneva? Heading west to Elgin? Or landing at O’Hare International Airport late at night? Get ready for some heartburn. The Memorial...
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McCarthy: Cops Ready For Expected Summer Spike In Crime
CHICAGO (CBS) — Summer is officially here, and – not surprisingly – Chicago saw a spate of shootings overnight. With hot and muggy conditions expected the next several days, the city could also see a...
View ArticleCold, Rainy Weather Has Chicagoans Wondering Where Summer Went
CHICAGO (CBS) — The calendar says July 3 – but the thermometer says September – and it seems like summer has passed us by. Cold, Rainy Weather Has Chicagoans Wondering Where Summer Went “Jackets...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Club Donates Backpacks Filled With School Supplies To Chicago Kids
CHICAGO (CBS) — Some Chicago kids can skip the back to school shopping, thanks to generous donations, reports WBBM’s Nancy Harty. Boys & Girls Club Donates School Supplies Kids filled the gym at...
View Article“Under The Dome” Renewed For Second Season
CBS will go back “Under the Dome” next summer. The network has announced that the series, based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel of the same name, has been renewed for a second season. “Under the...
View ArticleDays Inn Offers $10K Summer Job Taking Pictures Around The U.S.
CBS Local — Looking to travel this summer and take some great pictures? A hotel chain is looking to pay one lucky traveler $10,000 to be their “sun-tern” for a month and take as many sun-drenched...
View ArticleStylish Storage Ideas For The Summer Months
CHICAGO (CBS) — Kids are on summer vacation, or nearly there. And if you’re trying to minimize the kid clutter, there are affordable and beautiful options out there. Joining CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot...
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Postal Service Debuts Scratch-And-Sniff Stamps Wednesday
CHICAGO (CBS) — The U.S. Postal Service is issuing the first scratch-and-sniff-stamps starting Wednesday. Post office officials said the scent of the “Frozen Treats Forever” stamps will remind...
View ArticleMayor Lightfoot Unveils Plans To Combat Summertime Violence
CHICAGO (CBS) — Heading into the typically violent Memorial Day weekend, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes the wraps off her plans to fight violence. CBS 2 political reporter Derrick Blakley asked...
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Tips To Plan Your Summer Neighborhood Block Party
CHICAGO (CBS)– As summer approaches, it’s time to celebrate the season with a neighborhood block party. Lifestyle expert Cheryl Leahy joined CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot to share the essentials you need...
View ArticleIllinois Officials Offer Heat Safety Tips As Temperatures Rise
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials say heat kills more people each year than other weather-related hazards and are offering the public safety tips. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency...
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10 Hot Summer Reads to Turn Your Vacation into a BookCation
If you’re on vacation without a book, are you really on vacation at all? After all, what’s a day at the beach without a sensational beach read? And why even travel if it won’t provide some quality...
View ArticleDoes Heat, Sun Kill Coronavirus? Frequently Asked Summertime Questions About...
(CBS Boston) — Summer is a time to enjoy the water and the sun… at the pool, at the beach, or wherever families and friends traditionally gather. But coronavirus has added a layer of risk to otherwise...
View ArticleNew Community Patrol In South Shore Takes Message Of Peace To The Streets
CHICAGO (CBS) — Friday night residents in South Shore waited to see what kind of violence might unfold on Chicago’s streets after three deadly weekends in a row. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar caught up with...
View ArticleOld Town Art Fair Joins Other Events Coming Back This Summer After Being...
CHICAGO (CBS) — Summer 2021 is going to be ripe with color and music. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a culture comeback as part of the city’s newest reopening phase. CBS 2’s Marissa Parra...
View ArticleJust In Time For The Sweltering, Summer Months: An App To Rent Swimming Pools
CHICAGO (CBS) — On these scorching days, going for a splash is a refreshing idea. If you don’t have a pool, not a problem. You can rent one. Swimply is similar to a vacation rental, but instead of...
View ArticleMayor Lightfoot Outlines Chicago’s Plan To Combat Summer Violence
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced plans to curb crime during the summer months, the time of year when the city sees an uptick in violent crime. The city’s “Summer Safety Strategy”...
View ArticleKids Ride For Free On Metra Through Labor Day
CHICAGO (CBS) — With some school districts already on summer break, Metra is making it easier to take a family trip by extending its “Family Fares” program. Now through Labor Day, up to three children...
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Meat Thermometers, Torches And Other Great Grill Accessories On Amazon Under $50
Summer might be the traditional grilling season, but fall, with its bountiful vegetable harvest and pleasant temperatures can be an equally enjoyable time to cook up a meal in the great outdoors....
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