Brother, 22, Charged In Dolton Boy’s Death

The brother of an 8-year-old boy who died from a gunshot wound at their Dolton home this week has been charged in connection with his death.

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Oil Platform Explodes Off La. Coast; Crew Rescued

An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed.

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Hurricane Earl Slams Into N.C. Coast

The first bands of rain from Hurricane Earl are starting to hit North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The downpours started Thursday night in several bursts as the storm’s so-called rain shield whirled into the southernmost tip of the barrier islands. National Weather Service meteorologist Hal Austin said the eye of the hurricane is expected to get as close as 55 miles east of the Outer Banks at about 2 a.m. Friday.

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Freddie’s on Fire


Hello! Freddie Ljungberg, the Chicago Fire’s recent add, is a former Calvin Klein underwear model.







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Local Soldiers Welcomed Home In Forest Park

Some Chicago area soldiers are home Thursday night. This return is perhaps more meaningful, as it comes in the same week that President Barack Obama announced the formal end to the combat mission in Iraq. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole was in west suburban Forest Park for the big welcome home.

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Teen Killed In Gang-Related Slaying On South Side

A 17-year-old boy was approached by at least two offenders and fatally
wounded in what police say was a gang-related slaying Thursday afternoon
in the South Side Chatham neighborhood.

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Gang Leaders Want Jobs


What was billed as a response to Jody Weis’ meeting turned into a plea for help.







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Daley Proposes Condo Conversion Protections


Mayor wants to give renters nine months of warning, relocation assistance.







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Man Talks Gunman Out Of Killing Teenager

A South Side man is being called a hero after stepping in and saving the life of a teenager who had been shot. Witnesses
said the teen was already on the ground with a gun pointed at his face
when someone spoke up. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez talked with that Good Samaritan.

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Wheatgrass: New Superfood Or Newest Health Fad?

David Letterman tops Thursday’s Health Watch, all because of his new diet regimen, which includes daily wheatgrass. CBS 2′s Roseanne Tellez takes a closer look at what some call a new superfood – and the folks who are lining up to buy it.

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