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Cool Temperatures Continue, Snow Ahead FridayCBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest forecast.

Man Shot Outside St. Sabina After Peace MarchCBS 2’s Eric Cox has the latest on Wednesday night’s shooting that left one man dead after a march to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. St. Sabina pastor Father Michael Pfleger says he’s devastated.

American Airlines Flight To Chicago Diverted For Disruptive Passenger; Witness Describes ‘Verbal Assault’An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago was diverted to Albuquerque because of a disruptive passenger. Katie Johnston reports.

Cold Temperatures, Snow On The WayCBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros has the latest forecast.

Berwyn Police Department To Present Donated Goods To Veteran In NeedThe Berwyn Police Department will present donated goods to a veteran who is more than deserving.

Police Union Wants All Officer Misconduct Records Destroyed After 5 Years; Some Are Furious About IdeaIf the union representing Chicago Police officers gets its way, the Illinois Supreme Court will allow for the destruction of all officer misconduct records older than five years.

Man Furious After Being Assigned Vulgar Comcast Username He Never Asked ForAs CBS 2’s Lauren Victory reported, the issue was a Comacst customer who was somehow assigned a vulgar username that he did not find funny.

Bitter Cold Temperatures To Start Off The DayCBS 2 meteorologist Megan Glaros has the latest forecast.

BMW Crashes Into CTA Bus Injuring 7 PassengersPolice said the driver of a vehicle was flying down Damen Avenue right near Stroger Hospital.

Family Escapes Before Fire Destroys Apartment In Calumet CitySeveral Calumet City families are safe after escaping from a fire that gutted a home on Madison Avenue. 

Man Fatally Shot Outside St. Sabina Church Hours After Peace MarchAn event meant to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ended with gun violence.

Snow To Follow Bitter ColdCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the weather forecast for 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.

Police Increasing Presence On CTAChicago Police say more officer will be on the Chicago Transit Authority system amid worries about crime on trains. CBS 2’s Tara Molina reports.

City Council Meeting Gets Heated Over Study On LGBTQ ContractsMayor Lori Lightfoot wants a one-year study to determine if LGBTQ-owned businesses face discrimination in getting city contracts.

High School From Aurora Seen Saying N-Word On SnapchatSome people believe the discipline handed down to the Waubonsie Valley High School student was insufficient. CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports.

Police Search For 3 Suspect In Jewelry Store Crime SpreeThe robbery happened at a jewelry store on 63rd Street near Western Avenue.

Dixmoor Police Commander Charged With Battering WomanDixmoor police Cmdr. Ronald Burge Jr. is charged with dragging and beating a 66-year-old woman, but the commander’s father, Chief Ronald Burge Sr., is defending his son. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reports.

A Bitter Cold Start To Your ThursdayCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has an evening weather update for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.

Would-Be Jewel Thieves Caught On CameraCBS 2’s Chris Tye reports in Lemont, a woman’s clothing boutique was the target of a break-in, with the burglars looking for expensive jewelry next door.

How ‘Snapshot DNA’ Is Helping Solve Crimes Around CountryA computer composite developed using the software Parabon Snapshot led detectives to suspected west suburban killer Bruce Lindahl. CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.

List Of Lindahl Murders Grows LongerCBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli reports investigators now say Bruce Lindahl may be responsible for as many as 12 killings.

Taxpayers Dishing Out Tens Of Millions Of Dollars For Legal SettlementsCBS 2 Morning Insider Tim McNicholas reports legal settlements and lawsuits through the city of Chicago are costing tax payers millions. For all kinds of cases.

6-Month Demolition Moratorium Near 606 Trail Clears City CouncilThe City Council has approved an ordinance to freeze all building demolitions in an area near the popular 606 trail for six months, in a bid by local aldermen to address gentrification in their neighborhoods. CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole reports.

CBS 2 Weather Forecast (5PM 01-15-19)CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.