WBBM-TV (Chicago, IL)

WBBM-TV is a CBS-owned television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 2 and VHF digital channel 12 from Chicago, Illinois, USA. This station is part of the CBS Television Stations group, which is a subsidiary of CBS Corporation. WBBM-TV has its studios and offices situated on West Washington Street in the Block 37 development, located in the Loop area of the city. The station's transmitter can be found atop the Willis Tower on South Wacker Drive.

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#878

United States

#192

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#23

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More storm chances across Maryland to end the week

13 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Derek Beasley

Wet weather threat continues in Maryland We're tracking a few showers and thunderstorms this evening, mainly south and west of the city. Some of that activity could linger into the overnight hours, but most of the region will remain dry. Overnight lows will settle in the 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Thursday starts off with a chance for morning showers under overcast conditions. By afternoon, we'll see a few breaks in the clouds and the possibility of a stray shower or storm.
Do ICE agents need to show a warrant when detaining someone?

15 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Mike Sullivan |Mike and Judy Sullivan

Videos of federal agents taking people into custody are all over social media. Cellphone cameras have captured arrests from Worcester to Waltham, and some are violent. They often show bystanders demanding answers from ICE agents who often ignore their requests. What are ICE agents obligated to do? A common question heard in these videos is the request to see a warrant.
Maryland judge suspends deportation of women held in "inhumane" conditions at Baltimore ICE facility

15 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Janay Reece

Two women who were living in Maryland and were detained by ICE will remain in the United States following a judge's ruling in federal court to suspend their deportation. U.S District Court Judge Julie Rubin said at the court hearing that her ruling was not a national injunction and only applies to the two women listed in the lawsuit.
House Democrat backs off rogue attempt to force Trump impeachment vote - for now

16 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Caitlin Yilek

Washington — Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan backed down from his attempt to force a vote on impeaching President Trump after it lacked support from his own party. The House was expected to vote Wednesday evening to table Thanedar's motion to impeach Mr. Trump for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors, which would have effectively killed it.
Derry Township first responders called to help those impacted by flooding in Somerset County and Maryland

16 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Christopher DeRose

Derry Township firefighters aiding those impacted by flooding in Somerset County and Maryland As communities in Somerset County and western Maryland are drying out from Tuesday's rain and flooding, so are crews in Westmoreland County, who were called in to help.
Historic Livingston County organ receives $30,000 in repairs thanks to community fundraising

17 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Elle Meyers

Livingston County organ receives $30,000 in repairs thanks to community fundraising An organ in Hartland, Michigan, has received about $30,000 in repairs and restoration in recent years, thanks in large part to significant fundraising. "It's a chorus of angels," said Don Thompson, who has served as caretaker of the organ for the last 30 years. Thompson has been taking care of the Hartland Music Hall project by project, mostly on his own.
HELOC or personal loan: Which is cheaper now?

17 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Matt Richardson |Angelica Leicht

Borrowing money always comes with a series of related questions. Where should the money be borrowed from? How much should be borrowed? What borrowing tool should be used? And, perhaps most importantly, what's the cheapest way to borrow right now? For many borrowers accustomed to the low-interest rate climate of the recent past, a personal loan was often one of the better and more affordable options. But the economic climate of May 2025 is far different from what it was in May 2020, for example.
Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens reportedly agree to 2-year, $30 million extension

17 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Adam Thompson

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a contract extension with star running back Derrick Henry, the team announced on Wednesday. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapaport, the two-year deal is worth $30 million, with $25 million guaranteed. He will remain in Baltimore through at least the 2027 season. "Ravens, I'm appreciative & grateful for everyone a part of this great organization & a BIG S/O to all my teammates to be able to make this possible," Henry said on social media.
Trump's tariffs could face long odds before Supreme Court he reshaped

18 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Melissa Quinn

Washington — Legal challenges to President Trump's tariffs could put the president on a collision course with a Supreme Court that he shaped, as his use of emergency power to unilaterally impose the levies could run into legal doctrines championed by the conservative justices to limit executive authority.
What can you not do after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

18 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Angelica Leicht |Matt Richardson

Americans are in a tough spot right now when it comes to debt. According to the latest Household Debt and Credit Report, the total household debt hit $18.2 trillion in Q1 2025, and credit card balances, while slightly down from the previous quarter, remain alarmingly high at $1.18 trillion. Student loan delinquencies are also creeping back up, with 8% of borrowers now behind on payments — the highest rate since 2019.