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Gov. Palin's speech struck a chord with parents of children with Down syndrome. Since Palin has a child with Down syndrome, they all share a common, personal cause. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.

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It's a newspaper for teenagers written by teens. It's called "The Mash." Chicago Public Schools are teaming up with one of the biggest papers in America. CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli reports.

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The CPS boycott has been called off after day two of the planned four-day protest. Leaders say it had little impact on the first day of school attendance. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.

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Four reputed gang members are facing murder charges in the Labor Day shooting death of 10-year-old Nequiel Fowler. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports they are due in court Thursday.

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Four alleged gang members now face charges in the Labor Day murder of a 10-year-old girl in the South Chicago neighborhood. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports.

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The world's greatest swimmer is on Chicago's team in bidding for the 2016 Olympics. Tonight Michael Phelps is the toast of the town. CBS 2's Jay Levine reports.

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Many residents in Summit, Illinois are in mourning tonight after a fire killed three children. Neighbors made a valiant effort to rescue the children. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.

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Protestors fighting for a change in school funding set up school in the lobbies of 20 downtown buildings. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports.

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While Mayor Daley has been trying to bring the Olympics to Chicago, Oprah brought the Olympians to the city for the season premier of her talk show. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.

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Gov. Sarah Palin's acceptance speech at the RNC has become the focus of the convention. CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery talks to Illinois Republicans about the anticipation.

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At a meeting of a women entrepreneurs, Sarah Palin wasn't far from many people's thoughts. CBS 2's Mike Parker talks to prominent Chicagoans about Palin's personal life and the scrutiny she is receiving.

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Three young children died overnight in a fire in a public housing unit in south suburban Summit, apparently after a candle was left neglected. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports.

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Athletes from the 2008 Beijing Olympics join Oprah Winfrey onstage at the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park.

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A stalled freight train has shut down busy Dundee Road between Waukegan Road and Skokie Boulevard in Northbrook. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.

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Three children were killed overnight in a fire that broke out in a public housing unit in southwest suburban Summit. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports.