# CBS Chicago

> Chicago news, sports, weather, lifestyle, and live local streaming. (iPhone/iPad app by CBS Local.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-chicago/id1511233839 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CBS Local](https://appshunter.io/developer/453555706)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-chicago/id1511233839/reviews.md

## What is CBS Chicago?

The CBS 2 / CBS Chicago app brings you the latest news, sports, weather and lifestyle content from the Chicago area.  In addition the CBSN Chicago stream is always available.

Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

Terms of Use:
https://legal.paramount.com/us/en/cbsi/terms-of-use

Paramount Privacy Policy:
https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy/

Your Privacy Choices:
https://privacy.paramount.com/app-donotsell

California Notice:
https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy#additional-information-us-states

## Key features

- Local news updates
- Sports coverage
- Weather forecasts
- Lifestyle content
- CBSN Chicago live stream

## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-chicago/id1511233839/reviews.md

### 3/5 — The push notifications could be good

*2024-03-27*

I appreciate the reporting of CBS Chicago, you have many great people working there. The push notifications I get from this app are informative and timely, but if you want more Info on something that the app notifies you about, clicking the notification will not help you 90% of the time. At this point I just google whatever yall mention and find the story somewhere else. This app would be my #1 source for news if the push notifications worked right

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-02-01*

Push notifications for stories are never linked to actual story. Opens broadcast playing story unrelated to push.

### 2/5 — Not very useful

*2023-08-02*

Where to start.. simply put, the headlines are poorly written much like click bait; the links in notifications take you to the main app page where the story you wanted to read is nowhere to be found. Search is terrible. 
I’m done uninstalling. Not useful

### 1/5 — Weather map

*2023-03-25*

Will I be able to search the whole world and use radar in anywhere I select as I can do now?

### 1/5 — South Side Irish Parade

*2023-03-12*

Where is the Parade? If this is best “coverage” Ch 2 can do, they should not have bothered. No actual Parade coverage - just screaming children on sidelines!

### 2/5 — Poor Notification Activity

*2022-10-19, version 1.5.0*

Would be nice if the push notifications lit up the phone like my other apps and if it sent it to my Apple Watch like my other apps. App really needs some work on getting the notifications to work properly.

### 1/5 — Too many ads per story

*2022-08-28, version 1.5.0*

One should be enough

### 2/5 — No iPad version?

*2022-04-11, version 1.5.0*

I'm using an iPad Pro but I'm stuck with a mobile (phone) version? Can you please offer an iPad version?

### 1/5 — Horrible app!

*2021-11-20, version 1.3.0*

Please remove all of the sponsored content

### 1/5 — Needs an iPad app

*2021-09-24, version 1.3.0*

Needs an iPad app (that works in landscape mode)!

## Frequently asked questions about CBS Chicago

### What kind of content does the CBS Chicago app provide?

The app delivers the latest news, sports updates, weather forecasts, and lifestyle content specifically for the Chicago area. It also offers continuous access to the CBSN Chicago live stream for ongoing coverage.

### Is the CBS Chicago app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no upfront costs or subscription fees required to access its features and content.

### What are the privacy features of this app?

This app includes Nielsen's proprietary measurement software for market research. Users can find detailed information about data usage and privacy choices on Nielsen's website and through the provided links in the app's description.

### What is CBSN Chicago?

CBSN Chicago is a live streaming news service that provides continuous coverage of local news and events in the Chicago area. The app allows users to access this stream directly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2023-08-13

Bug fixes

### 1.7.0 — 2023-05-26

bug fixes

### 1.6.0 — 2023-02-18

Bug fixes.

### 1.5.0 — 2022-02-07

- Improved the User Experience and Squashed bugs

### 1.3.0 — 2021-03-22

- Improved the User Experience and Squashed bugs
- Enhanced Articles with Rich Media Content to bring you more interactive content with your news

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