Large police response seen at Chicago's Trump Tower after gun is found in room
A massive police response was seen at Trump Tower—with dozens of squad cars and an armored SWAT team car staged in front.
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Some evacuees end up in Chicago, some volunteers head to Florida ahead of Milton
Much of the area set to be hit by Hurricane Milton has been in shambles ever since Helene, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane.
Mayor Johnson on new CPS board: Election "gave me the power to transform this city"
The event came after an at-times contentious news conference on Monday, where Johnson announced six appointees to his new school board following mass-resignations.
Man charged with shooting, killing 2 men inside fast-food restaurant on Southwest Side
Police are searching for the shooter.
Trustees don't show up to Thornton Township Board meeting, citing concerns for their safety
The reason the trustees did not show up, they argue, is due to meetings that have gotten out of control and are not safe.
Fire in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood sends smoke billowing into air
Responding crews were able to put out the fire with no injuries.
Police search for 2 suspects in string of burglaries on Chicago's Northwest Side
The burglaries all happened Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Avondale areas.
Bears take in London ahead of game against Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend
The players had the day off before starting game preps. They want to mix in a little pleasure on the business strip.
Feds give Chicago anti-violence programs $4 million in funding
Federal officials announced the grant for Chicago CRED on Tuesday.
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Sunshine with warming temperatures in Chicago
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As major flooding events become more common, a search for solutions
One effort involves diverting stormwater during heavy rain events underground and into massive reservoirs.
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Activist moms hope UN takes action on behalf of police torture victims in Chicago
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man.
Chicago man, Kevin Jackson, to be released after new look at murder conviction
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
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Empire State Building throws shade at Chicago's Bean on social media
Why the New York skyscraper, once the world's tallest, is feuding with the Chicago sculpture 73 years its junior is not known.
Warming highs next 3 days, but cooling this weekend
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
Tuesday marks 153 years since Great Chicago Fire
A third of the city was destroyed, about 300 people died, and 100,000 were left homeless in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Thornton Township, Illinois trustees miss meeting due to safety concerns
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard also implied that this was all a stall tactic by the board. Jermont Terry reports.
Evacuees, volunteers gear up for hurricane "firsts" ahead of Milton
CBS News Chicago talked with one woman who had evacuated from Florida and landed in Chicago, and a former suburban mayor volunteering in Florida for the American Red Cross. Darius Johnson reports.
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Bears take in London ahead of game against Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend
The players had the day off before starting game preps. They want to mix in a little pleasure on the business strip.
Chicago Fire hire former US soccer coach Gregg Berhalter as new head coach
Berhalter led the United States to a 44-17-13 record during his tenure, taking the team to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Connor Bedard hopes for big second season with Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.
Bears top Panthers 36-10 for second straight win of season
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
Roosevelt football coach's journey back from car crash inspires team
The Lakers football team is embracing the step up in competition, mirroring the strength of its head coach, Jared Williamson.
No. 23 Indiana stays unbeaten with 41-24 win over Northwestern
Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Northwestern aims for third-straight NCAA Tournament bid
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Bears defense not satisfied even while keeping opponents from scoring
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
Illini aim for NCAA championship after Elite 8 exit last year
Brad Underwood retooled his entire Illinois roster after just missing the Final 4 with a blowout loss to UConn last season.
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North suburban restaurants offer kosher spin on Mexican cuisine
You won't find pork on the menu at La Casa De Isaac & Moishe, because owner Isaac Nava is Jewish.
Young men show off their tech, business, gaming projects at Hidden Genius Project event
The Hidden Genius Project teaches technology and entrepreneurship to young Black boys and men in Chicago and across the country.
Paul Roldan retiring from Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
Roldan has led the charge in building thousands of affordable units across the city—homes that have provided stability to generations of families fighting gentrification.
Advocates light candles on Chicago's lakefront for victims of domestic violence
The candles represent a human light dimmed by an issue impacting thousands daily.
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Trustees don't show up to Thornton Township Board meeting, citing concerns for their safety
The reason the trustees did not show up, they argue, is due to meetings that have gotten out of control and are not safe.
Mayor Johnson on new CPS board: Election "gave me the power to transform this city"
The event came after an at-times contentious news conference on Monday, where Johnson announced six appointees to his new school board following mass-resignations from the board last week.
Chicago aldermen, business leaders pledge $2.5 million to revive ShotSpotter
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise to shut down ShotSpotter, which he did last month.
Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Biden announces 10-year deadline to remove all lead pipes nationwide
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
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Suburban Chicago woman's Ticketmaster tickers stolen by hackers — and she's not alone
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
With student loan grace period over, an artist shows borrowers' burdens and an expert has a scam warning
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Chicago man says he got runaround repeatedly after being locked out of prepaid debit card
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
Chicago steakhouse makes New York Times' top 50 restaurants list
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Illinois launches awareness campaign about fake dentists
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
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Chicago health officials warn of possible bat exposure at recent Salt Shed concert
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern researchers studying long COVID patients make major discovery
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Chicago Department of Public Health announces clinics for new COVID vaccine
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
Free COVID-19 tests are back for fall 2024. Here's how to get them.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Rabid bats found in two Cook County suburbs
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
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Appeals court reinstates Indiana lawsuit against TikTok
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Original building architects to redesign Signature Room space at former John Hancock Center
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep recalls nearly 200,000 plug-in hybrids because of fire risk
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
Black man says Iowa trucking co. fired him over his dreadlocks
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
Chicago's Tavern on Rush reopens at new site
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
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Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Series premiere of 'The Summit' debuts on Sunday, Sept. 29
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder on the road
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Empire State Building throws shade at Chicago's Bean on social media
Why the New York skyscraper, once the world's tallest, is feuding with the Chicago sculpture 73 years its junior is not known.
Warming highs next 3 days, but cooling this weekend
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
Tuesday marks 153 years since Great Chicago Fire
A third of the city was destroyed, about 300 people died, and 100,000 were left homeless in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Thornton Township, Illinois trustees miss meeting due to safety concerns
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard also implied that this was all a stall tactic by the board. Jermont Terry reports.
Evacuees, volunteers gear up for hurricane "firsts" ahead of Milton
CBS News Chicago talked with one woman who had evacuated from Florida and landed in Chicago, and a former suburban mayor volunteering in Florida for the American Red Cross. Darius Johnson reports.
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Large police response seen at Chicago's Trump Tower after gun is found in room
A massive police response was seen at Trump Tower—with dozens of squad cars and an armored SWAT team car staged in front.
Some evacuees end up in Chicago, some volunteers head to Florida ahead of Milton
Much of the area set to be hit by Hurricane Milton has been in shambles ever since Helene, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane.
Mayor Johnson on new CPS board: Election "gave me the power to transform this city"
The event came after an at-times contentious news conference on Monday, where Johnson announced six appointees to his new school board following mass-resignations.
Man charged with shooting, killing 2 men inside fast-food restaurant on Southwest Side
Police are searching for the shooter.
Trustees don't show up to Thornton Township Board meeting, citing concerns for their safety
The reason the trustees did not show up, they argue, is due to meetings that have gotten out of control and are not safe.
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Activist moms hope UN takes action on behalf of police torture victims in Chicago
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man.
Chicago man, Kevin Jackson, to be released after new look at murder conviction
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
Man, woman charged after reports that children were killed, cremated in Indiana
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Restoration of Illinois Beach State Park becomes model for other shoreline projects
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
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Bears take in London ahead of game against Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend
The players had the day off before starting game preps. They want to mix in a little pleasure on the business strip.
Chicago Fire hire former US soccer coach Gregg Berhalter as new head coach
Berhalter led the United States to a 44-17-13 record during his tenure, taking the team to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Connor Bedard hopes for big second season with Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.
Bears top Panthers 36-10 for second straight win of season
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
Roosevelt football coach's journey back from car crash inspires team
The Lakers football team is embracing the step up in competition, mirroring the strength of its head coach, Jared Williamson.
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Police search for 2 suspects in string of burglaries on Chicago's Northwest Side
The burglaries all happened Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Avondale areas.
Large police response seen at Chicago's Trump Tower after gun is found in room
A massive police response was seen at Trump Tower—with dozens of squad cars and an armored SWAT team car staged in front.
Arizona man charged with deadly 2021 West Rogers Park crash
Wedeke Nondo was charged with two counts of reckless homicide in connection with the crash in West Rogers Park.
7-year-old boy, man shot inside home on Chicago's South Far Side
Rosie Liggins described the moment both her son and grandson were shot in the West Pullman neighborhood.
Boy, 16, suffers graze wound when 2 women get into quarrel on CTA bus, one fires gun
The teen was treated by Fire Department personnel on scene and did not go to the hospital.
