Man stabbed in face while riding CTA Green Line train
A man was stabbed in the face while riding a CTA Green Line train on Thursday night.
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Traffic sign in downtown Chicago displays messages about Trump, ICE
It appears someone hacked into a Chicago Department of Transportation traffic sign in the Loop to display messages about President Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Data centers for AI use huge amounts of electricity, water, prompting public pushback
Multiple reports show the data centers used to store, train and operate AI models use significant amounts of energy and water, with a rippling impact on the environment and public health.
Walkouts in protest of ICE planned at multiple Chicago-area high schools on Friday
Student-led walkouts in protest of ICE are at high schools throughout the Chicago area on Friday
2 teens injured, 1 critically, after being hit by car in Hammond, Indiana
Two were hospitalized after being hit by a car in Hammond, Indiana, on Thursday night.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump from pulling public health funding to Democrat-led states
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
Lincoln Park businesses targeted by smash-and-grab burglars
Chicago police are investigating two separate business break-ins in Lincoln Park that happened Friday morning.
Surprising names lead fundraising for Illinois primary elections
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
CPD investigating armed robbery at Irving Park 7-11
Chicago police are investigating an overnight armed robbery at a 7-11 in the city's Irving Park neighborhood.
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Why is Chicago so cloudy in the winter?
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Amid busy Congressional races in Illinois, surprising candidates lead in fundraising
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
As Trump's EPA revokes "endangerment finding," what will it mean for Illinois?
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
Was DCFS aware of past abuse claims before death of boy in Round Lake Beach?
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
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Goldman Sachs' general counsel resigns in Epstein files fallout
Kathryn Ruemmler is stepping down from her role as general counsel of financial giant Goldman Sachs after her name appeared in multiple emails released by the Justice Department in late January and early February as part of its massive trove of Epstein files.
Don Lemon to be arraigned on charges stemming from Minnesota church protest
Journalist Don Lemon and others have an arraignment hearing Friday for charges in connection to a protest at a Minnesota church whose pastor served as an ICE official.
Hearing over consent decree for ICE warrantless arrests held Friday
A federal judge in Chicago is set to hear arguments that ICE made dozens of warrantless arrests in the Chicago area in violation of the Castanon Nava consent decree.
Highs in the 50s on Friday in Chicago
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking a warmup in Chicago.
"The Dance of Death" at Steppenwolf Theatre
Vince Gerasole has an inside look at Steppenwolf Theatre's "The Dance of Death."
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Cubs and White Sox both looking to take their next leap in 2026
While their overall expectations might be much different, both the Cubs and White Sox are looking to make noticeable improvements in 2026 as they ramp up spring training in Arizona.
Derrick Rose to help with 1901 Project development around United Center
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
Arlington Heights leaders, Bears fans urging lawmakers to keep team in Illinois
After Iowa, Portage, and Gary joined the talks for the Bears' new stadium, leaders in Arlington Heights say this is now, more than ever, about keeping the team in Illinois.
Cubs' pitcher Cade Horton excited for 2nd year: "There's still a lot to prove"
Cade Horton, who won't have the innings restrictions like he did last year, when he still finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Celtics beat injury-riddled Bulls 124-105, Vucevic scores 19 against former team
Payton Pritchard scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
Finals for Windy City Open 2026 happening on Wednesday night
The tournament has a rich history in Chicago, but this year's event has added significance for the athletes.
Spring training begins for Cubs with team having high World Series expectations
The trip to Arizona came quickly for the boys in blue following their October return to the postseason.
Portage offering no cost "Halas Harbor" stadium as battle for Bears heats up
Portage, Indiana, joins Gary and Arlington Heights with development proposals for a new Bears stadium.
Norman Rockwell's Cubs painting "The Dugout" recalls decades of futility
The Norman Rockwell painting "The Dugout," now hanging at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a longstanding symbol of the Chicago Cubs' reputation as lovable losers — which for some fans had its own appeal.
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Hundreds of Chicago Public School students sing at Lyric Opera
Hundreds of Chicago Public School students performed for the first time on the well known stage of the Lyric Opera, a special moment in the musical spotlight.
How Chicago's architectural innovation helped shape the nation
Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.
Negro Leagues baseball legend helps Aurora mark Black History Month
The city of Aurora is kicking off Black History Month by honoring a living legend, one of the last remaining Negro Leagues baseball players.
7-year-old cancer patient Alexander Brown helps pass "Give Kids a Chance Act"
President Trump has signed legislation that could change treatments and outcomes for pediatric cancer patients, and a 7-year-old boy from Illinois helped make it happen.
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump from pulling public health funding to Democrat-led states
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Amid busy Congressional races in Illinois, surprising candidates lead in fundraising
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
Hemp industry urges Mayor Brandon Johnson to veto upcoming ban
Members of the hemp industry in Chicago are calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson veto a ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived products.
DOJ drops case against 2 men accused of assaulting ICE, citing new evidence
A judge dismissed charges against two men charged with assaulting ICE officers after the Justice Department said "newly discovered evidence" was "materially inconsistent" with the allegations.
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This Identity Theft Awareness Week, Illinois comptroller has warnings, advice
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
Naperville City Council to discuss controversial plan for data center
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in Geneva warn of scam calls involving spoofed phone number
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Consumer groups protest Peoples Gas request for $202 million rate hike
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Lurie Children's Hospital plans to open new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Recent Northwestern study used app to track recovery of long COVID patients
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Cook County and Illinois leaders and advocates decry federal changes to SNAP benefits
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Ralph Lauren issues grant to UChicago Medicine for cancer center
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
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Derrick Rose to help with 1901 Project development around United Center
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
Daily Herald may be subject of bidding war
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
Palace Grill near United Center put up for sale, will not reopen, report says
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
City of Chicago accepting applications for 2026 farmers' markets
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
Plan would replace Lakeview Giordano's building with residential development
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
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James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who performed at the Super Bowl halftime show? See the full list
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Goldman Sachs' general counsel resigns in Epstein files fallout
Kathryn Ruemmler is stepping down from her role as general counsel of financial giant Goldman Sachs after her name appeared in multiple emails released by the Justice Department in late January and early February as part of its massive trove of Epstein files.
Don Lemon to be arraigned on charges stemming from Minnesota church protest
Journalist Don Lemon and others have an arraignment hearing Friday for charges in connection to a protest at a Minnesota church whose pastor served as an ICE official.
Hearing over consent decree for ICE warrantless arrests held Friday
A federal judge in Chicago is set to hear arguments that ICE made dozens of warrantless arrests in the Chicago area in violation of the Castanon Nava consent decree.
Highs in the 50s on Friday in Chicago
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking a warmup in Chicago.
"The Dance of Death" at Steppenwolf Theatre
Vince Gerasole has an inside look at Steppenwolf Theatre's "The Dance of Death."
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Man stabbed in face while riding CTA Green Line train
A man was stabbed in the face while riding a CTA Green Line train on Thursday night.
Traffic sign in downtown Chicago displays messages about Trump, ICE
It appears someone hacked into a Chicago Department of Transportation traffic sign in the Loop to display messages about President Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Data centers for AI use huge amounts of electricity, water, prompting public pushback
Multiple reports show the data centers used to store, train and operate AI models use significant amounts of energy and water, with a rippling impact on the environment and public health.
Walkouts in protest of ICE planned at multiple Chicago-area high schools on Friday
Student-led walkouts in protest of ICE are at high schools throughout the Chicago area on Friday
2 teens injured, 1 critically, after being hit by car in Hammond, Indiana
Two were hospitalized after being hit by a car in Hammond, Indiana, on Thursday night.
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Amid busy Congressional races in Illinois, surprising candidates lead in fundraising
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
As Trump's EPA revokes "endangerment finding," what will it mean for Illinois?
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
Was DCFS aware of past abuse claims before death of boy in Round Lake Beach?
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Major changes for taxpayers this tax season. What to know before filing.
This is due in part to the new "Big Beautiful Bill" and job cuts at the Internal Revenue Service.
Citing drop in dental care for CPS students, Illinois lawmaker seeks state takeover
Fewer Chicago kids are getting the dental care they need, and some dentists are blaming Chicago Public Schools.
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Cubs and White Sox both looking to take their next leap in 2026
While their overall expectations might be much different, both the Cubs and White Sox are looking to make noticeable improvements in 2026 as they ramp up spring training in Arizona.
Derrick Rose to help with 1901 Project development around United Center
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
Arlington Heights leaders, Bears fans urging lawmakers to keep team in Illinois
After Iowa, Portage, and Gary joined the talks for the Bears' new stadium, leaders in Arlington Heights say this is now, more than ever, about keeping the team in Illinois.
Cubs' pitcher Cade Horton excited for 2nd year: "There's still a lot to prove"
Cade Horton, who won't have the innings restrictions like he did last year, when he still finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
Celtics beat injury-riddled Bulls 124-105, Vucevic scores 19 against former team
Payton Pritchard scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
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Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Man pleads guilty to 1995 murders of U.S. Marine brothers in Cicero, Illinois
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to the murders of two brothers — both of them U.S. Marines — in Cicero, Illinois, more than three decades ago.
Man sentenced to 2 consecutive life prison terms for murders in Chinatown
A man was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life in prison Wednesday for the murders of two men in an attempted robbery Chicago's Chinatown six years ago.
Man charged with beating and robbing CTA passenger on Red Line train
A Chicago man has been charged with robbing and beating a CTA passenger on board a Red Line train last fall.
