Illinois man accused of shooting his estranged wife 14 times
Tim Bliefnick was accused of breaking into his estranged wife’s home and shooting her 14 times. During the trial, the jury was shown damaging internet searches Bliefnick made.
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"48 Hours" reports on Illinois woman's murder
"48 Hours" investigates the death of Illinois woman Becky Bliefnick, who was found dead in her home, and her estranged husband Tim Bliefnick, who was charged with her murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty joins "CBS Mornings" with her exclusive interview with Tim Bliefnick, who maintains his innocence.
Couple, 2 children gunned down in Illinois home as police search for killer
Neighbors told CBS Chicago the victims moved in just a few months ago.
Explosion at Illinois plant hurts several workers
An explosion at an ADM facility in Decatur, Illinois, injured several employees and sent a tower of smoke into the air.
Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy praises the teacher who recognized his potential
Poet J. Ivy was a teenager struggling with his parents divorce when he met Paula Argue, the high school teacher who opened a whole new world to him.
Case against parade shooting suspect's dad can go forward, judge rules
Prosecutors allege that he helped his son, Robert Crimo III, obtain a gun license even though the then-19-year-old had threatened violence.
These states are still sending out stimulus checks
Montana and other areas saw a surplus in their state budgets, allowing them to send stimulus payments to taxpayers.
3-year-old migrant girl dies aboard bus headed from Texas to Chicago
She was believed to be traveling with her mother and father, an Illinois state health official told CBS News.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds state's ban on semiautomatic weapons
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the legislation months after a shooter using a high-powered rifle killed seven and injured dozens on Independence Day 2022 in Highland Park.
5-year-old girl dies after being struck by starting gate at harness race
Harper Finn was struck by the folding arm of the starting gate, being hauled by a car, that failed to close when it extended into the grandstand, officials said.
Emmett Till monument to include 3 sites
President Biden is signing a proclamation Tuesday establishing a national monument for Emmett Till and his mother. The announcement comes on what would have been Till's 82nd birthday. This land in Mississippi, known as Graball Landing, is where Till's brutally beaten body was found in 1955. It will soon be one of three sites for the monument. Elise Preston traveled to those locations and spoke to the people who fought for years to make this a reality.
White House to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
Illinois to become first state to end use of cash bail
Critics of the cash bail system say it unfairly punishes poor defendants, often forcing them to spend months or years in jail before they go on trial.
U.S. sees floods, tornadoes and record heat
The National Weather Service says more than 120 million people are under extreme heat advisories. Plus, cleanup is underway across the Chicago area after tornadoes knocked out power and damaged homes. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi reports on the severe weather threats across the country.
Tornadoes touch down in Chicago area, grounding flights and wrecking homes
Thousands of travelers at the O'Hare International Airport took cover in the building's terminals.
Multiple tornadoes touch down in Chicago area
Severe storms struck the Chicago area, producing multiple tornadoes. Roxana Saberi reports.
Former lawmakers look ahead to 2024 race
The Republican Iowa caucuses are officially just about six months away. It's the earliest start to a presidential-nomination season since 2012. Former Illinois Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos and former Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton join "America Decides" to discuss the 2024 race.
Illinois city becomes haven for LGBTQ community
Housing prices have made home ownership for many young LGBTQ+ Americans feel out of reach. But in Peoria, Illinois, the affordable housing and welcoming community have helped many buck that trend. Lilia Luciano has the story.
Peoria becomes haven for LGBTQ community thanks to affordable housing
"I love the idea of shaking up that big cities are the only places that LGBTQ+ people can thrive," one resident told CBS News.
Gun violence erupts over holiday weekend
Several mass shootings occurred over the weekend as Americans celebrated Juneteenth and Father's Day. Two people were killed and more than 30 were wounded in separate shootings in Illinois and St. Louis. Elise Preston reports.
1 dead, 22 wounded in mass shooting at Juneteenth celebration Illinois
Witnesses said dozens of gunshots were fired into a crowd of people attending a party in Willowbrook. Police have not identified a suspect.
2023 list of "most fun states" revealed
California ranks as the most fun state in America, according to WalletHub. They based their findings on criteria such as entertainment and outing costs, accessibility to national parks and nightlife options. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene report.
Illinois man faces charges after shooting himself during a dream
The man is facing multiple charges for illegal possession and reckless discharge of a firearm.
Illinois becomes first state in U.S. to outlaw book bans in libraries
Illinois public libraries that restrict or ban materials because of "partisan or doctrinal" disapproval will be ineligible for state funding as of Jan. 1, 2024.
4 shot during funeral procession near Chicago
Police have not identified a suspect or suspects in connection with the Saturday afternoon shooting in Oak Park.
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