Illinois man held on $1 million bail for alleged anti-gay attack
Authorities said Ethan Dickerson allegedly threatened to kill the victim in a homophobic rant.
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"Repair Cafe" seeks treasure from old trash
A community in Evanston, Illinois has developed the "Repair Cafe," a hub to donate old broken items to be fixed, an alternative to creating unnecessary waste. Marissa Parra reports.
10-year-old baseball fan pleads to Babe Ruth
With Major League Baseball still figuring out ways to resume the season, a 10-year-old baseball fan from Illinois wrote a letter pleading to a baseball great to speed things up a bit. Steve Hartman reports on this week's "On the Road."
Judge who tossed sex assault conviction removed from criminal cases
Judge Robert Adrian threw out a man's sexual assault conviction, saying the 148 days he'd spent in jail was punishment enough.
Death penalty sought in officer's death
Prosecutors in Illinois want the death penalty for two people accused of killing a police officer. The state doesn't have the death penalty, but Kankakee County prosecutors are asking for federal murder charges so the death penalty is an opion. Irika Sargent of CBS Chicago station WBBM-TV has more.
Death penalty sought in hotel killing of officer "pleading for her life"
Prosecutors said Darius Sullivan likely shot and killed Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon as she begged for her life.
Vigil held for Illinois Amazon warehouse victims
Amazon is facing criticism for its treatment of workers after a tornado tore through one of its warehouse facilities in Illinois, killing several people. Bloomberg News tech reporter Spencer Soper joins CBSN to discuss more.
Deadly tornadoes devastate Midwest, Kentucky
A series of tornadoes battered at least six states across the Midwest on Friday night, killing more than 70 people and leaving behind historic levels of damage. David Begnaud reports from Mayfield, Kentucky, which is one of the hardest hit areas.
6 killed in Amazon warehouse collapse
At least six people were killed when an Amazon warehouse collapsed during a tornado outbreak. Mola Lenghi reports.
Terrible death toll from tornadoes
Beginning early Friday night, as many as 30 tornadoes cut through Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee. More than 100 people are feared dead, with perhaps the greatest loss of life at a candle factory in Mayfield, Ky., where dozens of workers were killed when the building collapsed. CBS News lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports.
At least 6 dead after Amazon warehouse collapses
Powerful storms toppled an Amazon warehouse in Illinois on Friday night, killing at least six people, Governor Pritzker said Saturday. Forty-five people were rescued from the site, and officials are now working to recover an unknown number of missing. Watch the governor's remarks here.
Federal aid available for tornado recovery
President Biden on Saturday said the federal government will provide any help that states affected by Friday’s tornadoes ask for. Mr. Biden also said he plans to visit damaged areas when his presence would not impact recovery efforts. Christina Ruffini has more.
Analyzing tornadoes that hit the Midwest
CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli analyzes the potential causes of this Friday's historic tornadoes and where the storms are headed next.
Several killed when tornado damages Amazon warehouse
Several people were killed when a tornado caused part of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, to collapse. CBS affiliate KMOV-TV's Jenna Rae has more.
Biden pledges federal aid after deadly tornadoes
President Biden said the federal government will "provide whatever is needed" to the communities impacted by the powerful and deadly tornadoes that touched down in the central U.S. overnight Friday. Watch his remakrs here.
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Trump visits Kenosha amid protests over police shooting of Jacob Blake; Long-lost silent film from 1920s discovered in Illinois basement
Body found in Indiana pond identified as 1-year-old
The child had been missing since her mother was found dead earlier this week.
Juror removed from Kyle Rittenhouse trial
A juror in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was removed from the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse after trying to make a joke about the deadly police shooting of Jacob Blake.
Scientists create hybrid pumpkin to withstand climate change
Rising temperatures could result in less pumpkin production, threatening the livelihoods of U.S. farmers who rely on the seasonal crop.
6 mayors warn Trump to not send federal officers
Mayors from six different cities — including New York and Chicago — have written to the Trump administration to not send federal officers to patrol their streets. This comes after weeks of violence between protesters and Homeland Security officers in Portland, Oregon. Carter Evans reports.
Tammy Duckworth a potential Biden VP
CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is emerging as one of the leading vice presidential contenders.
Chicago mayor on police reform
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the former head of the Chicago Police Board, is spearheading an initiative among mayors to devise a set of guidelines to address police violence and patterns of racial discrimination. In an interview with Elaine Quijano for the CBSN special, "Red & Blue: State of Our Union," Lightfoot said "we've got to be bold" when it comes to police reform.
Several states shut down businesses
Governors of New York, Illinois and Connecticut joined California and Pennsylvania with shutting down most businesses while workers deemed "essential" are exempt. Jamie Yuccas reports.
How hospitals are dealing with coronavirus cases
Hospitals in Illinois are being forced to change vital procedures as they brace for an influx of coronavirus cases. CBS News got a rare inside look at how an emergency room functions during this crisis. Adriana Diaz reports.
Illinois man dies after catching rabies from apparent bat bite
The man in his 80s woke up to find a bat on his neck. State health authorities warn that rabies is often lethal if not quickly detected and treated.
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Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs
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