Officials confirm body found in Illinois River is missing graduate student
A body found earlier this month has been identified by the coroner of LaSalle County, Illinois, as missing graduate student Jelani Day.
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How a Chicago jail slashed its COVID-19 cases
With more than 5,000 inmates, Chicago's Cook County jail was once one of the worst coronavirus hotspots in the country. Before the state of Illinois grappled with a new surge of hundreds of thousands of cases, Adriana Diaz found out how health measures had briefly made it one of the safest institutions in Chicago.
Proposed law places $10K bounty on sexual abusers
Illinois' "TEXAS Act" would allow citizens to sue sexual abusers and those who cause unwanted pregnancies for $10,000 — the same amount Texas lets civilians seek in suits against people helping women get abortions.
COVID-19 outbreak linked to church camp, conference
More than 1,100 people from at least four states were exposed to COVID-19, either by attending the church activities or coming in close contact with someone who had.
2 killed in shooting near Illinois courthouse
Law enforcement in Illinois is investigating a deadly shooting near the Kankakee County Courthouse. Two people were killed and another was wounded.
11-year-old girl is on a mission to save the bees
A young girl in Illinois is creating quite the buzz at the statehouse as she tries to save the bees. Michael George shares more.
11-year-old launches campaign to save the bees
When Scarlett Harper learned the bees in her neighborhood were being wiped out by mosquito pesticides, she rallied to save them.
Lawsuit filed after botched police raid
A Chicago family sued the city Tuesday after they say police officers burst into their home and pointed guns at their children in 2019, leaving them traumatized. CBS Chicago’s Dave Savini has the details.
Illinois becomes first state to ban police from lying to minors
Some agencies argue deceptive interrogation techniques increase the likelihood of a minor making a false confession.
Chicago police superintendent meets with Biden on gun violence
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown was among several leaders who met with President Biden on Monday to discuss a strategy to reduce gun violence. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he is "committed" to helping Chicago with whatever resources it needs to curb crime, Brown tweeted. Lance Williams, a professor of urban community studies at Northeastern Illinois University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
Biden: "We have to think bigger"
President Biden visited Crystal Lake, Illinois, and pushed for action on his education and child care priorities, as part of what the White House calls the "American Families Plan." Watch Mr. Biden's speech.
Kidnapped American still missing in Afghanistan
Mark Frerichs, a U.S. Navy veteran from Lombard, Illinois, was kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan in January 2020. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata spoke with Mark's sister Charlene, who is pleading for President Biden to help secure his release before U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan.
Unusual plan floated for bridge set for demolition
The I-80 bridge between Iowa and Illinois is set to be demolished and replaced. But one man is pushing to have the bridge turned into a national monument designed to allow bison to cross between the two states. Charlie De Mar has more.
Massive chemical plant explosion prompts evacuations
Residents were ordered to evacuate after a ferocious fire broke out at a Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Massive chemical fire at Illinois plant could burn for days
Investigators are unsure how the fire at the largest manufacturer of grease products in the country started.
Illinois to ban officers from deceiving child suspects
Illinois is on track to be the first state to ban police officers from lying to child suspects during interrogations. Rebecca Brown, director of policy for the Innocence Project, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Lawmaker on nation's first mandate on AAPI history in schools
The legislation, called the Teaching Equitable Asian-American History Act, would require a course about the Asian American experience to be taught in the 2022-2023 school year.
Illinois lawmaker on teaching AAPI history
Illinois is expected to become the first state to require teaching Asian American history in public schools. Illinois State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act, which she co-sponsored.
Illinois city investigating police a year after Black man's death
City leaders in Joliet agreed to hire a private attorney to conduct the independent investigation more than a year after the death of Eric Lurry.
New Chicago Cubs announcer makes history
A new voice is filling Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs. The team's new public address announcer is 21-year-old Jeremiah Paprocki. He's making history as the first Black and youngest PA announcer. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz speaks with him about how he landed his dream job thanks to his mother's love of the game.
Illinois Democrat and former DCCC Chair Cheri Bustos won't seek reelection
Illinois will be losing a congressional seat during redistricting.
Evanston, Illinois, approves reparations
Evanston, Illinois, made history this week by becoming the first city in the country to approve reparations for Black residents. The legislation will provide up to $400,000 to at least 16 people whose families faced housing discrimination in the area. Adriana Diaz has more.
Census data signals shift of political power
New data from the U.S. census is signaling a shift in political power as more people moved to traditionally red states from blue ones. The focus now shifts to how states will redraw their districts ahead of next year's midterm elections. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Activists call for police reform in wake of recent killings
Activists are calling for justice and more police accountability following the shooting deaths of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo. Protests against their deaths at the hands of police have taken place as jurors prepare to decide the fate of Derek Chauvin. Closing arguments in the case will begin Monday, and the city of Minneapolis is preparing for possible protests no matter the verdict. Seft Hunter, the director of Black-Led Organizing and Power Building at the organization Community Change, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Rep. Krishnamoorthi weighs in on PPP fraud and filibuster debate
A House subcommittee says it has evidence that mismanagement by the Trump administration led to nearly $84 billion in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Select committee member and Illinois Representative Raja Kirshnamoorthi joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what's being done to prevent fraudulent PPP loans, the Baby Food Safety Act and the filibuster debate in the Senate.
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