Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, the Democratic National Committee announced Tuesday. The convention will be held from August 19-22, 2024.
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Johnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
Brandon Johnson, a union organizer, and former teacher, was elected as Chicago's next mayor Tuesday in a major victory for the Democratic Party's progressive wing.
Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Red Hot Chili Peppers among featured acts at Lollapalooza 2023
Over 170 bands are set to grace the stage in Chicago's Grant Park on nine different stages during the Lollapalooza festival.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot ousted; Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson in runoff
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term.
Robbery suspect and clerk fatally shoot each other in Chicago store
Police say the suspect entered the store and produced a handgun in an attempt to rob the store, but the clerk pulled a gun from his waistband.
Mass drive-by shooting on Chicago street corner leaves up to 14 wounded
Three kids were among them, police said. It happened during a vigil for someone who'd died of natural causes. One person was hit by a car while fleeing the scene.
Inflation, rising gas prices mean fans eat, drink less at games
The issues have forced concession companies to get creative in an effort to address the rising costs.
Expert warns of "violent threat" to U.S. democracy
Robert Pape, a professor at the University of Chicago and expert on political violence, says, "We have not just a political threat to our democracy, we have a violent threat to our democracy."
$15 Minimum Wage Goes Into Effect In Chicago Thursday And Could Mean Price Hikes; Study On Tipped Wages Also Getting Under Way
$15 Minimum Wage Goes Into Effect In Chicago Thursday.
Jussie Smollett Indicted Again
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is facing six new charges of disorderly conduct.
R. Kelly Claims He's Battling Health Problems In Jail
R. Kelly has claimed he is battling health problems whilst in jail, and is looking to be released so he can be treated in hospital.
Judge To Rule Over R. Kelly Evidence Restrictions
A federal judge overseeing R. Kelly's child pornography case in Chicago, Illinois, is set to rule on the level of restrictions placed on evidence for the case.
No Bond For R. Kelly, Will Remain In Federal Custody On Sex Crime Charges
Singer R. Kelly has been denied bond and will remain in custody after his arrest last week stemming from a federal indictment handed down involving child pornography charges.
R. Kelly Arrested On Sex Trafficking Charges
R. Kelly has been arrested on federal sex trafficking charges.
FBI Step In To Investigate Jussie Smollett Case
FBI agents are now reportedly investigating the circumstances which prompted prosecutors to drop all criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett, after he was charged with allegedly staging a hate crime against himself.
Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped; 'His Record Has Been Wiped Clean'
Less than two weeks after "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about a hate crime, prosecutors have dropped charges in the case.
R. Kelly Charged With Sexually Abusing 4 Victims, Including 3 Minors
R&B singer R. Kelly has been charged in Cook County with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Drake Visits Girl Needing Transplant Who Made 'In My Feelings' Video
Sofia Sanchez, an 11-year-old girl awaiting a heart transplant at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital, got a visit from her idol Drake after a video of her doing the #KiKiChallenge went viral.
'Pitching Nun' Shows Off 'Nunbelievable' Dance Moves
CBS Chicago caught up with the nun as she returned back to Marian Catholic High School to find out more about her love of baseball.
5 Must-See Cities On Your Midwest Road Trip
A profile of the five must-see cities on a road trip through the Midwest
Guide To The Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations In The World
St. Patrick's Day is the time of year when everyone digs out their favorite green outfits from the back of their closets and heads out to celebrate this festive Irish-themed holiday.
Foodie's Guide To Chicago
A food lover's guide to the best food and restaurants in Chicago
A 48 Hour Guide To Chicago
A practical travel guide for the best lodging, dining, transportation and attractions in Chicago, especially for travelers who have just 48 hours to visit America's third largest city.
A History Lover's Travel Guide To Chicago
The Chicago Water Tower, Grant Park and Wrigley Field are among the must see attractions in Chicago for history lovers.
Best Waterfront Destinations In The US
Most every popular destination in America shares something in common — a waterfront setting.
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The Great American Joke Off - 'Moist cake, choking dolphins, & Christian diaper'
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Whose Line Is It Anyway? - 'Kat Graham 2'
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Totally Weird and Funny - 'Dancing pandas, train horn alarms, & chicken friends'
A panda in a dance battle, a great way to wake up your roommate and more!
Totally Weird and Funny - 'Horse wakeboarding, dirtbike plumbing, & cargo socks'
A brand-new way to wakeboard with your horse, how to do plumbing with a dirtbike and more!
Masters of Illusion - 'Twists, turns and the Magic Body Shop'
The right pick!
The Great American Joke Off - 'Moist cake, choking dolphins, & Christian diaper'
More laughs!
Whose Line Is It Anyway? - 'Kat Graham 2'
Everything is made up!
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Feds propose requiring automatic braking in new cars
NHTSA has proposed new rules that would require new cars be equipped with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection on board.
Diddy is suing the co-owner of his tequila for racial discrimination
In a lawsuit, Combs said that Diageo "kneecapped DeLeon's sales growth for nearly a decade" because the company considered it a "Black" brand and marketed it to only "urban customers."
10 ways to make money online
Here's how you can earn some extra cash without leaving the comfort of your home.
Elon Musk says Tesla will advertise for the first time
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told company shareholders Tuesday that the company will advertise for the first time in its history.
Musk confirms Twitter's new CEO is ad guru Linda Yaccarino from NBCUniversal
Elon Musk has confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter, or X Corp. as it's now called, will be NBCUniversal's Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry.
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Singer known as Danileigh arrested for DUI hit-and-run in Miami Beach
According to a police arrest report, a gray Mercedes G550 crashed into a moped and kept going. The moped remained stuck to the car for about a block, the report said.
Danny Masterson, ''That '70s Show'' actor, found guilty of rape
There was a hung jury on the third count, the District Attorney said.
Woman claiming James Brown was murdered gave potential evidence to prosecutors. Now it's gone
"He was murdered," Brown's manager, Frank Copsidas, said in a 2022 interview. "That's my interpretation, plain and simple. Somebody wanted him dead."
9 injured in shooting near beach in Hollywood, Fla.
Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a Florida beachside promenade, sending people frantically running for cover along the crowded beach on Memorial Day.
Oath Keepers head Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for plot to keep Trump in power
"I dare say we all now hold our collective breaths when an election is approaching. Will we have another January 6 again? That remains to be seen," the judge said.
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Tampa Bay Area experts urge early hurricane preparedness, reference hurricane Ian's lingering impact
You may have noticed more frequent rainy days across the bay area. June 1 kicks off the official first day of hurricane season and experts say that now is the time to make a plan to protect your loved ones.
One case of malaria in Tampa Bay Area confirmed by FL Department of Health
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota and Manatee Counties say there has been one confirmed case of malaria.
FDA proposes revamping medication guides that come with prescriptions
The proposed rule would require the prescriptions you get to come with a new kind of single-page medication guide with an easy-to-use set of directions and easy-to-understand safety information.
The Confess Project Metro Atlanta joins MTV for Third Annual Mental Health Action Day
Cosmetology students joined The Confess Project Metro Atlanta and MTV to take action against mental illness with a hair competition.
J&J Covid-19 vaccine no longer available in the US
The Covid-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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SEC to play 8-game conference football schedule in 2024; long-term model still TBD
The SEC will play 8 conference games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that, the outlook is a bit murky.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Three
Edwin Moses has been a busy man over the years, with philanthropic work as well as developing and crafting doping protocols used by international amateur sporting bodies.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part Two
Edwin Moses caught many by surprise with his rise to track-and-field stardom.
One-on-One with Edwin Moses, Part One
Atlanta Now's Sam Crenshaw recently sat down with Moses to discuss the path he took throughout his storied life.
Michael Jordan described as 'horrible player' and 'horrible to play with' by ex-teammate Scottie Pippen
Speaking on his former Bulls teammate Stacey King's podcast 'Gimme the Hot Sauce' on Friday, Pippen described Jordan as a "horrible player."
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Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Friday evening, following congressional passage of a compromise measure that raises the federal borrowing limit and avoids a catastrophic default.
DeSantis anti-immigration law takes effect in Florida, statewide protests emerge
Across Florida on Thursday, workers didn't show up at construction sites and tomato fields and scores of restaurants, shops and other small businesses never opened their doors to protest a new state law that imposes restrictions on undocumented immigrants.
Trump on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House
Several sources say the recording captures the sound of paper rustling, as if Trump was waving the document around, though is not clear if it was the actual Iran document.
DeSantis-associated super PAC draws complaint from watchdog group alleging $80M in state funds are being transferred to federal funds
Florida elections officials change campaign finance guidelines, potentially aiding DeSantis allies. A super PAC associated with DeSantis has drawn a complaint from a watchdog group over fund transfers.
House passes debt limit deal as lawmakers race to avert default
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to pass a bill to suspend the nation's debt limit through January 1, 2025, as lawmakers race to prevent a catastrophic default.
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"Wild 'N Out" star Jacky Oh dies at 32
Jacky Oh, who appeared in five seasons of the VH1 sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show "Wild 'N Out," produced in Atlanta, has reportedly died in Miami.
Sam Smith and Madonna tease their new single 'Vulgar'
Sam Smith and Madonna have teamed up for a new single. The new release will come out on June 9.
Billy Joel announces his Madison Square Garden residency is ending
The first of the final ten concerts will take place in October and conclude with his 150th lifetime show in July 2024.
Singer known as Danileigh arrested for DUI hit-and-run in Miami Beach
According to a police arrest report, a gray Mercedes G550 crashed into a moped and kept going. The moped remained stuck to the car for about a block, the report said.
''Little Mermaid' alleged 'review bombing' prompts rating system change by IMDb
Since last week, "The Little Mermaid" has attracted 43,000 user ratings on IMDb with an average score of 7 out of 10 stars.
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Hollywood Minute 6/2: "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse"
The sequel to the Oscar-winning 2018 "Into the Spider-Verse" arrives in theaters this weekend. (CNN)
Egypt: Large cloud of sand approaching Cairo
Large cloud of sand approaches Cairo. (CNN/Instagram)
Health Minute 6/2: Summer weather can trigger asthma
As the weather gets warmer, many will head outdoors, but if you're one of the millions of Americans who live with asthma, this time of year can be hard on your lungs. In Health Minute, how summer weather can trigger severe symptoms & how to help yourself to avoid them. (CNN)
File: Army to rename Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty
US Army set to rename Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty. (CNN)
Pride month: A brief history that brought us to today
As pride month kicks off, Now News takes a brief look at the events that brought us the month of celebrating pride.