Rev. Jesse Jackson is on a form of life support in hospital, sources say
Sources said Jackson has occasional moments of awareness, but he is said to be steadily weakening.
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Texas National Guard members to leave Illinois, official confirms
The Texas National Guard is leaving Illinois after being activated and sent, but never deployed.
Border Patrol commander has left Chicago, but some communities remain on edge
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino has left Chicago for North Carolina, but communities in Chicago have nevertheless remained on high alert since he departed.
Burglars target 10 businesses in neighborhoods around Chicago
Chicago police on Sunday issued an alert about a recent rash of business burglaries in various neighborhoods around the city over the past couple of weeks.
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
UChicago student, Springfield native are among 2026 Rhodes scholars
A University of Chicago college student is among the 2026 Rhodes Scholars announced this weekend.
Motorcycle crash leaves man dead in Budlong Woods
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Western Avenue in Chicago's Budlong Woods neighborhood early Sunday.
Rare Air Jordans that Michael Jordan wore in 1985 game are up for auction
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
Cassidy says he's "very concerned" about possible hepatitis B vaccine schedule change
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
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Chicago weather: Temps back to normal after warm Saturday
After we tied a record high Saturday, temperatures go back to normal levels Sunday with highs in the upper 40s.
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What causes the northern lights?
What are the northern lights? Here is the science behind perhaps one of the most elusive natural phenomena, the shimmering waves of green, pink, and red dancing across the night sky, forming the aurora borealis.
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Leaky roof damaged Homewood man's condo; months later, he's still waiting for HOA to make repairs
A leaking roof didn't just damage a Homewood condo, it forced the owner out of his home. The HOA vowed to fix everything, but eight months later, the damage is still there and so is the frustration.
One Lisle school pays far more for water than other because of private company
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Couple loses $180,000 from retirement savings after accounts hacked
A Chicago area couple logged into their retirement account only to find out it had been hacked, and a large chunk of their retirement savings was gone. The response from the online brokerage firm is only adding insult to injury.
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Rare Air Jordans worn by Michael Jordan in 1985 game go up for auction
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
PAWS Chicago fur ball, iguanas in cold | What Caught My Eye
Some well-dressed dogs at the 24th Annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball caught Suzanne Le Mignot’s eye, while iguanas reacting to the cold in Florida caught Mary Kay Kleist’s.
Dietitians tout the health benefits of pickles
Dietitians say pickles have vitamin A to support vision and immune health, vitamin K for bones and heart, and potassium for blood pressure and muscle function. Meanwhile, fermented pickles have probiotics.
Scientists work across the country to protect bats
Efforts are under way across the country to protect bats. Dave Malkoff shows us what some North Carolina conservationists are doing.
Community groups host giveaways for Chicago families
St. Sabina Church and the Greater Chicago Food Depository held a giveaway event in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Saturday, while Zoe Life Ministries International and Good360 stepped up in the Austin neighborhood.
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Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
Rare Air Jordans that Michael Jordan wore in 1985 game are up for auction
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
Dach scores late in 3rd period to lead Blackhawks to win over Maple Leafs
Colton Dach scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.
Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes, Illinois hands Maryland 6th straight loss
Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland 24-6, handing the Terrapins their sixth straight loss.
Northwestern falls 24-22 to Michigan's last minute field goal at Wrigley Field
Michigan was up 21-9 when the Wildcats' Preston Stone plowed in from the 1 two minutes into the fourth quarter.
Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory
No. 9 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a decisive 37-15 win over No. 23 Pittsburgh.
"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies after shooting at Laney College in Oakland
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
Injury-depleted Bears' D looks to avenge Week 1 loss to Vikings on Sunday
The Bears' beat-up defense continues to lead the NFL with 20 takeaways, but despite their penchant for forcing turnovers, there's cause for concern heading into Sunday's game in Minnesota.
WWE bringing Elimination Chamber to the United Center in February
WWE professional wrestling is returning to the United Center next year with its Elimination Chamber event.
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West Side church holding massive giveaway Saturday morning
A West Side church will be holding a giveaway for $1.5 million worth of items from housewares to clothing and even exercise equipment Saturday morning.
Chicago restaurants and organizations step in with SNAP benefits in limbo
The Trump administration on Monday said the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be partially funded after judges' rulings required food aid program to continue.
Tinley Park boy holds food drive, giveaway for his 8th birthday
A seven-year-old boy in south suburban Tinley Park has some big plans for his eighth birthday. But they don't involve a party; instead, he'll be helping people in his community.
The Video Strip is one of Chicago's last video rental stores
In the 1980s and 1990s, video rental stores were such a big part of American culture, they were subjects of movies themselves. Now the Video Strip in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood is one of the last remaining stores of its ilk.
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Cassidy says he's "very concerned" about possible hepatitis B vaccine schedule change
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician whose medical practice focused on hepatitis B, said he's "very concerned" about a potential change to the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants.
Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
Transgender service members sue Trump administration over retirement benefits
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
Chicago sues DOJ over "illegal" DEI restrictions on community policing grant
The City of Chicago is suing the Justice Department over restrictions on community policing hiring that the Johnson administration says are illegal. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota is also joining the federal lawsuit.
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U.S. stops minting pennies. What could it mean for shoppers and retailers?
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
One Lisle school pays far more for water than other because of private company
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
FDA expands warning about cookware that could leach lead into food
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens closing office space in Chicago's Old Post Office
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Homeowner says Allstate threatened coverage over Google Earth photos
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
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SHFT is Chicago's first mental health urgent care clinic for young people
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.
Lurie Children's Hospital launches advanced leukemia program
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
Rush promotes breast, lung cancer screening with "Pink and Pearl" campaign
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Northwestern doctors offer new treatment for AFib, which often affects firefighters
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
3 Chicago hospitals joining forces to battle breast cancer in new clinical trial
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
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Owner of former Chicago Rainforest Café building faces foreclosure lawsuit
The former landlord of the now-long-shuttered Rainforest Café in River North is now facing a $9.3 million foreclosure lawsuit.
Gale Street Inn restaurant in Jefferson Park to reopen
A new owner said Tuesday that he plans to reopen the venerable Gale Street Inn restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.
Unabridged Bookstore in East Lakeview celebrates 45 years in business
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Latino-owned microbreweries in Chicago area combine culture and craft beer
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
New plan envisions next 20 years of development in downtown Chicago
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
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"Hamilton" to return to Chicago for limited engagement
The Tony Award-winning favorite "Hamilton" is returning to Chicago for a limited engagement.
Sally Kirkland, actor known for roles in "Anna" and "The Sting," dies at 84
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Restoration efforts chug along at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre
Major renovations at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre are expected to wrap by the fall of 2027, according to published reports.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Illini marching band plays Metallica classics in competition
The Fighting Illini marching band recently took up the challenge of performing the music of Metallica.
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Rare Air Jordans worn by Michael Jordan in 1985 game go up for auction
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
PAWS Chicago fur ball, iguanas in cold | What Caught My Eye
Some well-dressed dogs at the 24th Annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball caught Suzanne Le Mignot’s eye, while iguanas reacting to the cold in Florida caught Mary Kay Kleist’s.
Dietitians tout the health benefits of pickles
Dietitians say pickles have vitamin A to support vision and immune health, vitamin K for bones and heart, and potassium for blood pressure and muscle function. Meanwhile, fermented pickles have probiotics.
Scientists work across the country to protect bats
Efforts are under way across the country to protect bats. Dave Malkoff shows us what some North Carolina conservationists are doing.
Community groups host giveaways for Chicago families
St. Sabina Church and the Greater Chicago Food Depository held a giveaway event in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Saturday, while Zoe Life Ministries International and Good360 stepped up in the Austin neighborhood.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson is on a form of life support in hospital, sources say
Sources said Jackson has occasional moments of awareness, but he is said to be steadily weakening.
Texas National Guard members to leave Illinois, official confirms
The Texas National Guard is leaving Illinois after being activated and sent, but never deployed.
Border Patrol commander has left Chicago, but some communities remain on edge
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino has left Chicago for North Carolina, but communities in Chicago have nevertheless remained on high alert since he departed.
Burglars target 10 businesses in neighborhoods around Chicago
Chicago police on Sunday issued an alert about a recent rash of business burglaries in various neighborhoods around the city over the past couple of weeks.
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
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Leaky roof damaged Homewood man's condo; months later, he's still waiting for HOA to make repairs
A leaking roof didn't just damage a Homewood condo, it forced the owner out of his home. The HOA vowed to fix everything, but eight months later, the damage is still there and so is the frustration.
One Lisle school pays far more for water than other because of private company
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Couple loses $180,000 from retirement savings after accounts hacked
A Chicago area couple logged into their retirement account only to find out it had been hacked, and a large chunk of their retirement savings was gone. The response from the online brokerage firm is only adding insult to injury.
Teacher detained by ICE at Chicago daycare believed to be at Broadview
The teacher detained by ICE agents at the Rayito del Sol daycare in North Center is believed to now be at the Broadview processing facility, and parents in the community now have serious safety concerns.
SCOTUS decision for Georgia case could result in lawsuits against agent operations in Chicago
Lawyer Patrick Jaicomo said he expects a tidal wave of lawsuits nationwide against federal agents by U.S. citizens and non-citizens in communities impacted the most by federal agents over the last several months.
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Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
Rare Air Jordans that Michael Jordan wore in 1985 game are up for auction
A rare pair of Nike Air Jordans worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan has made the auction block, and they'll be fetching a pretty penny.
Dach scores late in 3rd period to lead Blackhawks to win over Maple Leafs
Colton Dach scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.
Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes, Illinois hands Maryland 6th straight loss
Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland 24-6, handing the Terrapins their sixth straight loss.
Northwestern falls 24-22 to Michigan's last minute field goal at Wrigley Field
Michigan was up 21-9 when the Wildcats' Preston Stone plowed in from the 1 two minutes into the fourth quarter.
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Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically injured in NYC shooting, reports say
Boyd was reportedly found shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and was rushed to the hospital.
Burglars target 10 businesses in neighborhoods around Chicago
Chicago police on Sunday issued an alert about a recent rash of business burglaries in various neighborhoods around the city over the past couple of weeks.
Man robs store, carjacks woman in Auburn Gresham, police say
Chicago police on Sunday were searching for a man who held up a convenience store and then carjacked a woman.
Man charged in 2004 shooting death at Near North Side apartment
A man has been charged in the shooting death of a 40-year-old man more than 20 years ago inside his apartment on the Near North Side of Chicago.
"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies after shooting at Laney College in Oakland
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
