1 shot outside Lou Malnati's in River North
A man was shot in the arm during a fight outside a Lou Malnati's restaurant in River North Friday evening, Chicago police said.
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Chicago, Cook Co. upgraded to Extreme Heat Warning this weekend
While Chicago and Cook County are under an Extreme Heat Warning, a Heat Advisory is in effect in Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
Meet Miss Foozie, an icon of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community
As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to introduce you to an icon in Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and nightlife: Miss Foozie.
Armed man killed in Highland Park police shooting ID'd
Police said the man was armed with a knife. He was fatally shot during a wellbeing check.
Where to stay cool in Chicago during a heat wave
A Midwest heat dome is driving high temperatures and high humidity that will push the Chicago heat index into the triple digits this weekend. Here's where you can go to cool down when the weather gets real hot.
Heat exhaustion, heatstroke major concerns at Chicago events this weekend
With an Extreme Heat Warning starting Saturday morning and a weekend full of events, heatstroke and heat exhaustion are real concerns in Chicago this weekend.
Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus years
Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago's afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners.
North suburbs need more resources for water rescues, fire chiefs say
Fire chiefs in the north suburbs say they need more resources for water rescues, especially as we head into a heat wave, after two people drowned just this week at Lake Michigan beaches.
How Chicago beaches are rapid tested for safe swimming
Chicago beaches are tested for bacteria every day during the summer season to make sure it's safe for swimmers to get in. And the testing that happens here is some of the fastest and best in the country.
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Chicago weather: Hot and humid Saturday, heat index above 100
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Chicago's summer severe weather season could be worse than normal
Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
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Chicago conference looking into ways to make transportation more sustainable
Emissions from cars and trucks are among the greatest sources of air pollution in the Chicago area.
Heights Crematory agrees to permanent shutdown after body mishandling accusations
Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights has agreed to shut down permanently and had its license revoked through a consent order, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said.
Air conditioning at Weiss Memorial Hospital could take weeks to fix
Administrators at Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital spoke for the first time Wednesday after busted air conditioners forced patients to be transferred for their own safety.
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Maine beach opens dog library
Little free libraries aren't just for people anymore. At Sandy Point Beach Park in Maine, they have a free library for dogs of sticks and tennis balls.
Florida dad arrested for toddler son's death in hot car while he got haircut, drinks
Police in Florida have arrested a father for the death of his 18-month-old son, who they say he left in a hot car while he got a haircut and drinks at a bar.
Chicago weather: Hot and humid with Extreme Heat Warning Saturday
Hot and humid Saturday with highs in the 90s and a head index over 100 degrees. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert weather team.
Meet Miss Foozie, an icon of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community
As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to introduce you to an icon in Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and nightlife: Miss Foozie.
Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil released from ICE detention
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil was let out of an ICE detention facility Friday night, after a federal judge ordered his release while his immigration proceedings play out.
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Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus years
Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago's afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners.
Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to sign with Winnipeg Jets
In a post on social media, the Winnipeg Jets confirmed Toews, who is from Winnipeg, is "coming home."
Arenado drives in go-ahead run in 10th, Cardinals sweep doubleheader with White Sox
Willson Contreras, who homered and drove in three runs to help St. Louis rally for a 5-4 win in the opener, had a two-out two-run double in the fourth for a 6-1 lead.
NASCAR preparing for 3rd annual race in Grant Park; could it be the last?
NASCAR officials said they're continuing positive discussions with city leaders about keeping the event in Chicago beyond 2025.
Crow-Armstrong hits his 20th homer but the Brewers outslug the Cubs, 8-7
Jameson Taillon (7-4) was tagged for five runs and eight hits in four innings after winning his five previous starts.
Illini football veterans believe they're building something special in 2025
A possible preseason top 10 ranking is building even more buzz for an Illinois football team coming off a Citrus Bowl victory and a rare 10-win season.
Blackhawks re-sign Ryan Donato to $16 million, 4-year contract
Donato was eligible for unrestricted free agency before agreeing to his new deal with his fifth NHL team.
White Sox get clobbered by Cardinals in 6th straight loss
St. Louis handed Sox rookie starter Shane Smith (3-4) his worst defeat.
Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong homer as NL Central-leading Cubs knock off Brewers
The Cubs upped their division lead to 6 1/2 games over the second-place Brewers, who won the NL Central in each of the past two years.
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Chicago company manufactures new homes, makes home ownership more affordable
Tim Swanson, founder of Inherent Homes, has found a way to keep costs down for both his company and families.
Park Ridge survivor set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for breast cancer research
Onetime oncology nurse Peggy Brosnan is also the founder of Climbing for a Cure. She is training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with friends and family.
Chicago area marshmallow maker provides opportunities for people with disabilities
This is the story about a simple idea cooked up in a Chicago area kitchen, which became a recipe not only for business success, but for inclusion for people with disabilities.
Outside LGBTQ+ Pride night at Wrigley Field, dads play catch with people in need of connection
A group of dads made it their mission to make sure every member of the LGBTQ+ community felt included. It all started with a game of catch at Gallagher Way.
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Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil released from ICE detention in Louisiana
Mahmoud Khalil exited an ICE facility late Friday, after months in detention.
Trump sees disabling Iran nuclear site as necessary as he weighs strike
President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site.
Chicago ICE director defends immigration actions after touring facility with House speaker
The head of the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement Chicago field office sat down with CBS News Chicago to defend his agency's deportation mission in the city.
Tucker Carlson spars with Ted Cruz on Israel-Iran strikes
Sen. Ted Cruz sparred with media personality Tucker Carlson, highlighting a rift among President Trump's allies over whether to join Israel's campaign against Iran.
Trump administration to shutter specialized LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline option
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
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General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
State sides with BetMGM after canceling man's bets that would have won $400K
In March, Mark Aiello bet big on basketball, and thought he won $389,000 by correctly guessing rebounds and assists by certain Chicago Bulls players.
Suburban Chicago small business owner takes on Google over ad practices
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
Hackers take over Chicago woman's Facebook page, post item after item for sale
Melissa Kingsbury said she received more than 25 calls and 30 text messages in the first hour after her page was hacked, asking if she was really selling items like low-priced cars in great condition.
Man says asbestos removal from Illinois house was improper and incomplete
Michael Flores has been through a tangle with asbestos, and he ran into a loophole in state policy that could leave anyone vulnerable.
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Evergreen Park mayor has warning after harrowing battle with West Nile virus
Former Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton caught the virus in 2012, and had severe symptoms.
Man breaks world cycling record in effort to raise money for MS research
Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.
CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
With weather warming, another warning about ticks all around Illinois
Warming temperatures due to climate change also help the arachnid survive.
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General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
With U.S. Steel sale to Nippon advancing, advocates want plan to curb pollution in Gary
Gary, Indiana Mayor Eddie Melton has said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion into the U.S. Steel Gary Works.
Suburban Chicago small business owner takes on Google over ad practices
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
White Sox fans hope potential ownership change can make them "a great team again"
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a deal with billionaire Justin Ishbia to potentially transfer ownership starting in 2029.
Beloved newsstand in Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood to close after 82 years
For 64 of the 82 years Kaage's Newsstand has been around, Mike Kaage has been the man propped up in front from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day. Now, he says it's time to call it a day.
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine will plead guilty
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the "Friends" star's overdose death, will plead guilty, according to an agreement.
Juror dismissed in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Harvey Weinstein retrial ends in mistrial over rape charge
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
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Maine beach opens dog library
Little free libraries aren't just for people anymore. At Sandy Point Beach Park in Maine, they have a free library for dogs of sticks and tennis balls.
Florida dad arrested for toddler son's death in hot car while he got haircut, drinks
Police in Florida have arrested a father for the death of his 18-month-old son, who they say he left in a hot car while he got a haircut and drinks at a bar.
Chicago weather: Hot and humid with Extreme Heat Warning Saturday
Hot and humid Saturday with highs in the 90s and a head index over 100 degrees. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert weather team.
Meet Miss Foozie, an icon of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community
As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to introduce you to an icon in Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and nightlife: Miss Foozie.
Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil released from ICE detention
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil was let out of an ICE detention facility Friday night, after a federal judge ordered his release while his immigration proceedings play out.
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1 shot outside Lou Malnati's in River North
A man was shot in the arm during a fight outside a Lou Malnati's restaurant in River North Friday evening, Chicago police said.
Chicago, Cook Co. upgraded to Extreme Heat Warning this weekend
While Chicago and Cook County are under an Extreme Heat Warning, a Heat Advisory is in effect in Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
Meet Miss Foozie, an icon of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community
As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to introduce you to an icon in Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and nightlife: Miss Foozie.
Armed man killed in Highland Park police shooting ID'd
Police said the man was armed with a knife. He was fatally shot during a wellbeing check.
Where to stay cool in Chicago during a heat wave
A Midwest heat dome is driving high temperatures and high humidity that will push the Chicago heat index into the triple digits this weekend. Here's where you can go to cool down when the weather gets real hot.
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Chicago conference looking into ways to make transportation more sustainable
Emissions from cars and trucks are among the greatest sources of air pollution in the Chicago area.
Heights Crematory agrees to permanent shutdown after body mishandling accusations
Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights has agreed to shut down permanently and had its license revoked through a consent order, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said.
Air conditioning at Weiss Memorial Hospital could take weeks to fix
Administrators at Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital spoke for the first time Wednesday after busted air conditioners forced patients to be transferred for their own safety.
High humidity gripping Chicago area; experts say it's only going to get worse
"We're going to see more heat and more humidity, particularly in the Chicagoland area," said Dr. Sheethal Rao, an internal medicine doctor at UI Health.
What could EPA plan to roll back limits on CO emissions mean for air quality?
"As soon as the rule was released, the EPA employees started talking about how terrible this was going to be for the state of Illinois," said Nicole Cantello, president of AFGE Local 704, the union representing EPA workers in the Chicago area.
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Cubs legend Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field after 20-plus years
Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years on Friday before Chicago's afternoon game with the Seattle Mariners.
Former Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to sign with Winnipeg Jets
In a post on social media, the Winnipeg Jets confirmed Toews, who is from Winnipeg, is "coming home."
Arenado drives in go-ahead run in 10th, Cardinals sweep doubleheader with White Sox
Willson Contreras, who homered and drove in three runs to help St. Louis rally for a 5-4 win in the opener, had a two-out two-run double in the fourth for a 6-1 lead.
NASCAR preparing for 3rd annual race in Grant Park; could it be the last?
NASCAR officials said they're continuing positive discussions with city leaders about keeping the event in Chicago beyond 2025.
Crow-Armstrong hits his 20th homer but the Brewers outslug the Cubs, 8-7
Jameson Taillon (7-4) was tagged for five runs and eight hits in four innings after winning his five previous starts.
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50 years later, John Drummond looks back on the murder of Chicago Outfit honcho Sam Giancana
Giancana, known as "Momo," was 67 when he was murdered at his home in Oak Park, Illinois.
Second man charged in robbery of couple at Glenview home
One of the robbers can be heard telling them "give me all that s***" before the man and woman toss their cell phones, keys, and her purse on the ground.
3 men stabbed in fight in Chicago's Grant Park
One of the victims was stabbed in the chest, while the other suffered a laceration, police said. The victims went on to disarm the attacker and then stabbed him several times, police said.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Man stabbed during fight on CTA Red Line train in Uptown
A 36-year-old man was on the train when another man approached him and a physical fight ensued.
