CTA workers warn riders of potential mass transit cuts in Chicago area in 2026
Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
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$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Metra UP-NW train hits car in Palatine
Metra Union Pacific-Northwest trains are stopped in both directions after an outbound train struck a vehicle near Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
Suburban school district says parents are being sent unauthorized survey
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 says members of the school community have received text or email messages for an unauthorized survey.
3 teens charged with carjacking 61-year-old man in South Chicago
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Bones found in car belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983
Schepers’ 1980 Toyota Celica was pulled from the Fox River in Elgin Tuesday, nearly 42 years after she was last seen.
Suburban school district replacing superintendent after sex abuse allegation scandal
The Fenton Community High School District will vote on a permanent replacement for superintendent after a sex assault scandal led to the ouster of their former leader.
Girl, 17, charged with three robberies on CTA Red Line since September
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Smash and grab burglars break into marijuana dispensary in Jefferson Park
Officers said the storage area where marijuana products are stored at the dispensary was not breached, and it didn't appear the burglars got any money.
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Milder day in Chicago with rain chances on the way
A few showers are possible early Thursday morning, but better chances arrive by the afternoon.
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Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Oak Brook police to begin using drones as first responders to 911 calls
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
Millions stolen off EBT cards in Illinois SNAP benefits fraud scheme
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
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Democrats grill Trump's security team over texts from group chat on military attack plans
The fallout is intensifying from President Trump's national security team's discussions about highly sensitive military operations on a non-government approved messaging app. Democratic lawmakers in Congress grilled members of the security team, as new details emerged about the group chat in which they discussed a U.S. strike on Houthi rebels.
57-year-old man charged in deadly shooting, stabbing
Chicago police said 57-year-old Robert Romo was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder, one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery.
Rain on the way for Chicago
Meteorologist Ed Curran is tracking rain moving into the Chicago area on Thursday.
Fenton High School district to vote on superintendent replacement after sex assault scandal
The Fenton Community High School District will vote on a permanent replacement for superintendent after a sex assault scandal led to the ouster of their former leader.
Take a trip back to the Roaring 20s at Untitled Supper Club
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your morning with a trip back to the roaring 20s.
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Andrew Vaughn plays baseball with kids at La Rabida, is excited for White Sox opener
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
Loyola Ramblers didn't make NCAA Tournament, but are geared up for NIT quarterfinals
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Visually impaired teen setting his sights on success in the boxing ring
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Coby White scores 37, Bulls beat Nuggets
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
Underwood, Illini begin rebuild after being eliminated from NCAA Tournament
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
Illini women eliminated from NCAA Tourney with loss to Texas
Texas outscored Illinois 18-6 in the second quarter, then broke the game open at the start of the third.
MSU reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with win over New Mexico
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Jayden Dawson scores career-high 35 to lead Loyola over San Francisco in NIT
Dawson shot 14 for 27 from the floor (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for Loyola Chicago.
Ryan Donato, Connor Bedard lead Blackhawks over Flyers
Donato collected his 24th and 25th goals of the season, beating Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov on slot deflections in the second and third periods.
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Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
Community baby shower honors pregnant woman killed while seeking baby supplies
After 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was brutally murdered in 2019, and her baby was cut from her womb, a Chicago non-profit is making sure her memory lives on by helping other mothers-to-be in need.
Chicago church plans to turn shuttered South Side liquor store into grocery store
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Marathon runner chasing Olympic dreams while fasting for Ramadan
Sabrina Baftiri has been running since middle school. She became a standout at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, winning an impressive 17 All-American awards.
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Intel chiefs stand by defense of Signal chat at House hearing
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
Show of support for Lynwood mayor after questions about her salary
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
No love lost between Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, challenger John Laesch
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
Trump executive order targets Chicago law firm Jenner & Block
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
Group seeking to create new state from Illinois set to hold convention
"New Illinois" is a nonprofit educational group that wants Illinois residents to know about their right to pursue the creation of a new state.
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$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Why did the mayor of Lynwood take home triple the pay budgeted for her office?
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Chicago area man wins nearly $400K on sports bet, only to have it all canceled
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
Chicago restaurateurs alarmed by threat of 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from Europe
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
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Abortion expected to play a key role in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Waste from nut used in herbal teas can be made into medically useful hydrogel, UChicago scientists find
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
These organizations create safe spaces and events for those vulnerable to COVID
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
Chicago Dept. of Health urges people to get measles vaccine amid Texas outbreak
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
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Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
2 months after losing whole flock of chickens, Matteson farm loses federal funding too
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Richard Roeper, Michael Sneed among those leaving Chicago Sun-Times amid buyouts
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Chicago church plans to turn shuttered South Side liquor store into grocery store
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Owner of Chicago's Momentum Coffee worries about tariffs, possible recession
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
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Lollapalooza announces daily lineup for 2025 festival
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
How to watch the NCAA March Madness 2025 tournament live
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Lollapalooza 2025 lineup announced with Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter
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New book documents oral history of Lollapalooza
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"Riverdance 30" dancers give Irish dance lessons on St. Patrick's Day
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Democrats grill Trump's security team over texts from group chat on military attack plans
The fallout is intensifying from President Trump's national security team's discussions about highly sensitive military operations on a non-government approved messaging app. Democratic lawmakers in Congress grilled members of the security team, as new details emerged about the group chat in which they discussed a U.S. strike on Houthi rebels.
57-year-old man charged in deadly shooting, stabbing
Chicago police said 57-year-old Robert Romo was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder, one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery.
Rain on the way for Chicago
Meteorologist Ed Curran is tracking rain moving into the Chicago area on Thursday.
Fenton High School district to vote on superintendent replacement after sex assault scandal
The Fenton Community High School District will vote on a permanent replacement for superintendent after a sex assault scandal led to the ouster of their former leader.
Take a trip back to the Roaring 20s at Untitled Supper Club
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CTA workers warn riders of potential mass transit cuts in Chicago area in 2026
Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Metra UP-NW train hits car in Palatine
Metra Union Pacific-Northwest trains are stopped in both directions after an outbound train struck a vehicle near Palatine Wednesday afternoon.
Suburban school district says parents are being sent unauthorized survey
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 says members of the school community have received text or email messages for an unauthorized survey.
3 teens charged with carjacking 61-year-old man in South Chicago
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
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Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Oak Brook police to begin using drones as first responders to 911 calls
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
Millions stolen off EBT cards in Illinois SNAP benefits fraud scheme
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
Newly obtained video, photos document more problems at crematory in trouble with state
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Illinois Comptroller seeks to shut down crematory accused of improperly handling bodies
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
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Andrew Vaughn plays baseball with kids at La Rabida, is excited for White Sox opener
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
Loyola Ramblers didn't make NCAA Tournament, but are geared up for NIT quarterfinals
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Visually impaired teen setting his sights on success in the boxing ring
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Coby White scores 37, Bulls beat Nuggets
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
Underwood, Illini begin rebuild after being eliminated from NCAA Tournament
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
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3 teens charged with carjacking 61-year-old man in South Chicago
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Girl, 17, charged with three robberies on CTA Red Line since September
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Selena's killer eligible for parole 30 years after singer's death
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
At least 2 restaurant burglaries reported within five minutes on Chicago's West Side
Burglars targeted two restaurants where officers found broken glass and open cash registers.
Man stabbed in downtown Chicago near Clark/Lake CTA station
The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
