2 Israeli Embassy staff shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in D.C.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
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House passes Trump's budget in razor-thin vote after dramatic all-night session
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Bill would protect domestic violence survivors after murder of Jayden Perkins
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
Neighbors concerned about safety at crash-prone Southwest Side railway overpass
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound."
Woman gets wrong ashes from embattled crematory after yearslong wait
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
Grandson of suburban Chicago World War II veteran reunited with Purple Heart
Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord earned his Purple Heart while fighting to liberate the Philippines during World War II.
Northwestern Women's Golf wins first national championship ever
Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension.
Chicago Heights city employee extradited to Illinois on child pornography charges
Jasen Zurisk, 49, of Beecher, was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility on Tuesday, according to the Will County Sheriff's office.
Taveras' 2-run homer in the 8th inning lifts Mariners to a win over White Sox
The Sox' Lenyn Sosa and Joshua Palacios hit consecutive homers in the fourth. Tim Elko added his third homer in 10 games since being recalled from the minors.
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Woman gets wrong ashes from embattled crematory after yearslong wait
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
Indiana man's mother's body left languishing at crematory for months
An Indiana man's mother's remains spent months languishing in a south suburban crematory that has been shut down by Illinois officials amid reports of body mishandling.
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Chicago man in custody after shooting of Israeli embassy employees
Scott MacFarlane shared the latest details after two Israeli Embassy employees were shot and killed Wednesday night as they left the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.,
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Chicago man named suspect in fatal shooting of 2 Israeli embassy staff in D.C.
Two Israeli Embassy employees were shot and killed Wednesday night as they left the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
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Northwestern Women's Golf wins first national championship ever
Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension.
Taveras' 2-run homer in the 8th inning lifts Mariners to a win over White Sox
The Sox' Lenyn Sosa and Joshua Palacios hit consecutive homers in the fourth. Tim Elko added his third homer in 10 games since being recalled from the minors.
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Kyle Tucker homers for second straight game to help Cubs beat Marlins 2-1
Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1.
Notre Dame, Wisconsin will have Sunday kickoff for 2026 Lambeau game
Notre Dame's 2026 football game with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field will now have a Sunday kickoff.
"Tush push" ban fails at spring league meetings after Eagles' Super Bowl win
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
Houser gets a win in his return to the majors as White Sox beat Mariners
Adrian Houser allowed two hits and walked three in his first win since May 26 for the New York Mets against San Francisco.
Chicago Sky focus on sticking together as WNBA probes alleged taunts at Angel Reese
Reese and the Sky did not discuss specific details on what happened.
Suzuki hits 2-run HR to cap 8-run sixth inning as Cubs beat Marlins 14-1
Seiya Suzuki homered, doubled and had four RBIs, Kyle Tucker also went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 14-1.
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West Side group hosts peace walk, basketball tournament to fight gun violence
On Saturday morning, the West Side sounded like New Orleans, with music from a brass band accompanying a message.
Chicago nonprofit focused on Latino community receives Mental Health Action Day grant
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Community groups to join in effort to prevent teen takeovers in Chicago
CBS News Chicago on Monday got a sneak peek at how they are planning to map out their response.
Nurses cheer on 83-year-old weightlifter under cancer treatment as he competes
Despite ongoing immunotherapy infusions, Anczerewicz is still a competitive weightlifter at 83.
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House passes Trump's budget in razor-thin vote after dramatic all-night session
The package addresses the president's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Iowa sheriff who rejected pact with ICE warns of possible repercussions
An Iowa sheriff is warning his county may be publicly shamed by the Trump administration for insufficiently backing the president's immigration agenda.
Pentagon says it accepted Boeing jet from Qatar to be used for Trump
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
Krishnamoorthi expects Trump to "intimidate" House GOP into backing budget bill
"I think the small ugly truth about this bill is that it piles trillions of dollars in debt on the middle class and future generations," Krishnamoorthi said.
Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Family buys house in Morton Grove, only to be stymied by seller's code violations
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Suburban Chicago man wins $800,000 in sports bets, but casinos won't pay
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Chicago woman loses thousands to scammer claiming to want funds for funeral
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
Portillo's new breakfast menu launches at select Chicago's locations
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
Cook County Board approves eligibility rules for property tax relief program
The application website is expected to open this summer.
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Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA tightening rules
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Father of young man with autism has gotten 8 state laws passed as advocate
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Chicago nonprofit focused on Latino community receives Mental Health Action Day grant
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern develops device to monitor breastfeeding
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
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"Summer reading list" with AI-generated titles of books that don't exist runs in Chicago Sun-Times
In its Sunday edition, the paper published a summer reading list with the titles, authors, and descriptions of 15 books. But it turned out that 10 of those 15 books do not exist.
McDonald's disappearing in downtown Chicago, but new restaurants giving it a shot
Christopher Roldan is betting big on the Loop. He just opened Momento in the old Carson Pirie Scott complex at Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street.
Bronzeville Soul restaurant, which Jay-Z visited during Beyoncé's last tour, hopes for return
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Foxtrot Market to open first brand-new store since all stores shut down last year
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Prospect High School students have business success with ShimmerShield jewelry spray
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Sesame Street signs deal with Netflix for its 56th season
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Chicago man named suspect in fatal shooting of 2 Israeli embassy staff in D.C.
Two Israeli Embassy employees were shot and killed Wednesday night as they left the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
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2 Israeli Embassy staff shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in D.C.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
House passes Trump's budget in razor-thin vote after dramatic all-night session
The package addresses the president's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Bill would protect domestic violence survivors after murder of Jayden Perkins
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board may soon have to undergo mandatory training on domestic violence.
Neighbors concerned about safety at crash-prone Southwest Side railway overpass
Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) wrote that "the pillars [that hold up the overpass] are in a state of disrepair and do not look structurally sound."
Woman gets wrong ashes from embattled crematory after yearslong wait
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
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Woman gets wrong ashes from embattled crematory after yearslong wait
A suburban woman was forced to wait more than two years to get her mother's remains from an embattled south suburban crematory, only to discover the ashes are not her mom's.
Indiana man's mother's body left languishing at crematory for months
An Indiana man's mother's remains spent months languishing in a south suburban crematory that has been shut down by Illinois officials amid reports of body mishandling.
Staff shortages, renovation delays at mental health facility contributed to death
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
Chicago program develops school playgrounds that capture stormwater, reduce floods
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
Retailer accuses fraudsters of targeting store using stolen numbers from countrywide
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
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Northwestern Women's Golf wins first national championship ever
Dianna Lee holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to beat Andrea Revuelta for a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Stanford to end a final hour of high tension.
Taveras' 2-run homer in the 8th inning lifts Mariners to a win over White Sox
The Sox' Lenyn Sosa and Joshua Palacios hit consecutive homers in the fourth. Tim Elko added his third homer in 10 games since being recalled from the minors.
Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner, dies at 65
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
Kyle Tucker homers for second straight game to help Cubs beat Marlins 2-1
Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1.
Notre Dame, Wisconsin will have Sunday kickoff for 2026 Lambeau game
Notre Dame's 2026 football game with Wisconsin at Lambeau Field will now have a Sunday kickoff.
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Chicago Heights city employee extradited to Illinois on child pornography charges
Jasen Zurisk, 49, of Beecher, was booked into the Will County Adult Detention Facility on Tuesday, according to the Will County Sheriff's office.
2 Israeli Embassy staff shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in D.C.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
2 with ties to Venezuelan gang arrested in Chicago Lawn mass shooting: ICE
ICE agents arrested two Venezuelan nationals with ties to the Tres de Aragua gang in connection with a Chicago mass shooting in December, officials said.
Thieves smash into jewelry store in Chicago's West Loop
Four thieves smashed into the jewelry store in The Maxwell complex at 1010 S. Canal St., and bused blunt objects to break the glass containers.
Maintenance worker arrested in New Orleans jail escape
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail late last week, sparking a manhunt for the group.
