Vandalized Chicago restaurant receives show of support from community
Much of Sunday's foot traffic came from an organized effort by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network.
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Two arrested in series of thefts of bronze veteran markers from headstones in LaPorte County
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Family calls for justice in deadly shooting of woman in Little Village
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Caleb Williams has a rough debut but gets bailed out by Bears' defense in 24-17 win over Titans
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick, finished 14 of 29 for 93 yards with a 55.7 passer rating.
Building heat, dry air for Chicago area
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Mother of 6 killed in crossfire while driving in Gary, Indiana
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Fans celebrate Bears home opener with high hopes for Caleb Williams' regular-season debut
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Cubs beat AL East-leading Yankees 2-1 to avoid a series sweep
Chicago won 10 of 13 games in late August, but had dropped four of five to the Pirates and Yankees during its homestand entering Sunday.
White Sox score 5 runs in the 9th and avoid a series sweep with 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox
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Soaring temperatures are ahead this week with highs in the mid to upper 80s, and slightly cooler at the lakefront.
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Head of security at Navy Pier: AI gun detection a success, should be expanded on CTA
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Advocates concerned about how well CPD is trained to protect protesters' rights during DNC
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Man wanted in shooting of pregnant woman in Kenosha
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Building heat, dry air for Chicago area
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Community supports cafe where vandals broke glass
A week after a Palestinian-owned cafe on Chicago's North Side was vandalized, support poured into the business. More than 100 customers showed up at the cafe after the owner said it was targeted for displaying a Palestinian flag in the window. Chicago police continue to investigate this incident but have not classified it as a hate crime.
More closures on DuSable Lake Shore Drive this week
More lanes will close this week as part of a resurfacing project that started last spring.
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Cubs beat AL East-leading Yankees 2-1 to avoid a series sweep
Chicago won 10 of 13 games in late August, but had dropped four of five to the Pirates and Yankees during its homestand entering Sunday.
White Sox score 5 runs in the 9th and avoid a series sweep with 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox
Chicago (33-111) had lost 14 of its last 15 games.
Caleb Williams has a rough debut but gets bailed out by Bears' defense in 24-17 win over Titans
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick, finished 14 of 29 for 93 yards with a 55.7 passer rating.
North Central College eyes another D-III championship as season begins
The Cardinals fell short in the 2023 Stagg Bowl, losing to Cortland in a hard-fought battle, 38-37, their 2nd loss in the championship game in the last three years, a taste that hasn't left their mouths.
Tyler O'Neill homers twice and Red Sox send White Sox to 111th loss with 7-5 win
Chicago wasted Andrew Vaughn's two-run homer in the first, trailed 7-2 by the fifth and lost its 19th consecutive series.
Yankees clinch 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Cubs for the 2nd straight day
Chicago (72-70) has lost four of five on a crucial homestand as it tries to rally in the race for the third NL wild card.
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese says on social media that her historic rookie season is over due to injury
She was listed on the team's injury report with a wrist injury.
Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 with field goal in final minute
The Huskies claimed their first nonconference victory against a ranked opponent since a 19-16 upset of No. 21 Alabama in 2003.
Paul Goldsmith, Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR icon, dies at 98
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Chicago children's store named after boy with autism aims to boost Chatham community
If you shop at the new store near 87th and Stony Island, you might see 5-year-old Jaden Gilbert restocking the shelves.
Green City Market in Chicago celebrates 25 years
Tens of thousands of hungry, curious, produce-loving shoppers flood into Lincoln Park to visit the Green City Market.
New Illinois program urges teens to raise awareness about organ donation
Teens are encouraged to host events and spread the word about the importance of signing up to be an organ donor.
Chicago nonprofit helping the unhoused is worried after CTA Blue Line mass shooting
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How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024
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DNC flies Trump banners at battleground state college football games
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Judge delays sentencing in Trump's N.Y. criminal case until after election
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Mayor condemns ad tying Democrat to Wis. Christmas parade killings
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Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all 9 charges in tax evasion case before trial
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Gast Monuments shuts down, after repeated complaints of headstones never received
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Study shows Kia, Hyundai thefts are down more than 50% since security software update
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
Struggling homeowners could see financial benefit from Chicago's focus on the DNC
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
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Many who attended DNC in Chicago have since tested positive for COVID
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Health officials in Ill., Wis. report 3 West Nile virus deaths
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
Baby born weighing less than a pound leaves NICU after 300 days
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Mosquito spraying under way with serious concerns about West Nile virus in Chicago area
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Optimism means tickets aren't coming cheap for Bears home opener
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
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Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
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Chicago's most expensive house sells for over $15 million
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Sergio Mendes, Brazilian bossa nova legend, dies at 83
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Repair work begins on terminal garage at Midway Airport
Parking at the airport may be a challenge for a while.
Man wanted in shooting of pregnant woman in Kenosha
Detectives want to talk to Lawrence Franklin, 25, about the shooting death of a pregnant woman on Friday.
Building heat, dry air for Chicago area
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
Community supports cafe where vandals broke glass
A week after a Palestinian-owned cafe on Chicago's North Side was vandalized, support poured into the business. More than 100 customers showed up at the cafe after the owner said it was targeted for displaying a Palestinian flag in the window. Chicago police continue to investigate this incident but have not classified it as a hate crime.
More closures on DuSable Lake Shore Drive this week
More lanes will close this week as part of a resurfacing project that started last spring.
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Vandalized Chicago restaurant receives show of support from community
Much of Sunday's foot traffic came from an organized effort by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network.
Two arrested in series of thefts of bronze veteran markers from headstones in LaPorte County
Bronze markers were taken from headstones in the Union Mills, Rolling Prairie, Carmel, Pinola, Greenwood and St. Stan's cemeteries.
Family calls for justice in deadly shooting of woman in Little Village
Family and friends are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the fatal shooting of Ondrea Monique King.
Caleb Williams has a rough debut but gets bailed out by Bears' defense in 24-17 win over Titans
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick, finished 14 of 29 for 93 yards with a 55.7 passer rating.
Building heat, dry air for Chicago area
Soaring temperatures are ahead this week with highs in the mid to upper 80s, and slightly cooler at the lakefront.
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Head of security at Navy Pier: AI gun detection a success, should be expanded on CTA
The ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
CTA rolls out AI gun detection technology for Chicago transit system
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Advocates concerned about how well CPD is trained to protect protesters' rights during DNC
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Chicago hospital prepares for the worst ahead of DNC
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
City of Chicago to spend $75 million in federal taxpayer dollars for DNC
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
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Cubs beat AL East-leading Yankees 2-1 to avoid a series sweep
Chicago won 10 of 13 games in late August, but had dropped four of five to the Pirates and Yankees during its homestand entering Sunday.
White Sox score 5 runs in the 9th and avoid a series sweep with 7-2 comeback win over the Red Sox
Chicago (33-111) had lost 14 of its last 15 games.
Caleb Williams has a rough debut but gets bailed out by Bears' defense in 24-17 win over Titans
Williams, the No. 1 overall pick, finished 14 of 29 for 93 yards with a 55.7 passer rating.
North Central College eyes another D-III championship as season begins
The Cardinals fell short in the 2023 Stagg Bowl, losing to Cortland in a hard-fought battle, 38-37, their 2nd loss in the championship game in the last three years, a taste that hasn't left their mouths.
Tyler O'Neill homers twice and Red Sox send White Sox to 111th loss with 7-5 win
Chicago wasted Andrew Vaughn's two-run homer in the first, trailed 7-2 by the fifth and lost its 19th consecutive series.
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Manhunt underway after 5 people wounded in Kentucky highway shooting
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
Family of cousins killed in Chicago hit-and-run can't understand lack of progress in case
The family is also begging the community to help find the person who ran from the scene.
Police say 6-year-old boy stabbed 2-year-old brother to death in Joliet
A preliminary investigation determined the older boy stabbed his brother with a kitchen knife.
Serial killer Michael Gargiulo held in 1993 murder of Glenview teen
Gargiulo, the so-called "Hollywood Ripper," already is facing a death sentence in California for the murders of two women and the attempted murder of a third.
Wis. inmate killed his cellmate for being Black and gay, charges say
Investigators in Wisconsin say an inmate serving time for trying to kill his mother killed his cellmate for being Black and gay.
