How to see the northern lights tonight in Chicago and Illinois
You will be able to see the northern lights tonight in Chicago and Illinois on the second night of a geomagnetic storm.
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Judge orders hundreds detained by ICE in Chicago released over next week
A federal judge ordered hundreds of people detained by ICE released from federal facilities because their arrests were possibly unlawful.
CPS spent "exorbitant" amounts of money on travel, OIG report says
A report from the inspector general for Chicago Public Schools called the district's spending on travel "questionable" and "exorbitant."
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House debates funding bill ahead of final vote to end shutdown
The House is in session to debate a funding package that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Kat Abughazaleh, 5 others plead not guilty to charges from Broadview protest
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five other people pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing protesters of interfering with ICE agents in Broadview.
Chicago city treasurer vows boycott of U.S. Treasury bonds in protest of Trump
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin set off a fierce debate at a City Council budget hearing, after declaring her office would no longer invest the city's money in U.S. treasury bonds.
Uber expands feature to connect women riders and drivers to Chicago
Uber has launched a new feature in their app to allow female rides to choose female drivers, and vice versa, all in the name of safety.
What causes the northern lights? The science behind the aurora borealis.
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.
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid immigration crackdown
Across Chicago's Latino neighborhoods, streets have been emptied by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. But some residents are making sure street vendors can survive.
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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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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.
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Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, 5 others plead not guilty in Broadview protest case
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five other people pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing protesters of interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Broadview.
City treasurer says Chicago won't invest in U.S. Treasury bonds to protest Trump
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin set off a fierce debate on Wednesday at a City Council budget hearing, after declaring her office would no longer invest the city's money in U.S. treasury bonds.
House begins debate on funding bill to end record-setting government shutdown
The House is in session for the first time since Sept. 19 to debate and vote on the Senate-passed funding deal that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Uber launches feature in Chicago to connect women riders with women drivers
Uber has launched a new feature in their app to allow female rides to choose female drivers, and vice versa, all in the name of safety.
Chicago weather: Mostly clear and cold Wednesday night
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
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Bears prepare for pivotal rematch against Vikings amid playoff hunt
The Bears are getting set for their first rematch of the season, facing a Vikings team that rallied to beat them in Week 1. Head coach Ben Johnson feels his team has taken big steps forward since his first game as a head coach.
UChicago LB Battle Gideons hoping to lead UChicago football to first playoff game
Aptly named linebacker Battle Gideons, the man in the middle of the defense, is leading the charge for the University of Chicago Maroons as they are poised to play in the postseason for the first time in program history.
Wembanyama scores 38 points as Spurs rally past Bulls for 121-117 victory
Victor Wembanyama scored 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 for their third consecutive win.
Red Wings fall to Blackhawks 5-1; Bedard notches a goal, 2 assists
Connor Bedard had a goal and two assists to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
Bears rally past the Giants for 24-20 win at Soldier Field
Chicago scored the last 17 points after Younghoe Koo's 19-yard field goal gave New York a 20-10 lead with 10:19 left.
Cavaliers rally to beat Bulls 128-122 at Rocket Arena
Giddey's slam pushed the Bulls' advantage to 72-53 late in the second quarter after they trailed by nine in the opening period.
Antetokounmpo scores 41, Bucks beat Bulls in NBA Cup title defense opener
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists and the Milwaukee Bucks opened their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Bears receiver Rome Odunze not letting dad's demand for trade distract him
Despite coming off his first NFL game without a catch, Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze isn't letting some helicopter parenting become a giant distraction.
North Central College women's triathlon team goes for the four-peat
Football isn't the only powerhouse program at North Central College; the Cardinal women's triathlon team has a chance to make school history at this weekend's National Championship as they try to win an unprecedented fourth-straight Division III title.
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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.
The Licorice Project connects breast cancer patients and survivors
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project.
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Kat Abughazaleh, 5 others plead not guilty to charges from Broadview protest
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five other people pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing protesters of interfering with ICE agents in Broadview.
Chicago city treasurer vows boycott of U.S. Treasury bonds in protest of Trump
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin set off a fierce debate at a City Council budget hearing, after declaring her office would no longer invest the city's money in U.S. treasury bonds.
Epstein petition secures final signature to force House vote on releasing files
An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.
Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email, House Democrats say
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
CPS spent "exorbitant" amounts of money on travel, OIG report says
A report from the inspector general for Chicago Public Schools called the district's spending on travel "questionable" and "exorbitant."
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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.
Cook Co. property tax relief program offers $15 million in assistance
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
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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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Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, 5 others plead not guilty in Broadview protest case
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five other people pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing protesters of interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Broadview.
City treasurer says Chicago won't invest in U.S. Treasury bonds to protest Trump
Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin set off a fierce debate on Wednesday at a City Council budget hearing, after declaring her office would no longer invest the city's money in U.S. treasury bonds.
House begins debate on funding bill to end record-setting government shutdown
The House is in session for the first time since Sept. 19 to debate and vote on the Senate-passed funding deal that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Uber launches feature in Chicago to connect women riders with women drivers
Uber has launched a new feature in their app to allow female rides to choose female drivers, and vice versa, all in the name of safety.
Chicago weather: Mostly clear and cold Wednesday night
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
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How to see the northern lights tonight in Chicago and Illinois
You will be able to see the northern lights tonight in Chicago and Illinois on the second night of a geomagnetic storm.
Judge orders hundreds detained by ICE in Chicago released over next week
A federal judge ordered hundreds of people detained by ICE released from federal facilities because their arrests were possibly unlawful.
CPS spent "exorbitant" amounts of money on travel, OIG report says
A report from the inspector general for Chicago Public Schools called the district's spending on travel "questionable" and "exorbitant."
Live
House debates funding bill ahead of final vote to end shutdown
The House is in session to debate a funding package that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Kat Abughazaleh, 5 others plead not guilty to charges from Broadview protest
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five other people pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing protesters of interfering with ICE agents in Broadview.
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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.
CFD still not accurately measuring response times, inspector general finds
More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking its response times, the city's top watchdog has issued a new report showing nothing has changed.
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Bears prepare for pivotal rematch against Vikings amid playoff hunt
The Bears are getting set for their first rematch of the season, facing a Vikings team that rallied to beat them in Week 1. Head coach Ben Johnson feels his team has taken big steps forward since his first game as a head coach.
UChicago LB Battle Gideons hoping to lead UChicago football to first playoff game
Aptly named linebacker Battle Gideons, the man in the middle of the defense, is leading the charge for the University of Chicago Maroons as they are poised to play in the postseason for the first time in program history.
Wembanyama scores 38 points as Spurs rally past Bulls for 121-117 victory
Victor Wembanyama scored 18 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 for their third consecutive win.
Red Wings fall to Blackhawks 5-1; Bedard notches a goal, 2 assists
Connor Bedard had a goal and two assists to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
Bears rally past the Giants for 24-20 win at Soldier Field
Chicago scored the last 17 points after Younghoe Koo's 19-yard field goal gave New York a 20-10 lead with 10:19 left.
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Man accused of killing female co-worker with sledgehammer
A man is accused of killing a co-worker with a sledgehammer at a food and dairy processing facility in central Minnesota.
CPD seeks man who stabbed CTA passenger at UIC-Halsted stop on Blue Line
Chicago police are asking for help identifying the man who stabbed a CTA passenger on a Blue Line platform over the weekend on the Near West Side.
Basketball coach charged with convincing teen to send him sexually explicit videos
A Chicago youth basketball coach has been arrested on child pornography charges, accused of convincing a teenager to send him sexually explicit videos.
Video shows father and son killed in shooting outside Little Village jewelry store
Chicago police are searching for the shooter who killed a father and son during a robbery at their family jewelry store over the weekend.
4 dead, 9 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago, police say
At least four people were killed and nine others were hurt in weekend shootings across Chicago as of midday Sunday. The ages of the victims ranged from 1 to 63.
