Mayor Johnson names 6 new CPS board members after mass resignations
Johnson bristled when asked if he was moving to replace the entire school board so the new board could fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
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Chicago area marks one year since Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel
Survivors of the Nova Music Festival will also address the one-year mark of the attacks.
Israelis mourn at massacre sites 1 year after Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack
Exactly 1 year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
T-shirt display at Northbrook Jewish center remembers Israeli hostages
A year after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel, the Northbrook center keeps the hostages in their hearts.
Fire spreads to multiple houses in Whiting, Indiana
A large emergency response was seen. It was not immediately learned how the fire started.
Chicago college students demonstrate on 1-year mark of Oct. 7 attack
The students said they wanted to focus attention on the ongoing war in Gaza.
Alders say Mayor Johnson is acting like a "dictator" with his decisions regarding CPS board
Members of the City Council said they want a voice at the table, but Mayor Johnson said he alone has the authority on these matters.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal of R. Kelly's child sex crime conviction
Kelly, 57, is serving a 20-year prison sentence for his conviction on three counts of producing child pornography and three counts of enticing children for sex.
Friends form "Latinos for Palestine" to provide space for community and gathering
Ricardo Gamboa, who is Mexican American, and Haneen Shriam, who is Mexican and Palestinian-American created the group, "Latinos for Palestine" in January of 2024, about three months after the war in Gaza began.
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Cooler conditions Monday night in Chicago with a pleasant week ahead
Monday's highs will be in the upper 60s with lows in the 40s by the evening.
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Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
Man, woman charged after reports that children were killed, cremated in Indiana
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Restoration of Illinois Beach State Park becomes model for other shoreline projects
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Large fire rips through houses in Whiting, Indiana
The fire was raging with towering flames and smoke at a house in the 1800 block of Oliver Street in Whiting.
Chicago area Jewish Community Center remembers Israeli hostages with t-shirt display
In Chicago, people marked one year since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel in many different ways, but in the north suburbs, the Jewish Community Center has been keeping the hostages in their hearts all year long.
Many alders not happy with Mayor Johnson's handling of CPS board
On Monday, Johnson—who himself once worked for the Chicago Teachers Union—made his picks to replace the board. As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, 41 out of 50 members of the Chicago City council do not like how these events are playing out.
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton has intensified to a Category 5 storm, the most powerful type of tropical storm, and is just days away from possibly pounding Tampa, Florida.
Mayor Johnson names six new Chicago Board of Education members
An activist, a former Chicago Teachers Union employee, and a reverend; just three of the six new Chicago Board of Education members named by Mayor Brandon Johnson at a fiery news conference Monday morning.
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Bears top Panthers 36-10 for second straight win of season
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Roosevelt football coach's journey back from car crash inspires team
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No. 23 Indiana stays unbeaten with 41-24 win over Northwestern
Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Northwestern aims for third-straight NCAA Tournament bid
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Bears defense not satisfied even while keeping opponents from scoring
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
Illini aim for NCAA championship after Elite 8 exit last year
Brad Underwood retooled his entire Illinois roster after just missing the Final 4 with a blowout loss to UConn last season.
Fire lose final road game of season to Charlotte FC
Charlotte (12-11-9) has beaten Chicago (7-17-9) in five straight matches.
Bears rookie P Tory Taylor earns praise for performance vs. Rams
Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore also discussed their efforts to correct mishaps during last Sunday's game.
After Cubs miss playoffs again, Jed Hoyer says team needs to outperform expectations
Hoyer also believes Craig Counsell's five-year, $40 million contract is money well-spent.
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Young men show off their tech, business, gaming projects at Hidden Genius Project event
The Hidden Genius Project teaches technology and entrepreneurship to young Black boys and men in Chicago and across the country.
Paul Roldan retiring from Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
Roldan has led the charge in building thousands of affordable units across the city—homes that have provided stability to generations of families fighting gentrification.
Advocates light candles on Chicago's lakefront for victims of domestic violence
The candles represent a human light dimmed by an issue impacting thousands daily.
Moms turn goal of teaching Hispanic dance to their kids into cultural movement
Four women from the south suburbs decided going to Chicago for dance lessons was not an option, and they had to create something closer to home.
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Alders say Mayor Johnson is acting like a "dictator" with his decisions regarding CPS board
Members of the City Council said they want a voice at the table, but Mayor Johnson said he alone has the authority on these matters.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
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Mayor Johnson names 6 new CPS board members after mass resignations
Johnson bristled when asked if he was moving to replace the entire school board so the new board could fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
Alders say school board resignations bring "instability" to CPS
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
Trump returns to Butler after assassination attempt
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
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With student loan grace period over, an artist shows borrowers' burdens and an expert has a scam warning
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Chicago man says he got runaround repeatedly after being locked out of prepaid debit card
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
Chicago steakhouse makes New York Times' top 50 restaurants list
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Illinois launches awareness campaign about fake dentists
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
Chicago restaurant pushes $13,000 martini ... and it actually sells
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
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Chicago health officials warn of possible bat exposure at recent Salt Shed concert
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern researchers studying long COVID patients make major discovery
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Chicago Department of Public Health announces clinics for new COVID vaccine
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
Free COVID-19 tests are back for fall 2024. Here's how to get them.
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Rabid bats found in two Cook County suburbs
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
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Appeals court reinstates Indiana lawsuit against TikTok
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Original building architects to redesign Signature Room space at former John Hancock Center
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Jeep recalls nearly 200,000 plug-in hybrids because of fire risk
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Black man says Iowa trucking co. fired him over his dreadlocks
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Chicago's Tavern on Rush reopens at new site
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Large fire rips through houses in Whiting, Indiana
The fire was raging with towering flames and smoke at a house in the 1800 block of Oliver Street in Whiting.
Chicago area Jewish Community Center remembers Israeli hostages with t-shirt display
In Chicago, people marked one year since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel in many different ways, but in the north suburbs, the Jewish Community Center has been keeping the hostages in their hearts all year long.
Many alders not happy with Mayor Johnson's handling of CPS board
On Monday, Johnson—who himself once worked for the Chicago Teachers Union—made his picks to replace the board. As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, 41 out of 50 members of the Chicago City council do not like how these events are playing out.
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton has intensified to a Category 5 storm, the most powerful type of tropical storm, and is just days away from possibly pounding Tampa, Florida.
Mayor Johnson names six new Chicago Board of Education members
An activist, a former Chicago Teachers Union employee, and a reverend; just three of the six new Chicago Board of Education members named by Mayor Brandon Johnson at a fiery news conference Monday morning.
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Mayor Johnson names 6 new CPS board members after mass resignations
Johnson bristled when asked if he was moving to replace the entire school board so the new board could fire Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez.
Chicago area marks one year since Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel
Survivors of the Nova Music Festival will also address the one-year mark of the attacks.
Israelis mourn at massacre sites 1 year after Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack
Exactly 1 year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
T-shirt display at Northbrook Jewish center remembers Israeli hostages
A year after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel, the Northbrook center keeps the hostages in their hearts.
Fire spreads to multiple houses in Whiting, Indiana
A large emergency response was seen. It was not immediately learned how the fire started.
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Illinois lawmakers want independent audit of facility at center of abuse claims
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
Man, woman charged after reports that children were killed, cremated in Indiana
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Restoration of Illinois Beach State Park becomes model for other shoreline projects
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
University of Chicago accused of anti-Palestinian discrimination in federal complaint
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Larry Snelling, Chicago's top cop, marks one year as superintendent
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
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Bears top Panthers 36-10 for second straight win of season
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
Roosevelt football coach's journey back from car crash inspires team
The Lakers football team is embracing the step up in competition, mirroring the strength of its head coach, Jared Williamson.
No. 23 Indiana stays unbeaten with 41-24 win over Northwestern
Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Northwestern aims for third-straight NCAA Tournament bid
Northwestern is coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the first time in program history.
Bears defense not satisfied even while keeping opponents from scoring
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
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Officers in Riverdale shoot at suspect who raises gun in stolen car, police say
Meanwhile, multiple other people bailed from the stolen car and crossed into Harvey, police said. Two people were arrested on the spot, while police searched for the others.
16-year-old boy shot, wounded in Skokie
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
Man cut with knife in fight after Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.
Skeletal remains found under Kennedy Expressway in Chicago
The scene is at the edge of the Bucktown neighborhood, right down the street from Whirlyball Chicago.
Police warn of robbers using dating apps lure victims on Chicago's South Side
The offenders in each incident are two to three men, police said.
