Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at age 102
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
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Trump Justice Department sues Illinois and city of Chicago over immigration laws
Federal officials are asking a judge to bar the Illinois, Chicago, Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff from using local laws that protect migrants to hamper law enforcement.
Thornton Township fires Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend, another employee
This came nine days after a brawl in which Henyard's boyfriend and Henyard herself were involved. But Henyard's boyfriend, Kamal Woods, had already been suspended for work performance.
Bulls are quiet as NBA trade deadline comes and goes
Bulls executive vice president of basketball operation Artūras Karnišovas' only trade before the deadline ended up being the deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.
New Evanston city hall space soon to open in north suburb's downtown
The new Evanston City Hall will occupy rented space in the Evanston Station building at 909 Davis St.
Chicago commission votes to make former Wax Trax! Records building a landmark
Wax Trax! was a mecca for fans of punk, industrial, and new wave — helping launch careers and shape the direction of underground music.
Relief for Tinley Park woman who kept getting runaround after raw sewage flood
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
Black firefighters and paramedics hold panel discussion for next generation in Chicago
The Chicago Fire Department, in partnership with the IIT Black Student Union, put on the panel discussion called "Rising Through the Heat: Black Voices in Firefighting and Paramedics."
Celebrate Chicago's independent music scene with vinyl pop up at SubT
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
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Chicago area gets break from wintry mix until weekend
Sunshine returns, as well as blustery breezes with gusts topping near 40 mph.
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Relief for Tinley Park woman who kept getting runaround after raw sewage flood
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
Dry winter weather stressing out trees in the Chicago area
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
2 in custody after man found tied up and killed in basement in Norwood Park
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
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Thornton Township, Illinois holds first meeting since brawl
At the meeting, the board fired two township employees. As Jermont Terry reports, one of the workers the trustees fired was Kamal Woods, the boyfriend of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to DOJ sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, alleging that sanctuary status is obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Charlie De Mar reports.
Push to turn Chicago's old Wax Trax! Records building into a landmark advances
For years, the storefront on Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood was a mecca for fans of punk, industrial, and new wave — helping launch careers and shape the direction of underground music. Noel Brennan reports.
Virginia McCaskey, Chicago Bears owner, dies at 102
Born in 1923, Ms. McCaskey learned all about the team from her father, George "Papa Bear" Halas Sr., and inherited the team after his death in 1983. Ryan Baker reports.
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Bulls are quiet as NBA trade deadline comes and goes
Bulls executive vice president of basketball operation Artūras Karnišovas' only trade before the deadline ended up being the deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at age 102
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it would be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Oilers score second straight overtime victory, beating Blackhawks 4-3
It was an impressive rally for the Blackhawks after they lost Jason Dickinson to an apparent left knee injury 4:33 into the second period.
Illini fall to Rutgers, have now lost 4 of 6
Will Riley led Illinois (15-8, 7-6) with 20 points, and Ben Humrichous had 14.
Short-handed Bulls fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
Coby White had 20 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls.
Ball's reported contract extension with Bulls doesn't close door on possible trade
This does not mean a trade involving Ball is impossible, possibly even before Thursday's deadline.
Walker's 31 lead Illinois State past UIC
Tyem Freeman led the Flames (15-9, 7-6) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and two blocks.
7-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis gets to skate with Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
Lennox Hodgkinson of Nova Scotia was dressed all in Blackhawks gear for what his dad described as better-than-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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Black firefighters and paramedics hold panel discussion for next generation in Chicago
The Chicago Fire Department, in partnership with the IIT Black Student Union, put on the panel discussion called "Rising Through the Heat: Black Voices in Firefighting and Paramedics."
South suburban Chicago woman regifts presents to seniors who need an emotional boost
Jennifer Molski said she has collected 500 gifts this year, all donated by residents in Flossmoor and Homewood.
Veteran whose car couldn't pass emissions test gets help from Good Samaritan
Goodyear Army Trail Tire & Service, where Robert Kersting has gone to get his car fixed for nearly 40 years, agreed to install a new pump for free after an anonymous Good Samaritan shipped it to him.
Upscale Englewood restaurant that doubles as classroom reopens after 5 years
Sikia is Englewood's only fine-dining white tablecloth restaurant, run by students from Kennedy-King College's culinary program.
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Thornton Township fires Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend, another employee
This came nine days after a brawl in which Henyard's boyfriend and Henyard herself were involved. But Henyard's boyfriend, Kamal Woods, had already been suspended for work performance.
Dexter Reed's family could get $1.25M settlement in fatal CPD shooting
The settlement agreement also would include "non-monetary relief" that would set new restrictions on traffic stops for the Chicago Police Department, sources said.
Trump Justice Department sues Illinois and city of Chicago over immigration laws
Federal officials are asking a judge to bar the Illinois, Chicago, Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff from using local laws that protect migrants to hamper law enforcement.
Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it would be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
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Celebrate Chicago's independent music scene with vinyl pop up at SubT
Val's halla Records will set up a pop-up event inside the Subterranean to celebrate the independent music venues 30th anniversary
Chicago area lumber, gas prices could spike if President Trump's tariffs go ahead
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
Pritzker says "working families will pay the price" for Trump's tariffs
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
Pop-up auctions offer jewelry, fine art and sports cars. Too good to be true?
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
Climate change is driving up homeowners' insurance rates in Chicago and beyond
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
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Wis. couple sues, saying son died after $500 price spike for asthma meds
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Northwestern performs record number of transplants with new "lungs in a box" technology
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Illinois health officials report uptick in flu cases
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Bird flu leaves hundreds of ducks dead or sick along Lake Michigan
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu along Lake Michigan.
NBA icon Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery
Dwayne Wade underwent kidney surgery in December 2023 after a scan revealed a tumor.
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Wis. couple sues, saying son died after $500 price spike for asthma meds
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Chicago area lumber, gas prices could spike if President Trump's tariffs go ahead
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
Pritzker says "working families will pay the price" for Trump's tariffs
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
Advocate Health Care to close clinics in Walgreens drugstores
The 47 clinics will all close on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Oak Park pharmacy that serves dogs along with people to close for good
Segreti Pharmacy has held court for decades at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Lombard Avenue, near the southeasternmost corner of Oak Park.
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Celebrate Chicago's independent music scene with vinyl pop up at SubT
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Shakira, Don Omar to headline 2025 Sueños Music Festival in Chicago
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Next snow and ice threat coming Saturday for Chicago
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Thornton Township, Illinois holds first meeting since brawl
At the meeting, the board fired two township employees. As Jermont Terry reports, one of the workers the trustees fired was Kamal Woods, the boyfriend of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to DOJ sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, alleging that sanctuary status is obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Charlie De Mar reports.
Push to turn Chicago's old Wax Trax! Records building into a landmark advances
For years, the storefront on Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood was a mecca for fans of punk, industrial, and new wave — helping launch careers and shape the direction of underground music. Noel Brennan reports.
Virginia McCaskey, Chicago Bears owner, dies at 102
Born in 1923, Ms. McCaskey learned all about the team from her father, George "Papa Bear" Halas Sr., and inherited the team after his death in 1983. Ryan Baker reports.
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Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at age 102
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
Trump Justice Department sues Illinois and city of Chicago over immigration laws
Federal officials are asking a judge to bar the Illinois, Chicago, Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff from using local laws that protect migrants to hamper law enforcement.
Thornton Township fires Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend, another employee
This came nine days after a brawl in which Henyard's boyfriend and Henyard herself were involved. But Henyard's boyfriend, Kamal Woods, had already been suspended for work performance.
Bulls are quiet as NBA trade deadline comes and goes
Bulls executive vice president of basketball operation Artūras Karnišovas' only trade before the deadline ended up being the deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.
New Evanston city hall space soon to open in north suburb's downtown
The new Evanston City Hall will occupy rented space in the Evanston Station building at 909 Davis St.
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Relief for Tinley Park woman who kept getting runaround after raw sewage flood
Joy Gallivan had been getting the runaround since September, with finger-pointing between the village, two contractors, and insurance companies.
Dry winter weather stressing out trees in the Chicago area
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
2 in custody after man found tied up and killed in basement in Norwood Park
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Chicago area nonprofits in dismay over Trump administration's federal funding freeze
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
Tracking administrative arrests by ICE through the Biden, Trump presidencies
CBS News Chicago went searching for yearly and daily averages for such enforcement actions over the past eight years.
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Bulls are quiet as NBA trade deadline comes and goes
Bulls executive vice president of basketball operation Artūras Karnišovas' only trade before the deadline ended up being the deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.
Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey dies at age 102
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it would be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Oilers score second straight overtime victory, beating Blackhawks 4-3
It was an impressive rally for the Blackhawks after they lost Jason Dickinson to an apparent left knee injury 4:33 into the second period.
Illini fall to Rutgers, have now lost 4 of 6
Will Riley led Illinois (15-8, 7-6) with 20 points, and Ben Humrichous had 14.
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2 charged with kidnapping woman and baby in West Loop carjacking
Police said a 29-year-old woman and a 1-year-old girl were in the back seat of a car in the 400 block of West Harrison Street, when two people got in the car and started driving.
Second man charged in 2024 shooting deaths of two teens in downtown Chicago
James Allison, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder; and one count each of attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.
About 10 killed in shooting at adult education center in Sweden
Swedish police say about 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a school for adults in the city of Orebro, including the suspected gunman.
Video shows burglars busting into Northwest Side Chicago businesses
Surveillance video taken early on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23, shows the burglars breaking into two businesses on Harlem Avenue in Edison Park.
Boy, 15, charged with stabbing 2 other teens in fight in Bronzeville
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery in the attack.
