Tiffany Henyard confident she'll be on the ballot for Thornton Twp. Supervisor
This comes just days after a Democratic Party Caucus for Thornton Township resulted in Henyard being left out on the ballot for reelection in April.
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Ex-Northwestern professor's murder conviction overturned in boyfriend's slaying
An appeals court panel ruled the trial judge unlawfully barred Wyndham Lathem from speaking to his attorney during an overnight recess in the trial.
Man charged with murder in Lincoln Park shooting
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Cabaret concert celebrating Black singers, musicians coming to Chicago
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Man ordered detained charged in deadly Lincoln Park shooting
John Conway, 35, was charged Thursday night with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Alexander Nesteruk, 34, on Clark Street just south of Arlington Place just before 4 p.m. on Nov. 27.
Woman dies after being stabbed multiple times in Des Plaines, police say
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9-year-old boy missing from South Shore
Zechariah Garrett, who police said is in need of medical attention, was last seen on Friday in the area of 1400 East 67th Place.
Illinois woman sends Christmas gifts to church in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
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Woman takes on Amazon after being fired from warehouse, sues over back pay
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Woman takes on Amazon after being fired from warehouse, sues over back pay
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Community "scared" after mass shooting kills 3, wounds 5 in Chicago Lawn
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
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Highs in the 40s and 50s this weekend
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Chicago taking down homeless encampment in Humboldt Park
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Loyola women's volleyball team beats BYU for first ever NCAA Tournament win
he Ramblers advance to the second-round match on Friday at 5 p.m. to play Purdue.
Bears' Keenan Allen says he's ready to move on with Thomas Brown as interim coach
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Last-place Blackhawks fire head coach Luke Richardson
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DePaul Blue Demons shoot 42% as they lose to Texas Tech
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Illinois woman sends Christmas gifts to church in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
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Henyard confident she'll be on the ballot for Thornton Township Supervisor
This comes just days after a Democratic Party Caucus for Thornton Township resulted in Henyard being left out on the ballot for reelection in April.
Opponents in Dolton village race accuse Mayor Tiffany Henyard of hypocrisy
The opponents take issue with Henyard fighting to stay on one ballot for Thornton Township supervisor, while supporting them getting thrown off another for Dolton municipal races.
New proposals for cuts, taxes on table with Chicago city budget deadline looming
The mayor and the City Council have until Dec. 31 to get a budget passed.
Rev. Jackson asks President Biden to pardon son, former daughter-in-law
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Customers flood in person to shop in Glencoe, Cyber Monday notwithstanding
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Trump tariffs would be felt at the pump in the Midwest in particular, experts say
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
Chicago woman says she is cut off from her medical records after practice closes down
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Possible Chicago liquor tax hike would be disaster, hospitality industry says
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
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Cook County Health expands access to doulas for pregnant patients who need it most
The program should launch early next year.
Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Northwestern Medicine ensures couple can get married before emergency heart surgery
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Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
McDonald's pulls espresso drinks from some U.S. menus
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EV bus maker Lion Electric suspends operations at plant near Joliet
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Wisconsin's collective bargaining law for public workers, explained
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Mount Prospect animal feed factory to move after odor complaints
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
Customers flood in person to shop in Glencoe, Cyber Monday notwithstanding
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Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
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Old Man Marley's house-next-door from "Home Alone" is now for sale
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“Every Brilliant Thing” on stage at Writers Theatre
To cope with tragedy, make a list of the joys and pleasures in everyday life. That’s the premise of the production now playing at Writers Theatre in Glencoe.
New York police find clues in killing of United Healthcare CEO
The new images of the suspect were captured inside a hostel where he is said to have stayed.
Highs in the 40s and 50s this weekend
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Chicago taking down homeless encampment in Humboldt Park
Friday morning's closure would be the last step in an 18-month process meant to house those living in the park.
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Tiffany Henyard confident she'll be on the ballot for Thornton Twp. Supervisor
This comes just days after a Democratic Party Caucus for Thornton Township resulted in Henyard being left out on the ballot for reelection in April.
Ex-Northwestern professor's murder conviction overturned in boyfriend's slaying
An appeals court panel ruled the trial judge unlawfully barred Wyndham Lathem from speaking to his attorney during an overnight recess in the trial.
Man charged with murder in Lincoln Park shooting
Early Friday morning, police confirmed John Conway, 35, was charged with first-degree murder.
Cabaret concert celebrating Black singers, musicians coming to Chicago
Black Voices in Cabaret is an initiative of the nonprofit Working In Concert, which promotes the art of cabaret and classical vocal arts.
Woman dies after being stabbed multiple times in Des Plaines, police say
Police said preliminary information suggests that the incident was isolated and there is no threat to the community.
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Woman takes on Amazon after being fired from warehouse, sues over back pay
So far, the employee, Jillian Desyatnyk, has won the first couple of rounds against the retail giant.
When it comes to recycling, Chicago and Cook County have a long way to go
Why does so much of what gets tossed into those blue recycling bins end up in the trash? CBS News Chicago visited the city's largest recycling facility for some answers.
Community "scared" after mass shooting kills 3, wounds 5 in Chicago Lawn
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Store owners: O'Neill Burke's tightening of felony retail theft rules is much welcome
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
Video shows deadly crash during police chase in McKinley Park
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
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Vucevic, Dosunmu lead Bulls to season-high output in win over Spurs
Dosunmu had season highs in points, assists and rebounds in collecting the first triple-double of his four-year career.
Loyola women's volleyball team beats BYU for first ever NCAA Tournament win
he Ramblers advance to the second-round match on Friday at 5 p.m. to play Purdue.
Bears' Keenan Allen says he's ready to move on with Thomas Brown as interim coach
Allen said there has been a lack of accountability from the previous coaches.
Last-place Blackhawks fire head coach Luke Richardson
Richardson, 55, was 57-118-15 in two-plus seasons as coach of the rebuilding Blackhawks.
Former White Sox slugger and TV analyst Bill Melton dies at age 79
Melton, nicknamed "Beltin' Bill," died Thursday morning in Phoenix after a brief illness.
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Man charged with murder of Oak Park detective makes first court appearance
Jerell Thomas, 37, is being held on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" were written on shell casings and bullets recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
1 killed, 1 wounded in Morgan Park shooting
Late Wednesday, no one was in custody.
Man charged with murder in Lincoln Park shooting
Early Friday morning, police confirmed John Conway, 35, was charged with first-degree murder.
Funeral arrangements set for fallen Oak Park police officer Allan Reddins
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
