Alders say school board resignations bring "instability" to CPS
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
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Election officials on threats to your right to vote
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Windy day ahead with plenty of sunshine for Sunday in Chicago
Clouds move away, and a gusty west wind develops.
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.
4 dead, 3 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings, police say
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 35.
Lake County man charged with theft for stealing boat, attempting to sell parts
A victim reported the theft of his 1995 Regal Valanti boat, stolen from a business in the 26900 block of West Grass Lake Road in Unincorporated Antioch.
Tropical Storm Milton strengthening rapidly, on path to Florida
Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. It is on a path toward Florida's west coast.
Chicago man charged in deadly 2023 shooting in Logan Square
Carmelo Aviles, 40, was arrested and charged with one felony count of first-degree murder and four felony counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
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As major flooding events become more common, a search for solutions
One effort involves diverting stormwater during heavy rain events underground and into massive reservoirs.
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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.
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Some Northern Arizona University forced to move due to bats
Some students at the university in Flagstaff were forced to move in the middle of a semester. Several bats, including one that tested positive for rabies, were found inside the dormitory. Some students say they were told the dorm will shut down for the rest of this school year.
Haiti’s prime minister sending more police, resources amid gang violence
A heavily armed gang in Pont Sonde killed more than 70 people and forced thousands to flee.
Israel launches another series of airstrikes overnight in Beirut
Sparks of red and white could be seen for nearly half an hour Saturday night, in Beirut’s southern suburbs. the area has been attacked multiple times a day, as Israel targets Hezbollah.
Chinese hackers accessed data from internet providers, intelligence officials warn
This includes AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen. Investigators suspect the hackers were looking for national security or other sensitive information.
Trump, Harris's schedules packed with days until election
On Saturday, Trump was back in Butler, Pennsylvania, where his first attempted assassination took place, while Vice President Harris traveled to North Carolina for a briefing on the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
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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."
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.
Williams to take leading role on Bulls after working back from injury
Williams' foot was feeling good at the start of training camp after undergoing season-ending surgery last February.
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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 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."
Voters to pick new members of Chicago Board of Education
This comes as a big shake-up as all seven current members of the board saying they'll resign at the end of the month.
Entire CPS school board to resign amid dispute with mayor over CEO's future
The move would allow Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a new school board that would fire CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez.
Illinois early voting for the 2024 election is underway. Here's how to cast your vote
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
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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.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
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
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep recalls nearly 200,000 plug-in hybrids because of fire risk
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
Black man says Iowa trucking co. fired him over his dreadlocks
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
Chicago's Tavern on Rush reopens at new site
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
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Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Series premiere of 'The Summit' debuts on Sunday, Sept. 29
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Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder on the road
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Some Northern Arizona University forced to move due to bats
Some students at the university in Flagstaff were forced to move in the middle of a semester. Several bats, including one that tested positive for rabies, were found inside the dormitory. Some students say they were told the dorm will shut down for the rest of this school year.
Haiti’s prime minister sending more police, resources amid gang violence
A heavily armed gang in Pont Sonde killed more than 70 people and forced thousands to flee.
Israel launches another series of airstrikes overnight in Beirut
Sparks of red and white could be seen for nearly half an hour Saturday night, in Beirut’s southern suburbs. the area has been attacked multiple times a day, as Israel targets Hezbollah.
Chinese hackers accessed data from internet providers, intelligence officials warn
This includes AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen. Investigators suspect the hackers were looking for national security or other sensitive information.
Trump, Harris's schedules packed with days until election
On Saturday, Trump was back in Butler, Pennsylvania, where his first attempted assassination took place, while Vice President Harris traveled to North Carolina for a briefing on the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
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Alders say school board resignations bring "instability" to CPS
About three dozen City Council members blasted the state of CPS after the resignations.
Election officials on threats to your right to vote
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Windy day ahead with plenty of sunshine for Sunday in Chicago
Clouds move away, and a gusty west wind develops.
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.
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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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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."
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.
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Toddler struck in hand by accidental gunfire in Lyons
Police in Lyons were interviewing late Friday everyone to figure out what happened.
Police video shows man firing at officers after pursuit through Chicago's west suburbs
In the left turn lane, the driver is seen getting out of the car with a long gun raised. The driver fires at officers, and the officers fire back as the driver falls to the ground.
Police chase on Chicago's South Side ends with 2 in custody
The two suspects wanted in connection with the burglaries led Chicago police on a chase along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
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.
Boy, 15, shot and seriously wounded in broad daylight in Roscoe Village park
Late Friday, police were going door-to-door to talk with neighbors about what they heard and find out if their Ring doorbell cameras had caught anything.
