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Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now

President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.

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New Illinois laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026

A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson declines to veto budget passed by his City Council rivals

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday declined to veto a $16.6 billion spending plan passed by his rivals on the City Council, allowing it to go into effect without his signature.

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U.S. DOJ serves Illinois Gov. Pritzker over state law restricting immigration arrests

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over a state law restricting immigration arrests.

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Crews begin installing letters to quote "You Are America" speech at Obama Presidential Center

A major milestone was reached Tuesday at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side.

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New report warns that Illinois could face electricity shortages, soaring bills

A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.

  • Dec 17
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These are the last days to send holiday gifts via USPS, UPS and FedEx

With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.

  • Dec 12
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Condo owner forced to sell after association fails to reimburse him for leaky roof

A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.

  • Nov 21
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U.S. stops minting pennies. What could it mean for shoppers and retailers?

The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week​, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.

  • Nov 13
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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.

  • Nov 11
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies

Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.

  • Dec 19
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'Tis the season for norovirus. Here's how to stop the spread

It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.

  • Dec 19
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Northwestern Medicine study finds tanning bed use triples risk of melanoma

A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine​ found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.

  • Dec 14
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Rabies case in Michigan organ recipient traced back to donor's exposure

An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.

  • Dec 11
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Measles vaccine rates up 3% in Chicago Public Schools

The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.

  • Dec 5
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Bears threaten move to Indiana as Arlington Heights stadium bid remains stalled

The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.

  • Dec 18
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Culver's coming to Chicago's South Loop

A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.

  • Dec 9
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New passenger rail in southeastern Wisconsin could open jobs, businesses

A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.

  • Dec 9
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U.S. Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 3 years ago

U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.

  • Dec 5
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More traffic at O'Hare has City of Chicago calling for changes to construction plans

Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.

  • Dec 3
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Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis, cancels concerts due to surgery

The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.

  • Dec 22
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46

James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.

  • Dec 21
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"Phantom of the Opera" in Chicago goes all out with chandelier

Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.

  • Dec 18
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Watch: CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy

The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.

  • Dec 21
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The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029

The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.

  • Dec 17
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Happy Festivus, made popular by sitcom “Seinfeld”

Traditions include an aluminum pole instead of a tree and the airing of grievances, where you tell people how they've wronged you in the last year.

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Survey highlights how much holiday debt Americans are in | Money Watch

According to LendingTree, 37% of people surveyed admitted to having holiday debt, averaging $1,223 – up more from $100 last year.

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Light rain and drizzle for Christmas Eve

After a dry start on Wednesday morning, light rain and drizzle move in during the afternoon and continue into Christmas night, with areas of fog developing and becoming thick in spots overnight.

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Authorities concerned over potential flooding, mudslides in California

Mother nature is bearing down on California with the wrath of a Christmas Grinch, with dangerous downpours and heavy winds expected through Friday.

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Demand for cheese grater foam hats grows after Bears win over Packers

Since the Bears beat the Packers over the weekend, and with the help of DJ Moore, the company selling cheese grater hats said they are getting thousands of orders.

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Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now

President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.

  • 11H ago
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Northwestern Medicine testing new antibody therapy in fight against pancreatic cancer

Northwestern scientists said they found pancreatic cancer cells play a trick on a person's immune system by wearing a sugar cloak to disguise themselves as a healthy cell.

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New Illinois laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026

A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.

  • 13H ago
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Demand for cheese grater foam hats spike following Bears win over Packers

Manuel Rojas, co-owner of Foam Party Hats, said the company woke up Sunday morning with 500 orders and had no idea why.

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DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump

The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.

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Psychic leads hit-and-run victim's son, Chicago Police to case-changing clue about crash

Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case

  • Dec 21
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Chicago area hospitals at risk of significant flooding, new models find

Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.

  • Dec 18
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Lawmakers tackle exorbitant water bills from Illinois American Water

Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.

  • Dec 17
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Data centers driving up electric bills; some suburbs now putting them on hold

Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.

  • Dec 16
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Legal Black gun owners sue for wrongful arrests as lawmakers seek solutions

Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.

  • Dec 15
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Bulls win over Hawks in another close game 126-123

The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.

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Bears' Kevin Byard, Drew Dalman, and Joe Thuney earn Pro Bowl selections

Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster​: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.

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White Sox's newest slugger Munetaka Murakami introduced at Rate Field

Murakami, or "Mune" as he likes to be called, was introduced on Monday on the South Side after signing a two-year, $34-million contract.

  • Dec 22
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Bears' DJ Moore takes Boys and Girls Club youth on shopping spree in Loop

Each of the kids had $250 to spend during their holiday shopping spree at JD Sports on State Street.

  • Dec 22
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UIC men's basketball team take Glenwood Academy students on shopping spree

The Flames spent the day with a handful of second through eighth-graders from Glenwood Academy and really got into the holiday spirit with a fun shopping spree.

  • Dec 22
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Teens charged with sexually assaulting classmate at St. Viator graduation party

Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.

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3 sought in knifepoint robbery of woman on CTA Red Line

Chicago police asked for help from the public Tuesday finding three young women who robbed a woman at knifepoint on a CTA Red Line train the day before.

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Driver is shot during Brinks truck robbery on Southwest Side

The driver of a Brinks armored truck was shot in Chicago on the Southwest Side Tuesday morning, officials said, during a robbery of the armored vehicle.

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Third teen charged in brutal beating of man on CTA bus on West Side

A third teen stood charged Tuesday morning in the brutal beating of a 62-year-old man on a CTA bus on Chicago's West Side last week.

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Man found dead with gunshot wound in Jeffery Manor

A man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the back in the Jeffery Manor neighborhood on Chicago's South Side Tuesday morning.

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