Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
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FEMA, other agencies document storm damage in Homewood
Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of Illinois were in the south Chicago suburb of Homewood on Wednesday morning, going door-to-door to document the damage caused by the storms last month.
Harold's Chicken, My Friend's House hosting meal giveaway in Gary, Indiana
As food insecurity remains a big concern for people still dealing with storm damage in Gary, Indiana, Chicago's Harold's Chicken is stepping up to help.
Chicago police issue alert on string of burglaries in Southport Corridor, Avondale, other areas
Chicago police issued an alert this week after a string of smash-and-grab burglaries within an hour in several neighborhoods, most notably the Lakeview and Avondale communities.
Woman, man, dog rescued from truck in pond in Deerfield, Illinois
Two people and a dog were rescued from a truck that ended up in a pond in Deerfield, Illinois, on Wednesday morning.
ISP: 3 arrested on West Side after bolting from traffic stop on Dan Ryan Expressway
Three people were arrested early Wednesday after police said they drove off during a traffic stop on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Prime Healthcare criticized for plans to shut down OB services at 3 Chicago-area hospitals
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
Boy, 15, shot and wounded in West Garfield Park
A 15-year-old boy was hurt late Tuesday night when someone shot him while he stood in front of a restaurant in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Second teenager dies after shooting in Crest Hill, Illinois
A second teenager has died after a shooting over the weekend in southwest suburban Crest Hill on Sunday.
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Chicago records wettest summer in 8 years
Frequent rounds of thunderstorms and numerous bouts of severe weather brought Chicago its wettest meteorological summer since 2018, with a rain total of 15.38 inches.
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ISP cracking down on vehicle-related crimes with help from state grant
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Bodies found in minivan years before gruesome discovery at South Chicago Chapel
Two years before dozens of decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, police in nearby Evergreen Park found two bodies in the owners' minivan outside their home.
Survivors detail alleged sex abuse at Cook County juvenile detention center
Hundreds of people are suing the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, where they say they were sexually abused by staff. For the first time, survivors detailed their experience exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
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2 more beluga whales, including rescue, die at Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd confirmed that Rain, a 20-year-old female rescued beluga who arrived at Shedd in mid-August from Marineland in Canada as part of the recent international rescue effort, and Beethoven, a 34-year-old male who was part of Shedd's resident beluga pod, died on Wednesday despite lifesaving measures.
CB Clark Phillips III excited to join Bears, fellow Utah alum Jaylon Johnson
The new cornerback says he is excited to be on the team and start learning a new scheme with familiar faces. He and Jaylon Johnson both played at the University of Utah but are now teammates for the first time.
2 police officers among several hurt in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis police are responding to a shooting near 15 East Grant Street that has left multiple victims injured, including two police officers, according to a city alert. The message urged residents to avoid the area as the situation continued to develop.
Dog rescued from Albany Park apartment fire; no injures reported
The Chicago Fire Department said a small dog in a cage was brought out of the building, but the dog was found one floor above where the fire broke out.
Expect a warm Wednesday night in Chicago
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the heat and the next storm threat in First Alert Weather.
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Cubs lose to Reds 7-5 after nearly half hour rain delay
Hall of Famer Greg Maddux threw wild on the ceremonial first pitch with more than 20 members of the Cubs' 150th anniversary team in attendance.
White Sox fall to Twins 5-1, nixing chance for series sweep
The White Sox will move to begin a four-game series in Houston on Monday.
Bears trading Gervon Dexter to Atlanta Falcons, reports say
The Chicago Bears are trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips and a draft pick, reports said Sunday morning.
Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans
Bagent connected with Zavion Thomas for a 97-yard touchdown on Chicago's first offensive play and the Bears beat the Tennessee Titans 24-15 on Saturday night in a battle of mostly backups.
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Jackson Chance Foundation expands NICU family parking program to Comer Children's Hospital
The Jackson Chance Foundation supports the lives of families with babies in the NICU by removing the financial burden of finding parking near hospitals.
Chicago's Agents of Hope Training & Information Center works to connect refugees with jobs
The Chicago nonprofit Agents of Hope Training & Information Center is working to make the job search a bit easier for refugees through career training programs and workforce development.
Activist Jahmal Cole says he's learning a lot living in and exploring Chicago's 77 communities
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
Students pass out meals as Hazel Crest continues recovery from tornado
With many communities in Chicago's south suburbs still facing a long road to recovery after last week's tornadoes, some students turned out in force to help storm victims in Hazel Crest.
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Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Commissioner Ivan Capifali stepping down
The head of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is stepping down.
Chicago mayoral candidate Zoe Ma focuses on alleviating poverty, inequality
Zoe Ma, the latest candidate to throw her hat into the Chicago mayoral race, officially launched her campaign on Tuesday.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's political organization plans "special announcement"
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce whether he's running for re-election in 2027, his political organization is inviting supporters to a "special announcement" next month.
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Homeowners hit hardest again in Cook County property tax bills, treasurer's office says
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Indiana crews sat idle for hours without NIPSCO work orders, officials say
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
Class action lawsuit filed against NIPSCO over Northwest Indiana power outages
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to Minnesota-grown alfalfa sprouts
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Illinois storm relief funds won't be available until 2027
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
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Prime Healthcare criticized for plans to shut down OB services at 3 Chicago-area hospitals
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
Chicago Department of Public Health announces 2 West Nile cases, 1 death for 2026
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced two human cases and one death from the West Nile virus in the city this year, and one of those two people has died.
Jackson Chance Foundation expands NICU family parking program to Comer Children's Hospital
The Jackson Chance Foundation supports the lives of families with babies in the NICU by removing the financial burden of finding parking near hospitals.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Doctors at Loyola perform operation to preserve mobility for boy who had part of leg amputated
Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, used performed a complex operation to preserve mobility for a 3-year-old boy who had to have part of his leg amputated after suffering a horrific accident with a lawnmower.
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Whole Foods to take over old Treasure Island space in Old Town
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Black on the Block event showcases more than 100 Black-owned businesses in Chicago
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block.
Musk won't face election bribery charges in Wis., state prosecutor says
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
Expert: Illinois politics to blame for failure to secure stadium for Chicago Bears in state
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate firm buys 9 buildings on Elaine Place in East Lakeview, may add units
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
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John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Edgewater Music Festival rocks Broadway near Thorndale Avenue in Chicago
The Edgewater Music Festival was under way this weekend on Chicago's north lakefront.
Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton at mural in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
"9 to 5" musical audience gasped at news of Dolly Parton's death
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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Another dangerously hot, humid day on Thursday
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking another hot and humid day.
4 seriously injured after crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Navy Pier
A crash left four people seriously injured on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Thursday morning.
Viral "Catch That Train" videos filmed in Chicago create joy, community
Charlie Clerk III, who goes by Tre, relies on the CTA to get around. He never misses a train and has the viral posts to prove it.
Surveillance video catches moment car slams into Avondale Coffee shop patio
Caution tape now wraps around the badly damaged patio at Brew Brew — a small family-owned coffee shop in Avondale. Surveillance video from Tuesday morning shows the crash that sent a car careening into the patio.
Bears QB Caleb Williams to appear on “Hot Ones”
Williams's episode premieres on the "First We Feast" social media channels at 10 a.m. CDT Thursday.
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2 more beluga whales die at Shedd Aquarium, including rescue from Marineland in Canada
The passings come a week after Peekachu, a 23-year-old beluga who was also brought to Chicago as part of the rescue, died.
4 seriously injured after crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive
A crash involving a wrong-way driver left four people seriously injured on DuSable Lake Shore Drive early Thursday morning.
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing figure in women's liberation movement, dies at 92
The co-founder of Ms. Magazine was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice affecting women and girls.
Frankfort homicide investigation launched after toddler dies
Police in Frankfort, Illinois, have launched a homicide investigation after a 2-year-old child died and their mother was hospitalized after trying to self-harm.
"Catch That Train" videos create joy, community around viral CTA chases
You may be familiar with the viral "Catch That Train" videos by SidequestTre on TikTok and Instagram, but the man behind them says it's not just about views: it's about creating joy and community.
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ISP cracking down on vehicle-related crimes with help from state grant
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Bodies found in minivan years before gruesome discovery at South Chicago Chapel
Two years before dozens of decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, police in nearby Evergreen Park found two bodies in the owners' minivan outside their home.
Survivors detail alleged sex abuse at Cook County juvenile detention center
Hundreds of people are suing the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, where they say they were sexually abused by staff. For the first time, survivors detailed their experience exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Why haven't owners of South Chicago Chapel faced charges for mishandling bodies?
Why has the family that runs South Chicago Chapel, where 56 decomposing bodies were found this month, never faced criminal charges, despite a history of mishandling human remains?
Comptroller's office warned agency about funeral home owners before 2nd shutdown
Red flags about a family behind two funeral homes and crematories shut down by the state for mishandling bodies were missed in part because two different agencies regulate the death industry in Illinois.
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Cubs down in series against Brewers after 9-5 loss
Chicago (78-62) dropped nine games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. It also remained one game back of Philadelphia for the top NL wild card.
White Sox fall 2-0 after Astros break scoreless tie in the 8th
The White Sox had several chances to score in the eighth, but came up empty.
Advocate Children's Hospital patients get VIP treatment from Cubs at Wrigley Field
Advocate Children's Hospital flipped the script this week, having four pediatric patients sign autographs for Cubs baseball players before a game at Wrigley Field.
The White Sox beat the Astros 5-1 behind Colson Montgomery's 2 RBIs
Sean Burke (8-6) allowed one hit and walked four with six strikeouts in 5 2/3 scoreless innings for the win after walking a career-high eight in just three innings in his last start.
Cubs lose 9-4 against Brewers at Wrigley Field
A day after hitting a franchise-record nine homers, Chicago was held to three singles and three doubles on a muggy night at Wrigley Field.
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2 killed, at least 5 others injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Two people are dead and at least five others are injured, including three officers, after a shooting near 15 East Grant Street Wednesday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis, according to police. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Video shows smash-and-grab burglary at pizzeria in Frankfort, Illinois
Surveillance video shows what appears to be a smash-and-grab burglary at a pizzeria in the southwest Chicago suburb of Frankfort this week.
2 Chicago police officers injured when SUV hits squad car in Chatham
Two Chicago police officers were injured overnight Tuesday into Wednesday in a crash in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood.
Chicago police issue alert on string of burglaries in Southport Corridor, Avondale, other areas
Chicago police issued an alert this week after a string of smash-and-grab burglaries within an hour in several neighborhoods, most notably the Lakeview and Avondale communities.
ISP: 3 arrested on West Side after bolting from traffic stop on Dan Ryan Expressway
Three people were arrested early Wednesday after police said they drove off during a traffic stop on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
