Pete Hegseth says "we'll be hanging around" after Iran ceasefire announcement
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
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Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Driver missing after car crashes into building in Portage Park
Police are searching for the driver after a car crashed into a building in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.
Woman fights off offender after being groped on CTA Red Line train
Chiquita Brown said she was violated on the crowded CTA train, and her defense instincts kicked in.
Chicagoans with family in Iran remain worried despite temporary ceasefire deal
They worry that any escalation could put civilian infrastructure and innocent lives at risk.
Stretch of Bridgeview designated as Little Palestine with sign unveiling
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday evening to unveil a sign officially recognizing the area stretching from 79th and Harlem south to 113th and Harlem as Little Palestine.
Cook County completes solar power project at Skokie Courthouse
The Skokie Courthouse now features the largest installation of solar panels in all of Cook County.
Northwestern professor says Trump using "terrorist's logic" with threat to Iran
The president has warned that if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the strait by 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
Artemis II photos have Adler Planetarium scientists over the moon
The newest Artemis II photos from their historic moon mission have scientists at Chicago's Adler Planetarium over the moon.
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Streamwood woman says brother took over $400K from elderly parents' accounts
Financial exploitation is the leading type of elder abuse in Illinois. One Streamwood woman learned that personally, when her brother took hundreds of thousands of dollars from their parents' financial accounts.
Country Club Hills teen shot outside home defies recovery odds
One year after a teenage girl was shot outside her home in Country Club Hills, Illinois, and was told she would never walk again, she continued to defy the odds and reclaim her independence.
Morgan Park family hit with 300% property tax hike. What went wrong?
A Morgan Park family is still in shock after a staggering 300% spike in their latest property tax bill, and the man poised to take over as Cook County Assessor at the end of the year says it's an error he wants to make sure doesn't happen again.
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Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty to 7 murders
After years of declaring his innocence, a former New York architect admitted in court that he's the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killer, pleading guilty to killing seven women between 1993 and 2011.
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According to Lending Tree, raising a child to 18 years old in Illinois is about $245,000, while in Indiana, it’ll run parents about $264,000 a year. The totals do not include college.
Garage with propane tanks and other hazards goes up in flames in Hobart, Indiana
A burning garage filled with propane tanks and other hazards created a dangerous situation for firefighters on Tuesday night in northwest Indiana.
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Amaya hits RBI single, Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 1-0 win over Guardians in DH opener
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White Sox past AL champion Blue Jays 3-0 for 3-game sweep
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UCLA Bruins dominate South Carolina 79-51 to claim first women's basketball NCAA title
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Boisvert scores first NHL goal as Blackhawks beat Kraken
Sacha Boisvert scored his first NHL goal with 5:42 to play to give Chicago a two-goal lead and Tyler Bertuzzi scored his team-leading 32nd goal as the Blackhawks beat the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night.
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How the Great Migration helped lay the foundation for the civil rights movement
As America turns 250 years old, CBS News Chicago is exploring Chicago's influence on the nation, including during the Great Migration.
Family churns out special recipe for one of Chicago's most beloved condiments
Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.
New report focuses on getting help for domestic violence abusers
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
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Iowa LGBTQ+ classroom restrictions can be enforced, appeals court rules
An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
Pete Hegseth says "we'll be hanging around" after Iran ceasefire announcement
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
IL Democrats decry Trump Iran threats, call for 25th amendment, impeachment
Illinois Democrats on Capitol Hill decried President Trump's threats against Iran as his deadline for the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz draws closer, calling on their Republican colleagues to join them in stopping the escalation.
Vance calls Iran ceasefire a "fragile truce," says some inside Iran are "lying"
Vice President JD Vance made the remarks in Hungary, where he is supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Tuesday ahead of Orbán's reelection bid.
Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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Man admits bomb threat that forced Chicago-bound plane to land in Detroit
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Cook County Treasurer's study breaks down causes of skyrocketing property taxes
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Giannoulias warns of new round of scam texts purporting to come from his office
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at problem-plagued South Loop high-rise vow to fight eviction threats
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
Help us pick Chicago's best chicken wings
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
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Loyola Medicine experts expect 2026 allergy season could be a bad one
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine, Red Cross hold community blood drive in Bronzeville
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
New report focuses on getting help for domestic violence abusers
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
Iowa bars local gender identity protections, rolling back civil rights code
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Schneider Deli opens in old Pizza Capri space on Halsted Street in Lincoln Park
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
Federal government sues Illinois over prediction market regulation
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Owners of Uncommon Ground announce plans to retire, search for new owner to take over
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
World Business Chicago collects submissions for bold plans for city's future
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
Ann Sather flagship restaurant location to move from current Belmont Avenue site
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
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Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Muddy Waters' eldest son performing Saturday for dad's birthday
Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
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Rain ahead Thursday night in Chicago
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Giannoulias warns about increase in scam calls, text impersonating Secretary of State’s office
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says scammers are attempting to trick residents into sending money or sharing sensitive personal information.
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Researchers at the University of Chicago said they've found new connections between the lungs and the brain.
Experts say don’t expect immediate price drops on gas, airfare after Iran ceasefire announcement
Analysts said the fragile agreement doesn't guarantee oil tankers will be on the move, quickly.
Storms late Thursday for Chicago area
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon says after a mainly dry day on Thursday, a second storm on a more direct path our way brings a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms late Thursday night, some of which will contain heavy rain.
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Thornton Township Trustee Christopher Gonzales dies at 53
Gonzalez, who spent years serving the public in the south suburbs, passed away on Tuesday from a heart attack.
Lincoln Park bar set to reopen more than 2 years after massive fire
The bar and grill is reopening this week after more than two years since a fire destroyed it and claimed the life of Chicago firefighter Andrew Price.
U.S. citizen in Bahamas police custody in connection to woman's disappearance
As the search for Lynette Hooker continues near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas, the U.S. Coast Guard is taking the lead on the investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Man killed, 4-year-old among injured after fire in Garfield Park
A man was killed, and a woman and child were injured in a fire in Garfield Park early Thursday morning.
Streamwood woman says brother took over $400K from elderly parents' accounts
Financial exploitation is the leading type of elder abuse in Illinois. One Streamwood woman learned that personally, when her brother took hundreds of thousands of dollars from their parents' financial accounts.
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Streamwood woman says brother took over $400K from elderly parents' accounts
Financial exploitation is the leading type of elder abuse in Illinois. One Streamwood woman learned that personally, when her brother took hundreds of thousands of dollars from their parents' financial accounts.
Country Club Hills teen shot outside home defies recovery odds
One year after a teenage girl was shot outside her home in Country Club Hills, Illinois, and was told she would never walk again, she continued to defy the odds and reclaim her independence.
Morgan Park family hit with 300% property tax hike. What went wrong?
A Morgan Park family is still in shock after a staggering 300% spike in their latest property tax bill, and the man poised to take over as Cook County Assessor at the end of the year says it's an error he wants to make sure doesn't happen again.
UChicago's "self-driving" lab automates experiments in quantum computing
Researchers at the University of Chicago have built a "self-driving" lab that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to accelerate work that would take humans weeks or months to complete.
Johnson unveils new 5-year blueprint to address homelessness, eliminates chief homelessness officer role
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
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Cubs take Game 3 in series against Rays with 6-2 win
Two throwing errors — one by right fielder Jake Fraley, the other by catcher Hunter Feduccia — helped the Cubs score two more runs before Boyle could escape. He gave up six runs, five earned, and four hits in 4 1/3 innings.
White Sox get swept by Orioles in 3-game series, losing 5-3
The White Sox scored a run in the fifth to go up 3-2 thanks to three walks and two errors on one play by Orioles starter Kyle Bradish.
White Sox offer limited-edition Pope Hats with tickets for Aug. 11 game vs. Reds
The Chicago White Sox are celebrating their most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV, by offering White Sox-themed pope hats to fans who purchase tickets for their Aug. 11 game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Bregman ends 0-for-13 slump with 3 hits as the Cubs beat the Rays 9-2
The Cubs announced before the game that ace Cade Horton would miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow.
Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up with129-98 over Wizards
In the first game since they fired their top two basketball executives, the Bulls were in firm control by the end of the first quarter.
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Police issue alert after car break-ins targeting gym patrons in Irving Park
Chicago police on Tuesday issued a community alert about car break-ins targeting patrons of a gym in the city's Irving Park neighborhood.
Burglars break into 3 cars in Jackson Park
Chicago police on Tuesday issued a community alert about a rash of car break-ins in Jackson Park on the city's South Side.
Teenage boy fatally shot in South Shore ID'd
A shooting left a 16-year-old boy dead Tuesday morning in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
McHenry man accused of secretly recording men in restrooms
A man from the northwest Chicago suburb of McHenry was facing felony charges Tuesday after police said he secretly recorded people in men's restrooms.
Woman in court on charges of killing on-and-off lover, his parents in south suburbs
The woman accused of killing her on-and-off-again boyfriend and his parents in Chicago's south suburbs was due in court Monday.
