Fiesta del Sol kicks off in Pilsen amid increase in ICE activity in Chicago
More than a million people are expected to attend the 54th annual Fiesta del Sol, which kicked off Thursday in the Pilsen neighborhood.
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1 dead, 1 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting
A man was killed and a teenage boy was wounded in a shooting on Thursday evening in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.
2 found shot dead inside car on University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park
A man and a woman were found shot and killed inside a car on Thursday evening on the University of Chicago campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Kids learn to "Play Like a Girl" at basketball clinic ahead of WNBA All-Star Game
The biggest stars of the WNBA are arriving in Chicago for this weekend's All-Star Game, but before that, dozens of kids took to the court to learn from some former pros on the South Side.
Illinois ethics panel votes to unseal report on probe of former Rep. Harry Benton
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission voted on Thursday to publish a report outlining details of the investigation that led to state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Chicago) to resign his post earlier this month.
Mexico seeks charges in death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, 16 other ICE deaths
Mexico has requested criminal charges in the deaths of 17 Mexicans who died either in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration.
2,000 gallon fish tank bursts at Fox Lake pet store
Friends have started a fundraiser for a pet store in Fox Lake, Illinois, after a 2,000 gallon fish tank burst suddenly, flooding their business.
Kane County says rabies shots given to pets last year may have lost potency
Officials in Kane County, Illinois, warned Thursday that some one-year rabies vaccines administered to pets during county vaccination clinics this year may have lost potency.
Retired priest who served in multiple Chicago parishes accused of sexual abuse
Five Chicago-area Catholic parishes received letters this week about an allegation of sexual abuse against a priest who had worked in all of them.
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A potentially historic El Niño has developed. Here's what it means for Chicago.
A potentially historic El Niño pattern is no longer just brewing in the Eastern Pacific – it is here.
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Mayor Johnson touts increasing visitors, dropping crime on Magnificent Mile
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
Foster dad loses home, job after falsely landing on sex offender registry
A Lockport foster parent said he lost his kids, job and home for months after a mix-up that landed his name on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
Top climate leaders meeting in Chicago for annual conference
Record heat and major air quality issues created by wildfire smoke were key topics as some of the top climate leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago this week for the Aspen Institute's annual climate summit.
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President Trump considering a "bigger than ever before" attack on Iran
President Trump is looking to continue attacks on Iran, despite concerns over how quickly the U.S. is using its limited military resources.
11 people rescued from Washington seaplane crash
A small seaplane made an emergency landing near the San Juan Islands and caught fire. The pilot and passengers are all accounted for.
Chicago summer in full swing this weekend with Fiesta Del Sol, WNBA All-Star Game, festivals
Chicago’s summer is truly in full swing as this weekend is stuffed with special events, from Fiesta Del Sol and Wicker Park Fest, to the Disability Pride Parade, to the WNBA Al-Star Game and a Savannah Bananas baseball game.
How to bring the gym to you
For this Fitness Friday, the owner of GYMGUYZ Viraj Kamdar and trainer Sean Suarez show you how to work out without the gym.
Swing by Boomers Baseball Camp
Swing by the Boomers Baseball Camp at Wintrust Field.
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Benintendi's 3-run double chases deGrom, helps White Sox to 10-3 win over Rangers
Benintendi was hitless in 10 at-bats against deGrom before hitting a two-out, 2-2 pitch to right field to give the AL Central-leading White Sox a 5-2 lead.
Chicago fans pack West Loop business for 2026 World Cup finals watch party
Spain topped Argentina in extra time, one-nil, after playing scoreless for 90 minutes at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Jordin Canada's buzzer-beater lifts Atlanta Dream past Chicago Sky 93-91
Jordin Canada didn't score a point in the first half. With 0.3 seconds on the clock and the game tied at 91, she scored the biggest basket of the night.
Burke and 2 relievers combine on 4-hitter, Montgomery homers as White Sox beat Blue Jays 3-0
Braden Montgomery had two hits and an RBI as the White Sox bounced back from Saturday's 1-0 loss to take two of three from the Blue Jays. Toronto scored five total runs in the series.
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Bike and bus tour to commemorate victims of 1919 Chicago Race Riot
Monday marks 107 years since the start of the 1919 Chicago Race Riot, and a seven-mile bike and bus tour of sites related to the history of the riot is planned for this weekend.
I Am A Gentleman Inc. connects young men in Chicago with business clothes
The nonprofit I Am A Gentleman Inc. provided the opportunity Sunday for some young men to shop for new professional clothes.
Near West Side Chicago church commemorates speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A congregation on Chicago's Near West Side gathered over the weekend to commemorate 60 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke there.
City of Hope Cancer Center unveils chalk art honoring cancer survivors
Some chalk art is taking over streets across the Chicago area to honor cancer survivors, as part of the City of Hope Cancer Center's regional initiative.
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Sen. Peters wants to know why ICE bought spyware that can take control of phones
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
Wisconsin lawsuit seeks absentee ballot do-over before Aug. 11 primary
A new lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's elections commission is wrongly blocking absentee voters from canceling their ballots and requesting new ones, with nearly 91,000 ballots already returned ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
Illinois ethics panel votes to unseal report on probe of former Rep. Harry Benton
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission voted on Thursday to publish a report outlining details of the investigation that led to state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Chicago) to resign his post earlier this month.
Chicago voters to be asked about recouping money spent on Trump immigration crackdown
Voters in Chicago will have a chance to decide in November if the city should go after the federal government for money spent dealing with the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown and Operation Midway Blitz.
Member of Vance's Secret Service detail under investigation for leaking
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
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Federal officials grill power grid operator PJM, which serves Illinois and Indiana
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago ranked worst U.S. city for bed bugs again, Orkin says
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois AG warns of scammers targeting people making repairs after storms
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Pritzker signs ban on junk fees, other consumer protections into law
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
Illinois home insurance premiums are on the rise right along with severe weather
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
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Some East Chicago residents advised to boil water starting Monday
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
Women with long COVID suffer more neurological symptoms than men, Northwestern study finds
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago barely makes top 20 in 2026 rankings of America's Fittest Cities
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
Report says opioid overdose deaths are falling in Cook County, but experts are cautious
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
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7 Save A Lot stores on Chicago's South and West sides at risk of closing
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Illinois' 2 largest private water utilities seek rate hikes, merger approval
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
John Deere owners get right to repair own equipment under new FTC settlement
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café in Woodlawn provides training for those returning after incarceration
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago Bears assess land at Wolf Lake Terminals for possible new stadium site
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
"Field of Dreams" to host Iowa-Kansas baseball game
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Woodridge theater installs new IMAX 70mm projector for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is the first film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras, and Cinemark Seven Bridges in Woodridge is 1 of roughly 30 theaters nationwide equipped to show it that way.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at practice
Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars before their practice at his new Presidential Center on Friday.
Wildfires force mass evacuations in France
More than 60,000 people have fled wildfires in southern France, where hundreds of firefighters have been deployed. France also has asked for assistance from other European countries.
Cyclospora outbreak expands to Illinois, 3 other states
A cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has expanded to four more states, including Illinois. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that typically infects people through contaminated food or water. It causes cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness that can result in symptoms including severe diarrhea.
Mayor Brandon Johnson boasts lower crime and vacancy rates on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
Chicago city leaders are celebrating an increasing number of visitors and lower crime numbers on the Magnificent Mile, the city's most prominent shopping district. While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
How did a Lockport foster dad wrongly end up on the sex offender registry?
A foster parent in Lockport found himself out of a job, out of his home and away from his kids after wrongly being put on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry. How did it happen? And how could it be fixed?
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Foster dad loses home, job after falsely landing on sex offender registry
A Lockport foster parent said he lost his kids, job and home for months after a mix-up that landed his name on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
Mayor Johnson touts increasing visitors, dropping crime on Magnificent Mile
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
Chicago man charged in fraud scheme swapping luxury perfumes for modeling clay
A Chicago man with a fragrance YouTube channel is facing charges of mail fraud and theft for allegedly buying luxury perfumes online, swapping the bottles for modeling clay, then resealing and returning them for a refund.
Four years after Tyvon Marco Henderson's murder, family still seeking answers
Nearly four years since drag performer Tyvon Marco Henderson was gunned down behind his West Garfield Park home, his murder remains unsolved, but his family's fight for justice and to keep his memory alive lives on.
United Airlines scraps routes from O'Hare to 10 regional airports
United Airlines has scrapped plans to start offering flights from Chicago O'Hare to 10 regional airports, blaming the move on an order to cap flights.
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Mayor Johnson touts increasing visitors, dropping crime on Magnificent Mile
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
Foster dad loses home, job after falsely landing on sex offender registry
A Lockport foster parent said he lost his kids, job and home for months after a mix-up that landed his name on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
Top climate leaders meeting in Chicago for annual conference
Record heat and major air quality issues created by wildfire smoke were key topics as some of the top climate leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago this week for the Aspen Institute's annual climate summit.
Pair sought, believed to be witnesses or potential suspects, in Highland Park shooting
Police say a man and a woman were last seen speaking with the victim before the shooting.
Neighbors in Avalon Park say long-vacant home is causing them problems
Neighbors in the Avalon Park neighborhood said their community has been plagued by squatters, weeds, rats, and water leaks – all thanks to an abandoned home that's been sitting vacant for years.
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Blackhawks hoping Patrick Kane will ignite weak offense for a second time
Kane said he feels strong three years after undergoing a major hip resurfacing surgery and rehabbing his way back for three solid seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Ex-Indiana Fever player says male staffer was fired for sexual harassment
Brianna Turner said on social media that her former team, the Indiana Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment.
Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at practice at his Presidential Center
Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars before their practice at his new Presidential Center on Friday.
Kids learn to "Play Like a Girl" at basketball clinic ahead of WNBA All-Star Game
The biggest stars of the WNBA are arriving in Chicago for this weekend's All-Star Game, but before that, dozens of kids took to the court to learn from some former pros on the South Side.
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Madison police had no body cameras in fatal shooting
Madison, Wisconsin remains one of the only cities of its size without a police body camera program, leaving key moments of a fatal officer-involved shooting unrecorded.
1 dead, 1 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting
A man was killed and a teenage boy was wounded in a shooting on Thursday evening in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.
2 found shot dead inside car on University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park
A man and a woman were found shot and killed inside a car on Thursday evening on the University of Chicago campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
3 convicted in robbery spree targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, bars
Three men have been convicted of a string of violent robberies targeting liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago in 2023 and 2024.
