New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
Over the weekend or on Monday, the defense will reveal whether Hunter Biden will take the stand.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
The observatory said plans for the 30,000 square-foot space have yet to be finalized – but a restaurant will not be back.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
Chicago-based Foxtrot has announced plans to reopen a number of locations following the grocery chain's abrupt closures earlier this spring.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
The Blues Festival carries on a tradition that has carried on for all but two of the last 40 years.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
The Chicago Blues Festival, which will run from June 6 to June 9 at Millennium Park, will feature a performance by the legendary Buddy Guy.
The main 740-seat auditorium will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, until Wednesday, Sept. 4.
CBS 2's Chris Tye reports Former President Barack Obama visited the Jackson Park site of his future presidential center on Monday as builders marked a new milestone.
The alert came from the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation." CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reprorts.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
The new ride is inspired by the movie The Princess and the Frog and its heroine, Tiiana. It replaces the old Splash Mountain ride based on characters from "Song of the South," the Disney movie criticized as racist.
Some concerned residents have been complaining that burning coal obviously is not going to help Illinois with its goal. They want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint. CBS 2 Climate Watch Reporter Tara Molina reports.
It was unclear what the cause of the crash was and authorities have not said how many people were injured.
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, one of Black Hawk's few remaining relatives.
A rare prototype of the first edition of the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe line sold at auction Sunday for $325,085.
The Obama Presidential Center, just blocks from Lake Michigan at 62nd Street, made news as some criticized it for taking over green space and potentially pricing some residents from the neighborhood.
The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation."
The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation."
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives.
There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August.
At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
Jenks is also teaming up with another Chicago baseball figure with a wealth of knowledge to help his team.
The Chicago Bears are bringing back Marcedes Lewis, re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year contract.
A rare prototype of the first edition of the iconic Air Jordan basketball shoe line sold at auction Sunday for $325,085.
This July, the infielder is introducing his inaugural Softball Charity Classic.
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
The Mecher family was on the main floor of their house when the bullet entered through the second story.
Video posted to Citizen app documented the gunshots, followed by people running away.
Police have not said whether the burglaries are connected.
The resident gave chase to the group of people trying to break into cars and homes and got into a shootout with them before being shot twice.