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Human remains and clothing were found while searching for Belgian national Celine Cremer, who went missing in 2023 in Tasmania, police said.
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Human remains and clothing were found while searching for Belgian national Celine Cremer, who went missing in 2023 in Tasmania, police said.
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
Police in Australia provided an update on the father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
A candle projection lit up Sydney Opera House today, marking a National Day of Reflection honoring the victims of a gun attack last week. Two gunmen targeted a seaside Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and injuring dozens of others.
People in Sydney came together for a vigil Wednesday to honor the 15 people killed and dozens wounded in the shooting attack at Bondi Beach over the weekend.
The first funerals were held for victims of the deadly terror attack at the Hanukkah event in Australia.
Hanukkah celebrations continued in Chicago's Jewish community in light of the shooting in Sydney, Australia, over the weekend.
Over 100 cars with menorahs paved the way through the West Ridge neighborhood, spreading light on the second day of Hanukkah.
Organizers of the grand menorah lighting in Daley Plaza on Tuesday said they will not be intimidated by what happened at Bondi Beach in Australia. Lauren Victory reports.
Jewish leaders said they won't be deterred from celebrating Hanukkah and the true message of the holiday. Lauren Victory reports.
Jewish leaders in Chicago have struck a defiant tone following the attack targeting a Jewish gathering at Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia. Lauren Victory reports.
At least 15 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.
Authorities said more than 1,000 people were on Bondi Beach in Australia for an event called Hanukkah by the Sea when two shooters opened fire. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Jewish families bundled up to watch the menorah illuminate for the first night of Hanukkah Sunday night in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. As Lauren Victory reports, rabbis said the gathering after the news of a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Australia is symbolic of Jewish unity and strength.
Members of the Jewish faith in Illinois said they received an emergency security grant from the Jewish United Fund and various donors to make sure the precautions were in place ahead of more than 70 menorah lightings across the state.
Authorities said two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded many more during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.
One of the events held in Lincoln Square was solemn but determined to shine the light in a time of darkness.
Thousands were gathered at Sydney's Bondi Beach for the annual Hannukkah by the Sea event when the shooting started.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday expressed horror at an attack that targeted a Jewish community gathering in Australia on Sunday, in which at least 16 people were killed.
At least 11 people were killed at a Jewish gathering on Australia's Bondi Beach, according to Australian government officials and police. One of two gunmen was also dead.
Children across Australia under the age of 16 woke up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a first in the world ban designed to shelter them from addictive algorithms, online predators and digital bullies.
Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.
Sea World Foundation rescuers saved a dolphin entangled in a fishing line off the coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Gavin Hynam, known as "Bear" to his friends, restores old cars and gives them to those in need of a fresh start. He said it's a way to honor his son Preston's memory and build an extended family in his community.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the decision on Sunday, saying he aims to revive "hope of peace".
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling was set Thursday to attend a hearing on complaints about possible collaboration between the Chicago Police Department and federal immigration agents.
The Metra Union Pacific West line was halted near the west Chicago suburb of Geneva after a person was hit by a train early Thursday morning.
No one was seriously hurt after two houses caught fire in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood early Thursday.
Dangerous storms could produce tornadoes in the Chicago area Thursday afternoon and evening.
Dozens of people cheered on the launch together as the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years on Wednesday.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
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.
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.
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 a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
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.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
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.
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.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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.
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.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling was set Thursday to attend a hearing on complaints about possible collaboration between the Chicago Police Department and federal immigration agents. Lauren Victory reports.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Artemis II is orbiting the earth after a successful liftoff for a 10-day trip to the Moon and back. Cristian Benavides reports from Kennedy Space Center.
No one was seriously hurt after two houses caught fire in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood early Thursday.
Dangerous storms are expected in the Chicago area late Thursday with a risk for tornadoes. Darius Johnson reports.
Dangerous storms could produce tornadoes in the Chicago area Thursday afternoon and evening.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling was set Thursday to attend a hearing on complaints about possible collaboration between the Chicago Police Department and federal immigration agents.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a shopping center in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
The Metra Union Pacific West line was halted near the west Chicago suburb of Geneva after a person was hit by a train early Thursday morning.
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.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
The Bulls have lost five straight.
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
The White Sox have postponed Thursday's home opener against the Blue Jays until Friday, due to expected thunderstorms.
Chicago has now lost four in a row after losing to the Jets on Tuesday night.
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.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
