Shocking and historic snowfall hits Southern states
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Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
One person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured in a shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday, according to authorities and the school. The incident occurred as the historically Black university celebrated the end of its 100th homecoming week.
One person was killed and more than a dozen others were injured at Tuskegee University in Alabama early Sunday, the university said. Some of those injured are students.
A 25-year-old Michigan man serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama has been handed another life sentence for a killing in Wisconsin.
In Alabama, police still haven't caught the shooters who opened fire outside a cigar lounge in Birmingham. Multiple shooters opened fire. Police believe one of the victims was targeted.
An Alabama state trooper never imagined the advice he gave 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge when he pulled her over for speeding in August 2022 would change the trajectory of her life.
Emouree Johnson, 7, has raised nearly $10,000 in just one week.
This comes after the state’s Supreme Court ruling last month calling a frozen embryo a child. Lawmakers say they want to create a shield from legal liability.
"My girls are my everything. I likely would not have ever been able to have them had I not had access to basic reproductive rights that Americans, up until recently, had been depending on for decades."
As CBS News Correspondent Natalie Brand reports the court ruled that the embryos have the same rights as children. This was after the Alabama Supreme Court made a decision on frozen embryos.
More fallout after Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled that embryos created by in vitro fertilization can be considered children.
Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.
A death row inmate in Alabama was executed on Thursday, Jan. 25, using nitrogen gas. It marked the first U.S. execution carried out this way.
Historians are racing to locate Great Lakes shipwrecks before a seemingly unstoppable invasive mussel destroys them and erases part of the region's heritage.
Police body cam footage showed a tense altercation at a high school football game in Birmingham, Alabama where officers used a Taser on a high school band director.
Friday marks 60 years since the bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama that killed four Black girls and injured dozens more. People who were there that day in 1963 still cope with the violent attack.
Three White men have been charged with assault in connection with an attack on a Black man on a riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama.
Carlee Russell had issued a statement through her attorney saying the kidnapping was made up.
Russell called police after saying she saw a toddler on the highway, and then vanished. But investigators have not found any evidence of that child.
Officers found Carlee Russell's car and cell phone on the side of the interstate, police said.
Four young people were killed in the shooting late Saturday night at a dance studio in the town of Dadeville, Alabama.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said four people were killed and 28 injured in a shooting at a teenager's birthday party late Saturday night in Dadeville, Ala.
There was no initial confirmation about what led to the shooting and authorities have not confirmed if a suspect is in custody.
An arrest warrant was issued against Rodnee Miller, 26, in the shooting on Monday, Oct. 24, that killed 30-year-old Greyhound employee Duwon Gaddis, of Palos Hills.
Zach LaVine scored 24 points and Josh Giddey added 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Illini fell in back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons.
In each incident, a burglar has broken the front window or glass door of a business and stormed inside, taking money from cash registers.
Some Chicago social media users are helping Restaurant Week participants make the most out of their money.
Venable and White Sox General Manager Chris Getz held a pre-Sox Fest pow-wow Thursday afternoon, before the festivities officially kick off on Friday.
Madigan faces a 23-count indictment accusing him of running a criminal enterprise to enrich himself and benefit his political allies.
Last month, a Democratic Party Caucus for Thornton Township resulted in Henyard being left off the ballot for reelection.
A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
The display, titled U.S-Israel War Machine, is part of an exhibit on puppets.
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
Mail thefts spike in January for clear reasons; so scam artists can get tax information to fill out fake tax returns to get refund checks.
There is a plumber shortage that is only getting worse—so not only will it take longer to get repairs done, but it is going to be a lot more expensive.
The BBB said the scammers invite shoppers to redeem fake reward points at stores that appear to be legitimate and familiar.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
None of the clinics that are closing provided abortion services.
The facility is known for providing treatment to women and girls struggling with everything from eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, mood disorders, and sexual abuse.
A new report found that more women and young adults are having cancer, a shift.
The $30 million facility from Humboldt Park Health was years in the making in an effort to provide more health equity on the West Side.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
Stellantis' Belvidere Assembly Plant, was indefinitely idled at the end of February 2023. More than 1,000 people were put out of work.
The Chicago Hard Rock Café at 63 W. Ontario St. opened in June 1986.
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19.
A total of five Chicago Walgreens stores will close between Monday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 27.
Neighbors stepped up to put food back on the shelves—and kept Hyde Park Produce afloat when so many Chicago businesses have struggled and have even been forced to close.
Tickets will be available on the band's website starting Jan. 29 at noon.
This year's Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees include iconic artists and producers like The Doobie Brothers, George Clinton and Ashley Gorley, among others.
Jeremy Piven characterized his mother as a passionate teacher who "genuinely enjoyed the evolution of her students.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Two musicals earned the most nods this year, “Emilia Pérez” and “Wicked.” Here is what we can expect from the Oscars, now in their 97th year.
Norah O’Donnell signed off as anchor ad manager of the CBS Evening News Thursday night. On Monday, the broadcast returns to New York, with CBS News New York’s Maurice DuBois and longtime CBS News journalist John Dickerson. Just as it was in the Walter Cronkite or Dan Rather days, you can still find the CBS Evening News at 5:30 p.m. weeknights on Channel 2, CBS Chicago.
Chicago Restaurant Week is bigger than ever, with more than 500 restaurants participating. Sara Machi got to visit the First Bite preview event at the Field Museum.
Those surveying will be outside in the cold, not only tallying who is living on Chicago streets, but offering necessities like hats, hand warmers, and hygiene kits. Marissa Sulek reports.
Late in the afternoon, the man called police and said he had guns and weapons in the house and had "something bad to his family."
The city Department of Family and Support Services said the count is really important this year.
Some Chicago social media users are helping Restaurant Week participants make the most out of their money.
Zach LaVine scored 24 points and Josh Giddey added 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Illini fell in back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons.
The lessons being taught to victim advocates are aimed at interrupting cycles of violence by training them on the best ways they can lend a helping hand.
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
The dog's owner, Kent Maynard, said his case was treated differently from the start.
Illinois is the only state in the country that requires seniors to have their driving skills tested on a regular basis.
City attorneys recommended the settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and former Det. Reynaldo Guevara - all of whom have been accused of framing dozens of people.
Zach LaVine scored 24 points and Josh Giddey added 16 points and 11 rebounds.
The Illini fell in back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons.
Venable and White Sox General Manager Chris Getz held a pre-Sox Fest pow-wow Thursday afternoon, before the festivities officially kick off on Friday.
Mason added five assists for the Flames (14-6, 6-3 Missouri Valley Conference).
Edwards added seven assists and three steals for the Ramblers (12-7, 3-3 Atlantic 10 Conference).
In each incident, a burglar has broken the front window or glass door of a business and stormed inside, taking money from cash registers.
One container seemed to contain giant rolls of carpet, some of which were spilling out onto the tracks.
Late in the afternoon, the man called police and said he had guns and weapons in the house and had "something bad to his family."
The lessons being taught to victim advocates are aimed at interrupting cycles of violence by training them on the best ways they can lend a helping hand.
Fermin Tonche-Gallardo and Marcos Mendez are accused of stealing 200 vases from gravestones at the McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in September 2024.
