For women at the DNC, the nomination of Kamala Harris is deeply personal
For many women, it's a deeply personal moment that some weren't sure they'd ever see.
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For many women, it's a deeply personal moment that some weren't sure they'd ever see.
The crowd made up with Chicagoans was on their feet for performances by Common. Marie Saavedra reports.
Not only were there thousands of delegates and volunteers hanging on Harris’ every word as she spoke Thursday night, but there were also TV and movie stars—all showing the pride they felt for Harris. Dorothy Tucker reports from the Democratic National Convention floor.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady have a breakdown of Harris' speech and how she handled the topics she addressed.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Actress Kerry Washington was joined by two of Vice President Kamala Harris’ great nieces to remind everyone how to pronounce Harris’ first name correctly. Also, Pink sang with her teenage daughter, Willow.
About 1,500 demonstrators from the Coalition to March on the DNC gathered Thursday afternoon at Union Park and followed a march route near the United Center. Charlie De Mar reports from Union Park, where some protesters remained after 10 p.m., while Jermont Terry reports on some peace workers who kept the march in line.
Anne Caprara, an Illinois delegate and chief of staff to Gov. JB Pritzker, joins Political Reporter Chris Tye with rave reviews of Ms. Harris’ speech at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night.
Harris focused on the election as a way to move the country forward. She touched on the economy, reproductive rights, and the Israel-Gaza conflict, just to name a few topics.
In a primetime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, Adam Kinzinger, a Republican who served as an Illinois congressman and a frequent critic of former President Donald Trump, said he and Democrats have forged an "awkward alliance" to defeat the former president.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Lori Lightfoot and Leslie Hairston share some thoughts before Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the Democratic National Convention.
Members of the Chicago Bulls’ The Pack Drumline put on quite an elaborate show at the Democratic National Convention.
CBS News Chicago Political Analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady talk about how the Democrats can win over undecided voters, the change in the Republican Party since the rise of former President Donald Trump, and what the future might look like for the GOP.
The creators CBS News Chicago spoke to said they're seeing engagement and views increase on their social media platforms
Marie Saavedra is at Soldier Field for a free DNC community viewing party, which one attendee says is all about unity.
Frost was elected last year in Florida.
Police were able to exercise patience as the same protestor tried again to head to the top of the "L" platform.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the Democratic National Convention.
For the first time, the DNC credentialed hundreds of social media content creators as organizers try to tap into different audiences.
CBS News Chicago security expert Phil Andrew breaks down how safety and security were handled to the satisfaction of many people at the Democratic National Convention.
The Coalition to March on the DNC said they expected the Thursday night protest to be the largest. Jermont Terry reports.
The viewing party was held Thursday night at Soldier Field for Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming speech.
The congressmen also talk about President Biden’s decision to withdraw and how that changed the Democrats’ fortunes, among other topics.
Seventeen-year-old Gus Walz's parents recently told media that he has a non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder. They called his condition "his secret power."
The mayor also said the Chicago Police Department's constitutional policing has been a success during the protests at the Democratic National Convention. He joins Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent at the DNC.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it is investigating a potential case of hantavirus in an Illinois resident, that they said is not linked to the deadly cruise ship outbreak.
Chicago customs agents said they stopped more than 100 shipments of illegal gun modification devices just in the month of April.
The Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule for artists at the Grant Park music festival has been released.
Joliet Central High School and the nearby Transitions and Pathways campuses were briefly placed on lockdown on Tuesday morning as police investigated a threat that turned out to be bogus.
Four people were injured, including a baby and Chicago police officers, in a rollover crash involving a squad car in Chatham.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Democratic National Committee officials visited Chicago on Monday as the city made its official bid to host the party's 2028 convention – a rare move after having just hosted the event in 2024.
A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking rain in the Chicago area.
The Chicago Wolves are still skating towards another American Hockey League championship after being pushed to the brink in their best-of-five opening round series.
Fallen Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer was among those honored in Springfield for their heroics in the line of duty.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton met with community members in south suburban Dolton on Tuesday to discuss recent cuts to SNAP benefits and the impacts they'll have.
A man was seriously injured after a shootout with police in the South Chicago neighborhood on Monday night.
Four people were injured, including a baby and Chicago police officers, in a rollover crash involving a squad car in Chatham.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it is investigating a potential case of hantavirus in an Illinois resident, that they said is not linked to the deadly cruise ship outbreak.
Chicago customs agents said they stopped more than 100 shipments of illegal gun modification devices just in the month of April.
The Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule for artists at the Grant Park music festival has been released.
Chicago police are warning of a string of armed robberies, some involving unauthorized charges made on victims' phones.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
It's on to the Grand Rapids Griffins, a team Wolves' head coach Spiros Anastas used to work for.
It's been quite a week for Bryson Graham—being hired as the new executive VP of basketball operations on Monday, to landing the No. 4 overall pick in the draft.
Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while earning the 1,900th of his career, Evan Carter hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Sunday.
White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin allowed one run on three hits in six innings.
The Fire (5-4-2) avoided a shutout when Hugo Cuypers scored in the 87th minute to extend his goal-scoring streak to nine matches.
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
