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It's another big step in cutting down pollution on Chicago streets.
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In the letter, the lawmakers asked CTA President Dorval Carter to enact a provision required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, to improve safety for both passengers and transit workers.
A large group gathered Sunday for a rally outside the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Ukrainian Village.
"The United States must provide the weapons for the Ukrainian resistance, the protection of those who have fled, and the survival of those who are caught in the crossfire of Putin's invasion," Durbin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Friday vowed to move swiftly to confirm President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee, federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to make her the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.
A field hearing led by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Monday focused on finding a solution to gun trafficking and reducing gun violence in Chicago.
"I don't see a means for reaching that," said Durbin, the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate. "I want it. I think we are much more likely to deal with discrete elements."
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, who had urged President Joe Biden not to force Lausch out until a successor is in place, said they're pleased Biden agreed to their request.
Gov. JB Pritzker said "America elected a President and Vice President who will lead with compassion, restore dignity to the office, and give us hope for a brighter future."
Pritzker said he agrees with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin that Republicans were able to use the controversies recently swirling around Madigan to their advantage on Election Day
Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.
President Donald Trump has said he plans to nominate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's successor this weekend, after her memorial services are held.
Congress has taken off for the weekend without extending the weekly $600 jobless benefits that would help millions of workers who are struggling during the pandemic.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth is being floated as Joe Biden's potential running mate.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin stopped by the hospital's drive-through testing site Friday morning, saying he wants everyone to know how important testing is to the nation's future.
Sen. Dick Durbin led a roundtable discussion with public health officials on coronavirus response Friday.
Hundreds of Chicagoans from all walks of life gathered Monday morning to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
One day after CBS 2 revealed claims that Indiana steelmaker ArcelorMittal cheated on the results of its toxicity tests, U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) are asking for the federal government to take serious action against the company.
As calls to pursue impeachment against President Trump intensify, all but one Chicago area representative now supports the inquiry.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city of Chicago is stepping up efforts to prevent kids from vaping, amid a growing number of deaths and serious illnesses nationwide connected to electronic cigarette use.
Illinois' two senators continued their pressure campaign on Major League Baseball to be more proactive about fan safety at ballparks, urging greater transparency about how often and how seriously fans are hurt by foul balls.
In two days, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could begin conducting raids to arrest and deport thousands of undocumented immigrants across the nation, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he's concerned about where people who are detained in the Chicago area will be housed.
Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin are urging Major League Baseball to expand protective netting at all 30 major league ballparks.
Illinois senator Dick Durbin is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Acting Commissioner to "get off the sidelines and address" the public health issue surrounding youth e-cigarette use.
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
At least 11 people are wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
Partly cloudy skies are expected for a couple days
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered from the scene.
"My baby could've died in my hands. I just told him, 'Just stay up. Just talk to mommy.' Me and the officer said, 'Just keep saying your birthday.' He's been up ever since," Kimberly Saunders said.
Charges are pending against the 21-year-old suspect Friday night.
Runners are getting ready to hit the pavement for Sunday's Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon.
The vintage Italian violin, built in 1758, was taken during a burglary at her South Loop home last week.
Looking for a pet that is silly and would make a great sous-chef? Meet PAWS Pet of the Week, Doxi.
Four men are wounded in separate shootings in South Chicago early Saturday morning.
Much cooler this weekend after a cold front went through last night.
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
Officials said the officers provide an extra set of eyes and ears for the neighborhood and can help police by reporting information in real time.
A few storms could be strong tonight, producing gusty winds and small hail. Lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.
As a precaution, CPS is offering parents a free year of credit monitoring for all of the three major credit agencies.
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
An Englewood organization receives a big financial boost in its mission to keep children off the street.
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
The deputy was working a side job as a security officer at the time of the incident, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
A suspect is in custody after two people were killed and seven others were injured during a mass shooting downtown Thursday night.
At least 11 people are wounded in shootings over the weekend.
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
The troubling reality is mass shootings like this are skyrocketing in Chicago compared to the rest of the country.
An 11-year-old abused girl, considered a risk to herself and others, has spent two months in what's considered a shelter and has been waiting months longer for a secure residential treatment center placement.
Michael Walters thought he did everything right.
CBS 2 Chicago won four regional Edward R. Murrow awards, the most of any station.
This week alone, the Red Cross has helped 132 victims in Chicago and the suburbs after house fires.
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
"We feel very confident that we have the votes to make sure that this gets over the hurdle," Mayor Lightfoot said.
CBS News projects Chuck Edwards will win the GOP nomination in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
One of the lawsuits involves one of four men wrongfully convicted for a 1992 double murder. That case has now cost Chicago taxpayers more than $43 million in verdicts and settlements.
Suppliers will be required to give resources to infant formula plants before sending to other customers.
With parents struggling to navigate the baby formula shortage, breast milk donation banks are seeing a sharp increase in demand — but also a jump in donations.
Walk into the baby formula aisle at just about any drug or grocery store around the country, and you will still see rows of empty shelves.
Abbott Nutrition said after its plant in Sturgis, Michigan gets back in operation, product could be back on shelves in six to eight weeks, subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $5.12 as of Tuesday morning.
Parents are struggling to keep up with the nationwide shortage of baby formula – with several retailers now limiting how much you can buy. So what do you do if you can't find any?
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
Sturgis plant will reopen soon as nationwide out-of-stock levels of baby formula rise above 40%.
The Evanston Department of Health and Human Service reported 397 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days – up from 305 the prior week.
Advocate Aurora Health will be merging with Atrium Health.
Chicago Public Schools has become the first school district in the nation to launch a new anti-suicide campaign created by Lady Gaga's Born This Way foundation.
There is still a push from nearby residents to stop the billon-dollar Bally's project that is planned for the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site in River West.
Such events as the chaos downtown that led to a deadly shooting right in the middle of Millennium Park have led people to cancel trips, meetings, and events in Chicago because they don't feel safe.
The village of Skokie is telling Carvana it cannot build a proposed 14-story car vending tower, just three months after the project won approval from village trustees.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot helped cut the ribbon Tuesday morning to open the official U.S. headquarters of FTX, a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange.
The city did not conduct a new safety study to determine how crime would be impacted by a casino - in hopes of getting the casino up and generating revenue quickly.
On a steamy afternoon that saw yet another dustup between Josh Donaldson and the White Sox, DJ LeMahieu hit an early grand slam and the New York Yankees beat Chicago 7-5 in a contentious contest Saturday.
He's one of the biggest players in the draft, at 7 feet and 293 pounds, but his lack of an outside game might leave him left out on draft night, and longing a bit for the old NBA game.
The Hall of Famer, considered the best pitcher in Cubs history, joins Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ron Santo to be immortalized along Gallagher Way.
With a strong wind blowing out on a warm afternoon, the teams combined to clear the brick walls 11 times — the Diamondbacks connected for seven homers.
For the first time in school history, both teams are ranked number one in their region in Division III.
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
The controversial comic laughed off the incident after being tackled, and video appeared to show the person who charged him being beaten onstage.
"We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness," the Judd sisters said on social media.
The new national tour of "Jersey Boys" opens next week at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating the music of the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
The lineup includes Thursday headliners Metallica and Lil Baby, Friday headliners Dua Lipa and Machine Gun Kelly, Saturday headliners J. Cole and Kygo, and Sunday headliners Green Day and Doja Cat.
Loved ones will remember the lives of three women who died in an assisted living facility during extreme heat.
CBS 2's Ed Curran takes us behind the wheel of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Much cooler this weekend after a cold front went through last night.
The vintage Italian violin, built in 1758, was taken during a burglary at her South Loop home last week.
Doxi is a 7-year-old Labrador Retriever mix with a friendly and mellow personality.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!