Thousands pack Daley Plaza for "Hands Off!" protest against Trump
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests were held around the country, taking aim at the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, immigration policies, tariffs, and more.
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Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests were held around the country, taking aim at the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, immigration policies, tariffs, and more.
The White House says a message telling thousands of Ukrainian refugees to immediately leave the U.S. was a mistake.
Thousands gathered and marched in downtown Chicago on Saturday, at just one of hundreds of "Hands Off!" protests around the world targeting President Trump and his administration. The rally at Daley Plaza was the biggest protest in Chicago since President Trump took office.
President Trump is playing golf and getting ready for a new week after a busy one that brought new global tariffs and a fierce stock market reaction.
Thousands of protesters packed Daley Plaza on Saturday, staging the biggest protest in Chicago since President Trump took office.
According to an internal email, three-quarters of the positions in the IRS Office of Civil Rights and Compliance will be eliminated.
As President Trump demands that the U.S. regain control of the waterway, Hegseth will meet with Panama’s leaders next week.
Stocks plummeted on Wall Street for the second day in a row, after China issued retaliatory tariff on the U.S. in response to President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on foreign imports. The uncertainty is fueling fears of inflation and a possible recession.
If you frequently shop on Shein or Temu, be prepared to pay more after President Trump eliminated a trade loophole allowing the retailers to avoid import taxes on packages under $800. Starting May 2, Shein and Temu goods will face a tax rate of 30% of their value or $25 per item.
Stocks suffered their worst crisis since COVID in March 2020, as the Dow Jones plunged more than 2,200 points on Friday, over concerns about the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs. The NASDAQ and S&P lost nearly 6 percent. Posting on social media as he went golfing, the president called this “a great time to get rich.” But in a rare move, President Trump is calling on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Fed chairman Jerome Powell warned on Friday that tariffs could do long-term harm to the economy.
China announced Friday it will hit the U.S. with a 34% across the board tariff on U.S. goods next week as the Trump administration's new reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect.
As Jarred Hill reports, the White House continues to promise the long-term gain will be worth it.
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
Stock futures are pointing to another major drop in U.S. financial markets as global trade war risks rise.
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
It is not yet known how much more consumers will pay for nearly everything they buy.
President Trump’s sweeping tariff plan sent shockwaves through Wall Street, with the Dow Jones dropping more than 1,000 points in the first 30 seconds of trading on Thursday, fueling fears of a recession.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged over 1,400 points, or 3.5%, shortly after stock market trading opened Thursday in the wake of President Donald Trump announcing sweeping global tariffs Wednesday.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
President trump's new tariffs against more than 60 countries sent markets tumbling this morning in Asia. Top European union officials are calling them a "major blow" to the global economy.
President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, along with further "reciprocal tariffs."
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
President Trump is set to unveil his new tariffs plan on Wednesday, targeting a broad range of countries that tax U.S. goods, to be imposed immediately upon his announcement at the White House.
President Trump is scheduled to announce details and implementation of new tariffs on Wednesday, a day he has named "Liberation Day," despite warnings from economists over increased prices.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
The Obama Presidential Center is opening June 19 — Juneteenth — and tickets will go on sale soon.
Thieves stole an ATM in a crash-and-grab burglary at a BP gas station in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday.
A busy intersection where Chicago meets suburban Cicero, Illinois, was shut down early Monday after two police officers were injured in a crash.
A boil order has been issued for part of the southwest Chicago suburb of Hickory Hills.
A rally was set to be held in Daley Plaza Monday for a Chicago woman accused of killing her abusive boyfriend in 2022.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The Illinois Accountability Commission is asking the federal officials who ran Operation Midway Blitz to testify at two hearings on federal agents' tactics during last year's immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
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.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
When Jean-Luc Godard's "Hail Mary" opened in Chicago on April 4, 1986, it drew a throng of angry protesters who considered the film an affront to their faith.
When it comes to treasure hunts, some of the best surprises come from the River Thames in London. But getting in on the action isn't easy — there's a long, competitive list to search its banks. Tina Kraus shows us the magic of mudlarking.
Transportation Security Administration lines are finally shorter, but the war with Iran is sending jet fuel prices surging. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Thieves stole an ATM in a crash-and-grab burglary at a BP gas station in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood early Monday.
The unnamed “Spaceballs” sequel is due in theaters April 23, 2027, two months shy of the original “Star Wars” parody’s 40th anniversary.
The Obama Presidential Center is opening June 19 — Juneteenth — and tickets will go on sale soon.
A busy intersection where Chicago meets suburban Cicero, Illinois, was shut down early Monday after two police officers were injured in a crash.
Thieves stole an ATM in a crash-and-grab burglary at a BP gas station in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday.
In March 2021, in Little Village, a police officer chased Adam Toledo on foot after shots were fired on a street corner.
The Obama Presidential Center is opening June 19 — Juneteenth — and tickets will go on sale soon.
A boil order has been issued for part of the southwest Chicago suburb of Hickory Hills.
A Morgan Park family is still in shock after a staggering 300% spike in their latest property tax bill, and the man poised to take over as Cook County Assessor at the end of the year says it's an error he wants to make sure doesn't happen again.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have built a "self-driving" lab that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to accelerate work that would take humans weeks or months to complete.
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.
Dansby Swanson hit a two-run homer and Matt Shaw and Happ added solo shots for Chicago in Game 2.
The Bulls missed four shots on their next possession, including three straight at point-blank range by Leonard Miller, before Booker made a 3 to make 117-108 with 1:33 remaining.
Amaya's hard shot to right-center field off Connor Brogdon (2-1) scored pinch-runner Dylan Carlson from second base.
Miguel Vargas had an RBI triple, and Lenyn Sosa and Austin Hays each drove in a run as the White Sox opened 3-0 at home for the first time since 2004.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Thieves stole an ATM in a crash-and-grab burglary at a BP gas station in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday.
A man shot and killed someone who came into his home and started charging at him in Chicago's South Deering community, police said early Monday.
A man was due in court Sunday after being arrested and charged with hitting a woman with a vehicle last week and then running off in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood.
A man was stabbed to death in a fight in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Two people were injured early Sunday in a shooting on the Bishop Ford Freeway alongside Chicago's Pullman community.
