7.8 magnitude earthquake hits part of southern Philippines
The earthquake caused damage to the coastal city, knocking down power and sparking a tsunami warning on some regional coasts.
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The earthquake caused damage to the coastal city, knocking down power and sparking a tsunami warning on some regional coasts.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 in Northern California awakened residents with a jolt early Thursday, with many saying they felt their homes shake for a few seconds in a 100-mile stretch, including San Francisco.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in South-Central Illinois early Tuesday morning.
The government is warning people of possible aftershocks over the next few days.
Supermarket surveillance footage captured the moment the earthquake hit.
Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people. Tsunami warnings were lifted and the island nation is no longer under tsunami threat.
Rescue and recovery efforts are underway after an earthquake left 900 people dead in Afghanistan.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 hit eastern Afghanistan, destroying multiple villages and killing more than 800 people, officials say.
Rescue crews are searching for survivors after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in eastern Afghanistan
Most tsunami alerts, from Alaska to Japan to Chile, have been lifted. Parts of Hawaii recorded the highest waves, but even those were not ultimately very high, topping out at less than 6 feet.
A tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, an 8.8 magnitude in Russia's Far East, was canceled after small waves peaked.
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting Japan's meteorological agency to issue a tsunami alert and the National Weather Service to issue a tsunami warning for Hawaii and parts of Alaska on Wednesday.
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast after a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The earthquake, confirmed by the United States Geological Survey, was reported in Coles County.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake was confirmed near Lerna, Illinois, late Monday night. The earthquake, confirmed by the United States Geological Survey, was reported in Coles County SSW of Lerna, Illinois which is close to Effingham, Illinois.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was roughly 15 miles south of New Mexico's border with Texas.
Over 100 aftershocks were felt after the quake. The Turkish health ministry says around 230 people were injured, but many more chose to flee the city in case the aftershocks turned more violent.
At the San Diego Zoo, a herd of elephants formed what is called an "alert circle" for the earthquake.
The shakes could be felt across southern California and into Mexico.
In the days since the earthquake, Jones said life in Thailand has been hectic — and many other expats are fleeing and going home. But he is not.
Jahari Jones, who is from Chicago’s South Side, moved to Bangkok late last year. He was editing a YouTube video when he felt the earthquake last week.
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.
While authorities say the death toll is likely to rise, crews are still pulling survivors out of the rubble.
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.
More than 3,400 people are injured, and more than 130 are still missing.
Fan Expo Chicago 2026 is back in Rosemont through Sunday, featuring all things fandom in comics, science fiction, horror, anime, gaming, and cosplay.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday authorizing local home equity assurance programs to provide financial relief to homeowners who have suffered flood damage.
Four people were injured after a shooting in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood on Friday morning.
Back to school season is a particularly expensive one, with spending on school supplies for K-12 students expected to hit the $43 billion range. As a result, parents are going into debt or being driven to risky behaviors like gambling.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Gov. JB Pritzker said he believes the Chicago Bears would like to stay in Illinois, but said they haven’t yet come to the legislature with a bill they want passed to address building a new stadium here.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday authorizing local home equity assurance programs to provide financial relief to homeowners who have suffered flood damage.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Chicago police said four people were hurt, two of them critically, in a shooting in South Austin. Police said two people were injured at the scene near a park, and two other victims were later identified after they took themselves to the hospital.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your day from Little City's Bell Family Arts Center, where children and adults with developmental disabilities are empowered to explore the arts.
Four people were injured in a shooting in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood on Friday morning.
High-flying pilots are practicing for the 2026 Chicago Air & Water Show but a continued weather threat hangs over the weekend.
Heavy rain and flooding continue into the weekend as communities across Illinois and Northwest Indiana deal with power outages and storm damage.
Fan Expo Chicago 2026 is back in Rosemont through Sunday, featuring all things fandom in comics, science fiction, horror, anime, gaming, and cosplay.
Police in south suburban Harvey are expanding their surveillance technology with new Flock Safety drones, even as some other cities are cancelling contracts with the technology company.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suárez and Tyler Stephenson homered and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago White Sox for a 9-8 victory.
The Chicago White Sox announced they're moving their Thursday game at Rate Field against the Cincinnati Reds to an earlier time due to the weather.
Chicago Bears chief executive officer Kevin Warren said Thursday that while team representatives have still been meeting with Illinois officials, the team's "sole focus" is now building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Kamilla Cardoso scored 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting as Chicago lost for the fourth time in five games.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
A year-long investigation has led to an arrest in a fatal shooting in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
A man was due in court Thursday on charges of stabbing a woman to death in Chicago's Avondale community this week.
A man was set for a detention hearing Thursday in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
Police released a video showing the packages spilling out from the truck's false bottom, with the stickers of Norway's soccer star Erling Haaland.
