Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
Cole Brings Plenty went missing amid a domestic violence investigation in Kansas, authorities said.
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Forbes has released its list of highest-paid actors, ranking A-list stars based on how much money they made from films and TV in 2023.
Richard Lewis, the actor and comedian known for his long-running stand-up career and recurring role in the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is dead at 76.
Eighteen new castaways will embark on the adventure of a lifetime in hopes of winning the title of sole survivor and the $1 million grand prize.
Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Broadway icon Chita Rivera, best known for her role as Anita in the original 1957 Broadway cast of "West Side Story," has died at age 91. Rivera died Tuesday in New York after a brief illness, her daughter said in a statement provided to CBS News.
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
"The Daily Show" veteran Jon Stewart will return to host the show on Mondays this year.
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in "The Full Monty" died suddenly on Saturday, his family said.
Tom Smothers, the comedian and musician who rose to fame in the 1960s as one half of the iconic Smothers Brothers performing duo, has died, his brother said in a statement. Smothers was 86.
Born in the late 1920s as a movie theater, the iconic Ramova Theatre is making a triumphant return, reimagined as a 1,500-person capacity music venue in the heart of Bridgeport. Jennifer Hudson, Chance the Rapper, and Quincy Jones will be co-owners of the revitalized Ramova Theatre at 35th and Halsted, along with investor Tyler Nevius, who bought the then-vacant theater and an adjacent lot from the city for $1 in 2017.
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Famed rapper Snoop Dogg said in a post on social media that he decided "to give up smoke." It's unclear if the known marijuana enthusiast was being serious or was potentially teasing some new business venture involving edible marijuana.
The cause of death for "Friends" actor Matthew Perry remained under investigation by a coroner Sunday. Police say there were "no obvious signs of trauma."
Matthew Perry rose to fame with his iconic role as Chandler Bing on "Friends," beloved for his eccentric mannerisms and quirky personality.
Guests can browse pieces from more than 100 artists, while also enjoying food and live entertainment.
A new show in Chicago brings you into the story - quite literally. 'The Flashlight Play' is an interactive show where audience members follow three young and struggling artists on their journey of breaking into a dark, empty space to perform their own Shadow puppet shows. CBS 2 talked to the playwright ahead of opening night.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
The city's inspector general documented what went wrong for the Chicago Police Department in its response to mass protests in 2020.
Three people died, including a police officer, and three were injured in a south Minneapolis shooting Thursday evening, sources tell WCCO. A second police officer is among the injured.
The ICC did give the green light for an additional $1.6 million for emergency work.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
The move fulfills a campaign promise the mayor made – to reinstate public health clinics closed under former Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 state felony counts in New York.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon checks out the extended forecast.
The move fulfills a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made – to reinstate public health clinics closed under former Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago in just over 80 days, and the big question many are asking is whether police will be prepared for the expected protests. The city's inspector general documented in a new report the improvements made in the Chicago Police Department's response to mass gatherings and large-scale events. She's documented how the department has conducted drills and tested its plans, as well as drafted extensive revisions to its use of force policy.
Some people learned about the verdict right outside the CBS 2 newsroom, on our huge Jumbotron overlooking Daley Plaza.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller discusses what former President Trump can expect before his sentencing in July, whether the conviction will hamper his ability to campaign, and whether he could get jail time.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with sentencing scheduled for just days before the Republican National Convention.
Desiree Figueroa, 29, pleaded guilty in January to the murder of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and agreed to testify against her mother, Clarsa Figueroa, who later admitted her own role in the gruesome killing.
Carter said he has made significant improvements for Chicago's transit system, but only hears a constant stream of negativity.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
This will be the first time in franchise history that the Bears will be featured on the Hard Knocks show, which documents one team's training camp.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
This will be the first time in franchise history that the Bears will be featured on the Hard Knocks show, which documents one team's training camp.
Gary Sánchez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4.
Hugo Cuypers scored midway through the second half to rally the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 draw with Orlando City.
Trevor Richards and Toronto's bullpen delivered after Alek Manoah departed because of elbow discomfort, and the Blue Jays beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 3-1.
Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins and Willy Adames hit home runs and the Brewers erupted for five runs in the third against Shota Imanaga as Milwaukee downed the Chicago Cubs 10-6.
Three people are in custody after a broad-daylight stabbing in Times Square Thursday.
Desiree Figueroa, 29, pleaded guilty in January to the murder of 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and agreed to testify against her mother, Clarisa Figueroa, who later admitted her own role in the gruesome killing.
Police are searching for Lander Coleman, 43, who was accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend and her daughter and son.
During one incident in Wicker Park, a man was shot while trying to stop a robbery outside of a popular bar.
A Michigan man appearing virtually in a Washtenaw County court hearing earlier this month was ordered by a judge to turn himself in after his camera showed him actively driving under a suspended license.