False bomb threat prompts staff evacuation, late opening for Field Museum
During a sweep by police, Field Museum staff members were evacuated to the nearby Shedd Aquarium.
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During a sweep by police, Field Museum staff members were evacuated to the nearby Shedd Aquarium.
The next Cat Café event is coming up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Admittance is included with museum admission.
The event is part of the exhibit, "Cats: Predators to Pets."
The story of the man-eating lions is fairly well-known, but one Field Museum expert went the extra mile to confirm that the man-eating claims were true.
You may know a little about the man-eating lions, but Noel Brennan met the expert who did some delicate dental work, to confirm a famous story.
Researchers learned that what they thought was one species making up king cobras is actually four.
Researchers learned that what they thought was one species making up king cobras is actually four. Noel Brennan reports.
Field Museum visitors see less than 1% of its total collection. So where's the rest of it? CBS News Chicago went on a tour behind the scenes.
Some Chicago social media users are helping Restaurant Week participants make the most out of their money.
The expedition's goal is to help preserve one of the most untouched, biodiverse areas left on Earth.
The scientists spent weeks exploring the far reaches of the Amazon rainforest in South America—and they are working to protect the rainforest, and our planet. Noel Brennan reports.
The new exhibit explores the world of cats and their relationships with humans over time. Developer Monisa Ahmed talks more about the exhibit.
"Cats: Predators to Pets" opens at the Field Museum on Friday, Nov. 29.
“Catts: Predators to Pets” showcases everything from leopards and lions to your favorite house cat.
Among the mummies the scientists studied is Lady Chenet-aa, who lived during the Third Intermediate Period of Egypt in the 22nd Dynasty—3,000 years ago.
The scans created thousands upon thousands of X-rays, which are digitally stacked to examine what is inside them.
"Sue in the Flesh" shows visitors what the famous T. Rex would have looked like 66 million years ago.
Sue is back at Chicago's Field Museum, but it's not the dinosaur skeleton fans have come to know and love. But the museum now features a new way to see the world-famous reptile with "Sue in the Flesh." The model was created at the Field Museum in 2019, but left to tour in 2020.
On Thursday, Oct. 5 last year, 961 birds died all in one night after crashing into the windows at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center.
It was the night of Wednesday, Oct. 4 last year, when 961 birds died all in one night after crashing into the windows at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center. Officials want to prevent that from happening again, as Darius Johnson reports.
While there were no cicadas, a tostada with grasshoppers was among the items on the menu at the Bug Bites dinner at Big Star West Town.
The "Bug Bites" event was inspired by the 17-year periodical cicada emergence across the Chicago area this spring and summer.
Field Museum collections assistant Jim Louderman tells CBS 2 all about the bugs that could be observed, and even eaten, at Big Star West Town Tuesday night -- as well as why people should enjoy their time with the 17-year cicada this year.
Field Museum collections assistant Jim Louderman plays with a tarantula at the Field Museum Bug Bites event at Big Star West Town.
Cicadas were not to be on the menu, but other insect-based dishes were, at Big Star West Town.
Around 5:30 p.m. Friday, a Michigan City police officer performed a traffic stop on a red Dodge SUV for an equipment violation in the 5800 block of South Franklin Street.
Yastin S. Zaragoza-Barragan, 27, and David Hernandez, 29, were both charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
The player matched all six numbers to score the prize.
Highs are in the 50s, but cooler lakeside temperatures are in the 40s.
Illinois State Police said the crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. on northbound I-94 at 59th Street.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
According to an internal email, three-quarters of the positions in the IRS Office of Civil Rights and Compliance will be eliminated.
Laura Bannon, Dana Kozlov, and Jackie Kostek got to make their own pizzas on air earlier this week.
Russia's defense ministry says it was targeting military in the city of Kryvyi Rih. The strike targeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown.
The catholic church is asking Italian police to investigate the online sales of alleged relics before the canonization of its first millennial saint. The relics of Carlo Acutis include locks of his hair, which fetch up to $2,000.
As President Trump demands that the U.S. regain control of the waterway, Hegseth will meet with Panama’s leaders next week.
It's unclear how the fire started and how many people were affected.
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held around the country on Saturday, April 5, including protests in Chicago, dozens of suburbs, and across the state of Illinois.
Illinois State Police said the crash happened just after 11:30 p.m. on northbound I-94 at 59th Street.
Around 5:30 p.m. Friday, a Michigan City police officer performed a traffic stop on a red Dodge SUV for an equipment violation in the 5800 block of South Franklin Street.
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Josh Giddey had 15 points, 19 rebounds and 12 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Frank Nazar and Philipp Kurashev scored for the last-place Blackhawks, and Spencer Knight allowed four goals on 28 shots.
The Cubs have won four consecutive home openers for the first time since 1950-53.
Shota Imanaga pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning in Chicago's home opener at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs handed San Diego its first loss with a 3-1 victory over the Padres.
Kerry Carpenter hit a pair of solo home runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-4 for their 14th win in their last 17 home openers.
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
The video taken this month was just one time the man, Robert Cook, has apparently been caught on camera. Many of his alleged crimes have happened at Chicago Transit Authority 'L' stops.
