Killings of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders fuels fears of wider war
Both Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr were killed in Israeli strikes.
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Both Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr were killed in Israeli strikes.
The commander was also wanted in the U.S. for playing a key role in the 1983 bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut that killed 241 military personnel.
A drone fired three missiles into Beirut's southern suburbs.
The two discussed an outline of a deal that would pause the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
The two leaders will talk about a plan to release the remaining hostages in Gaza. Netanyahu is also expected to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of Congress—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois). Charlie De Mar reports.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, some lawmakers decided not to attend the speech out of their disapproval of his handling of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is slated to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
CBS News Chicago obtained a copy of the complaint, which accuses professors of making racist and insensitive comments to the students. Andrew Ramos reports.
Tabshir Rizvi, 23, of Bloomingdale, and Mohammed Faroun, 22, of Hoffman Estates, were both charged with two counts of hate crime, a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct.
This week, the conservative religious party Shas openly urged potential conscripts to ignore their call-ups from the Israel Defense Forces.
Israel says Wednesday’s decision is in response to renewed fighting in Gaza City. More than half-a-million people lived there, before the Israel Hamas war forced Palestinians to head south.
Two Saturdays ago, pro-Palestinian demonstrators used bullhorns to chant from the street in the middle of the night outside Schneider's Highland Park home.
Baraa lost his right foot and suffered significant injuries to his arm from an Israeli bomb.
Baraa lost his right foot and suffered significant injuries to his arm from an Israeli bombing.
While many celebrated Independence Day, others took to the streets to call for an end to the war in Gaza. The U.S. Palestinian Community Network says it has been hard to listen to fireworks as thousands are being killed in Gaza. They protested the U.S.'s role and continued support for Israel.
Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, called the vandalism "a vile act of hate."
Israeli officials will meet with Qatari mediators to discuss details of a new framework agreement.
Thousands of people blocked traffic and called for a deal to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Benjamin Netanyahu said he would accept only a partial ceasefire deal, in exchange for some of the 120 hostages still held captive in Gaza. He said he is committed to continuing the war and eliminating Hamas.
Saturday’s attacks hit four neighborhoods in Gaza City, where Israel says it was targeting Hamas terrorist infrastructure. Palestinian officials say at least 39 people were killed.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Some people who live in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood near the Obama Presidential Center said they are facing a tough situation — pay more rent, or lose their home.
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Several Republicans on the Oversight panel joined with Democrats in supporting the motion to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among the big names who will be in Chicago Friday for Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Ways to reset, recover and reconnect at Eastend Wellness Club.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants in the U.S., is celebrating its 25th year in Chicago.
The annual Hindu festival of Holi celebrates the start of spring, and colorful powders and waters are used to celebrate. Joining Dana Kozlov and Jackie Kostek by Zoom is Dylan Hankey, senior director of programming and production at Navy Pier, where a Holi celebration is coming up Saturday.
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is coming up March 19, hosted by Camp Fire, a national nonprofit focused on empowering and mentoring kids. Shawna Rosenzweig, the chief executive officer of Camp Fire, joins Dana Kozlov to talk about the day and how people can participate.
The U.S. House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Bondi.
A pilot was killed after a plane crash in north suburban Deerfield, Illinois, on Wednesday night.
A truck hanging on the edge of a bridge over I-290 in Elmhurst, Illinois, is causing significant closures on Thursday morning.
A high-stakes meeting held Wednesday could affect anyone who plans to travel through O'Hare International Airport this spring, summer, or even fall.
The burglaries took place between 2:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. in the Kenwood, South Shore, Washington Heights, Beverly, Archer Heights, and West Elsdon neighborhoods, police say.
The restrooms look like pods, each with a toilet that is cleaned after each use, and the floors are power-washed.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
Northwestern was in control before Purdue got back in the game with a 9-0 run in the second half.
Last-place Loyola Chicago came in shooting just 31% on 3s, but kept it close by outscoring the nation's top 3-point shooting team by nine from behind the arc.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Illinois is a win away from a triple-bye and berth in the quarterfinals next week in the Big Ten Tournament.
The Bulls got back to losing after stopping an 11-game skid with a lopsided win over Milwaukee on Sunday.
An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.
A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two women are dead in Pennsylvania and a man is dead in Hillside, Illinois, after an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
Chicago police on Wednesday warned of a string of charity scam incidents in the on the Near West and South sides in recent weeks.
Burglars stole an ATM from a bar in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
