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On countless blocks in the Devonshire area of Skokie, south of Church Street and east of Kostner Avenue, people woke up Friday morning to find their signs destroyed.
The vandalism took place along several blocks, and police are investigating it as a hate crime. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also reiterated Washington's long-standing support for the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state.
In a third visit to Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, asking for a "humanitarian pause" to the ongoing war in Gaza. President Biden echoed Blinken's request, saying that a short pause in military operations is needed to bring in more aid. But Netanyahu rejected any calls for a "temporary" ceasefire until more than 240 hostages are released.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot was the only Chicago reporter to talk with the family whose trip to visit family overseas turned into chaos when war broke out in October.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a message from President Biden to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying America stands ready to help Israel as it fights to protect itself. But Blinken also delivered a request that appeared to fall on deaf ears, who rejected calls to pause military strikes in Gaza to allow in humanitarian aid and to allow civilians to escape.
"The hot shower. Finally having electricity, having lights, water. In Gaza, we had none of those this."
The woman, whose father is a long-time Chicagoan, was among the hundreds able to cross the Gaza border on Thursday. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot was the only Chicago reporter to talk with the family.
"It's a very big mix of emotions, and really everything seems surreal at the moment," Emilee Rauschenberger said.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot spoke to the woman's father who is anxiously awaiting to see his daughter, her husband, and his grandchildren. They'll soon be en route to the United Kingdom where they live.
They crossed the border into Egypt on Thursday. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot has a good news update on the story CBS 2 reported on Wednesday.
The president is under growing pressure from those who say Israel's bombardment of Gaza is collective punishment.
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Seats at the Jewish United Fund vigil at the Anshe Emet Synagogue were roped off with images of some of the captives.
Seats at the Jewish United Fund vigil at the Anshe Emet Synagogue in East Lakeview were roped off with images of some of the captives. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
A Chicagoan with family in Elgin learned his daughter and her family could leave Gaza as soon as Thursday. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports on how John Rauschenberger's daughter's ordeal could soon end.
They said they wanted a meeting with the congressman to discuss a ceasefire and continued U.S. aid to Israel.
Amid the continued war between Israel and Hamas, members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network staged a sit-in at the Glen Ellyn office of U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D). They said they wanted a meeting with the congressman to discuss a cease-fire and continued U.S. aid to Israel.
"We've always been upbeat, but the odds start working against you, the longer that you're there."
CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more on how it comes as some injured Palestinians are getting much-needed medical help.
Mohammed Abu Realh said his brothers-in-law, their wives, and their children were killed in Israeli airstrikes.
Mohammed Abu Realh said he believes Israeli airstrikes killed 33 relatives so far, and five or six are still missing.
Ori Megidish was kidnapped during Hamas’ deadly rampage more than three weeks ago. As CBS News’ Tina Kraus reports, her release comes as more Israeli troops, tanks, and helicopters move deeper into Gaza.
Raanan and her mother were taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, during which they were visiting.
Natalie Raanan was released last week along with her mother. It was just in time for Raanan's 18th birthday.
A tornado blasted through Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours Tuesday.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
South Carolina Republicans will be choosing a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
Liam Stanton, one of the 10 candidates for mayor of Chicago, announced Monday morning that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Alexi Giannoulias.
A group of activists and elected officials filed reports with the Chicago Police Department on Monday, alleging crimes committed by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz last fall.
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.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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.
Severe storms are hitting Aurora, Illinois, with heavy rain causing flooding and damaging winds.
CBS meteorologists are tracking severe weather moving into the Chicago area.
CNN recently detailed the story of Sam Tunick, an activist headed home from the Dominican Republic when he was pulled aside by Border Patrol in Atlanta. He refused to answer questions, so officers asked for the passcode on his phone. Instead, prosecutors said he gave them a password that effectively wiped his phone, and now he faces charges. Travel Editor Peter Greenberg explains what happened.
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself with his Live 77 project. Cole joins Dana Kozlov and Audrina Sinclair.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued as a line of severe storms barrels its way into the Chicago area.
Multiple Chicago-area counties are under tornado warnings Tuesday morning as a line of very destructive storms barrels through.
Another round of severe weather hit the Chicago area during the day Tuesday, prompting tornado warnings and causing what were expected to be widespread severe tree damage and power outages.
A tornado blasted through Chicago's south suburbs during the midday hours Tuesday.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
Jahmal Cole founded his nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City with the goal of taking Chicago kids out of their neighborhoods to explore all the city has to offer, and now he is doing it himself.
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.
University of Illinois researchers have found a correlation between more green spaces and less violence in neighborhoods. A group in Chicago is planting trees with the mission to bring beauty and safety to the whole city.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
The Chicago White Sox are preparing for another sold-out crowd on Tuesday night at Rate Field as they celebrate the team's most famous fan, Pope Leo XIV.
Colson Montgomery's 26th homer, a three-run shot, capped Chicago's four-run third inning and the White Sox held on to beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Sunday.
Chicago Bears receiver Luther Burden III will reportedly miss a little bit of time with a groin injury he suffered at practice on Saturday.
Ian Happ hit a two-run homer, Miguel Amaya added a three-run shot and the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Sunday.
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
A man and a woman were killed in a shooting at a Chicago Public Schools elementary school on Monday afternoon near Midway International Airport.
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
At least five people were killed, and 14 more were wounded, in shootings in Chicago this weekend as of early Sunday afternoon. The victims ranged in age from 17 to 50.
