Pro-Palestine protesters at DePaul University prepare for raid of encampment
Protesters have been there for two weeks.
Protesters have been there for two weeks.
On Saturday night they said they were at a stalemate with the university. Some students say they are worried it could all come down to arrests.
It comes despite the White House warning Israel last week not to launch an offensive against the city.
For almost two weeks, students have urged the university to divest from institutions and businesses that support Israel.
In Washington, a state department report is scrutinizing Israel’s actions in the war. Finding that Israel potentially violated international humanitarian law in Gaza using weapons provided by the U.S., but there is no definitive conclusion.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
The warning comes after Israel launched a series of targeted strikes around the city in southern Gaza. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers the U.S. has already paused an earlier shipment of thousands of bombs.
It's due to concerns Israel will drop the bombs on Rafah. It's the last Hamas stronghold in Gaza. But more than one million Palestinians are sheltering there from the war. CBS Correpondent Natalie Brand reports.
Ceasefire negotiations will continue Wednesday, even as Israel escalates its war in Gaza.
Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the latest cease-fire proposal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Student organizers posted on social media that everyone who was arrested has since been released from custody.
No charges have been filed related to Saturday's pro-Palestinian protest outside the Art Institute of Chicago.
The university issued an alert urging students to avoid the area and to remain inside their buildings.
Faculty for Justice in Palestine has promised to support University of Chicago student protesters as the encampment continues to grow, going so far as to say they are willing to be arrested if it comes to that.
After seven days of protests, talks to bring a resolution between the university and protesters on campus were suspended.
The university issued an alert urging students to avoid the area and to remain inside their buildings.
The university issued an alert urging students to avoid the area and to remain inside their buildings.
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Protests continue on a number of U.S. campuses just as graduation season gets underway.
CBS 2 is still waiting to hear from police about the exact number of arrests. The Art Institute initially estimated 50 people were taken into custody.
A witness at the scene said he was immediately concerned when one of the cars sped past him.
Showers will taper off Tuesday as temperatures drop to the 50s.
The woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The couple's 3-year-old son, who was home at the time, was not hurt.
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The university has said protesters sleeping in tents were given fair warning before the encampment was removed, but protesters said there was no such warning.
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.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
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.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
One person died and three others were critically injured in a multi-car crash in Glenview late Sunday night. Emergency responders arrived to the 1200 block of East Lake Avenue where two cars were left mangled, one of them split in half.
Police said the 23-year-old woman was shot in the chest, near 61st Street and South King Drive, just before 10 p.m.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Chicago Police say the boy was stabbed in the back near North Dearborn Avenue and West Lake Street.
A witness at the scene said he was immediately concerned when one of the cars sped past him.
Protesters have been there for two weeks.
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Showers will taper off Tuesday as temperatures drop to the 50s.
The woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Amaan Khan, whose mom was born in Pakistan, got the opportunity to pitch for the Pakistan national team.
Mike Clevinger combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox topped the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturday night for their season-high fourth consecutive victory.
Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his major league debut and Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 10-9 on Saturday.
The last team to draw that many free passes with runners at every base in one inning was the Chicago White Sox in 1959.
Taking advantage of a costly error on second baseman Gabriel Arias, the Sox improved to 8-6 since their ugly 3-22 start.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
It was unclear late Friday if the two burglaries are related. But restaurant owner Billy Alvarez said there have been one too many.
Illinois Senate Bill 1807 looks to make "fleeing or attempting to elude" an officer by car a felony.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.