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CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine was there as Blase Cupich, who will be installed in Chicago in November, shared the good news with his hometown.
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CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine was there as Blase Cupich, who will be installed in Chicago in November, shared the good news with his hometown.
Blase Cupich, 65, is from Omaha, Neb. and was ordained there in 1975, according to the Spokane Diocese website. He was installed as the Bishop of Spokane in September 2010.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports on what some are calling Gov. Pat Quinn's comeback.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine was at a candidates' forum sponsored by the Metropolitan Planning Council.
Ald. James Balcer (11th) on Tuesday vehemently denied he was being forced out of his seat on the City Council to make way for a third generation of the Daley family, blaming an ongoing struggle with vertigo and post-traumatic stress disorder.
This week's protests, which escalated to violent confrontations and looting, were triggered by the fatal shooting of an unarmed African-American teenager.
Businessman Bruce Rauner sought to mend any fences needing mending Thursday as GOP members gathered in Springfield Thursday. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine was there.
A top executive has been charged with fleecing millions of dollars from customers at a firm created by Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner.
She's not filed any papers or formed any formal committees. But when pressed, Karen Lewis admits that behind the scenes, there's plenty going on. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The group had been expecting to hear from Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn as well. His spokesman said he never confirmed he'd be there and couldn't make it. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
It could have been planned all along, or it could have been in response to gains made by incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn that prompted Bruce Rauner's toughest attack ad yet. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The mayor showed up Thursday to shake the hands of construction crews, accompanied by photographers his people notified in advance.
Gang members fear if they back down in confrontations with police, they will face beatings or financial sanctions from gang leaders, Chicago's top cop says.
Public-employee unions applauded the high court decision. Lawmakers and pension experts -- not so much. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
An expert on global affairs agrees with President Obama's stance against sending American troops to deal with a growing insurgency in Iraq. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The Pope's health is a topic of concern, at the U.S. Conference of Bishops in New Orleans, as is that of Francis Cardinal George and his eventual replacement.
Kirk says it endangers military and diplomatic personnel stationed around the world. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says he's met with doctors from a suburban Chicago veterans hospital who tell him "boxes and boxes" of echocardiograms went unread for weeks and that some patients died in the interim.
Obama was expected to raise about $1 million for the campaigns of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, and other Senate Democratic hopefuls.
Many have been here before, for John Paul II's funeral, or beatification. There are new faces as well. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The cause for Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest in Chicago or anywhere else in America, is picking up steam. CBS 2's Jay Levine reports from Rome.
For the first time in 17 years, Francis Cardinal George isn't leading the Chicago Catholic delegation to an important papal event. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Rome is ready for these Chicagoans and the hundreds of thousands who'll join them. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
BS Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports they'll be led by a man with close ties to John Paul II. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said two men have been charged with felonies for stealing more than $9,000 from a Lululemon store in Lakeview.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday vetoed an ordinance that would have halted scheduled wage hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, calling the bid to freeze their pay "tone deaf and shortsighted."
El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.
The Chicago Cubs have released their 26-man roster for this season as they prepare for Opening Day at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals Thursday.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday vetoed an ordinance that would have halted scheduled wage hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, calling the bid to freeze their pay "tone deaf and shortsighted."
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer. Follow live updates.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said he was not aware of a hostile work environment complaint two of his top aides filed months before he fired them last week.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
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.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Four people are dead after an overnight fire destroyed a home in south suburban Crete, Illinois.
An overnight fire destroyed a home in south suburban Crete, Illinois. The school district says three children who were students in their schools were killed.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking severe weather.
Authorities believe someone kidnapped Nancy Guthrie, 84, from her Arizona home seven weeks ago.
Iranian leaders have rejected a ceasefire proposal put forth by the Trump administration. Instead, Iran issued its own counter-proposal, and sources told CNN that Iranians would rather negotiate with Vice President JD Vance. Meantime, Iran continues to launch strikes on Israel, and President Trump is sending more troops to the region.
Officials in Crete, Illinois, said four people died in a house fire overnight. The Crete-Monee school district said three of the victims were students.
An investigation was underway Wednesday after possible human remains were found in Mokena, Illinois, the day before.
The Chicago Urban Heritage Project is filling in blanks for the history of entire neighborhoods and Chicago as a whole, through cycles of demolition and rebuilding, disinvestment and gentrification.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said two men have been charged with felonies for stealing more than $9,000 from a Lululemon store in Lakeview.
The robot belonging to Coco Robotics was spotted by a CBS News Chicago viewer near North Avenue and Halsted Street in Old Town on Tuesday afternoon.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
The Chicago Cubs have released their 26-man roster for this season as they prepare for Opening Day at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals Thursday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has agreed to a $115 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, establishing the All-Star center fielder as one of the franchise's core players.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The Bulls (29-42) led by as many as 22 points after scoring a season-high 41 points in the first quarter.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting an even younger teenage girl in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood last fall.
A woman was sexually assaulted at Northeastern Illinois University on Chicago's Northwest Side over the weekend, police said.
A 67-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on Chicago's Near West Side.
Burglars crashed into the renowned Golden Apple Grille and Breakfast House in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood early Monday morning, while the 24-hour restaurant was open.
A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
