Israel keeps hammering Gaza as Biden warns over "indiscriminate bombing"
Biden's warning over "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza fails to slow Israel's bombardment, as Palestinians say they're facing a "war of starvation."
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Biden's warning over "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza fails to slow Israel's bombardment, as Palestinians say they're facing a "war of starvation."
President Joe Biden and transportation officials announced more than $8 billion in federal rail grants, including $93 million for Chicago's Union Station. The funding will go to expand platforms and make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It will also be used to upgrade ventilation systems.
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he believes Trump will be the GOP nominee, and if that's the case, he's voting for Biden.
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
The turkeys named Liberty and Bell are staying at the Willard Intercontinental, a luxury hotel in Washington D.C. after making the trip in a black Escalade.
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez of Illinois' 3rd District speaks with CBS 2 about President Biden signing the temporary bill to avert a government shutdown and Pritzker’s response to the migrant crisis.
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
One day after passing overwhelmingly in the House, Congress has given final approval to a temporary government funding package averting a nationwide shutdown.
President Biden held a press conference in Northern California after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
They called for the president to back a cease-fire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.
The president's visit will focus on the re-opening of an assembly plant that Stellantis closed back in March.
President Joe Biden arrived in Illinois to meet with auto workers and attend a Chicago fundraiser. Hundreds of people gathered in West Town to protest Biden's visit to Chicago. The demonstration was organized by the Coalition for Justice in Palestine. They called for the president to back a cease-fire in Gaza and for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.
President Joe Biden arrived in Illinois to meet with auto workers and attend a Chicago fundraiser. On Thursday afternoon, he spoke with the United Auto Workers union members and Gov. JB Pritzker in Belvidere, near Rockford. It was his first stop before heading to Chicago for a campaign reception.
President Joe Biden arrived in Illinois to meet with auto workers and attend a Chicago fundraiser. On Thursday afternoon, he spoke with the United Auto Workers union members and Gov. JB Pritzker in Belvidere, near Rockford. It was his first stop before heading to Chicago for a campaign reception. The president's visit focused on re-opening an assembly plant that Stellantis closed back in March. That plant will bring back the 1,200 jobs that were lost.
Biden ordered more airstrikes on targets in Syria in retaliation for attacks on U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq.
There are now new political polls out showing where former President Donald Trump – the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for 2024 – stands in key battleground states.
The president is under growing pressure from those who say Israel's bombardment of Gaza is collective punishment.
Deadly, ongoing Israeli airstrikes are fueling anger across the region and fear for 222 Hamas hostages in Gaza as the U.S. tries to delay an invasion.
A new picture was released of the two speaking with Biden Friday evening. They were immediately taken to a military base in Israel to be reunited with their family.
Truckloads of aid are waiting on one side with over two million Palestinians facing shortages of water and medicine.
No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.
President Biden is asking Congress for $100 billion in supplemental funding, including aid for Israel and Ukraine.
President Biden visited Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks, but a meeting with Arab leaders was canceled following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a painting that was forcibly taken from a Jewish art collector during World War II.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
Dr. Naomi Esquivel knew achieving her dream of becoming a veterinarian meant overcoming major gaps and long odds. Now that she has, she's built an organization to help veterinarians of the future.
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan has filed a lawsuit seeking to keep three rivals off the ballot, arguing they shouldn't be allowed to run for mayor while also running for re-election to their current positions.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a painting that was forcibly taken from a Jewish art collector during World War II.
Chicago Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry, who has served as Mayor Brandon Johnson's top attorney since he took office, is retiring from her post, and the mayor is tapping University of Illinois Chicago professor Renee Hatcher as her replacement.
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan has filed a lawsuit seeking to keep three rivals off the ballot, arguing they shouldn't be allowed to run for mayor while also running for re-election to their current positions.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
Organizers hope to raise $400,000 for research, awareness and to grant wishes for cancer patients across the Midwest.
The death of a fourth beluga whale, the third rescued from Marineland in Canada, at the Shedd has raised questions about just how medically fragile they were when they arrived.
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a painting that was forcibly taken from a Jewish art collector during World War II.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
They're not regular donuts, they're quantum donuts. That's the pitch from a business hoping to get more dough as a massive new quantum computing campus continues construction in South Chicago.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
Iowa State's men's wrestling program will serve a year of probation and was fined $25,000 after the NCAA ruled a booster had improper contact with two transfers.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
