Powerball jackpot grows to $526M for tonight's drawing
If no one wins, the pot gets closer to becoming one of the top ten prizes in the game's history.
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Winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1.35B sold in Maine, lottery officials say
Someone in Maine is waking up a billionaire after winning Friday night's mega millions drawing.
Tonight's Powerball worth $360M; Friday's Mega Millions 1.35B
Want to try to become the next Powerball millionaire? Well, tonight's the night.
No winner in Friday's Mega Millions drawing – jackpot grows to $1.1B
The next drawing will happen on Tuesday.
Jackpot grows to $1.1B in Mega Millions after no winner
The next drawing will happen on Tuesday.
Mega Millions jackpot at $685 million; drawing Friday night
The cash option would be approximately $348 million before taxes.
Mega Millions jackpot rolls over to $640M - next drawing happening Friday
You still have a chance to ring in the new year as a millionaire.
Mega Millions jackpot rolls over to $640M
You still have a chance to ring in the new year as a millionaire.
Winning numbers announced for $685 million Mega Millions jackpot
The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was Oct. 14, when holders of two tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million pot of gold.
Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing is worth $565M - second highest jackpot this year
Not only is it the second-highest jackpot for the game this year, but it's also the sixth in the game's history, according to the Illinois Lottery.
Four Illinois residents win in Lotto, Lucky Day Lotto drawings totaling $2 million
Four people in Illinois have more to celebrate this Christmas.
A restaurant manager won the lottery. Then scammers called
One phone call, that’s all it took for a local restaurant manager’s bank account to be drained at $25,000. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory showed how scammers are getting even more sophisticated.
Drawing delayed for world record $1.9 billion Powerball jackpot
Lottery officials said one state was still processing its sales data. The jackpot is the largest for any lottery, anywhere, ever.
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion after no winning ticket sold
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
Powerball drawing grows to $1.2 billion; next drawing happening tonight
The dream of becoming the next billionaire is still alive after no one won Monday's Drawing.
Powerball grows to $1.2B - here's what you need to know
The dream of becoming the next billionaire is still alive after no one won Monday’s Drawing.
Powerball jackpot races past $1 billion mark to estimated $1.2 billion
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's Powerball drawing so the grand prize for Wednesday night's selections will be a minimum of roughly $1.2 billion.
Powerball drawing grows to $1 billion; here's what you need to know
If you're feeling lucky you might want to consider purchasing a Powerball ticket.
$1 Million Lotto ticket sold at Wauconda convenience store
A convenience store in downtown Wauconda has sold a winning Lotto ticket worth $1 million dollars – making it the 11th Illinois Lotto player to win a prize of a million dollars or more since January, according to the Illinois Lottery.
Illinois Lottery Claim Center a rare government office that leaves visitors smiling
Head down the George W. Dunne Cook County Office Building escalator and, like a mirage, it appears: the Illinois Lottery Claim Center.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $1.28 billion — its second largest prize ever
The estimated $747.2 million cash value would be the second largest prize in the game's history, according to Mega Millions.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Candace Parker leaving Chicago Sky, signing with Las Vegas Aces
Parker made the announcement on Instagram saying, "While Chicago will always be my home, my family's home is on the west coast."
Shooting inside hallway at East Chicago apartment leaves 3 wounded
Police say it was an isolated incident between two feuding neighbors who live in the building.
2 hurt after attempted car theft, shootout at Ford City Mall; 3 suspects in custody
After the shootout, the attempted car thief got into a nearby veicle and fled, causing a traffic crash nearby.
Man upset with girlfriend sets fire to residence in Joliet, police say
A man is in custody after starting a fire inside a residence in Joliet Friday evening.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Weather Advisory through Sunday
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for the area starting Saturday morning and lasting through Sunday morning.
Candace Parker leaving Chicago Sky, signing with Las Vegas Aces
Parker made the announcement on Instagram saying, "While Chicago will always be my home, my family's home is on the west coast."
2 hurt after attempted car theft, shootout at Ford City Mall; 3 suspects in custody
After the shootout, the attempted car thief got into a nearby veicle and fled, causing a traffic crash nearby.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest by Memphis police released
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Mayor Lightfoot, candidates, elected officials condemn violent arrest of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The mayor also encouraged everyone calling for justice to remain peaceful.
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Two arrested in West Ridge, Rogers Park robberies; neighbors demand more police
This is an issue we have been tracking for months.
Coming Sunday: Illinois workers still waiting for millions in wage theft claims
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
Man's water bill jumps from $200 to $5,000 with no explanation
The homeowner was just being an honest guy and alerted the Chicago Department of Water Management to his unusually low bill.
City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
2 suburban officers charged with taking bribes, stealing cash and drugs during traffic stops
Phoenix police sergeant Jarrett Snowden, and officer Antoine "Bell" Larry each face charges of bribery conspiracy, extortion, and attempted extortion.
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Mayor Lightfoot, candidates, elected officials condemn violent arrest of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The mayor also encouraged everyone calling for justice to remain peaceful.
Crime the major focus again at Chicago mayoral forum
Rather than having all nine candidates at once, WCPT split up the debate.
Pritzker tells College Board not to change African American Studies course to appease DeSantis
Pritzker said the advanced placement course on Black history should not be changed "in order to fit Florida's racist and homophobic laws."
1st Ward resident thinks aldermanic campaign sign was taken away for political reasons
Surveillance video shows a sport-utility vehicle pulling up, and someone appears to get out and grab the sign for candidate Sam Royko.
U.S. sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in major boost to firepower
The U.S. plans to send 31 top-of-the-line M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request from Kyiv.
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Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Couple hoped to build accessible home with settlement, but now feel victimized again
Tom Reynolds has been sleeping in his living room for 12 years.
Walgreens lifts purchase limits on children's fever medicines
The drugstore chain said improved supplies allowed it to lift its restriction of six products.
More say they were scammed by Window Depot USA of Chicago
We first told you last week about a home remodeling company that apparently duped many customers in our area for big bucks.
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What you need to know before watching videos showing police brutality
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike reflects, three years after first official Illinois COVID-19 case
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Debunking tripledemic misconceptions with an Illinois immunologist
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
Pritzker signs law to safeguard abortion patients, providers
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
7.5 million in Illinois registered as organ and tissue donors
"I am so proud that Illinoisans have shown their giving and caring spirit by signing up for this lifesaving program," retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said.
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Chicago woman's lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles are "misleading" due to lack of whiskey
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
Party City files for bankruptcy
Party City filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday after years of losses and weak sales.
Restaurant group addresses concerns on plans to open at once-troubled hotel
CBS 2's Tara Molina asked the restaurant group directly about neighbors' concerns.
Pickwick Theatre owners may soon announce new operator taking over
The Pickwick Theatre shows its final movie for now on Thursday night, but it may not be closed very long at all.
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Candace Parker leaving Chicago Sky, signing with Las Vegas Aces
Parker made the announcement on Instagram saying, "While Chicago will always be my home, my family's home is on the west coast."
Northwestern men's basketball looking for third straight win in six days
Northwestern takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday at Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston.
Stauber wins again, Blackhawks beat Flames
Taylor Raddysh, Boris Katchouk, Jason Dickinson, Sam Lafferty, and Connor Murphy scored for the 'Hawks.
Bulls now on two-game losing streak as they lose to Hornets
DeMar DeRozan had 28 points for the Bulls, while Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, but was quiet in the second half.
Chicago State announces exploratory committee for potential football program
Football could start as early as fall of 2025 and the committee's findings will be shared with the president at the end of the spring semester.
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First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
NASCAR announces concert lineup, general admission ticket sales for Chicago Street Race
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett will perform in concerts at the two-day event in Grant Park.
Stage 773 hosts immersive art exhibit WHIM
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"Everything Everywhere All at Once" tops Oscar nominations with 11
The awards show honoring the best in film is scheduled to be held March 12.
Gigantar, 24-foot guitar sculpture, arrives at Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Rick Nielsen of Rockford's Cheap Trick was there to help welcome the sculpture.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Chicago Weather Alert: Heavy snow, mix of precipitation through Saturday nigh
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NIU Introduces newest mascot Mission III
The 3-month-old Siberian Husky will spend most of next year learning his duties with the help of the current mascot, Mission II who's retiring.
Urban Warriors hosting free Saturday yoga classes
The nonprofit Urban Warriors is hosting the events every Saturday starting this afternoon.
2's Got Your Ticket: Andy Warhol in Iran at Northlake Theater
The Iranian Revolution of the 70s might be the last place you'd expect to find artist Andy Warhol.
Police warning residents of garage burglaries in Woodlawn
Chicago police are issuing a warning to residents in the Woodlawn neighborhood of garage burglaries that happened this week.
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