Mexico prepares for Hurricane Erick landfall
Erick is a Category 2 at the moment, but the storm could reach Category 3 by the time it hits southern Mexico on Thursday.
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Erick is a Category 2 at the moment, but the storm could reach Category 3 by the time it hits southern Mexico on Thursday.
The cyclone is expected to bring up to six inches of rain to parts of three Mexican states.
For the first time, every federal judge in the country, up to the Supreme Court, will be elected. More than 3,000 candidates are vying for 881 positions, all without party backing or campaign funding.
The El Grito festival celebrating Mexican Independence Day will return to Chicago's Grant Park this September.
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that President Trump made the offer during some of the calls the two shared since January. She says while the two nations will work together, she will not accept having the U.S. Army in Mexico.
It was planned in Mexico from May 30 to June 2.
The shakes could be felt across southern California and into Mexico.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Trump on Thursday announced a temporary pause on import taxes for goods listed in the U.S., Mexico, Canada trade deal brokered during his first term.
President Trump announced a one-month reprieve from tariffs on cars and other products coming in from Mexico and Canada as part of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement.
President Trump said Thursday he is postponing the 25% tariff on most imports from Mexico for a month. As for Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he welcomes indications that his country could also see a reprieve.
Trump is pushing Ford, General Motors, and Stallantis to shift all production to the U.S. as early fallout builds from his new 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico plus 20% on goods from China.
As Canada and Mexico make plans for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls President Trump's move "a very dumb thing to do."
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
President Trump's imposition of blanket 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico took effect overnight. Charlie De Mar spoke with some Chicago business owners who are bracing for an impact.
Canada, Mexico and China are hitting back with retaliatory tariffs. The moves raised fears of higher prices for U.S. consumers and a trade war.
From produce to gasoline to electronics, CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady looks at what products might get more expensive for American consumers after President Trump imposed tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and increased existing tariffs on imports from China.
The United States imposed 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada on Tuesday, as well as an additional 10% tariffs on imports from China on top of those already in place, bringing them to 20%. All three nations plan to retaliate with their own tariffs on the U.S.
The tariffs mean the prices are of things like gas, cars, lumber and groceries are expected to go up within the next few weeks.
President Trump said he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next week, while also doubling existing tariffs on China. Meantime, the president also is doubling down on his Department of Government Efficiency’s bid to slash federal spending and chop the workforce.
Drivers say those inspections take several minutes each, causing up to three-hour delays.
The tariffs have been placed on hold after President Trump spoke to the leaders of our closest neighbors on the phone. Erica Brown reports.
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
President Trump is pausing tariffs targeting imports from Mexico and Canada for a month after the two countries agreed to beef up border security.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
More than 100 cars were involved in a pileup on I-196 in Zeeland Township on Monday morning in West Michigan.
A judge and his wife were shot in their home this past weekend in Lafayette, Indiana.
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich and the archbishops of Washington D.C. and Newark, New Jersey, released a joint statement on American foreign policy Monday, a rare move for leaders of the Catholic Church.
A flamenco dance series in Chicago is expanding access to the arts by bringing the expressive traditional dance form to Chicago communities.
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
Europeans were reeling Sunday from President Trump's announcement that eight countries will face a 10% tariff for opposing American control of Greenland.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
A flamenco dance series in Chicago is expanding access to the arts by bringing the expressive traditional dance form to Chicago communities.
Monday is the opening day for a new exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry that immerses visitors into the imaginative world of award-winning fashion and costume designer Paul Tazewell.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Newly released surveillance video shows the infamous jewel heist inside the Louvre Museum in Paris.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol in pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Firefighters rescued a puppy from an overnight house fire in south suburban Dolton, Illinois, Monday.
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday commemorating the civil rights leader. There are several events across Chicagoland honoring Dr. King's legacy, including the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's annual MLK breakfast, and a coat drive for kids in need.
A judge and his wife were shot in their home this past weekend in Lafayette, Indiana.
A Cold Weather Advisory was in effect Monday morning as Arctic air sends temperatures crashing to dangerous lows.
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich and the archbishops of Washington D.C. and Newark, New Jersey, released a joint statement on American foreign policy Monday, a rare move for leaders of the Catholic Church.
McHenry firefighters were called to the Riverside Bakery shop around 12 p.m. on Sunday.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has warned of possible mid-year city worker layoffs if revenue estimates in the budget fall short, city employees and workers at the city's sister agencies owe a mountain of outstanding debt to the city.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Despite forcing OT with a catch in the final minute in the 4th Quarter, the Chicago Bears' playoff journey comes to an end.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The focus is going to be on Soldier Field Sunday night as the Chicago Bears take on the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
Before the game, the Blackhawks honored their three Stanley Cup champion teams from the 2010s, with 29 players from those squads returning to pose with the Cup.
Tre Singleton added 14 points as the Wildcats dropped their fifth straight.
A judge and his wife were shot in their home this past weekend in Lafayette, Indiana.
A jewelry store in Chicago's Little India district was robbed at gunpoint Sunday evening.
A man was arrested and charged this weekend with a string of armed robberies and burglaries within a period of just over an hour earlier this month in Chicago.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 40, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of strange vehicle break-ins in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, most recently this past Thursday.
