Wis. man gets 16½ years for forging threats against Trump in deportation scheme
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
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A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Take a tour of the Saint Kate- The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with Jackie Kostek.
Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson each score 20 points as the Miami Heat dominate the Chicago Bulls 134-91.
Canadian Pacific Railway decked out its first holiday train 27 years ago, the tradition continues with successor company CPKC. Lana Zak climbed aboard in Milwaukee to check it out.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
A federal judge says the trial for a Milwaukee judge accused of illegally helping an immigrant avoid federal agents will proceed as planned despite talk of a plea deal.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
The Cubs face elimination as Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers takes place at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, with pitcher Jameson Taillon to start.
As the Cubs look to bounce back from a blowout loss in Game 1, their secret weapon may be Justin Turner.
More showers were possible Sunday night in Milwaukee after up to a foot of rain fell in the area. Megan De Mar reports on the many water rescues, and a state of emergency in Milwaukee County.
Cars were stuck in the water at American Family Field, and rain reportedly leaked through the roof. The Wisconsin State Fair also had to close.
Sade Robinson, 19, was murdered in April of last year. Her dismembered body parts were found in the Milwaukee Area, and her arm was found at a Waukegan beach.
Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez entered the battleground state's open race for governor on Friday by calling President Donald Trump a "maniac" and claiming, "His tariffs are killing our farmers and his policies are hurting our kids."
The bomb detonated on Saturday night, and severely damaged a resident's vehicle and multiple garages.
Police confirmed a 32-year-old officer is in critical condition.
A manhunt is underway after two police officers were shot in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night.
Rookie right-hander Kumar Rocker pitched five scoreless innings with help from some pickle juice.
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
A man is accused of framing Ramón Morales Reyes of threatening the president in order to prevent Morales Reyes from testifying against him at trial after stabbing and robbing Morales Reyes.
The flares ignite when they hit water, after a cap and screw are removed.
Sade Robinson, 19, was murdered in April of last year. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with her murder and is now going on trial.
Sade Robinson, 19, was murdered in April of last year. Her dismembered body parts were found in the Milwaukee Area, and her arm was found at a Waukegan beach. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with her murder and is now going on trial.
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The winning ticket was purchased online and matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, March 10 drawing.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a $27 million settlement with the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a $27 million settlement with the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Democrats would have to convince at least four Republicans to join their discharge petition to force a floor vote.
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.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
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.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
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.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
For now, fed policymakers left short-term interest rates where they are, between 3.5-3.75%.
Surveillance cameras at a distillery captured the moment when a dog landed on the roof of a tent.
Arizona state law prohibits both of those types of bets, but there are some exceptions to sports.
Since the start of the war last month, the cost of jet fuel has risen 50%. That has led some carriers to raise their ticket prices.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The family of a college student from Elmhurst who was reported missing during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."
The City Council on Wednesday voted to halt the phase-out of Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers, setting up a likely veto by Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has defended one of the first signature wins of his progressive agenda.
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The winning ticket was purchased online and matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, March 10 drawing.
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
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
