U.S. mom and kids trapped by French wildfire: "Such an unstable situation"
A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.
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A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.
More than 2,500 firefighters are battling to stop the spread of France’s largest fire, which is threatening the wine city of Bordeaux.
More than 300,000 people have been forced from their homes in southwest France, a large wildfire forced tourists to evacuate in Italy’s Gargano Peninsula, and more than 75,000 people were evacuated because of wildfires in central Spain.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The pontiff is on a seven-day trip to the country. It's the first for a pope in 15 years. Bad Bunny, on the other hand, is in the middle of a 10-concert residency in Madrid, which ends on June 15.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Hantavirus typically spreads from dust contaminated by rodent droppings or saliva. Three people have died due to the virus.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Jimmy Gracey, the 20-year-old Elmhurst, Illinois, native and University of Alabama student who died earlier this month in Barcelona.
Funeral services were to be held Tuesday for Jimmy Gracey, the 20-year-old Elmhurst, Illinois, native and University of Alabama student who died earlier this month in Barcelona.
Students at the University of Alabama gathered to honor Elmhust-native James Gracey.
A memorial mass was held Monday morning for the Elmhurst, Illinois native who died in Spain last week.
The body James Gracey, the University of Alabama student who disappeared in Barcelona, has been found, Spanish police said Thursday.
The family of a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, who has been reported missing in Barcelona during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."
A college student from the Chicago suburbs disappeared while on a trip to Barcelona, Spain.
Spain is the next country looking to adopt a social media ban for children under 16 years old.
Spanish police said Monday that at least 40 people died and 159 were injured in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain.
A flamenco dance series in Chicago is expanding access to the arts by bringing the expressive traditional dance form to Chicago communities.
A high-speed train jumped the tracks and hit another train head-on in Cordoba.
Police said a train near Madrid derailed, jumping onto the track in the opposite direction and hitting an oncoming train.
Madrid is the next stop on the National Football League's international tour.
Organizers suspended the race after it became clear cyclists would not be able to get to the finish line. At least two people were arrested.
It is just one of many wildfires burning, including in Spain, Greece, and Turkey.
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
Soccer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
Residents in Barcelona, Spain, and several other popular European destinations say tourism in their cities is driving up housing costs for locals.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Prosecutors have filed new charges over the attempted robbery of undercover federal agents in Country Club Hills in June, and acknowledged that they misidentified one of the three accused gunmen in the original charges.
An Aurora man has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist last month in west suburban Hampshire.
The woman who was killed in a Portage, Indiana, house explosion during severe storms Tuesday has been identified.
Glenwood Academy was supposed to welcome students back, but after destructive storms on Tuesday, clean-up efforts are underway on campus on Wednesday.
Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly on Wednesday said the city has had enough of career politicians, and took some of his opponents to task for running for two offices at once.
David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.
The executive order tightens air and noise pollution rules for data centers and creates a task force to develop a long-term strategy.
South Carolina Republicans will choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
If weather forces an evacuation, shelter sites are located at Grant Park North, Grant Park South, and Millennium Lakeside Garages, accessible through the vehicle entrance on Michigan Avenue.
Grant Park was filled with tens of thousands of people Thursday for the start of Lollapalooza, as warm weather greeted festivalgoers on day one of the four-day music festival.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.
Another batch of tickets for the Obama Presidential Center went on sale Wednesday.
The woman who was killed in a Portage, Indiana, house explosion during severe storms Tuesday has been identified.
Another round of severe storms is in the Chicago area Wednesday morning, prompting an early tornado warning and thunderstorm warnings. Flooding could also be a major issue.
Glenwood Academy was supposed to welcome students back, but after destructive storms on Tuesday, clean-up efforts are underway on campus on Wednesday.
The woman who was killed in a Portage, Indiana, house explosion during severe storms Tuesday has been identified.
Hundreds of thousands of residents in northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana are still without power after destructive storms Tuesday.
Flights have resumed at Chicago airports, but more storms Wednesday could bring flooding on top of yesterday's storm damage.
The next round of Obama Presidential Museum tickets is on sale this morning at 10 a.m.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Many unanswered questions remain after 56 decomposing bodies were found inside a Chicago funeral home last week.
A lawsuit on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March claims a CPD officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Neighbors of a South Side animal feed plant have complained about the noxious smell and air quality for years. Now the city of Chicago and state of Illinois are suing Pullman Innovations to clean up the air, as well as for alleged illegal work and permit violations.
The owners of a Far South Side funeral home where dozens of decomposing bodies were found earlier this week have run into trouble with state regulators before over their handling of bodies at a crematory in the south suburbs.
University of Illinois researchers have found a correlation between more green spaces and less violence in neighborhoods. A group in Chicago is planting trees with the mission to bring beauty and safety to the whole city.
The Cubs (70-50) improved to a season-best 20 games over .500.
Muneteka Murakami extended his on-base streak to 26 games with a double in the eighth.
The Seattle Storm snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 97-88 win over the Chicago Sky on Monday night.
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 4 to 6 months after undergoing surgery on his injured knee, head coach Ben Johnson announced Tuesday.
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire after spending 10 years in the major leagues.
An Aurora man has been charged in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist last month in west suburban Hampshire.
Police early Tuesday were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a minimart in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood.
Two men were critically wounded Monday night in a shootout on Chicago's Near North Side.
A man and a woman were killed in a shooting at a Chicago Public Schools elementary school on Monday afternoon near Midway International Airport.
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
