Rebels in Syria close to taking over Homs
Opposition fighters have already captured the central city of Hama and Aleppo earlier this week.
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Opposition fighters have already captured the central city of Hama and Aleppo earlier this week.
It was the main route for thousands of people fleeing the war into Syria before it was destroyed by Israeli shelling last month. The restoration of the road follows the truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
U.S. officials are urging calm as the development came nearly a week after Iran fired hundreds of missiles at Israel in response to Israel's deadly strike on an Iranian embassy in Syria. Willie James Inman reports.
The Middle East has been plunged into deeper uncertainty after Iran launched a massive strike against Israel on Sunday. Iran's drone and missile attack follows a separate attack in which Iran accused Israel of targeting their embassy in Syria.
President Joe Biden is working to set up a meeting with G7 leaders after Iran launched an historic attack against Israel, sending drones and missiles in response to an airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
The commander of the Syrian democratic forces told reporters that attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria have hurt the effort to keep ISIS from resurging.
U.S. Central Command reported more than 85 targets hit, including command and control centers, weapons depots, and drone storage facilities all linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and affiliated militia groups. It's in response to last month's drone strike that killed three American soldiers.
The U.S. began conducting the airstrikes on Friday against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups in Syria and Iraq. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The U.S. began conducting the airstrikes on Friday against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.
Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said.
Biden ordered more airstrikes on targets in Syria in retaliation for attacks on U.S. forces in Syria and Iraq.
Israel has launched airstrikes in Gaza, Syria and the West Bank as the country prepares for a likely ground assault.
The moves come as U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have seen an increase in attacks by Iran-backed Shia militia groups in recent days.
Standing at 12 feet tall Little Amal tells the story of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who is traveling across the country to discover the heartbeat of America.
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
Chicago's hospitality community came together Monday night to raise money for those impacted by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.
The 45 chefs whipped up some of their signature dishes for the ultimate tasting event Monday night at Avli on the Park.
A benefit at Avli on the Park in Lakeshore East will raise money for World Central Kitchen's relief efforts with 45 Chicago chefs will make a small plate of their restaurant's signature dishes.
It's been one month since devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 50,000 people. Dr. Zaher Sahloul, a Chicago physician who recently spent two weeks in Syria and Turkey helping with medical relief efforts on the ground, said care and relief is still needed.
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.
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More than 21,000 people are now known to have been killed in the earthquakes Monday in Turkey and Syria.
As CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports, “hope” and “healing” were two words echoed repeatedly at a vigil at the Turkish American Society of Chicago.
More than three days after the devastating quakes hit Turkey and Syria, experts say a "critical" survival window is closing fast amid harsh winter conditions.
Recovery operations continue in Turkey and Syria, with help pouring in from across the globe. The death toll is near 12,000 after two powerful earthquakes Monday and hundreds of aftershocks. Rescuers are digging through the rubble with their bare hands in freezing temperatures to save lives.
As crowds gather for the No Kings protest, rolling street closures are expected near Chicago's Grant Park and The Loop on Saturday.
Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.
Chicago is buzzing with March Madness, not just because the Fighting Illini continue their run in the NCAA Tournament, but because the United Center is hosting Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games this weekend.
Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured when two cars collided Friday evening in west suburban Downers Grove.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a 22-0 run in the second half to beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
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.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
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.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
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Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.
Chicago is buzzing with March Madness, not just because the Fighting Illini continue their run in the NCAA Tournament, but because the United Center is hosting Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games this weekend.
With the partial government shutdown now in its sixth week, there's still no end in sight. While the House has passed a bill to fund the entire Department of Homeland Security through May 22, it's likely to fail in the Senate, which is in recess for two weeks. TSA employees are missing their second full paycheck, but a new measure from President Trump could bring some relief.
As crowds gather for the No Kings protest, rolling street closures are expected near Chicago's Grant Park and The Loop on Saturday.
Chicago is buzzing with March Madness, not just because the Fighting Illini continue their run in the NCAA Tournament, but because the United Center is hosting Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games this weekend.
Prosecutors laid out the details of the fatal Chicago shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman at a detention hearing for her accused killer Friday.
The men charged in the deadly Chicago shooting of a beloved businessman near the United Center earlier this week will remain in custody. Prosecutors said they were staking out the business where the victim was shot.
Family comes first, and mom leads the way for the Carusos, and their passion is Chicago's famous signature condiment, giardiniera.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a 22-0 run in the second half to beat the Chicago Bulls 131-113.
Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
The Fighting Illini are one win from a trip to the Final Four after an impressive win over in the Sweet 16 Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears will have to wait until at least April for action on a property tax bill that would boost their efforts to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, as the Illinois House is set to adjourn Friday.
A Chicago-area fan yelled about the White Sox when Pope Leo passed by in his Popemobile, and the Pope responded with a thumbs up and smile.
Police on Thursday were investigating two shootings that happened in broad daylight the day before in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhoods.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight Thursday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy was shot multiple times and critically wounded in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Two men and a woman were slashed in a fight with another man they knew inside a home in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
