Taylor Swift endorses Harris, Walz following debate
She posted this statement on Instagram, saying she believes Harris is a gifted leader and applauding Walz for standing up for LGBTQ+ and women's rights.
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She posted this statement on Instagram, saying she believes Harris is a gifted leader and applauding Walz for standing up for LGBTQ+ and women's rights.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
The pop star resumed her tour after a terror threat canceled shows last week in Vienna, Austria
Last week the superstar's concerts in Vienna, Austria, were canceled after police there say they foiled an ISIS-inspired plot to attack her tour.
It's Swift's first performance since Austrian authorities foiled plans for a *terrorist attack at her shows in Vienna. Three were taken into custody in the plot.
A third teenager has been arrested in connection with a foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, Austria's interior minister says.
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested later in the day 45 miles northeast in Vienna, where the three now canceled concerts were set to take place.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Taylor Swift says a stabbing attack on U.K. children has left her "at a complete loss," as police confirm the death of a third young girl.
A Chicago Swiftie got the surprise of a lifetime, and the reaction was captured on social media. Benjamin Ochoa's mom, Sara Youngblood-Ochoa, surprised Benjamin with tickets to Taylor Swift's London concert in what she calls a "last-minute decision and whirlwind trip."
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Swift's lyrics pinned The Black Dog pub in London to a map of where she may have gone with British boyfriends.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Swift was covert about the contents of her new double album until it dropped. Her fans wasted no time once the doors opened on "The Tortured Poets Department."
Taylor Swift fans have waited more than a "Fortnight" for her new album. The QR code in River North revealed that would be the first single off the project, but now that "The Tortured Poets Department" is out, Swift had another surprise for fans: a double album.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
The mural in River North is all part of the rollout for Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department," but it’s got people asking why that particular site was chosen — and where the QR code on it leads. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Music investment firm JKBX allows fans to get a slice of pop stars' royalty income streams. But that comes with risks.
The pop star, who has 282 million followers on Instagram, posted a message on her stories reminding people that today is the presidential primary for more than a dozen states.
Taylor Swift made the $100,000 donation and offered her condolences to the family of beloved local radio host Lisa Lopez-Galvan.
The San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs on CBS 2, in a rematch that's been four years in the making.
In the wake of Taylor Swift ticketing problems, U.S. lawmakers say they'd support new limits on how much money can be made off ticket resales.
A man was in police custody Monday after a woman was found dead in a house in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a man was found injured nearby.
Cook County Clerk amnesty week for moving traffic violations begins Monday, which helps residents resolve tickets without extra collection fees.
Sally Lou Loveman spent more than two decades as a producer for Oprah Winfrey, and now she is committed to helping people find their inner voice.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
The chance for severe weather in the Chicago area is diminished thanks to the morning's damp and cloudy conditions and the first round of rain storms.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
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.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
President Trump is holding a situation meeting on Monday to talk about Iran after peace talks stalled over the weekend. Now, Iran's top diplomat is in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, April 27, 2026.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker created the Illinois Accountability Commission last fall to collect evidence from Operation Midway Blitz. Asal Rezaei reports.
The suspect charged in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner will make his first court appearance on Monday. As Natalie Brand reports, questions are being raised about the security plan that was in place and what changes can be made in the future.
The Cook County Clerk amnesty week for moving traffic violations begins Monday, which helps residents resolve tickets without extra collection fees.
A Chicago man faces murder and attempted murder charges for the shooting that killed one CPD veteran and critically injured another.
The chance for severe weather in the Chicago area is diminished thanks to the morning's damp and cloudy conditions and the first round of rain storms.
A man was in police custody Monday after a woman was found dead in a house in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a man was found injured nearby.
Unseen video and never-before-heard testimony will come out Monday during hearings on Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Thomas Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne's conviction has been overturned, and a retrial has been ordered.
A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger.
Almost 24 hours after a derailment made a mess of the Red, Purple, and Yellow lines in Chicago, the CTA continued to investigate the cause of the incident, and experts were raising concerns about what they called a troubling pattern.
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Michaels spent years as an advocate for sexual assault survivors, putting pressure on Congress and speaking out on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein survivors, like herself.
Sergeant Frank Veselak, at 100 years young, is a lifelong Chicagoan who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher since 2009 to win his first four starts.
After the teams played nine scoreless innings, Lile advanced to third on Jorbit Vivas' groundout and scored when left fielder Tanner Murray injured his shoulder making a diving catch on Abrams' sinking liner.
The Chicago Bears ended up selecting seven players in the NFL Draft — three defensive players and four on the offensive side.
Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.
A man was in police custody Monday after a woman was found dead in a house in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a man was found injured nearby.
Chicago police early Monday were investigating two break-ins at businesses just a few doors apart in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
The inbound Dan Ryan Expressway was disrupted on Chicago's South Side early Monday after a pursuit all the way from Northwest Indiana led to a crash.
Two men were killed late Sunday in a shooting in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
A man is charged with murder and attempted murder in the Swedish Hospital shooting that killed Chicago police officer John Bartholomew and critically injured another.
