Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas forcing thousands to evacuate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties. People who live in areas near the wildfires were told to be ready to pack up and leave at a moment's notice.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties. People who live in areas near the wildfires were told to be ready to pack up and leave at a moment's notice.
Houston-area student Darryl George was suing his school district after being suspended because of his hair length. A judge ruled limiting hair length doesn't violate the state's new Crown Act.
The driver died in the crash and at least 10 others were hurt – including two children.
A young child is in critical condition, and the suspected shooter, a woman in her 30s, was shot and killed.
Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
Police said a woman in her 30s entered the Lakewood Church with a child and started firing. She was shot and killed by responding deputies.
Some 50 Indiana guardsmen will arrive in Texas in mid-March and spend 10 months there.
Members of the Indiana National Guard will be sent to Texas to help with security along the southern U.S. border. The announcement came just days after Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb traveled to the border to meet with other governors.
"We can't get inside his head. We just don't have any clue as to why he did what he did," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans said.
Although suspect Romeo Nance shot and killed himself in Texas after the murders of eight people, the investigation continues. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
After eight people were murdered at three sites over two days, suspect Romeo Nance shot and killed himself after a confrontation with authorities in Texas. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police still do not have a motive for the grisly murders, which they say happened Sunday. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The suspect in the shootings, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, later shot and killed himself upon being confronted by authorities in Natalia, Texas. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
It is believed that Romeo Nance, 23, died by suicide with a handgun after a confrontation with Texas law enforcement, according to Joliet police.
Romeo Nance had been wanted by police after seven people were found shot dead in Joliet, and another man had been shot and killed the day before nearby. On Monday night, Nance was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Texas.
A new justice department report highlights serious failures by law enforcement in the 2022 mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
The Justice Department's report points to "cascading failures" by the police chief and other law enforcement responding to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 2022.
A Texas veteran has his service dog to thank for his life. "Mattie Mae" jumped into action after flames raced through his home.
Operation Lone Star was initiated two years ago to draw attention to the failure of the federal government to come up with policies to stem the flow of migrants across the southern border.
"Governor Abbott is determined to continue to sow seeds of chaos," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana, who helped coordinate efforts on the ground at the Rockford airport, said local officials were notified Saturday afternoon that the flight of migrants was coming.
Two Democratic mayors said there's been a lack of coordination from the governor of Texas.
More migrants are heading to Chicago after arriving at the Rockford International Airport by plane from Texas Sunday morning.
One man who runs shelters for migrants in El Paso, Texas, said Chicago is among the top destinations for the new arrivals.
As the suburbs continue to take a stand on arriving migrants, Chicago is running out of funds to help them, and space to house them. As CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reported, migrants are still choosing Chicago as their landing spot in the U.S.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
The family says the golden retriever was hit by two cars as he scurried off and went missing for three days.
The dog then attacked one of the officers, who then fired their service weapon, hitting the dog in the body, police said.
Just last week, the Shedd said Osiris was showing signs of improvement after exhibiting symptoms of dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe type of pneumonia, but it is not contagious from person to person.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Researchers believe hearing loss may make the brain work harder. At the cost of thinking and memory, it can also lead people to be less socially engaged, making it harder to stay connected to friends and family.
CPD said just before 5 p.m. on Monday, officers were conducting an investigation when they were approached by an unknown dog.
The aquarium announced the passing of Osiris, a 26-year-old female who came from Marineland in Canada in July as part of the recent international rescue effort.
The golden retriever named Bear was rescued after being found with his collar caught on a branch, neck deep in the rising water.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest in First Alert Weather.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
Just last week, the Shedd said Osiris was showing signs of improvement after exhibiting symptoms of dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
The family says the golden retriever was hit by two cars as he scurried off and went missing for three days.
Police in Evanston said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
