President Biden signs short-term funding bill to keep government open
The bill will fund the government at current levels until mid-January.
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Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Chicago area lawmaker wants more access to tests for breast cancer
For women with dense breasts, one way to try and catch cancer early isn't covered by Medicare or many insurance plans.
Ald. Raymond Lopez to run against U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in 2024 primary
Lopez, one of the most conservative members of the Chicago City Council, billed himself as a centrist Democrat, and argued Garcia is too "extreme" for the district's voters.
House Republicans outline basis for Biden impeachment inquiry in first hearing
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
House Republicans host forum on Chicago crime; Democrats blast event as political stunt
Some top Democrats have said the GOP should be focusing on avoiding a potential government shutdown ahead of Saturday's budget deadline.
Durbin pushes legislation to reduce credit card "swipe fees"; critics say rewards programs at risk
Opponents have said processing fees charged by credit card companies fund popular rewards programs, which could go away if the bill is passed.
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens when funding runs out
Mere hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open.
University of Chicago expert: no evidence to claims U.S. recovered "nonhuman" remains from UFOs
"We need not just extraordinary evidence, but just any evidence, sufficient evidence, to believe these claims; and that has not been provided yet," said space historian Jordan Bimm."
Darren Bailey to challenge Congressman Mike Bost in 2024 GOP primary
The race in the 12th District in far southern Illinois will pit two far-right Republicans against each other.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
Durbin: Speaker McCarthy is 'playing political poker' in debt ceiling standoff
Lawmakers in Washington have just one week to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on the U.S. debt for the first time in history.
Impasse continues in negotiations over debt ceiling crisis
Without a deal, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills and might default on its debt as soon as June 1.
Biden calling on Congress to ban assault-style weapons
It comes only weeks after he signed an executive order to increase the number of background checks prior to purchasing a gun.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
After two years, Garland says work on Jan. 6 probe is "far from over"
The Justice Department's second year of investigating the Capitol riot was marked by 40 convictions and the appointment of a special counsel.
Illinois representatives react to historic stalemate in House speaker vote
Republicans failed for a fourth, fifth and sixth time to rally around Rep. Kevin McCarthy for speaker on Wednesday.
House Jan. 6 committee votes to refer criminal charges for Trump
The meeting is the culmination of the committee's nearly 18-month-long investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Biden signs short-term funding bill, averting government shutdown
The short-term funding bill will fund the government through Dec. 23, giving Congress additional time to finish crafting a massive longer-term spending package.
Congress races to avert looming rail workers strike
After the U.S. House approved a bill, the Senate will still need to pass it before Dec. 9.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Union rejects railroad pact, raising risk of national strike
Train conductors vote against wage deal with rail companies brokered by the Biden administration.
Sen. Dick Durbin urges passage of bill to preserve DACA program
Federal lawmakers want action to protect the program before the new Congress when the GOP is expected to take over the House.
Rep. Bill Foster declares victory over GOP challenger Catalina Lauf in 11th District contest
The new 11th Congressional district spans several counties from the northwest to southwest suburbs.
Illinois Election: Rep. Lauren Underwood declares victory over Republican Scott Gryder
The new 14th District was shifted away from some far western and northwestern suburbs, to include more Democratic-leaning areas in in the western and southwestern suburbs and central Illinois.
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Chicago woman living with sickle cell disease finds purpose through her pain
The stream's Jamaica Ponder spoke with a woman who is living with the disease and also advocating by teaching others to advocate for themselves as well.
Stabbing on CTA platform in Chicago Loop leaves man hurt
The victim suffered a cut to the left abdomen and was taken to Northwestern Hospital in good condition.
Metra BNSF trains experiencing delays due to switch issues
The issues were said to be near Congress Park and Cicero
Woman killed after being struck by car in Chicago Lawn
Chicago police said a woman in her late 40s was seen running onto the street when she was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Western Avenue.
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CBS Chicago Cares Day of Giving with the American Red Cross
CBS 2 is teaming up with the American Red Cross, and here's how you can get involved.
9 robbed at gunpoint including off-duty officer in Chicago
The six robberies happened between 9:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.
More worries about migrants amid sub-freezing cold, snag in plans for tent camp
Volunteers have been out trying to help migrants who are still in tents outside.
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Kansas man says his identity was stolen by Illinois criminal suspect
The real Cristobal Santana said he has been haunted by the suspect who has been using his name for years.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Fraud trial of former Illinois State Sen. Sam McCann delayed after dropping public defender
McCann is accused of illegally spending more than $200,000 in campaign donations on personal purchases.
4-year-old American Abigail Mor Edan among third group of hostages released by Hamas
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Lawmakers want to see Hamas release all hostages
The freed hostages include 13 Israeli women and children. More hostages are expected to be released on Saturday.
Pro-Palestinian protest takes to Magnificent Mile amid Black Friday shopping
The momentary disruption along the Mag Mile came during a brief break in the war between Israel and Hamas, which hasn't let up since Oct. 7.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Grand Lux Cafe on Magnificent Mile to close
The Grand Lux Café opened in 2002 at 600 N. Michigan Ave.
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Bears outlast Vikings on 4th field goal by Cairo Santos
The Bears drained the clock to set up the winning kick and stop a 12-game losing streak against NFC North opponents.
Buie sparks Northwestern to victory over Northern Illinois
Buie sandwiched two 3-pointers around one from Berry in a 9-0 run that gave Northwestern a 57-48 lead in 16:09 left to play and the Huskies never threatened from there.
Bulls blow 21-point lead, Nets make NBA season-best 25 3-pointers in 118-109 win
The Bulls dropped to 5-13 with their fourth straight loss.
Northwestern beats Illinois 45-43, ends Illini's bowl hopes
Ben Bryant completed 24 of 32 passes and 234 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a touchdown, and Cam Johnson caught seven passes for 124 yards and a touchdown to lead Northwestern to a 45-43 victory Saturday over Illinois, ending the Illini's hopes for a bowl berth.
Shannon scores 19 to lead Illinois past Western Illinois
Illinois has won five of its first six games with only a loss to No. 4 Marquette.
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Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015
David Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years, from 1993 to 2015.
CBS to host Golden Globes in 2024
CBS will air the three-hour award show extravaganza live on Sunday, Jan. 7.
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Stabbing on CTA platform in Loop leaves man hurt
Chicago police said around 3:30 a.m., the man was sitting on the bench on the platform, in the 100 block of North Clark Street, when an unknown man pulled out a knife and attacked him.
Chicago woman living with sickle cell disease finds purpose through her pain
Ronisha Edwards Elliott is one of more than a hundred thousand Americans living with sickle cell disease.
Day of Giving: Zurich North America
Thank you to Zurich North America for their donation to the American Red Cross during CBS Chicago's Day of Giving.
Off-duty officer among 9 robbed at gunpoint in Chicago
Police say no one was hurt or injured in the six robberies.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Frigid temperatures, more sunshine
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran has the forecast.
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Video shows thieves smashing into, burglarizing Edgewater neighborhood bakery
Video shows one man pulling out a hammer and breaking the glass. The crooks then climb in through the broken window, and start looking for cash once inside.
Northwestern University Chicago campus locked down after shots are fired
Students were told to shelter in place as police swarmed the area – until an all-clear was issued a little over half an hour later.
Man suspected of killing Chicago teacher Adrianna Lopez also accused of beating another ex-girlfriend
Two women in two states have accused the same man of eerily similar attacks.
Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Two held in shooting of police officer in Bedford Park
The shooting happened early Sunday morning near a gas station in the 6800 block of Archer Road, just south of the Bedford Park Police Department.
