Chan Zuckerberg Biohub to bring together top Chicago scientists to study inflammation
The Biohub will specialize in engineering technologies to measure biological processes in human tissues at the molecular level.
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The Biohub will specialize in engineering technologies to measure biological processes in human tissues at the molecular level.
It would be the city's first free-standing cancer facility.
The University of Chicago said it changed the design after getting feedback from patients and South Side residents. This would be the city's first free-standing cancer facility.
Kim Stenger was diagnosed with the condition at birth. Doctors thought she would be in a vegetative state. She proved everyone wrong.
She's the only living person in the world that has no sense of touch, pain or temperature. Kim Stenger is taking part in experiments at the University of Chicago with a neuroscientist determined to help Stenger, and the world, understand her condition.
The University of Chicago issued a security alert Thursday following the three armed robberies that happened overnight just minutes apart.
Multiple people have been arrested in connection with the robberies.
The U.S. Department of Energy calls fusion ignition "one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century."
UChicago Astronomy & Astrophysics professor Dr. Don Lamb helped develop a computer code to do experiments on the kind of lasers like the one used to achieve fusion ignition. He joins us to explain what a breakthrough fusion ignition is.
It's the first men's soccer program led by a woman to win an NCAA title.
In her first year as head coach, former Red Stars player Julianne Sitch has led the University of Chicago Maroons men’s soccer team to their first national championship. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
The University of Chicago is getting a new French connection.
With no score in double overtime, Maroons forward Ryan Yetishefsky scored a goal with an assist from midfielder Naz Kabbini, according to NCAA Division III.
We first introduced you to Coach Julianne Sitch last month, and she continues to shatter glass ceilings.
We first introduced you to Coach Julianne Sitch last month, and she continues to shatter glass ceilings. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar caught up with her in the wake of a big achievement.
The University of Chicago Maroons men's soccer team is gearing up for the Final Four. Win or lose, their head coach will make history – becoming the first woman to lead a men's soccer team to such an achievement. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
His life's work documents 250 inmates from the day of their release to the weeks, months and years of barriers hit afterwards.
A felon in Illinois can't even host a game of bingo. That's just one of the laws on the state's books that affect people leaving prison. A Chicago researcher is looking for solutions to the ways society cares for convicts. CBS 2's Lauren Victory told us about how his big project just got a huge boost.
UChicago said since September, there have been seven reports of undergraduate students having drugs put in their drinks by unknown people without their consent.
UChicago said since September, there have been seven reports of undergraduate students having drugs put in their drinks by unknown people without their consent. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The university is also investigating a report of a sexual assault at a residence hall.
The Maroons men's soccer team is ranked No. 1 in the country in Division III.
The Maroons are ranked No. 1 in the country in Division III. And as CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports, they have a new head coach breaking some barriers.
The incident happened at 65th Street and Stony Island Avenue southeast of campus.
The UChicago college student was taken to the U of C Medical Center and is expected to recover.
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
The decision comes after Tuesday's meeting, where the refinery said the United Steelworkers Union, which represents 900 workers at the refinery, rejected the company's revised offer.
The 2026 Illinois primary election is Tuesday, March 17. Here are results for all races.
CBS News projects Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's seat in the 2nd Congressional District in Illinois, handing a defeat to former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in his bid for a political comeback.
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The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
The 2026 Illinois primary election is Tuesday, March 17. Here are results for all races.
CBS News projects Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's seat in the 2nd Congressional District in Illinois, handing a defeat to former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in his bid for a political comeback.
A crowded field of 13 Democrats is running to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in Congress, after he announced he will retire at the end of his term, following what will be 30 years in office.
One of the most closely watched congressional races in the 2026 midterms is in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois, where 15 Democrats jumped into the race after longterm U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky decided to retire at the end of her term.
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.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
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.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
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.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
Reilly conceded in the race for Cook County Board President against Toni Preckwinkle on Tuesday night.
Cook County Commissioner has opened up an early lead against Jesse Jackson Jr. in the Democratic primary in the Illinois 2nd Congressional District. Jermont Terry reports from Jackson headquarters.
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed his supporters after securing his spot on the November ballot, as he runs for his third term as Illinois governor.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's bid for the U.S. Senate is leaving her seat in the House up for grabs, and 10 Democrats are vying for the nomination. Her predecessor, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., is looking to return to Congress after resigning in 2012, and is hoping voters will give him another chance despite his conviction on federal charges.
The dancers performed for patients and staff at Shriners as part of their Chicago tour for St. Patrick's Day.
The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls.
CBS News projects Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's seat in the 2nd Congressional District in Illinois, handing a defeat to former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in his bid for a political comeback.
A Chicago firefighter has died from injuries he sustained while battling an extra-alarm fire Monday afternoon in an apartment building in Rogers Park.
A heated and crowded race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years is still undecided.
One of the most closely watched congressional races in the 2026 midterms is in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois, where 15 Democrats jumped into the race after longterm U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky decided to retire at the end of her term.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
