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One of the thieves implied he had a weapon, but the victim did not see one.
The two workers fell about nine stories and were not wearing any safety harnesses, fire department officials said.
One construction worker was killed, and another was critically injured after falling nine stories from a scaffold in Hyde Park on Thursday.
One construction worker was killed, and another was critically injured after falling nine stories from a scaffold in Hyde Park on Thursday.
One construction worker was killed, and another was critically injured after falling nine stories from a scaffold in Hyde Park on Thursday.
The university is withholding degrees from four students who participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
Students protested and walked out of commencement at the University of Chicago. This comes as the university withholds degrees from four students after they participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The university confirms one person was arrested.
The university is withholding degrees from four students who participated in a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
The university is withholding degrees due to a disciplinary process, which is in action because the students "may have been involved" in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Quad.
The students' diplomas are being withheld at graduation from the College on Saturday on the grounds that they "may have been involved" in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Main Quad. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The university is withholding their degrees due to a disciplinary process, which is in action because the students “may have been involved” in the Gaza solidarity encampment on the Quad. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The women's team broke through with the title after finishing as national runners-up two years in a row. It was the first title for any women's program in school history.
The University of Chicago men's and women's tennis teams pulled off a rare feat that's only been done five times in Division III history when both squads won national championships. The women's team broke through with the title after finishing as national runners-up two years in a row. It was the first title for any women's program in school history.
Christopher Walter said he's willing to prepay for his cancer treatment, even if it costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, but just got the runaround from the University of Chicago.
Youssef Hasweh said he received an email from the Associate Dean of Students telling him the school "received multiple complaints regarding the quad encampment that reported issues related to disruptive conduct."
The women's team captured its first national title in program history on Thursday.
Demonstrators were inside the building for some time before the University of Chicago police cleared it out.
Organizers continue their calls for the university to end partnerships with Israeli corporations and politicians. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The protesters were occupying the Institute for Politics on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus early Friday evening. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Last week, University of Chicago police took down a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus.
Sylwia Mikos is a two-time UAA Conference Player of the Year, but she may not even be the best player with her last name on her team.
While students at DePaul held a moment of silence, faculty at the University of Chicago held a teach-in of the Nakba.
The University of Chicago women's tennis team has been near the top of the Division III rankings the last couple of years. This year seems like as good a time as any to get their first national championship with a pair of very talented sisters from Willowbrook helping lead the charge.
As Jewish people around the world celebrated Israel's independence day this week, for Palestinians, it marked what is known as the "Nakba," or "catastrophe," when more than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced in 1948 to make way for the state of Israel. It was a moment in history with ramifications that are still being felt today amid the war in Gaza. Students in the Chicago area observed the 76-year mark of the Nakba on Wednesday, including a walk-out at DePaul University.
Arthur Gillespie, 56, discovered he had lung cancer while he was being treated for a severe case of COVID-19 in 2020.
A winter weather advisory will take effect overnight for the Chicago area overnight. Here's what you can expect.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood on Friday night.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship is arriving in Chicago on Saturday.
Treating rare neurological diseases in children is a difficult, sometimes gut-wrenching process with no guarantees, but a Chicago doctor is determined to extend and save lives.
Former Robbins Police Chief Carl Scott, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to beating a man in an interview room, apologized on Friday and took accountability for what happened.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
Meet Paisley, the PAWS pet of the week! The 8-year-old is easy going and is looking for a quiet home.
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A look into the pain and the hope of treating rare neurological diseases in children; it's a difficult, sometimes gut-wrenching process with no guarantees, but a Chicago doctor is determined to extend and save lives.
A winter weather advisory will take effect overnight for the Chicago area overnight. Here's what you can expect.
The annual arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship is arriving in Chicago on Saturday.
A man was found shot to death in the Garfield Park neighborhood on Friday night.
Chicago firefighters were called to a two-alarm building fire near a school on the city's Northwest Side Friday afternoon.
It was supposed to be a memorable day at the Bears game for a Chicago family, but they said not only did they not get into Soldier Field, they believe they were scammed out of about $15,000.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.