Israel said it will arm local militias in Gaza that oppose Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defending the plan, saying these clans oppose Hamas, and it is being done under the advice of security elements.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defending the plan, saying these clans oppose Hamas, and it is being done under the advice of security elements.
The prayers come as Israel continues to intensify its operations in Gaza.
A spokesperson says 72-year-old Gad Haggai and 70-year-old Judy Weinstein were returned to Israel last night and will be laid to rest.
U.S. negotiators have not publicized the terms of the proposal, which Israel has reportedly approved. A Hamas official and an Egyptian official say it calls for a 60-day pause in fighting, provides guarantees of serious negotiations for a long-term truce, and assures that Israel will not resume military operations after the release of hostages as it did in March.
A rowdy protest broke out in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, with Israelis calling for an end to the country's war against Hamas, and a return of the remaining hostages.
Germany and Ukraine strike a deal to jointly develop weapons with "no range restrictions," as the Kremlin says Trump's jabs at Putin are due to him "not being informed."
The talks are unlikely to yield immediate results, and they almost certainly won’t bring the elusive "deal" President Trump has been promising since returning to the White House in January.
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
In a rare late-night television address, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed that the talks begin next Thursday in Istanbul.
The first word of the truce came from President Trump, who announced that the two countries had reached a "full and immediate ceasefire," after talks mediated by the U.S.
As the conflict over Kashmir escalates, India is preparing for possible retaliation after they hit Pakistan and several Pakistan-administered parts of Kashmir with missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is ready for an immediate cease-fire if Russia agrees to a 30-day truce. The comments come after he dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a 72-hour ceasefire.
Ukraine opposes extending recognition of Russia's control of the Crimean Peninsula, something the U.S. has told Moscow it is prepared to do.
It’s part of a potential peace deal over the war in Ukraine. The framework also establishes a ceasefire along the frontlines. A source also says the Trump administration plans to work with Europeans and Ukrainians on the missing pieces next week in London.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. could move on from efforts to reach a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia if progress isn't made in coming days.
Health officials at the Gaza hospital evacuated patients from the building after one person claimed they got a call from someone identifying himself with Israeli security shortly before the attack.
Trump's Envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the third time about possible ceasefire talks, but Trump is becoming more frustrated that no deal has been reached.
Israel says the target was a Hamas militant posing as a journalist.
Hamas says it will only release the remaining 59 hostages, 24 of whom are believed to be alive, in exchange for the release of more Palestinian prisoners.
Participants say they blame Israel for the suffering they've endured over the past year and a half, but they also blame the terrorist organization that runs their government.
Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire.
The Ukrainian air force says it shot down 79 of the 145 drones launched at the country overnight another 54 didn't reach their target.
President Trump escalated his war of words with Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenksyy, accusing him of starting the war, which began after Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago, and misusing U.S. aid.
The president has said he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon, following their phone call last week but Secretary Rubio says there's still a lot of work to be done.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
Chicago police said a woman was killed in a shooting in the city's Humboldt Park neighborhood Friday afternoon.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
A local high school teacher is charged with transporting child pornography on a flight to Mexico.
Walmart heir Lukas Walton and his wife Samantha have purchased a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center, the team announced Friday.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A man was critically hurt after he jumped from the window of a high-rise in Edgewater after a fire broke out Friday morning.
Elgin police are looking for a man who went under the water in the Fox River after an incident Friday morning.
A Niles Township School District 219 teacher is charged with transporting child pornography on a flight to Mexico.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Chicago is bracing for a heat wave bringing the hottest temperatures in two years and the longest streak above 95 degrees in 14 years, with the heat index making it feel as hot as 110 degrees some days.
Chicago police said a woman was killed in a shooting in the city's Humboldt Park neighborhood Friday afternoon.
A local high school teacher is charged with transporting child pornography on a flight to Mexico.
A woman died, and four others were injured after a boat crash near Chicago's Monroe Harbor overnight.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
Walmart heir Lukas Walton and his wife Samantha have purchased a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center, the team announced Friday.
There was a big honor for a Chicago Bulls legend as Mayor Brandon Johnson declared Thursday to be Horace Grant Day.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
A registered sex offender was ordered detained until trial Thursday on charges that he sexually abused a 6-year-old girl at a bus stop in Chicago's Chatham community last weekend.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
