5 people killed in Gaza after aid package parachute fails to deploy
The U.S., Jordan, Egypt, France, the Netherlands and Belgium dropped aid over Gaza in an attempt to get supplies, including desperately needed food, to residents.
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The U.S., Jordan, Egypt, France, the Netherlands and Belgium dropped aid over Gaza in an attempt to get supplies, including desperately needed food, to residents.
At least 20 people, including children, have died due to malnutrition and dehydration, according to the Gaza Health Ministry
Palestinian hospital officials say Israeli troops launched air strikes on a crowd waiting for food and supplies.
At least 70 people were killed and a few hundred more hurt in a strike on Palestinians who were waiting for aid, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
French President Emmanuel Macron says he and other European leaders have not ruled out putting boots on the ground in Ukraine.
Two years into Russia's full-scale invasion, President Biden says Ukrainians "continue to fight with tremendous courage," but they need America's help.
According to the United Nations, over 10,000 civilians have been killed and more than 18,000 have been injured since Russia invaded Ukraine. UNICEF representative James Elder describes what it’s like for Ukrainians amidst the ongoing war.
Mediators say both sides appear to want a pause and are willing to give concessions.
Three weeks after the Chicago City Council narrowly approved a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Israel's war in the Gaza Strip, such calls remain a hot-button issue among Palestinian residents.
Jailed opposition leader and staunch Putin critic Alexey Navalny has died in a Russian prison camp, according to Russian prison authorities.
"We found the bodies of my parents, my sister-in-law, and my nephew on the street."
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports several families in Chicago with relatives in the region have been killed or have gone missing since the start of the war.
Ukraine has claimed a series of attacks on Russian warships in the Black Sea including one earlier this month.
Israeli Defense Forces shared footage of the rescue that happened during a raid in Gaza. They were flown to safety and then reunited with their families at a hospital.
"We thought maybe we could give them clothing and at the same time, create clothing that spreads awareness to these issues that we are trying to tackle."
"We want to open people's eyes."
A Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, without about 200 POWs from each side coming home, shows the countries are still talking after Moscow accused Kyiv of downing a plane.
The deal was stalled because there is no agreement on how to bring a permanent conclusion to the war in Gaza, sources say.
New air strikes were launched by the U.S. military on facilities used by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. It comes days after those groups targeted an American military base in Iraq and injured several service members while the fighting in Gaza continues.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists unveiled its latest reading of the Doomsday clock on Tuesday morning, signaling how close humanity is to global catastrophe.
Israel has its deadliest day since launching its ground war against Hamas as 24 soldiers are killed in Gaza.
More than 25,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.
The Gaza Health Ministry adds about two-thirds of those killed were women and children, and says more than 62,000 Gazans have been wounded outside of Gaza.
Ukraine says 230 people have been returned, including soldiers and six civilians. In exchange, Russia says 248 of their servicemen have been returned.
Skies over Gaza lit up after midnight with flares and explosions while Hamas fired rockets at Israel.
A car crashed into a building in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood early Saturday morning.
A community is coming together on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Park Forest, Illinois, police Detective Tim Jones.
A man was shot and killed outside of a McDonald's in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Saturday morning.
An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time.
New Year's Eve is just days away, and there are events for just about everyone. Whether you're looking to dress to the nines, stop by a pub, or just hang with the kids, Chicago has plenty of options.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
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.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
A man was shot and killed outside of a McDonald's in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Meteorologist Carl Lam has the extended forecast.
Park Forest Police Detective Tim Jones was shot in the line of duty. He was not expected to survive but pulled through for almost a decade.
Winter weather across the U.S. could make it tough for travels heading home after the holidays.
An investigation is underway after a car crashed through a building in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
A community is coming together on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Park Forest, Illinois, police Detective Tim Jones.
A man was shot and killed outside of a McDonald's in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Saturday morning.
A car crashed into a building in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood early Saturday morning.
From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
An Indiana woman who found inner peace and her mission in life by running is changing the world one footstep at a time.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three women were wounded in a shooting on Christmas night on Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
