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Rahm Emanuel won't decide on potential '28 presidential run until after '26 midterms

Rahm Emanuel won't decide on potential '28 presidential run until after '26 midterms

CTA janitor killed in stabbing at Green Line station near United Center

CTA janitor killed in stabbing at Green Line station near United Center

Chicago weather: Chilly, clear evening

Chicago weather: Chilly, clear evening

Senior residents of Maywood apartments demand rent reduction after hot water outage

Senior residents of Maywood apartments demand rent reduction after hot water outage

Race for Congress: Daniel Biss vs John Elleson in Illinois’ 9th District

Race for Congress: Daniel Biss vs John Elleson in Illinois’ 9th District

Semillas plant store in Pilsen has become a hub for local vendors

Semillas plant store in Pilsen has become a hub for local vendors

Man charged in 5 south suburban video gambling burglaries, could be connected to over a dozen more

Man charged in 5 south suburban video gambling burglaries, could be connected to over a dozen more

CBS News Chicago producer returns woman's purse after she left it on Blue Line train

CBS News Chicago producer returns woman's purse after she left it on Blue Line train

Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast, landfall likely Friday or Saturday

Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast, landfall likely Friday or Saturday

Man charged in Lake Arlington attack

Man charged in Lake Arlington attack

CTA operator attacked, janitor stabbed and critically injured at Damen/Lake Green Line station

CTA operator attacked, janitor stabbed and critically injured at Damen/Lake Green Line station

Family holds visitation for 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon, stabbed to death in Chatham

Family holds visitation for 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon, stabbed to death in Chatham

White Sox fans shake off Game 3 loss, excited for Game 4 of ALDS vs. Guardians

White Sox fans shake off Game 3 loss, excited for Game 4 of ALDS vs. Guardians

Full interview with John Elleson, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

Full interview with John Elleson, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

Full interview with Daniel Biss, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

Full interview with Daniel Biss, candidate for Illinois 9th Congressional District

School Spotlight: Wheaton North High School's theater department

School Spotlight: Wheaton North High School's theater department

Chicago weather: Cool, seasonable Thursday

Chicago weather: Cool, seasonable Thursday

Meet Simba and Garfield, Pets of the Week from Whisker Mission

Meet Simba and Garfield, Pets of the Week from Whisker Mission

President Trump visits Texas again ahead of midterm elections

President Trump visits Texas again ahead of midterm elections

Endeavor Health joins Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium

Endeavor Health joins Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium

Doors broken in attempted break-ins in Chicago Lawn

Doors broken in attempted break-ins in Chicago Lawn

Fans gather at Rate Field, hope White Sox will bounce back in Game 4 of ALDS

Fans gather at Rate Field, hope White Sox will bounce back in Game 4 of ALDS

Burglars back car into Lincoln Park gas station to steal ATM

Burglars back car into Lincoln Park gas station to steal ATM

Incredible insects at the Butterfly House at Navy Pier

Incredible insects at the Butterfly House at Navy Pier

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