Jerry Springer, iconic TV show host, dead at 79
Springer's publicist confirmed his death to CBS News on Thursday.
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Springer's publicist confirmed his death to CBS News on Thursday.
Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year's presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their national conventions there.
Chicago previously hosted for Bill Clinton's nomination in 1996, and the tumultuous convention of 1968, when violence broke out in protests outside.
The Detroit Pistons are searching for a coach and hoping their new leader has Victor Wembanyama in the lineup.
The four-day event takes place in Chicago in early August.
All but one year of the sentence for Kelly's Chicago convictions on charges of child pornography and enticement of minors for sex will be served concurrently with his 30-year sentence for racketeering.
An Illinois grand jury on Wednesday formally indicted the father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago, the Lake County State's Attorney Office said.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, causing over $1.1 million in losses to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Punishing inflation is forcing many people to economize this holiday season, while some are skipping gifts altogether.
What was supposed to be a 5 1/2-hour rail trip from Detroit to Chicago turned into a 19-hour ordeal for passengers on an Amtrak train that lost power, leaving them without light, heat or running toilets.
Beaches in Chicago were washed out by high waves Friday on the first day the city was to reopen Lake Michigan to swimming since summer 2019.
Ultracyclist wants to set a world record by biking around Lake Michigan in 72 hours.
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars since his arrest in July 2019 and two trial dates, for April and then October this year, were earlier struck.
The mayors of Chicago and Ann Arbor have made a friendly wager on the Final Four NCAA men's basketball game between Loyola University and the University of Michigan.
A profile of the five must-see cities on a road trip through the Midwest
"When everyone else thinks they know what's good for me, I don't appreciate that," he said.
As Trump supporters walked through the anti-Trump crowd outside the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion, many protesters chanted: "We stopped Trump! We stopped Trump!"
St. Patrick's Day is the time of year when everyone digs out their favorite green outfits from the back of their closets and heads out to celebrate this festive Irish-themed holiday.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday night.
A food lover's guide to the best food and restaurants in Chicago
Two rail transportation advocacy groups say double-tracking the entire roughly 300 miles of an Amtrak line from Chicago to Detroit is the best way to get more frequent and faster trips between the two cities.
The investment would be more than double the $400 million spent to modernize the 91-year-old plant in 2010.
The FBI special agent wrote that emails indicated Byrd-Bennett and the two aides picked Houghton Mifflin Harcourt "as early as June 2009," two months before Detroit schools issued a request for proposals for the deal.
The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying and finding a man who kidnapped a woman from her suburban Chicago home and then drove her to northwest Indiana.
A practical travel guide for the best lodging, dining, transportation and attractions in Chicago, especially for travelers who have just 48 hours to visit America's third largest city.
Firefighters used the suction from a shop vacuum to remove a cat that was stuck in an underground pipe on Monday in Southfield.
USC says its Center for the Political Future is believed to be the only one in the country jointly led by a Democrat and a Republican. Peters will run it with Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
Hot water and heating issues linger in parts of the Michigan State University campus, which continues to experience utility problems after a power plant failure.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
Firefighters used the suction from a shop vacuum to remove a cat that was stuck in an underground pipe on Monday in Southfield.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
Hot water and heating issues linger in parts of the Michigan State University campus, which continues to experience utility problems after a power plant failure.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
USC says its Center for the Political Future is believed to be the only one in the country jointly led by a Democrat and a Republican. Peters will run it with Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Police in Warren, Michigan, are investigating after vandalism was reported to a Flock license plate reader camera in their city.
Michigan will send absentee ballots to registered voters who requested them, starting on Sept. 24.
Residents in the Oakman Boulevard area in West Detroit are asking police to help address a series of thefts and property crimes in their neighborhood.
President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. This comes as news organizations, including the presidential network pool, respond to the White House restrictions on Politico, CNN, and MS NOW. CBS News has this report.
A vigil took place on Monday night to remember Jaquoya Wix, who was fatally stabbed. A Flock camera was vandalized in Warren. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.