Restored grasslands home to bison herd in Illinois
Two hours west of Chicago is the Nachusa Grasslands, replanted by the Nature Conservancy. Noel Brennan reports on the restored prairie and the animals that graze there.
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4 killed, 14 wounded in River North mass shooting
The drive-by shooting apparently happened as people left Artis Lounge nightclub following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.
4 dead, 14 injured in Chicago mass shooting
Gunfire erupted outside a nightclub in Chicago on Wednesday night, killing four people and injuring at least 14 others. CBS News Chicago's Darius Johnson reports.
Son of "El Chapo" to plead guilty in U.S. drug trafficking case
Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo," intends to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
The Dish: Lula Cafe
Chicago's Lula Cafe has been around for over 25 years, and focused on locally-sourced food long before it was an industry standard. The James Beard and Michelin Bib Gourmand award winner, helmed by chef Jason Hammel, has stayed true to its roots.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces he's running for a third term
At a formal campaign kickoff event Thursday morning in Chicago, Pritzker said, "through every challenge and every triumph, I have grown to love Illinois even more."
Meet Miss Foozie, an icon of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community
As we celebrate Pride Month, we want to introduce you to an icon in Chicago's LGBTQ+ community and nightlife: Miss Foozie.
Second U.S. case of coronavirus confirmed
The battle against a new and deadly virus is kicking into high gear after a second case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Chicago. Dean Reynolds reports.
Car speeds through protest crowds in Chicago
A car drove through a crowd of people at an ICE protest in Chicago on Tuesday. CBS News Chicago has the details.
Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman's pictures are worth more than 1,000 words
Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman loves to capture all facets of life in photos.
Man found guilty of killing, dismembering Sade Robinson in Milwaukee
Investigators believe Anderson killed her on their first date on April 1, 2024, dismembered her body and spread her remains around Milwaukee County.
"The Chi" stars on return
Lena Waithe and Phylicia Rashad join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest season of "The Chi." Rashad plays Renee, a mother navigating family dynamics on Chicago's South Side in the hit series created by Waithe.
ICE agents detain several people at immigration supervision site in South Loop
It was a chaotic scene in Chicago's South Loop on Wednesday, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and other officers took several people into custody.
Antonio McDowell exonerated in wrongful conviction linked to ex-CPD detective
Antonio McDowell's lawyers said he was sentenced to 103 years in prison after being framed for murder by the now-retired Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.
8/21: America Decides
Gov. Tim Walz to accept VP nomination tonight at the DNC; Comedian Matt Friend shares his impressions of Walz, Obama, Trump
Trump commutes sentence of former Gangster Disciples leader Larry Hoover
Hoover, 74, still faces the remainder of a 200-year sentence in Illinois for the 1973 murder of William "Pooky" Young.
WNBA says it cannot substantiate racist remarks made at Sky-Fever game
The WNBA was looking into claims that racist comments were directed toward Chicago's Angel Reese by fans during the loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever.
Death penalty considered for D.C. murders
Prosecutors say they are considering the death penalty for the suspect accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Jussie Smollett to pay $50,000 to charity to settle lawsuit filed by city of Chicago
Smollett was convicted in 2021 on charges accusing him of staging a racist and homophobic hate crime against himself, but the conviction was later overturned on double jeopardy grounds.
DOJ opens investigation into City of Chicago hiring practices
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
See the moment a dust storm blanketed Chicago; "It's like something out of the history books"
A fast-moving dust storm swept across the Chicago area Friday evening, creating an eerie sight as a thick haze quickly blanketed the region.
Rare dust storm blows through Chicago area
The National Weather Service said it was only the second time its Chicago office ever issued a dust storm warning.
Pope Leo XIV's official portrait has been released
Pope Leo's official portrait has been released. In just three hours, the post was shared over 4,700 times and liked 1,200 times.
Chicago Catholic school students' mock conclave
Students at a Catholic school in Chicago had reason to celebrate during their mock conclave. CBS News Chicago's Noel Brennan has more.
Pope has Haitian, Louisiana Creole roots
Friday marked the first full day of the papacy under Pope Leo XIV. The new pontiff held Mass with the College of Cardinals at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Anthea Butler, professor and chair of the University of Pennsylvania Department of Religious Studies, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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