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.

• Jan 24, 2020

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.

• Jun 10, 2025

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.

• Jun 9, 2025

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.

• Jun 6, 2025

"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.

• Jun 6, 2025

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.

• Jun 5, 2025

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.

• Jun 3, 2025

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

• Aug 21, 2024

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.

• May 28, 2025

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.

• May 27, 2025

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.

• May 23, 2025

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.

• May 23, 2025

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.

• May 19, 2025

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.

• May 17, 2025

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.

• May 16, 2025

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.

• May 16, 2025

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.

• May 10, 2025

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.

• May 9, 2025

Brother says Pope Leo XIV always "had that calling"

Louis Prevost told CBS News that he was "mind blown" after finding out the news that his brother was now Pope Leo XIV.

• May 9, 2025

Louis Prevost on brother becoming new pope

A special mass was held at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral on Friday to celebrate the first American pope being elected to lead the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV's brother, Louis Prevost, joins CBS News to discuss his family life before the papacy and more.

• May 9, 2025

Peru, Chicago celebrate Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV's followers in Peru are reacting to news of his election as many in Chicago, where the pope was born, celebrate the move. Santiago Gómez, a reporter at Latina Noticias, has more from Lima, and CBS Chicago's Vince Gerasole reports from the Vatican.

• May 9, 2025

How Americans are reacting to first U.S. pope

Americans have hailed the election of Pope Leo XIV, from his hometown of Chicago, all the way to the White House. Ed O'Keefe has more.

• May 8, 2025

U.S. journalist recalls dinner with future pope

Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and a Chicago native. In 2023, John Allen, editor of Crux, hosted then-Cardinal Robert Prevost for dinner.

• May 8, 2025

Chicago students who held mock conclave overjoyed with hometown pope

The students of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, who earlier this week held a mock conclave, were overjoyed Thursday when Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope.

• May 8, 2025

Who is Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV?

Catholics across the U.S. are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American-born pope. The 69-year-old was born in Chicago and spent a large portion of his life in Peru. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn and Lana Zak have more and Joe Ferullo, CEO and publisher of the National Catholic Reporter, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the pope's background.

• May 8, 2025

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