The Dish: Zach Engel
At Galit, James Beard Award-winning chef Zach Engel takes diners on a trip through the Middle East. The Chicago restaurant features modern cuisine and a unique wine list, and has garnered awards and praise since opening in 2019.
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Chicago police, Secret Service discuss security plan for Democratic National Convention
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said Chicago police officers have been undergoing additional training to protect people's First Amendment right to protest.
5 killed, dozens injured by Iowa tornadoes as powerful storms slam Midwest
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art in Bridgeport features pieces dating back thousands of years
For Dee Lou, working at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art is a dream job.
Will the 2024 DNC mirror the 1968 protests?
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists is vowing to march without a permit during August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In 1968, demonstrators protested the DNC, also held in Chicago that year, over U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Puck reporter Peter Hamby joins "America Decides" to discuss if history could repeat itself at the summer convention.
Descendants of man who saved thousands of Jews in WWII meet growing families he saved
It began back in World War II when a Japanese diplomat risked everything to save the lives of thousands of Jews.
Ascension health care network disrupted by "cybersecurity incident"
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
City attorneys reach $5.8 million settlement in lawsuit over claims of racism at Water Department
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Chicago woman's mission is to document history of female blues legends
Lynn Orman has been a writer, TV host and now is an advocate to chronicle the careers, challenges and triumphs of more than 100 women who sang the blues.
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese make WNBA preseason debuts
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
Chicago school achieves 100% college acceptance rate
This marks the 11th year in a row that that every member of the graduating class at Southland College Prep Charter High School in suburban Chicago has been admitted to college. Noel Brennan explains the school's streak of academic excellence.
Al Capone's "sweetheart" gun could sell for over $2 million at auction
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Tech education program wants to find hidden genius in Chicago's Black boys
The Hidden Genius Project is helping young men to be their best selves while learning all things technology, entrepreneurship and more.
New study finds lead in Chicago's water
A disturbing report has uncovered that an estimated 75% of residential blocks in Chicago experienced lead contamination in their drinking water from 2016 to 2023. CBS News investigative correspondent Anna Werner delves into the details of the study, shedding light on the scope and severity of the contamination.
Risks for remote workers leaving cities
Remote workers may be harming their career trajectories by moving away from metropolitan cities, a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests. Aki Ito, a chief correspondent for Business Insider, looks at the research and draws from her own experience as a remote worker.
Chicago teacher helps Black kids get into baseball
Chicago public school teacher Earnest Horton is the founder of Black Baseball Media, which gives players from predominantly underserved communities access to top-notch facilities and exposure to college scouts. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar shares his story on Jackie Robinson Day.
Mass shooting in Chicago leaves 1 child dead, 10 other people injured in Back of the Yards
"The offenders' actions, make no mistake, are horrific and unacceptable in our city," Chicago Police Area One Deputy Chief Don Jerome said.
Sway, first all-minority, all-LGBTQ marijuana dispensary in Illinois, opens in Chicago
Sway's owners said it's one of the only queer-owned cannabis businesses in the country.
Hawaii cruise shuttle driver presses gas not brake killing 1 pedestrian, injuring others
Local reports say the pedestrian was visiting Hawaii from Illinois.
Police video of Dexter Reed shooting released
Officials in Chicago have released bodycam footage that shows officers firing 96 times at a driver, Dexter Reed, who was pulled over in February by a plain-clothes officer on suspicion of not wearing a seatbelt. Initial evidence indicated Reed fired the first shot, according to an independent investigation. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more.
Dexter Reed's family demands charges against CPD officers in fatal shooting
Reed's family also is calling on the Chicago Police Department to disband tactical units like the one involved in the traffic stop and shooting.
Chicago honors Vietnam veterans
Chicago has unveiled a restored memorial for Vietnam veterans in the heart of downtown. First dedicated in 2005, the memorial had faded after years of neglect and harsh winters.
Suburban Chicago Step N' HerStory show shines a light on Black sororities for Women's History Month
"I really wanted to bring that here because it was something that our students really hadn't been exposed to."
Migrants to be moved from Chicago parks
Migrants sheltered in parks around Chicago will be moved out so the outdoor spaces can open to the public. Officials also say they are grappling with a measles outbreak at one of the city's shelters. Monica Eng, a Chicago reporter with Axios, joins CBS News with details.
The Dish: Chicago restaurants
We explore Chicago’s delicious eats, from a Hyde Park spot celebrating Southern food and Black culture to a steakhouse in West Loop with a unique cooking method. Watch these stories and more on "The Dish."
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