Lawsuit filed after botched police raid
A Chicago family sued the city Tuesday after they say police officers burst into their home and pointed guns at their children in 2019, leaving them traumatized. CBS Chicago’s Dave Savini has the details.
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The history and future of Butte, Montana
For a small town, Butte, Montana is rich in history – from being, at one time, the largest city between Chicago and San Francisco, to being the site of one of the world's most productive copper mines. But the closing of mines, and their distinction of being home to one of the nation's largest Superfund sites, have long cast a shadow over the place. Last summer the residents of Butte turned a corner in their efforts to reverse environmental damage and be delisted as a Superfund site. Correspondent Luke Burbank reports on how the town's past is informing its march forward.
An Illinois zoo helps raise a baby wallaby
After a baby wallaby’s mother got sick at the Brookfield Zoo with a potentially life-threatening infection, specialists stepped in to help raise her. Caretakers Paul Eberhart and Maggie Chardell do everything from bottle feeding to carrying her in a pouch. Adriana Diaz reports.
Lollapalooza sparks COVID worries as concertgoers flock to Chicago
The CDC is warning that vaccinated Americans can transmit the Delta variant as easily as the unvaccinated, sparking worry for Chicago's Lollapalooza festival.
Biden admin. pushing to curb gun violence
The Biden administration is pushing to curb gun violence in American cities. Last week, the Justice Department announced the creation of strike forces in five major cities aimed at stopping illegal guns before they hit the streets. Devlin Barrett, a national security reporter for the Washington Post, joined Elaine Quijano on CBSN to discuss the Justice Department's efforts to target small-level straw buyers of guns later used in crimes.
Chicago man dives daily into Lake Michigan
Tired of being cooped up indoors during the pandemic, a 53-year-old Chicago man has found a daily ritual: plunging into the icy cold waters of Lake Michigan. Dan O'Conor, a music fanatic, uses his daily dives to raise awareness for struggling Chicago musicians and venues. Adriana Diaz reports.
Abandoned alligators saved by Michigan refuge
Michigan's Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary has become home to several alligators that were abandoned, abused or confiscated during drug raids. Charlie De Mar goes inside the family-operated sanctuary that gives these animals new life.
Chicago passes police reform bill
Chicago has passed police reform legislation that will allow civilians to have oversight of the city's police department. Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of Chicago's 35th ward voted in support of the bill. He joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Chicago police superintendent meets with Biden on gun violence
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown was among several leaders who met with President Biden on Monday to discuss a strategy to reduce gun violence. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he is "committed" to helping Chicago with whatever resources it needs to curb crime, Brown tweeted. Lance Williams, a professor of urban community studies at Northeastern Illinois University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
Father-daughter hot dog business goes viral
A Chicago family opened up a hot dog business during the pandemic, and while most restaurants struggled, they found a way to thrive. "Hot Dog Box" features a creative menu of hot dogs, all served by a loving father-daughter duo. Adriana Diaz reports.
Climate change threatens Chicago's future
Climate change is threatening the structural integrity of Chicago, the nation's third-largest city nestled between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River Delta. Dan Egan, the author of "The Death and Life of the Great Lakes" and journalist-in-residence at the Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of climate change on the Windy City.
4 dead in mass shooting on Chicago's Southside
Four people were fatally shot and four others were injured in an early morning shooting on Chicago's Southside.
Four killed, four injured in shooting at Chicago home
Three women and one man were killed when gunshots rang out following an argument early Tuesday, police say.
Mass shooting at bar in Austin, Texas
14 people were injured early Saturday in a mass shooting at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas. Police have one suspect in custody but another remains at large.
1 killed, 9 injured in shooting on Chicago's South Side, police say
One witness caught the shooting on camera during a Facebook Live.
Ways to reduce gun violence
Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the start of a weekend of activism against gun violence. Lance Williams, a professor of urban community studies at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the steps he sees as effective in combating gun violence.
Illinois lawmaker on teaching AAPI history
Illinois is expected to become the first state to require teaching Asian American history in public schools. Illinois State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act, which she co-sponsored.
Chicago announces new foot-chase policy after police shootings
The new policy comes in the wake of foot pursuits that ended in the fatal shooting by police earlier this year of Adam Toledo, 13, and Anthony Alvarez, 21.
New Chicago Cubs announcer makes history
A new voice is filling Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs. The team's new public address announcer is 21-year-old Jeremiah Paprocki. He's making history as the first Black and youngest PA announcer. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz speaks with him about how he landed his dream job thanks to his mother's love of the game.
Student becomes Cubs’ first Black PA announcer
At 21-years-old, it’s not just Jeremiah Paprocki’s young age that makes him stand out as the Chicago Cubs' public address announcer. Paprocki is also making history as the team’s first ever Black public address announcer. Adriana Diaz has more.
Immersive Van Gogh exhibit thriving
The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Chicago is quickly becoming the city's main attraction. The exhibit has been a hit everywhere it has traveled, even amid the pandemic. Adriana Diaz has more.
Education Secretary says he expects schools to open in fall
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is pushing for all schools to return to in-person learning by September. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates joins CBSN to discuss the Biden administration's timeline for schools to reopen, if teachers are getting vaccinated quickly enough to make that timeline possible and the future of remote learning.
Group empowers Chicago teens
Chicago is one of the most segregated cities in America, but the initiative My Block, My Hood, My City is bridging that divide by empowering teens to explore the world beyond their immediate neighborhoods. Adriana Diaz reports.
Report: Chicago has largest racial gap in life expectancy
Chicago has the largest racial gap in life expectancy among the 500 largest cities in the U.S. Black Chicagoans live an average of 30 years less than White residents. Medical and cultural anthropologist Judith Singleton is an adjunct assistant professor at Northwestern University. She joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the report.
Teacher creates marathon to raise funds
Last year, the Boston Marathon was canceled, foiling a Chicago high school teacher's plans to run the race and raise funds for a STEM department at his school. So, he took matters into his own hands and created his own marathon. Charlie De Mar reports.
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Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
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Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
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Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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