Trump admin. reportedly freezes $790M of Northwestern's federal funding
Northwestern University said federal dollars support life-saving research, which is now in jeopardy.
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Trump announces 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs
The president also said he's raising the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 125%, effective immediately.
7 University of Chicago students' visas revoked
University of Chicago officials confirmed that the federal government had terminated the F-1 visa status of three current students and four recent graduates.
Riot Fest to remain in Douglass Park through 2027
The Chicago Park District and Riot Fest announced they have signed a deal to keep the annual music festival in Douglass Park through 2027.
Pritzker seeks to reassure farmers, ag workers as Trump tariffs kick in
Illinois leaders want farmers and agricultural workers to know they have their backs when it comes to selling their good around the world, even amid President Donald Trump's escalating trade war.
Nonprofit, park district discuss Logan Square skate park expansion
A nonprofit group and the Chicago Park District will discuss the skate park next to the Kennedy Expressway in Logan Square Wednesday.
Suburban woman charged in deadly Dan Ryan crash
A suburban woman has been charged in a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway that killed one person and injured several others Sunday.
Trial for murder of Sonya Massey moved out of Sangamon County
The trial of a former sheriff's deputy for first-degree murder in the killing of Sonya Massey will be moved out of Sangamon County.
Field Museum to showcase poisonous seeds seen on "The White Lotus"
If you've been watching "The White Lotus" you probably remember a tree with poisonous seeds featured around the Thai resort where the most recent season was set.
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Court reverses sale of Chicago woman's home over property tax mistake
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
License plate readers, CPD helicopter help catch driver in high-speed chase
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
South suburban man accused of posing as funeral director without license, mishandling remains
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
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Robert Kennedy Jr. on growing measles outbreak
On Tuesday, Robert Kennedy Jr. sat down exclusively with CBS News Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook for his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary. He says he is encouraging people to get vaccinated against measles, a change of heart for Kennedy who once wrote that measles vaccines are "unnecessary and risky."
Midday rain, wintry mix on Wednesday in Chicago
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
Lay's Do Us a Flavor contest finalists for 2025 announced
Lay's potato chips announced the three finalists for their 2025 Do Us A Flavor contest.
American Airlines flight from New York to Milan turns back due to unruly passenger
An American Airlines flight from New York to Milan had to turn back halfway through their journey after an unruly passenger tried to storm the pilot's cabin.
Pritzker seeks to reassure Illinois farmers, agriculture workers as Trump tariffs kick in
Illinois leaders want farmers and agricultural workers to know they have their backs when it comes to selling their good around the world, even amid President Donald Trump's escalating trade war.
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Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as Cubs beat Rangers 10-6
The Cubs blew a 6-3 lead before taking advantage of two errors in the eighth and closing out their seventh win in eight games.
Cavaliers claim No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference with 135-113 win over Bulls
The Bulls have clinched a play-in tournament berth and are tied with Miami for ninth in the East.
Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Chicago State University hires Bobby Rome II as school's first football coach
It's a daunting task to build a team from the ground up, but Rome said he's up for the challenge.
Bears begin voluntary offseason program under new coach Ben Johnson
"We're just setting the tone for what we want to do this year," cornerback Jaylon Johnson said.
Jones draws bases-loaded walk to give Guardians 1-0 win over White Sox in home opener
It was the first 1-0 game that ended with a walk-off walk since the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego on May 1, 2009.
Cubs dominate Rangers 7-0 in frigid Wrigley Field showdown
Justin Steele tossed three-hit ball over seven innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-0 on a frigid night.
Geese build nest near iconic Wrigley Field bleachers during Cubs games
The iconic Wrigley Field bleachers welcomed an unusual guest during the Chicago Cubs' series against the San Diego Padres this weekend.
Bulls gain third straight win after beating Hornets 131-117
After falling behind by 10 early, the Bulls took control in the second quarter and built a 75-55 halftime lead.
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Mother-daughter duo bringing joy of books to South Side and beyond
"It was always my dream to open a bookstore that amplified Black stories, and that's what I was able to do," said Verlean Singletary, co-owner of Da Book Joint in the South Shore neighborhood.
Humble Hearts charity giving away 1,000 free prom dresses on West Side
"As long as they can show proof that they are graduating 8th grade or high school, that's all they need to come in," said Carolyn Boyd, the woman behind it all.
Hibbard Elementary School custodian chosen as finalist for national award
Mica Ortiz's job title is custodian, but she goes above and beyond, keeping Hibbard Elementary School in Albany Park sparkling clean.
Unique duo combines Chicago blues with music from Arab homelands
"The blues is the music of Chicago," Rami Gabriel said. "We take it in, and we respect it, and we have integrated it into where we're coming from."
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Trump announces 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs
The president also said he's raising the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 125%, effective immediately.
Chicago aldermen advance new bid to protect drivers from rogue tow trucks
A key City Council committe backed an ordinance that sponsors said would allow police to impound rule-breaking tow companies' trucks.
During meeting with Netanyahu, Trump announces direct talks with Iran to begin
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met two days before new U.S. tariffs go into effect.
State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different path
The recent election that determined control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court saw millions of dollars flooding in from billionaires, featured attack ads and drew national political attention.
How Trump national security adviser added a journalist to Signal chat group
The Trump administration's IT team members investigated how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeff Goldberg was added to a Signal group chat with high-ranking senior officials.
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Johnsonville recall of cheddar bratwursts includes Minnesota
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Settlement reached for Chicago, Denver men in 2019 Boeing 737 MAX8 crash
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Why did the mayor of Lynwood take home triple the pay budgeted for her office?
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
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FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Northwestern University scientists develop world's smallest pacemaker
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
Active tuberculosis case confirmed at Waukegan High School
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
CDPH has COVID-related grants cut as $125 million in federal funding pulled
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Northwestern Medicine hopes to improve treatment for AFib using an Apple Watch
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
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Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
SCOTUS seems to side with Catholic Charities in Wis. religious-rights case
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
LGBTQ+ Pride event organizers concerned about sponsors pulling out
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
2 months after losing whole flock of chickens, Matteson farm loses federal funding too
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
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Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup for 2025 festival
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
How to watch the NCAA March Madness 2025 tournament live
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
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Robert Kennedy Jr. on growing measles outbreak
On Tuesday, Robert Kennedy Jr. sat down exclusively with CBS News Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook for his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary. He says he is encouraging people to get vaccinated against measles, a change of heart for Kennedy who once wrote that measles vaccines are "unnecessary and risky."
Midday rain, wintry mix on Wednesday in Chicago
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
Lay's Do Us a Flavor contest finalists for 2025 announced
Lay's potato chips announced the three finalists for their 2025 Do Us A Flavor contest.
American Airlines flight from New York to Milan turns back due to unruly passenger
An American Airlines flight from New York to Milan had to turn back halfway through their journey after an unruly passenger tried to storm the pilot's cabin.
Pritzker seeks to reassure Illinois farmers, agriculture workers as Trump tariffs kick in
Illinois leaders want farmers and agricultural workers to know they have their backs when it comes to selling their good around the world, even amid President Donald Trump's escalating trade war.
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Trump admin. reportedly freezes $790M of Northwestern's federal funding
Northwestern University said federal dollars support life-saving research, which is now in jeopardy.
Trump announces 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs
The president also said he's raising the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 125%, effective immediately.
7 University of Chicago students' visas revoked
University of Chicago officials confirmed that the federal government had terminated the F-1 visa status of three current students and four recent graduates.
Riot Fest to remain in Douglass Park through 2027
The Chicago Park District and Riot Fest announced they have signed a deal to keep the annual music festival in Douglass Park through 2027.
Pritzker seeks to reassure farmers, ag workers as Trump tariffs kick in
Illinois leaders want farmers and agricultural workers to know they have their backs when it comes to selling their good around the world, even amid President Donald Trump's escalating trade war.
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Court reverses sale of Chicago woman's home over property tax mistake
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
License plate readers, CPD helicopter help catch driver in high-speed chase
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
South suburban man accused of posing as funeral director without license, mishandling remains
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Shedd Aquarium scientists study impact of sewer overflows on fish in Chicago River
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Chicago community groups fear surge in gun violence as weather warms up
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
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Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as Cubs beat Rangers 10-6
The Cubs blew a 6-3 lead before taking advantage of two errors in the eighth and closing out their seventh win in eight games.
Cavaliers claim No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference with 135-113 win over Bulls
The Bulls have clinched a play-in tournament berth and are tied with Miami for ninth in the East.
Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Chicago State University hires Bobby Rome II as school's first football coach
It's a daunting task to build a team from the ground up, but Rome said he's up for the challenge.
Bears begin voluntary offseason program under new coach Ben Johnson
"We're just setting the tone for what we want to do this year," cornerback Jaylon Johnson said.
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Chicago man charged in multiple sexual assaults dating back to 2022
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting after domestic dispute in Berwyn
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
2 men charged with robbing U.S. postal worker at gunpoint in Chicago in 2022
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Suspected CTA serial predator on list of riders banned from mass transit system
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
