Destructive storms, tornadoes across Midwest kill at least 26 people
The storms were part of a weather system Friday that touched down in Missouri and Wisconsin and left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region.
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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.
4 wounded in shooting at East Garfield Park gas station
Police said the victims were standing outside the gas station in the 600 block of South Homan Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., when an SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
Jet skiers rescue boy swept hundreds of yards into Lake Michigan on inflatable raft
The good Samaritans, a father and son, took their jet skis out on Lake Michigan for the first time this spring, when an inflatable far offshore along Porter Beach caught their eye.
Swanson, Crow-Armstrong help Cubs beat White Sox for record 7th straight time
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
Chicago Archdiocese to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in June
"This celebration is an extraordinary opportunity for people from the city and beyond to come together in shared pride for one of our own," the Archdiocese said in a statement on Saturday.
Semi truck fire damages pavement on I-65; lanes closed for several hours
Indiana State Police said a semi-trailer truck crashed and caught fire on I-65 near the Lowell Exit on Saturday morning, blocking all northbound lanes.
7-year-old boy stabbed in Rogers Park
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
11 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 35.
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How National Weather Service staffing shortages are already making weather forecasts worse
Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.
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Chicago program develops school playgrounds that capture stormwater, reduce floods
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
Retailer accuses fraudsters of targeting store using stolen numbers from countrywide
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
Chicago Police Robbery Task Force works with transit unit to fight crime on CTA
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
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Ukraine says 9 dead after Russian drone attack on bus in Sumy
Ukrainian officials say at least nine people were killed after a Russian drone attacked a civilian bus in the Sumy region early Saturday morning.
Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair this weekend on North Side
The Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair on Chicago is bringing together unique handmade artistry this weekend on Chicago’s North Side – from paintings to jewelry to sculptures and more.
Morton Arboretum opens "Vivid Creatures" exhibit
Some new sculptures are taking over the Morton Arboretum at their new “Vivid Creatures” exhibit, featuring five colorful sculptures of animals essential to the Illinois ecosystem.
10 inmates escape New Orleans jail; 3 recaptured
Seven inmates are still on the run after they escaped from a New Orleans jail overnight. So far, three escaped inmates have been captured.
Trump administration's budget plan hits setback
President Trump is back in the United States after his first trip to the Middle East during his second term, but lawmakers are putting the brakes on some of his key tax and budget proposals here at home.
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Swanson, Crow-Armstrong help Cubs beat White Sox for record 7th straight time
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
Crow-Armstrong drives in 6 as Cubs pound White Sox 13-3
The Cubs earned their sixth consecutive win against the White Sox, matching a franchise record for the series.
Chicago Bears pivot new stadium plans back to Arlington Heights
The Bears have been talking about a move from their home of more than 50 years at Soldier Field since 2021.
Cubs, Sox kick off Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field Friday
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will face off Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field in the first game of the Crosstown Classic this weekend.
Caleb Williams' father tried to find ways to keep him from going to Bears, book says
A lot of that dirty laundry is being dredged up in the soon-to-be-released tell-all book by author Seth Wickersham of ESPN.
Northwestern lacrosse beats Penn heads to Final Four
Maddy Taylor set the NCAA single-season record Thursday at 105, and counting.
Drag racer Brittany Force hopes for redemption at Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Force is fueled by her historic run in Charlotte, North Carolina last month when she shattered the top fuel speed record at over 340 mph.
Reds hit 3 home runs, Martinez throws 7 shutout innings to beat White Sox 7-1
Bryse Wilson (0-2) went 5 1/3 innings, giving up seven runs on 10 hits, including the three homers. He walked one and struck out three.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy ailing Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Foot Locker is the second major U.S. shoe company to be acquired in recent weeks as tariffs hit footwear industry.
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Chicago nonprofit focused on Latino community receives Mental Health Action Day grant
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Community groups to join in effort to prevent teen takeovers in Chicago
CBS News Chicago on Monday got a sneak peek at how they are planning to map out their response.
Nurses cheer on 83-year-old weightlifter under cancer treatment as he competes
Despite ongoing immunotherapy infusions, Anczerewicz is still a competitive weightlifter at 83.
Chicago mentorship program organizes all-girls' construction conference
The three-day workshop was organized by Polished Pebbles, a mentoring initiative that has been helping girls across the Chicago area for 15 years.
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Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
Father of young man with autism has gotten 8 state laws passed as advocate
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan enters not guilty plea on obstruction charges
The FBI accused Hannah Dugan of allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
2 years in, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he thinks his poll numbers will bounce back
Currently, Mayor Johnson has strong crime numbers to boast about — a 24% drop in homicides since taking office. But his poll numbers are currently terrible.
GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
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Family buys house in Morton Grove, only to be stymied by seller's code violations
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Suburban Chicago man wins $800,000 in sports bets, but casinos won't pay
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Chicago woman loses thousands to scammer claiming to want funds for funeral
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
Portillo's new breakfast menu launches at select Chicago's locations
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
Cook County Board approves eligibility rules for property tax relief program
The application website is expected to open this summer.
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Father of young man with autism has gotten 8 state laws passed as advocate
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker even singled out Mike Baker of Schaumburg for his efforts.
Chicago nonprofit focused on Latino community receives Mental Health Action Day grant
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Northwestern develops device to monitor breastfeeding
Northwestern has unveiled a new biomedical device to help new parents track breastfeeding and ensure their baby is getting enough to eat.
Chicago area experts warn of more ticks around this year
Ticks can be dangerous, and there are reports that this is shaping up to be an especially bad year for the parasitic arachnids.
Woman from Germany is grateful for double lung transplant from Northwestern Medicine
Cornelia Tischmacher's lungs were failing because of advanced cancer. Everything changed with a double lung transplant.
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Bronzeville Soul restaurant, which Jay-Z visited during Beyoncé's last tour, hopes for return
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
Foxtrot Market to open first brand-new store since all stores shut down last year
The new Foxtrot location will open Thursday at 935 W. Webster Ave. — at the southwest corner of the intersection with Bissell Street.
Prospect High School students have business success with ShimmerShield jewelry spray
In their college entrepreneurship class, seniors Lexi Kuzak and Neve Pomis and junior Molly Beyna invented a product that solves a common problem.
U.S. tariff truce with China isn't really comforting for Illinois farmers
No Illinois industry does more business with China than the agricultural sector.
Restaurateur Mother Wade talks to Chicago kids about opportunities, staying engaged
Wade-Smith said keeping kids engaged is what keeps them safe.
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Bronzeville Soul restaurant, which Jay-Z visited during Beyoncé's last tour, hopes for return
The restaurant was recommended to Jay-Z by word of mouth. He specifically asked for short ribs and pound cake.
Beyoncé concert at Chicago's Soldier Field delayed for hours due to storms
The show was supposed to start at 7 p.m.
Chicago Sinfonietta string quartet serenades beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium
The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.
New Aurora, Illinois data portal tracks economic impact of performing arts venues
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial starts with jury selection in NYC
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
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Ukraine says 9 dead after Russian drone attack on bus in Sumy
Ukrainian officials say at least nine people were killed after a Russian drone attacked a civilian bus in the Sumy region early Saturday morning.
Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair this weekend on North Side
The Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair on Chicago is bringing together unique handmade artistry this weekend on Chicago’s North Side – from paintings to jewelry to sculptures and more.
Morton Arboretum opens "Vivid Creatures" exhibit
Some new sculptures are taking over the Morton Arboretum at their new “Vivid Creatures” exhibit, featuring five colorful sculptures of animals essential to the Illinois ecosystem.
10 inmates escape New Orleans jail; 3 recaptured
Seven inmates are still on the run after they escaped from a New Orleans jail overnight. So far, three escaped inmates have been captured.
Trump administration's budget plan hits setback
President Trump is back in the United States after his first trip to the Middle East during his second term, but lawmakers are putting the brakes on some of his key tax and budget proposals here at home.
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Destructive storms, tornadoes across Midwest kill at least 26 people
The storms were part of a weather system Friday that touched down in Missouri and Wisconsin and left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region.
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.
4 wounded in shooting at East Garfield Park gas station
Police said the victims were standing outside the gas station in the 600 block of South Homan Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., when an SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
Jet skiers rescue boy swept hundreds of yards into Lake Michigan on inflatable raft
The good Samaritans, a father and son, took their jet skis out on Lake Michigan for the first time this spring, when an inflatable far offshore along Porter Beach caught their eye.
Swanson, Crow-Armstrong help Cubs beat White Sox for record 7th straight time
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
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Chicago program develops school playgrounds that capture stormwater, reduce floods
A new playground in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood can capture more than 300,000 gallons of water — which won't flood homes or streets in the community.
Retailer accuses fraudsters of targeting store using stolen numbers from countrywide
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.
Chicago Police Robbery Task Force works with transit unit to fight crime on CTA
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
Emotional testimony from young brothers in trial of wrong CPD raid lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
Peter Mendez, mother testify in civil trial of lawsuit over wrong CPD raid
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
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Swanson, Crow-Armstrong help Cubs beat White Sox for record 7th straight time
The all-time series between the crosstown rivals is tied at 74 wins apiece.
Crow-Armstrong drives in 6 as Cubs pound White Sox 13-3
The Cubs earned their sixth consecutive win against the White Sox, matching a franchise record for the series.
Chicago Bears pivot new stadium plans back to Arlington Heights
The Bears have been talking about a move from their home of more than 50 years at Soldier Field since 2021.
Cubs, Sox kick off Crosstown Classic at Wrigley Field Friday
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will face off Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field in the first game of the Crosstown Classic this weekend.
Caleb Williams' father tried to find ways to keep him from going to Bears, book says
A lot of that dirty laundry is being dredged up in the soon-to-be-released tell-all book by author Seth Wickersham of ESPN.
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7-year-old boy stabbed in Rogers Park
A 26-year-old woman stabbed the boy in the abdomen. He was hospitalized in fair condition.
11 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 35.
4 wounded in shooting at East Garfield Park gas station
Police said the victims were standing outside the gas station in the 600 block of South Homan Avenue shortly after 9 p.m., when an SUV pulled up and someone inside started shooting.
3 wounded in shooting in South Chicago
Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. as three teens were near the sidewalk in the 9000 block of South Exchange Avenue.
Man shot in arm across from Wrigley Field in Chicago; person in custody
Police and an ambulance were seen at the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues right outside Murphy's Bleachers.
