20 businesses burglarized overnight in Downers Grove, village says
The village said police are investigating, and no arrests were made.
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1 critically injured in River North police shooting: CPD
A man was critically injured in a police shooting outside a River North hotel Monday, Chicago police said.
Chicago woman's personal info already on dark web after job listing scam
A Chicago woman is warning others after scammers got her personal information by creating a fake job listing for a real school in California.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard no-show at last Dolton Village Board meeting
Both Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her ally trustee Andrew Holmes were no-shows at Henyard's last Dolton Village Board meeting Monday.
Tree falls onto man's car while driving in Bucktown
A Chicago man is thankful to be unhurt after a tree fell on his car in Bucktown while he was driving it.
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.
Lake Co., Ill. K-9 officer Dax to be honored in Washington D.C.
A Lake County, Illinois K-9 officer will be honored for his ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week in May.
Suburban couple sues wedding photographer they say never delivered pictures
A south suburban family said they have been forced to file a lawsuit after paying thousands to a wedding photographer who never delivered the pictures of their special day.
Chicago City Council approves mayor's pick for 35th Ward alderman
The Chicago City Council approved Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick to be the next 35th Ward alderman at a special meeting Monday.
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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
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Lake County, Illinois K-9 Officer Dax's name to be added to fallen police dog memorial
A Lake County, Illinois K-9 officer will be honored for his ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week in May.
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Temperatures are becoming more spring-like but there's also the chance for some light snow Wednesday morning turning into rain and storms in the afternoon and evening and into Thursday morning.
Scammers use real California school for fake job; Chicago woman's info already on dark web
A Chicago woman is warning others after scammers got her personal information by creating a fake job listing for a real school in California.
RFK Jr. plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard a no-show at last Dolton village board meeting
Both Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her ally trustee Andrew Holmes were no-shows at Henyard's last Dolton Village Board meeting Monday.
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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.
Blackhawks snap losing streak with 3-1 win over the Penguins
After a scoreless first period, Nazar gave Chicago the lead with a short-handed goal at 18:55 of the second. It was Nazar's ninth of the season and came off Teuvo Teravainen's 42nd assist.
Cubs drop sweep against Padres with 8-7 loss
The Padres' Gavin Sheets singled off Porter Hodge to tie it in the eighth.
Detroit Tigers defeat Chicago White Sox 4-3 after 9th inning rally
Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run double to cap Detroit's three-run rally in the ninth inning and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
Red Bulls rally to beat Fire
The New York Red Bulls rallied to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night.
Carson Kelly homers as the Cubs beat the Padres 7-1 for their 5th straight win
Carson Kelly homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-1 for their fifth consecutive win.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan named to Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
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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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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.
"Hands Off!" demonstrations protest Trump, Musk across U.S.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
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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.
Chicago area man wins nearly $400K on sports bet, only to have it all canceled
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
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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
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Lake County, Illinois K-9 Officer Dax's name to be added to fallen police dog memorial
A Lake County, Illinois K-9 officer will be honored for his ultimate sacrifice during National Police Week in May.
First Alert Forecast
Temperatures are becoming more spring-like but there's also the chance for some light snow Wednesday morning turning into rain and storms in the afternoon and evening and into Thursday morning.
Scammers use real California school for fake job; Chicago woman's info already on dark web
A Chicago woman is warning others after scammers got her personal information by creating a fake job listing for a real school in California.
RFK Jr. plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard a no-show at last Dolton village board meeting
Both Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her ally trustee Andrew Holmes were no-shows at Henyard's last Dolton Village Board meeting Monday.
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20 businesses burglarized overnight in Downers Grove, village says
The village said police are investigating, and no arrests were made.
1 critically injured in River North police shooting: CPD
A man was critically injured in a police shooting outside a River North hotel Monday, Chicago police said.
Chicago woman's personal info already on dark web after job listing scam
A Chicago woman is warning others after scammers got her personal information by creating a fake job listing for a real school in California.
Mayor Tiffany Henyard no-show at last Dolton Village Board meeting
Both Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her ally trustee Andrew Holmes were no-shows at Henyard's last Dolton Village Board meeting Monday.
Tree falls onto man's car while driving in Bucktown
A Chicago man is thankful to be unhurt after a tree fell on his car in Bucktown while he was driving it.
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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.
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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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.
Blackhawks snap losing streak with 3-1 win over the Penguins
After a scoreless first period, Nazar gave Chicago the lead with a short-handed goal at 18:55 of the second. It was Nazar's ninth of the season and came off Teuvo Teravainen's 42nd assist.
Cubs drop sweep against Padres with 8-7 loss
The Padres' Gavin Sheets singled off Porter Hodge to tie it in the eighth.
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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.
