1 charged in armed robbery caught on video outside Glenview couple's home
A man has been charged in an armed robbery that was captured on video outside a couple's home in Glenview.
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Chicago rally protests Trump's immigration policies
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia will join leaders from several immigrant rights groups to fight back against what they describe as attacks on their communities.
Storms leave downed trees and power lines in Batavia, Illinois
The storm brought heavy rain, thunder, and handfuls of hail.
Wife of former House Speaker Mike Madigan makes video plea to federal judge
Shirley Madigan made an emotional video plea about her husband, former House Speaker Mike Madigan, who was convicted on corruption charges.
1 charged after police chase from Aurora ends in Chicago crash
A man is charged after a police chase that started with a tip in Batavia, Illinois, ended in a crash in Chicago overnight Monday.
Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds dismissed
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Nonprofit treats 100 Chicago men to Father's Day makeover
The event served as a way to recognize the impact, sacrifice, and contributions of the fathers.
Pilot identified in small plane crash with toddler onboard in DeKalb County
A 3-year-old boy, also from Maple Park, was onboard the plane.
New photos released of dad accused of killing 3 daughters
Authorities released new images of Travis Decker as they continue their search for the 32-year-old man accused of killing his three young daughters in Washington state 10 days ago.
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Chicago weather: Scattered storms possible Monday evening
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Chicago's summer severe weather season could be worse than normal
Summer is Chicago's wettest season and a time when severe storms and tornadoes are most common. There are two reasons why 2025 may be worse than normal.
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More than 500 boxes of ashes from Chicago Heights crematory never made it to families
The crematory was shut down after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed how bodies were being mishandled there.
IRS payment processing delays lead to nonpayment notices for taxes paid
Some taxpayers who paid their taxes by the April 15 deadlines are getting notices telling them they still owe money, all because of delays with the IRS electronic payment system.
Smoke from Canada wildfires moving into Chicago, raising air quality concerns
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency does not expect this weekend's smoke infiltration to be as dangerous as June 2023, and there are no plans for an Air Pollution Action Day as was issued then.
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Nonprofit treats 100 Chicago men to Father's Day makeover
The Daisie Foundation partnered with two other nonprofits to provide the men with barber treatments, mini photoshoots, personal styling, and special gifts.
Russia launched nearly 500 drones to Ukraine, highest since start of war
The Ukrainian Air Force said its defenses destroyed more than half of the drones and 19 other missiles while they were in the air.
6 horses die in barn fire in Harvard, Illinois
Just before midnight, firefighters were called to a pole barn on the 19100 block of Crowley Road that had caught fire with animals inside.
National Guard deployed as anti-ICE protestors clash with police in LA
President Trump defends his decision to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles, bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Chicago Weather: Scattered storms possible Monday evening
A warm day gives way to scattered evening storms Monday. Get the full seven day forecast from our First Alert weather team.
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Packers will release veteran CB Jaire Alexander, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Green Bay Packers are planning to release veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander.
Chicago Nation aims for first United Premier Soccer League national championship
The Nation created a target on their back early on by reaching two final fours in five years.
Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot will miss remainder of season with torn ACL
Vandersloot left Chicago's 79-52 loss to Indiana on Saturday night in the first quarter and did not return.
White Sox fall 7-5 to Royals after seventh inning, tie-breaking double
Miguel Vargas homered and drove in three runs for Chicago, which had won three in a row, matching a season high.
Detroit Tigers take down Chicago Cubs 4-0
Jack Flaherty struck out nine over six scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 and took two of three games in a matchup of two of the MLB's top teams.
Kelsey Mitchell scores 17 to help Fever beat Sky 79-52
Angel Reese grabbed 12 rebounds and finished with four points on 2-of-7 shooting for the Sky (2-5). Kamilla Cardoso and Rebecca Allen scored eight points apiece.
Tom Barlow's first career hat trick propels Fire to 7-1 victory over DC United
Six of Chicago's seven wins have come in 10 road matches. The Fire are 1-1-4 at home.
Elko hits 2-run HR, Houser pitches 6 strong innings as White Sox beat Royals 4-1
Chase Meidroth also went deep for the White Sox, who have won three straight for the second time this season.
Chicago Cubs hit five home runs in 6-1 win over Detroit Tigers
The Chicago Cubs hit five home runs, including two by Seiya Suzuki, and went on to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
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Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman's pictures are worth more than 1,000 words
Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman loves to capture all facets of life in photos.
Beloved newsstand in Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood to close after 82 years
For 64 of the 82 years Kaage's Newsstand has been around, Mike Kaage has been the man propped up in front from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day. Now, he says it's time to call it a day.
St. Sabina has been walking for peace every summer Friday for nearly 20 years
Every summer Friday in Auburn Gresham, the St. Sabina Church community gathers with Father Michael Pfleger and walks the streets for peace.
Civic Actors Studio helps leaders open up using theater techniques
The Civic Actor Studio is a four-day leadership retreat that is part of the University of Chicago's Office of Civic Engagement, which has made a profound difference in many lives.
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Poll: Trump deportation program nets positive approval, contrasting views on scope
Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump's perceived goals fare better than his approach.
What to know about the L.A. immigration protests over ICE operations
Demonstrators hit the streets again in L.A. after President Trump deployed the National Guard due to protests against ICE raids.
Harvey Ald. Colby Chapman arrested again a day after charges are dropped
Chapman claimed this was all political retaliation from Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark, of whom Chapman is a vocal critic.
Former opponent wins defamation suit against Ald. Lamont Robinson over attack ads
Robinson and his team are under fire for mailers and texts during the campaign for the 2023 election.
Trump threatens to cut off Musk's subsidies. That could cost Tesla and SpaceX billions.
"The easiest way to save money in our Budget … is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," Trump said in a post.
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State sides with BetMGM after canceling man's bets that would have won $400K
In March, Mark Aiello bet big on basketball, and thought he won $389,000 by correctly guessing rebounds and assists by certain Chicago Bulls players.
Suburban Chicago small business owner takes on Google over ad practices
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
Hackers take over Chicago woman's Facebook page, post item after item for sale
Melissa Kingsbury said she received more than 25 calls and 30 text messages in the first hour after her page was hacked, asking if she was really selling items like low-priced cars in great condition.
Man says asbestos removal from Illinois house was improper and incomplete
Michael Flores has been through a tangle with asbestos, and he ran into a loophole in state policy that could leave anyone vulnerable.
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.
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Man breaks world cycling record in effort to raise money for MS research
Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.
CDC official overseeing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations resigns
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
With weather warming, another warning about ticks all around Illinois
Warming temperatures due to climate change also help the arachnid survive.
Wildfires in Manitoba, Canada, to send smoke into Chicago area starting Friday
As anyone who was around two years ago will remember, this is not the first time a hazy, unhealthy back of air engulfed and choked Chicago.
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Suburban Chicago small business owner takes on Google over ad practices
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
White Sox fans hope potential ownership change can make them "a great team again"
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a deal with billionaire Justin Ishbia to potentially transfer ownership starting in 2029.
Beloved newsstand in Chicago's Edison Park neighborhood to close after 82 years
For 64 of the 82 years Kaage's Newsstand has been around, Mike Kaage has been the man propped up in front from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day. Now, he says it's time to call it a day.
How will U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership affect economy, air quality in Gary?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
Owner of beloved American Science & Surplus worries stores might have to close
The store — which currently has locations in Uptown Park Ridge, west suburban Geneva, and Milwaukee — has been in business for nearly 90 years.
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Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds dismissed
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
Who won Tony Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Gary Deeb, outspoken media columnist who spent many years in Chicago, dies at 79
In 1975, the then-30-year-old critic was profiled in Time Magazine as the "Terror of the Tube."
Jonathan Joss, "King of the Hill" voice actor, killed in San Antonio, police say
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
Disney lays off hundreds of employees
Walt Disney Co. confirmed it is laying off several hundred employees as part of a cost-cutting measure.
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Nonprofit treats 100 Chicago men to Father's Day makeover
The Daisie Foundation partnered with two other nonprofits to provide the men with barber treatments, mini photoshoots, personal styling, and special gifts.
Russia launched nearly 500 drones to Ukraine, highest since start of war
The Ukrainian Air Force said its defenses destroyed more than half of the drones and 19 other missiles while they were in the air.
6 horses die in barn fire in Harvard, Illinois
Just before midnight, firefighters were called to a pole barn on the 19100 block of Crowley Road that had caught fire with animals inside.
National Guard deployed as anti-ICE protestors clash with police in LA
President Trump defends his decision to send National Guard troops to Los Angeles, bypassing California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Chicago Weather: Scattered storms possible Monday evening
A warm day gives way to scattered evening storms Monday. Get the full seven day forecast from our First Alert weather team.
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1 charged in armed robbery caught on video outside Glenview couple's home
A man has been charged in an armed robbery that was captured on video outside a couple's home in Glenview.
Chicago rally protests Trump's immigration policies
Congressman Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia will join leaders from several immigrant rights groups to fight back against what they describe as attacks on their communities.
Storms leave downed trees and power lines in Batavia, Illinois
The storm brought heavy rain, thunder, and handfuls of hail.
Wife of former House Speaker Mike Madigan makes video plea to federal judge
Shirley Madigan made an emotional video plea about her husband, former House Speaker Mike Madigan, who was convicted on corruption charges.
1 charged after police chase from Aurora ends in Chicago crash
A man is charged after a police chase that started with a tip in Batavia, Illinois, ended in a crash in Chicago overnight Monday.
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More than 500 boxes of ashes from Chicago Heights crematory never made it to families
The crematory was shut down after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed how bodies were being mishandled there.
IRS payment processing delays lead to nonpayment notices for taxes paid
Some taxpayers who paid their taxes by the April 15 deadlines are getting notices telling them they still owe money, all because of delays with the IRS electronic payment system.
Smoke from Canada wildfires moving into Chicago, raising air quality concerns
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency does not expect this weekend's smoke infiltration to be as dangerous as June 2023, and there are no plans for an Air Pollution Action Day as was issued then.
How will U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel partnership affect economy, air quality in Gary?
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
38K UChicago Medicine patients affected by data breach
UChicago Medicine said it has alerted about 38,000 patients of the UCM Medical Group that they have been affected by a data breach.
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Packers will release veteran CB Jaire Alexander, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Green Bay Packers are planning to release veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander.
Chicago Nation aims for first United Premier Soccer League national championship
The Nation created a target on their back early on by reaching two final fours in five years.
Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot will miss remainder of season with torn ACL
Vandersloot left Chicago's 79-52 loss to Indiana on Saturday night in the first quarter and did not return.
White Sox fall 7-5 to Royals after seventh inning, tie-breaking double
Miguel Vargas homered and drove in three runs for Chicago, which had won three in a row, matching a season high.
Detroit Tigers take down Chicago Cubs 4-0
Jack Flaherty struck out nine over six scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 and took two of three games in a matchup of two of the MLB's top teams.
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New photos released of dad accused of killing 3 daughters
Authorities released new images of Travis Decker as they continue their search for the 32-year-old man accused of killing his three young daughters in Washington state 10 days ago.
Cocaine smuggling ring used shipwreck to refuel "narco boats," police say
The ring is suspected of using 11 speedboats to pick up drugs from larger "mother ships" in different points and then bring them to the Canary Islands, police said.
New social media post shows escaped New Orleans inmate
Earlier this week, other videos made by Antoine Massey surfaced on social media, leading authorities to raid a New Orleans home.
Chicago police officer killed in Chatham shooting ID'd
The Chicago police officer killed in Chatham was identified as 36-year-old Krystal Rivera, a mother and a four-year veteran of the police force.
Shooting inside ER of Evanston Hospital outside Chicago leaves security guard wounded
An Evanston Hospital security guard suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
