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Steamy week ahead in Chicago
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
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There is the possibility of some ponding and flooding on low-lying roads as waves of steady rain come through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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.
Heavy rain and even hail pelted the town of Paxton, Illinois, about half an hour north of Champaign.
A fast-moving dust storm swept across the Chicago area Friday evening, creating an eerie sight as a thick haze quickly blanketed the region.
The National Weather Service said it was only the second time its Chicago office ever issued a dust storm warning.
Downed trees were scattered across roads and thousands were without power after a line of destructive storms hit the city.
Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.
Heavy rain that started overnight continues Thursday, bringing a risk of flooding before a round possible thunderstorms moves in.
Along with Chicago, Trump said he is focusing on Los Angeles and New York.
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
The Israelis had the opportunity to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that it wasn't a good idea, one U.S. official told CBS News.
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A suspect is in custody after Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
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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.
Michael Flores has been through a tangle with asbestos, and he ran into a loophole in state policy that could leave anyone vulnerable.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
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.
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
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White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a deal with billionaire Justin Ishbia to potentially transfer ownership starting in 2029.
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.
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.
The store — which currently has locations in Uptown Park Ridge, west suburban Geneva, and Milwaukee — has been in business for nearly 90 years.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
The free concert was held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Juror No. 6 was dismissed because of inconsistencies over where he primarily lived.
It's the latest in a series of near-daily shootings on routes to centers like this one. The private contractor, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, runs them.
Counting backwards can help calm you down, but can have more benefits when you incorporate the five senses. Dr. Huma Khan of Advocate Children's Hospital shows you how.
Farm2Veteran is an Illinois-based non-profit working to fight food insecurity across the U.S. veteran community.
The James Beard Awards are being handed out in Chicago Monday night to the best restaurants and chefs from around the country.
Along with Chicago, Trump said he is focusing on Los Angeles and New York.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
They took tobacco products and cash that was left in the register.
A man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
Hazardous materials crews were spotted at the scene testing the letter for hazardous materials, and it was deemed to be nontoxic, the city said.
Despite continuing reports of taxpayers receiving bills from the IRS for taxes they already paid on time, the agency has remained quiet about the problem and when it could be resolved.
CBS News Chicago Investigators has obtained a communication from a child protection judge responding to an ethics complaint for giving gifts to "abused and neglected" foster kids who appear before him.
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.
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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.
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Rookie right-hander Kumar Rocker pitched five scoreless innings with help from some pickle juice.
Reese, 23, is the second-youngest WNBA player with a triple double.
The Cubs used a double steal to put runners on second and third in the 10th against David Bednar (1-5).
Some of the most impressive athletes in the world are competing this weekend in Chicago in a sport that is growing, and whose name they hope everyone knows in the near future.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Along with Chicago, Trump said he is focusing on Los Angeles and New York.
Hazardous materials crews were spotted at the scene testing the letter for hazardous materials, and it was deemed to be nontoxic, the city said.
Regardless of what the circumstances turn out to be, neighbors said this is part of a wider issue — namely lack of better options for kids in their area.
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
