Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
The temporary restraining order prohibits any National Guard deployment for 14 days, but could be extended before then.
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Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Cubs hammer Brewers 6-0 to even NLDS, force Game 5 in Milwaukee
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
3 dead, 3 injured after apartment fire in West Ridge
Police said the cause of the deadly fire in West Ridge is under investigation.
Monthly comedy show in Logan Square highlights Latino comedians
Chicago's comedy scene is legendary, known around the world for producing top talent. A monthly standup show in Logan Square highlights Latino comedians.
Latino-owned microbreweries in Chicago area combine culture and craft beer
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
Judge grants restraining order protecting protesters, journalists at ICE protests
A federal judge in Chicago issued a temporary restraining order Thursday, blocking federal agencies from using certain forceful tactics to suppress protests or prevent journalists from covering those protests.
ICE in Chicago amid "Operation Midway Blitz": Live Updates
The presence of ICE in Chicago and surrounding suburbs has drastically increased amid President Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
2025 Chicago Marathon: Course map, road closures
Here's what you need to know ahead of the 2025 Chicago marathon on Sunday, October 12
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Chicago business alliance trying to make white weddings go green
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
Wicker Park 3-flat's crumbling ruins put people at risk, neighbors say
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
CODT installs chicanes in Jefferson Park; residents confused as to why
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
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Sprinkles and spotty rain Friday; breezy and cool weekend
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Logan Square standup show spotlights Latino comedians
Chicago's comedy scene is legendary, known around the world for producing top talent at clubs like The Second City, iO Theater, Laugh Factory, Zanies, and more. A monthly standup show in Logan Square highlights Latino comedians.
Israeli cabinet approves plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of Hamas hostages
Israel's cabinet has approved President Trump's plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The plan calls for Israel to pull back its troops to an "agreed upon line" and for Hamas to release all remaining hostages.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, a vocal Trump opponent, indicted in Virginia
A grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
Federal court halts National Guard deployment in Illinois for two weeks
A federal judge in Chicago issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday blocking the Trump administration's deployment of any National Guard troops in Illinois for two weeks.
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Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Cubs hammer Brewers 6-0 to even NLDS, force Game 5 in Milwaukee
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
Fraser Minten scores in overtime to lift the Bruins past the Blackhawks, 4-3
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
Cubs dodge sweep, force Game 4 in NLDS with 4-3 win against Brewers
Crow-Armstrong's two-out swing was part of a four-run first inning for Chicago — continuing a wild trend.
Stevenson primed for Bears' rematch with Commanders after Hail Mary disaster
As the Bears get ready to return to the site of last season's disaster against the Commanders, the key contributor to that infamous "Fail Mary" has a chance to redeem himself in the rematch.
Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE crackdown
A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico that was going to be hosted at Soldier Field has been moved from Chicago to Florida amid ICE operations, AP sources said.
Stanley Cup champ Panthers beat Blackhawks 3-2 on banner-raising night
The Florida Panthers have started their Stanley Cup title defense by beating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
Cubs' Jameson Taillon to start Game 3 of NLDS against Brewers at Wrigley Field
The Cubs face elimination as Game 3 of the NLDS against the Brewers takes place at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, with pitcher Jameson Taillon to start.
Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS
The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-five Division Series, which shifts to Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.
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Latino-owned microbreweries in Chicago area combine culture and craft beer
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
Art Institute of Chicago displays 100-foot-long painting
A truly monumental piece of art, 100 feet long and comprised of 21 panels, is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Illinois Hunger Coalition to close after 36 years
The coalition was founded in 1988, and touted on its website that it is the only statewide membership coalition working to end hunger and address its underlying issues.
Blue Star Families provides support to military family who just arrived in Chicago
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Larry Moore and his family are going through all of that as they get settled into life in the Chicago area, but they have support.
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Chicago City Council committees to address video gambling, dogs in restaurants
The City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced an ordinance last month that would lift the ban on video gambling in Chicago.
Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
Shutdown will extend into next week as Senate adjourns without breaking stalemate
The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.
National Guard troops arrive at Broadview ICE facility
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
Israel and Hamas reach deal to release all hostages, Trump says
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
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Walgreens closing office space in Chicago's Old Post Office
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Homeowner says Allstate threatened coverage over Google Earth photos
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Cook Co. property tax relief program offers $15 million in assistance
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
N.D. newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Aurora becomes latest Illinois municipality to keep grocery tax
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
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UChicago Medicine doctor helps toddler with catastrophic spinal injury
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
2 sickened in Legionnaires' outbreak linked to Chicago-area nursing facility
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
Research teams create easy tests for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
Third case of measles for 2025 confirmed in Cook County
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
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Latino-owned microbreweries in Chicago area combine culture and craft beer
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
New plan envisions next 20 years of development in downtown Chicago
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
Jewel-Osco to pay $1.95M to employees over disability accommodations
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
Tuesday is last day for American Science & Surplus in Park Ridge
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
UChicago selling Center for Research in Security Prices to Morningstar
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
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Bob Wilson, acclaimed Chicago stage actor, dies at 63
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney raises ticket prices for Disney World and Disneyland theme parks
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV after cuts
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
George Wendt to be remembered with honorary street name in Chicago
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
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Sprinkles and spotty rain Friday; breezy and cool weekend
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Logan Square standup show spotlights Latino comedians
Chicago's comedy scene is legendary, known around the world for producing top talent at clubs like The Second City, iO Theater, Laugh Factory, Zanies, and more. A monthly standup show in Logan Square highlights Latino comedians.
Israeli cabinet approves plan for Gaza ceasefire and release of Hamas hostages
Israel's cabinet has approved President Trump's plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of hostages held by Hamas. The plan calls for Israel to pull back its troops to an "agreed upon line" and for Hamas to release all remaining hostages.
New York Attorney General Letitia James, a vocal Trump opponent, indicted in Virginia
A grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
Federal court halts National Guard deployment in Illinois for two weeks
A federal judge in Chicago issued a temporary restraining order on Thursday blocking the Trump administration's deployment of any National Guard troops in Illinois for two weeks.
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Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
The temporary restraining order prohibits any National Guard deployment for 14 days, but could be extended before then.
Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Cubs hammer Brewers 6-0 to even NLDS, force Game 5 in Milwaukee
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
3 dead, 3 injured after apartment fire in West Ridge
Police said the cause of the deadly fire in West Ridge is under investigation.
Monthly comedy show in Logan Square highlights Latino comedians
Chicago's comedy scene is legendary, known around the world for producing top talent. A monthly standup show in Logan Square highlights Latino comedians.
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Chicago business alliance trying to make white weddings go green
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
Wicker Park 3-flat's crumbling ruins put people at risk, neighbors say
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
CODT installs chicanes in Jefferson Park; residents confused as to why
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Man buys used Tesla only to discover it's banned from Supercharger network
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
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Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
Cubs hammer Brewers 6-0 to even NLDS, force Game 5 in Milwaukee
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
Fraser Minten scores in overtime to lift the Bruins past the Blackhawks, 4-3
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
Cubs dodge sweep, force Game 4 in NLDS with 4-3 win against Brewers
Crow-Armstrong's two-out swing was part of a four-run first inning for Chicago — continuing a wild trend.
Stevenson primed for Bears' rematch with Commanders after Hail Mary disaster
As the Bears get ready to return to the site of last season's disaster against the Commanders, the key contributor to that infamous "Fail Mary" has a chance to redeem himself in the rematch.
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Georgia superintendent charged in Illinois wire fraud scheme, officials say
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
Man exposed himself to girl walking to school on Chicago's West Side
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
National Guard troops arrive at Broadview ICE facility
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
Wis. man sentenced to prison for smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Police warn of more smash-and-grab burglars striking in areas around Chicago
The burglaries have occurred on the North, Northwest, Near South, and Southwest sides, as well as right downtown.
