Sam & Gertie's, Chicago's and world's first vegan Jewish deli, to close
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
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The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Whether the veterans were still living or deceased, their legacy lives on through town, giving their families a sense of comfort.
Students in Tim Kosiek's education pathway class learned how to use ChatGPT to help create lesson plans and more.
"I didn't realize it's like a Victorian mansion full of, like, clothes that you can buy," shopper Xara Schellhase said.
Incredible heroes walk among us, delivering kindness and making a difference every day.
Clarence and Wendy Weaver co-founded a corner store, ice cream parlor, and deli in 2014 as a part-time venture.
Before most kitchens in the city have fired up their grills, students at one high school are already halfway through the meal they're cooking for classwork.
Offerings include traditional Filipino pastries such as señorita bread, hopia, and pandesal.
Last year, Nanetta Dancy-Matthews took the leap and opened Vari's Southern Cuisine inside Bobby's Gaming in Hillside with recipes she learned from her grandmother.
Emily Dupree founded the group after her partner caught COVID at a concert, even after wearing a mask.
The Medical Examiner identified the teen as Sameer Quadri.
On Thursday, the teachers' union and members of the Chicago Public Schools system will hold a rally at Fort Dearborn Elementary School in Washington Heights.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody in a Michigan jail since late May.
With the community closing, the residents are worried they'll be torn about for good.
Most of the flames were shooting from the house's attached garage around 1 a.m. near Kelly Drive and Leonard Lane.
Menendez is expected to appear virtually from the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.
Police said the woman was found in the area of Cicero Avenue and Diversey Avenue on Thursday morning and taken to Community First Hospital.
Video from the scene shows shoes from the store scattered on the sidewalk outside the front door.
The Chicago Board of Education has less than two weeks to close a $734 million budget gap, and on Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker advised the board should not count on help from Springfield.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
After nearly 30 years behind bars, Erik Menendez is set to appear before the state parole board on Thursday morning, in a bid for freedom after being convicted for the 1989 murder of his parents, Kitty and Jose Menendez.
It is unclear what caused the fire or if any injuries were reported.
The Great Western Railway has historically used diesel to power its trains, similarly to many long-distance trains in the U.S.
The popular global jewelry retailer will be selling most of its business in North America to the private equity firm Ames Watson.
Rather than arrest demonstrators, authorities chose to send trucks of water to the community to get them to return home.
The Medical Examiner identified the teen as Sameer Quadri.
On Thursday, the teachers' union and members of the Chicago Public Schools system will hold a rally at Fort Dearborn Elementary School in Washington Heights.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody in a Michigan jail since late May.
With the community closing, the residents are worried they'll be torn about for good.
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions.
The city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.
The State Department announced over the weekend it will be pausing visitor visas from Gaza over claims some recipients may have ties to terrorist groups.
Seventeen and a half years later, the murder of five women at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois, remains one of the most infamous cold cases in the Chicago area.
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Matt Shaw added a solo homer as the Cubs won for the fifth time in six games. Colin Rea (10-5) pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning.
The Sox have now lost six of their last seven games and 13 of their last 16.
Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent has proved his worth — especially with new head coach Ben Johnson.
While taking a break from the Chicago Street Race in Grant Park next year, NASCAR will return to the Chicagoland Speedway in southwest suburban Joliet for the July 4th weekend.
Michael Busch drove in two runs as the Cubs improved to 4-2 on an eight-game homestand.
The victim was struck in the groin area and suffered a graze wound to the leg, police said.
The man suspected of stabbing the victim, as well as a 48-year-old woman, was later shot and wounded by Cook County sheriff's police.
CBS News Chicago broke the story of the allegations against former acting Robbins police Chief Carl Scott in July 2024.
Police now believe the suspect went to a nearby hospital, but left before receiving treatment.
Gabriela Ochoa, 31, was gunned down in the second disturbing crime this month near a popular park.
