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Edward Majerczyk, a 28-year-old who lives in Chicago and Orland Park, has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of unauthorized access to a protected computer to obtain information, the U.S. Justice Department says.
The annual Naperville event is this weekend, benefiting efforts to prevent child abuse and domestic violence. WBBM's Bernie Tafoya reports.
The band's equipment fills 20 semi-tractor-trailer trucks.
Six months after announcing intentions to double the number of female and minority members in its ranks by 2020, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 683 new members to join the organization.
Celebrities are paying tribute to the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre in a video released by gay-advocacy group Human Rights Campaign.
Mayor Emanuel says the people of Chicago are the ones who came out on the losing end of the fight over the Lucas Museum, now that exasperated filmmaker George Lucas is taking the project to California.
Lucas Museum in Chicago is dead.
The singer famously went missing for a 24-hour period in May while staying at a home in Wilmette, and was later found safe.
This year's Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical — and an actor known for his extraordinary range.
"The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" will broadcast two weeks of live shows during the political conventions in July.
Wonder Woman has signed on to play the president on "Supergirl."
The first lady announced the appearance with Corden as she launched her Snapchat account, "MichelleObama."
Hundreds of people lined up downtown Tuesday morning to get their hands on tickets to the hit musical "Hamilton," with many of them camped out overnight, eager to see the hottest show on Broadway.
WBBM's Steve Miller sat in on a jazz orchestra rehearsal as they were preparing late additions to the Pride Week program -- pieces added because of what happened in Orlando.
A published report says the Friends of the Parks organization has a list of demands in exchange for backing off.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
The City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced an ordinance last month that would lift the ban on video gambling in Chicago.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
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.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
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.
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.
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.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
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 is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
The new workplace sitcom "DMV" debuts Monday at 7:30 p.m. on CBS.
A man who lives in the house and his neighbor chased the burglar until Oak Lawn police got to the scene.
The gunfire happened early this morning at a bar on saint Helena Island, north of Hilton Head Island.
Surveillance video shows a deadly plane crash near Fort Worth, Texas. The plane slammed into several parked semi trucks, then burst into flames, sending thick black smoke into the air, which could be seen for miles.
A passing front will bring the possibility for a few sprinkles, mainly in the morning hours on Monday. By the afternoon, dry conditions will lose the cloud cover.
Concerns are spreading after another weekend of federal law enforcement efforts, with the government vowing there will be more.
Michael Madigan, 83, held the position of House speaker for 36 years.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said he will watch the show and said it's funny because it depicts what the DMV used to be.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda was the winner among the men, with a finishing time of 2:02:23.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
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.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
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 Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
Connor Bedard and Sam Rinzel scored for the 'Hawks, and Spencer Knight made 25 saves.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
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.
The victims ranged in age from 13 to 32, according to Chicago police.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
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.
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
