Pair of men disguised as women rob Park Ridge 7-Eleven, police say
Park Ridge police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in which a store employee was maced.
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Rash of car thefts under investigation in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights police are investigating a rash of car thefts targeting Hyundais over the last week.
Western Springs Mariano's reopens after large police response
The Mariano's in Western Springs has reopened amid a police investigation that drew a large officer response earlier Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago hit by 1,000-year and 500-year floods less than three weeks apart
The torrential rainfall that pounded parts of Chicago on July 25 was so extreme, it typically occurs only once every 1,000 years, according to the National Weather Service.
Death investigation underway after man pulled from Lake Michigan at Belmont Harbor
Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fort Stewart shooting suspect in custody, 5 soldiers wounded, officials say
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
ATM stolen from smoke shop on Chicago's Near West Side
A witness told officers they saw multiple men exit the building with an ATM.
Teen jewelry retailer Claire's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The jewelry retailer geared toward adolescents has filed for bankruptcy for a second time since 2018.
16-year-old girl stabbed multiple times in Chicago's South Loop
The teen was taken to Northwestern Hospital in serious condition.
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In Southwest Michigan, erosion takes away beaches more every year
On average, Southwest Michigan loses more than a foot of shoreline every year. But one specific area in Berrien County lost 75 feet in four years.
More customers accuse a travelling auction of tricking them
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
EPA seeks to walk back greenhouse gas regulations, expert raises alarm
The Illinois EPA said it reviewing the proposal to rescind the declaration issued back in 2009 under President Barack Obama.
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Texas Democrats evacuated from St. Charles, Illinois hotel after bomb threat
A hotel in St. Charles, Illinois where Texas Democratic state representatives are staying had to be evacuated for a bomb threat Wednesday morning. Gov. JB Pritzker said the threat came after a right-wing podcaster shared the location of the hotel with his followers.
New Indiana immigration detention center dubbed “Speedway Slammer” draws backlash
The Trump administration will build a new immigration detention center in Miami County, Indiana, already nicknamed the “Speedway Slammer,” but not everyone is happy about the moniker.
Fellow soldiers took out shooter at Fort Stewart Army Base in Georgia
A sergeant shot five soldiers Wednesday at one the country’s largest Army bases before he was quickly tackled by other Fort Stewart troops, forcing a brief lockdown, officials said.
Cook County Sheriff substation still not open in South Loop, despite planned June launch
A Cook County Sheriff's substation was supposed to open in the South Loop near the Roosevelt CTA Red Line stop on June 1, but now we're learning it could open as soon as Monday.
Chicago weather: Mostly cloudy, muggy
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White Sox takes victory 1-0 over Angels to leads series
The White Sox improved to 42-69 with its 10th win in 14 games since the All-Star break.
Cubs fall 4-3 against Orioles as Henderson's 3-run homer helps tie series
Matthew Boyd threw seven strong innings for Chicago, and Nico Hoerner had three hits for the Cubs. They entered the day a game behind Milwaukee for the NL Central lead.
White Sox takes first game in series against Angels with 6-3 victory
Gustavo Campero's second home run of the year, a two-run blast to deep center field in the fifth, got the Angels within one, but Colson Montgomery answered with a deep homer of his own in the sixth inning.
Burton scores 18, Valkyries beat Sky 73-66 for 3rd straight victory
Veronica Burton had 18 points, Janelle Salaun had 16 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the short-handed Chicago Sky 73-66 for their third straight victory.
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CHA teens get special gifts before heading to college
A group of 200 teens bound for 70 colleges across the country got a special send-off from the Chicago Housing Authority Tuesday.
Inspiring Chicago painter Anthony Bartley shares the healing power of art
A Chicago artist says painting is more than his craft, it's what healed him when he needed it most.
30 young Chicago basketball players get to tour Michael Jordan's former mansion
A group of 30 young men from Chicago's South Side had the opportunity of a lifetime on Friday at the Highland Park mansion once owned by Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
Taste of Bud Billiken brings food, school supply giveaways ahead of parade
Discover hosted the second annual Taste of Bud Billiken at the Shine Bright Community Center, near 85th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
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Texas Democrats evacuate Chicago hotel after bomb threat
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Mayor Johnson says Chicago finances have reached "point of no return"
The mayor's statement came in response to a question about a pension bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last week.
Rep. Mike Quigley calls for U.S. to recognize Palestinian state
Quigley is the first Illinois politician to call for such an action.
Ex-ComEd consultant Jay Doherty gets 1 year in prison in bribery scheme
Prosecutors said Doherty acted as a "front" for the scheme, helping hide no-show jobs for Madigan allies.
Hate crime charges against man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.
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Cook County senior's property tax refund is held up. He's far from alone.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
Chicago man can't get money back after funeral fundraising scam
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.
More customers accuse a travelling auction of tricking them
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
Festivalgoers say they were charged hidden fees for Chicago hotel
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week.
ComEd customers seeing bills double amid rising electric cost
ComEd said the spike, combined with an unseasonably warm June, raised the average bill by more than $67.
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Lollapalooza festivalgoers handed new device to detect fentanyl
The device, called Defent, is a stick that resembles a thumb drive. It has the power to detect the smallest grain of fentanyl almost instantly.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill requiring mental health screenings in schools
The bill, SB1560, requires all school districts to provide screening in grades 3 through 12 at least once a year.
Most premature baby marks 1st birthday in Iowa with a Guinness record
A baby born at 21 weeks' gestation in Iowa City, Iowa, has celebrated his first birthday, earning a Guinness world record for being the most premature baby.
UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
Chicago man an inspiration after being born with organs outside body
Cases of the genetic condition keep increasing across the nation, and Darryl Hall of the Austin neighborhood is trying to inspire other patients and families.
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Wis. man pleads guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Does email to Bears fans about seating options signal Arlington Heights stadium moving ahead?
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
Ribbon cut for new Chicago Board of Trade Museum
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.
Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1
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%.
Wisconsin's high court sides with environmentalists in PFAS ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
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Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, death certificate shows
The death certificate for Ozzy Osbourne listed his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend."
Loni Anderson, star of "WKRP in Cincinnati," dies at 79
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
Chicago blues icon Buddy Guy releases new album for 89th birthday
Buddy Guy's new album features an assortment of guest musicians, including guitarist Joe Walsh of The Eagles fame, who joined Guy on the album's lead single, "How Blues Is That."
Family, fans bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne at U.K. funeral procession
A funeral procession for legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, gave fans a chance to pay their respects.
New exhibit explores the impact and legacy of the Hollywood blacklist
In the late 1940s, the work of the House Un-American Activities Committee eventually led to a Hollywood blacklist, now the focus of an exhibit at the New York Historical Society.
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Northwestern Wildcats football camp kicks off to get ready for next season
Northwestern University football is grinding in training camp, getting ready for the Aug. 30 season kick off.
United planes wait on tarmac at Chicago O'Hare during ground stop
A line of United Airlines planes waited in a holding pattern at Chicago O'Hare Airport after the airline issued a ground stop due to a technology problem.
Wrigley Field will host Oktoberfest for first time
Get ready to raise a stein with the Cubs; Wrigley Field is hosting Oktoberfest this year.
Restoration at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre reveals pieces of its past
The historic Auditorium Theatre in Chicago is between productions and undergoing some important restoration work, which in turn has revealed pieces of its storied past.
Reward offered in south suburban shooting that killed 16-year-old boy
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on who shot and killed a 16-year-old Davell Holden in South Holland, Illinois over the weekend.
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Ground stop issued for United flights at Chicago O'Hare
There is a ground stop for United Airlines flights at Chicago O'Hare Airport on Wednesday evening.
$10K reward offered in South Holland shooting that killed 16-year-old
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on who shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in South Holland, Illinois over the weekend.
Texas Democrats evacuate Chicago hotel after bomb threat
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
Chicago Cubs are hosting Oktoberfest at Wrigley Field
Get ready to raise a stein in Wrigleyville: the Chicago Cubs are bringing Oktoberfest to the North Side this year.
Indiana's new "Speedway Slammer" ICE detention center draws backlash
The Trump administration will build a new immigration detention center in Miami County, Indiana, already nicknamed the "Speedway Slammer" — but not everyone is happy about the moniker.
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In Southwest Michigan, erosion takes away beaches more every year
On average, Southwest Michigan loses more than a foot of shoreline every year. But one specific area in Berrien County lost 75 feet in four years.
More customers accuse a travelling auction of tricking them
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
EPA seeks to walk back greenhouse gas regulations, expert raises alarm
The Illinois EPA said it reviewing the proposal to rescind the declaration issued back in 2009 under President Barack Obama.
Oak Brook police drone up and flying, and helping police fight crime
The Oak Brook police drone serves as an eye in the sky before police can get to a scene, and has already helped police crack down on crimes.
Delays in anti-drunken driving auto tech frustrate McHenry mom
The mother of a McHenry, Illinois man who was killed by a drunken driver in 2018 is pushing for a technology in new cars that she said would have saved her son's life.
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Sex toy tossed on court during WNBA game in L.A.
A sex toy landed near Indiana's Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in L.A. while the Fever played the Sparks in the latest of several such incidents.
Sagging Cubs fall short to Reds
Matt Shaw homered for the Cubs (65-48), who finished with four hits. They had just three hits in Monday night's 3-2 loss in the series opener.
Williams and Cardoso have double-doubles, Sky beat Mystics
The Sky (8-21) avoided being swept in the four-game regular-season series.
Practice gets physical at Bears camp, Tyrique Stevenson plays it cool
Head coach Ben Johnson challenged the team Tuesday morning, saying he wanted a good, physical practice.
Reds' Friedl hit tiebreaking RBI single in 7th as Cubs fall short
Dansby Swanson hit his 17th homer for the Cubs (65-47), who fell three games behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
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Fort Stewart shooting suspect in custody, 5 soldiers wounded, officials say
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
Hate crime charges against man accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.
New numbers show violent crime is down nationwide, as it is in Chicago
Chicago city leaders have said crime is down, and all across violent crime categories, Chicago police data tell the same story as the FBI.
CPD, ATF, and other law agencies join together to stop gun crimes
At the Crime Gun Intelligence Center, or CGIC, investigators examine every piece of evidence in detail.
5 people injured in rollover crash on Bishop Ford Freeway
All lanes of the Bishop Ford were shut down after the crash, and reopened around 5:50 p.m., state police said.
