Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for democracy in her country.
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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.
Baltimore couple arrives in Chicago for marathon to find hotel canceled reservation
A Baltimore couple was looking forward to running in the upcoming Chicago Marathon. But when they arrived, they found out the reservation at the hotel where they wanted to stay had been canceled, even though they'd confirmed it days earlier.
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.
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.
CPD officer shoots suspect in Roseland amid investigation into string of robberies
A Chicago police officer shot a person armed with a gun in the Roseland neighborhood amid an investigation into a string of robberies, police said.
BBB warning of holiday hiring scams on the rise
The BBB said AI-generated information has made scam emails and texts more realistic.
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Fall and winter weather outlook for Chicago
This winter outlook is influenced by the potential development of a La Niña pattern, which occurs when cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures are observed in the eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator.
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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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Police investigating home invasion in Rogers Park
Chicago police said a 32-year-old woman told officers a man entered her home, in the 2000 Block of West Lunt Avenue, just after 1:50 a.m. Police said the man entered the home through the basement window.
Cubs beat Brewers to force game 5 in NLDS
Ryan Baker reports from Wrigley Field on another Cubs win.
Israeli government formally approves plan for Gaza ceasefire, hostage release
President Trump said he plans to travel to the Middle East next week as the Israeli government formally approves a plan for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
Sister Jean dies at 106
Sister Jean, the beloved chaplain of the Loyola Ramblers basketball team, has died at 106. Sister Jean, beloved chaplain of Loyola Ramblers basketball team, dies at 106
Another cool fall day with sprinkles possible
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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.
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Cubs regroup for Game 2 against Brewers after losing first game of NLDS
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Cubs fall 9-3 against Brewers in NLDS opener
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
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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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Demonstrators, police crash at Broadview ICE facility
Broadview police handcuffed at least four protesters outside the ICE facility on Friday morning. Clashes between police and protesters began when five or six protesters locked arms and stepped right onto the other side of the concrete barriers in front of state police.
School Spotlight: Prospect High School
Spend the afternoon with Sara Machi at Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect for this week's School Spotlight.
Broadview police handcuff 2 protesters outside ICE facility
Broadview, Illinois, police have handcuffed at least two protesters outside the ICE facility. Over 50 people are protesting peacefully outside the facility.
Judge approves request to remove fencing outside Broadview ICE facility
A federal judge approved a request to remove the fence put up by ICE agents outside the Broadview, Illinois ICE facility.
Legal analyst Irv Miller on growing legal cases involving ICE, National Guard
Legal analyst Irv Miller joins Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago.
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Judge orders fence outside Broadview ICE facility removed
Several protesters outside the facility were also taken into custody by Broadview police Friday morning.
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.
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.
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.
Savannah Bananas coming to Chicago's Wrigley Field next summer
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.
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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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Savannah Bananas coming to Chicago's Wrigley Field next summer
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, 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.
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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.
