Kristi Noem touts ICE arrests in Chicago suburbs, protest held outside
As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem touted immigration arrests in the Chicago area, protesters outside chanted "Noem go home!"
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Family moves into Morton Grove house after being hampered by seller's code violations
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
After false starts, Chicago River Swim set to go ahead next month
Organizers tried to hold the swim last year, but it didn't pan out.
Mosquitoes, ticks remain a big concern in Chicago with hot, wet summer
Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.
Suburban teens' pay held up for weeks due to issues with state grants
After weeks of wondering if they would get paid for their summer jobs, some south suburban Chicago teens are finally getting their paychecks.
Another sex toy thrown onto court during Chicago Sky-Atlanta Dream game
Sex toys also were thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on Friday and Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Atlanta controls second half as Sky lose
Rachel Banham led the Sky (8-22) with 18 points.
Mother, teenage daughter pulled from water at Illinois Beach State Park
This happened at the same spot where just a few weeks ago, 14-year-old Kyle Williams of Milwaukee drowned.
White Sox lose to Mariners, get swept
Michael A. Taylor and Brooks Baldwin each had a solo homer for the White Sox, who lead the majors with 37 home runs since the All-Star break.
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Chicago weather: Hot, humid with heat index near 100 Saturday
Hot and humid with highs in the mid-90s Saturday, but the heat index will make it feel closer to 100.
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What are straight-line winds, and how are they different from derechos?
If you have broken tree limbs, roof damage, or lost power the likely culprit is thunderstorm wind damage, often called straight-line winds.
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Chicago expert: UN treaty to end plastic pollution could mean major changes
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
Butter made from carbon in Batavia tastes like the real thing
A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.
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.
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Alder Planetarium honors Jim Lovell after death at 97
Jim Lovell died Friday at the age of 97, but for years he called north suburban Lake Forest home and forged a deep connection to Chicago's Adler Planetarium.
Power restored to west suburban ComEd customers
Power was restored to ComEd customers in the western suburbs after a communications fell on power lines Friday morning and left thousands in the dark.
Gunman dead in Atlanta shooting near CDC, Emory University in Atlanta
Atlanta police said the guman is dead after an active shooting Friday near Emory University outside CDC headquarters. A police officer was shot and killed. Officials believe the shooter may have been targeting the CDC, as he may have been sick and blamed it on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chicago Bears hold joint practice with Miami Dolphins
The Bears welcomed the Dolphins for a joint practice Friday.
Chicago declares Aug. 8 to be Patrick Kane Day
Former three-time Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup winner Patrick Kane was back in town Friday in time for the city to declare the day in his honor.
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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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Chicago's "Kite Man" builds flying fun with his family in their garage
When they look into the sky, Temo Chavez and his family see beautiful possibility.
Obama Foundation brings high schoolers together with accomplished leaders
The Obama Foundation's Future Series is a program that brings Chicago high schoolers into intimate conversations with accomplished leaders from a wide variety of industries and careers.
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.
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FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who left state, Sen. John Cornyn says
Texas Republicans have been trying to bring the state Democratic lawmakers back in order to vote on their redistricting plan.
Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
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.
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Family moves into Morton Grove house after being hampered by seller's code violations
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
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.
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Mosquitoes, ticks remain a big concern in Chicago with hot, wet summer
Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.
Weiss Memorial Hospital being kicked off Medicare, Medicaid
Weiss Memorial Hospital will be kicked off Medicare and Medicaid programs, and a report suggests it could face closure when it is.
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.
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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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Eddie Palmieri, groundbreaking Latin music legend, dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
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.
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Search for new 27th Ward alderman underway after Walter Burnett Jr resigns
Mayor Brandon Johnson has created a committee to vet and interview candidates before making a recommendation.
"Dolly: An Original Musical" premiered in Nashville
The play takes people on a journey through her life, from her barefoot beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to performing in platform heels in Hollywood.
Trump to meet with Putin in Alaska
It comes after President Trump reviewed terms for a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Watchdog organization group requesting investigation in acceptance of Qatari luxury jet
The organization, the Democracy Defenders Fund, is requesting an investigation into the Pentagon's acceptance of a Qatari luxury jet on behalf of President Trump. It was a gift from Qatar's royal family.
Suspect identified in shooting outside CDC campus in Atlanta
Police identified the shooter as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White. They said just before 5 p.m. Friday, he fired at four buildings on the campus.
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96th Chicago Bud Billiken Parade steps off on South Side Saturday
Thousands of people are expected in the Bronzeville neighborhood to take part in the parade, including music, dancing, and food.
Concealed carry license holder wounded during shootout in South Loop
Two suspects shot at the victim, who then pulled out his gun and returned fire, police said.
Search for new 27th Ward alderman underway after Walter Burnett Jr resigns
Anyone interested in the job needs to have lived in the ward for at least one year.
Chicago's "Kite Man" builds flying fun with his family in their garage
When they look into the sky, Temo Chavez and his family see beautiful possibility.
Northwestern scientists say asthma drug could block food allergies
Scientists at Northwestern University have found that a drug used for asthma could stop life-threatening food allergies by inhibiting a reaction in the first place.
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Chicago expert: UN treaty to end plastic pollution could mean major changes
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
Butter made from carbon in Batavia tastes like the real thing
A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.
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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Chicago Bears hold joint practice with Miami Dolphins
The Bears welcomed the Dolphins for a joint practice Friday. The teams played for about two and a half hours in the heat.
Chicago declares Aug. 8 to be Patrick Kane Day
Former three-time Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup winner Patrick Kane was back in town Friday in time for the city to declare the day in his honor.
Another sex toy thrown onto court during Chicago Sky-Atlanta Dream game
Sex toys also were thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on Friday and Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Atlanta controls second half as Sky lose
Rachel Banham led the Sky (8-22) with 18 points.
White Sox lose to Mariners, get swept
Michael A. Taylor and Brooks Baldwin each had a solo homer for the White Sox, who lead the majors with 37 home runs since the All-Star break.
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2 women groped in West Ridge Nature Park on Chicago's North Side
Police on Thursday were searching for a man who touched two women inappropriately in the West Ridge Nature Park on Chicago's North Side this week.
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.
