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The sweater vest worn by Ferris Bueller, played by actor Matthew Broderick, was auctioned off for $279,000 by Sotheby's.
Popular Chicago deep dish pizza chain Lou Malnati's is preparing for a major national expansion.
Aldi is poised to move into a vacant storefront that used to house a Whole Foods in River North.
Another stretch of Lincoln Avenue is now closed as part of ongoing construction work near the Western CTA Brown Line stop in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
At noon, unions representing federal government employees plan to fill Federal Plaza, accusing ICE agents of abusing their power and terrorizing workers.
Chicago police said the teen was walking on the sidewalk in the 3800 block of West Fillmore Street when an unknown man fired shots.
A car was driving southbound in the northbound lanes and hit another car near Golf Road just before 2 a.m.
"Her name will not be forgotten. She gave everything to help other people. What a noble thing from a noble person," Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
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%.
Family and friends gathered in Chicago's southwest suburbs Tuesday night to honor the life of the teenager, Ammar Hayamel.
There was no immediate word on whether anyone was struck during the shooting, but at least one ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
The Illinois State University Police Department said Emir Thomas was arrested in Chicago with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals.
A partnership between a youth-led produce market on Chicago's West Side and Beyond Hunger is helping to get healthy groceries to seniors in the city's Austin neighborhood Tuesday.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for parts of La Salle and Livingston counties Tuesday evening.
There has been speculation in recent months that Pritzker might run for president in the future.
Heart attack rates are down for older adults, but they’re actually up for people under 40 — especially women. And younger women don’t necessarily have traditional risk factors like high cholesterol.
A hazmat response is underway in suburban Elk Grove Village, Illinois, on Wednesday morning.
Illinois is no stranger to severe weather; from tornadoes to blizzards, we see it all. There are concerns the National Weather Service is not using updated technology, but a new radar called the “Phased Array Radar” could be the replacement.
It is estimated that 300,000 people have fled Gaza City in recent days.
The former head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testified before the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday. Dr. Susan Monarez was fired less than a month after her Senate confirmation, and claims Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. required all CDC decisions to be cleared by political staff.
In a filing with the Illinois State Board of Elections, the purpose of the political committee Friends of Mike Quigley was listed as "to elect Mike Quigley as the Mayor of the city of Chicago."
Women veterans are denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech to senior military leaders, specifically his agenda for military fitness.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
Federal agents detained 37 people in an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, and the Department of Homeland Security claims it was targeting members of an infamous Venezuelan gang.
The 2025 government shutdown impact workers in Chicago at federal agencies, courts, airports and more.
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.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
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.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.
In an interview on CNN, Davis Gates said the city does not need ICE, but rather a school system that is fully funded and works to protect its students.
Air Force veteran Dana Briggs is one of five people facing federal charges after being detained during protests outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview this past weekend. Asal Rezaei reports.
Audrina Sinclair is at Riverside Brookfield High School as we kick off School Spotlight for the 2025-2026 school year.
The musical is playing at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre starting on Friday. Joining Dana and Jackie for a preview are cast members Aaron Nelson — an understudy for Scar, Simba, and Mufasa — and Brena K. Thomas, part of the ensemble.
At least two Illinois National Guard members are expected to join veterans at the news conference planned for 10 a.m. Thursday.
Police said the 4-year-old girl was crossing the street when she was hit by a minivan on Wednesday night.
Police in the English city of Manchester say a vehicle ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue killed at least two people and left three others seriously wounded.
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Big changes are coming this tax season, with the new "no tax on tips" rule created by the Trump Administration's spending plan, and following the delays with the IRS electronic payment system earlier this year, taxpayers might want to start preparing now.
A growing group of Chicago artists is pulling their music from the number 1 streaming service in the world, over concerns about AI-generated music and compensation on the Spotify platform.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller made Major League Baseball playoff history against the Chicago Cubs.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer, Mason Miller dominated again and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 to send their NL Wild Card Series to a decisive third game.
The Cubs won Game 1 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. It was their first playoff win since 2017.
The Bulls open training camp with a focus on developing their young talent and establishing physicality on the court this season. Something the new defensive specialist, Isaac Okoro, hopes to help them with.
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
Someone has been leaving hate-filled messages since June, ranging from antisemitic slurs to wishing death on Jewish people.
The terror attack unfolded outside a synagogue in the English city of Manchester while worshippers were inside, authorities said.
Wauconda police arrested two men during a traffic stop who were wanted for a string of Walgreens retail thefts spanning multiple counties.
The burglary happened at the Gringo & Blondie Taqueria and Cantina, at 7514 W. North Ave., the owner said.
