Deadly shooting rampage near Chicago
A man has died in a shootout with police in the Chicago area, after going on a rampage that killed three people and wounded four others. Charlie De Mar has the latest.
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Trans woman's death a possible hate crime, family and friends say
Courtney "Eshay" Key was shot to death on Christmas Day in Chicago.
Woman handcuffed in botched raid to meet with Chicago mayor
The woman, Anjanette Young, will meet with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday.
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Vaccinating rural America
Nearly 2 million Americans have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, and over 9.5 million doses have been distributed. But, as Manuel Bojorquez reports, most people in rural countries are still waiting.
Federal judge sets new trial date for R. Kelly
The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars in Chicago since his arrest in July 2019 on child pornography and other charges.
Chicago mayor responds to botched raid cases
After an investigation by CBS2's Dave Savini brought dozens of botched police raids to light and highlighted the case of Anjanette Young, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sat down with Savini to call for accountability. But many still are left wondering: how were the raids allowed to happen in the first place? Dave Savini reports.
Chicago mayor responds to police raid case
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is apologizing to Anjanette Young after newly-released body camera footage showed 12 male police officers raiding her home while she was naked last year. But the city's legal actions against Young have left many wondering what the mayor knew and when. WBBM's Dave Savini reports.
Video shows Chicago police handcuff innocent naked woman in raid
Anjanette Young is suing the Chicago Police Department for her harrowing ordeal.
Chicago police handcuff woman in botched raid
Police raided the wrong home and handcuffed an innocent woman who was nude. Two years later, it's unclear if the officers were disciplined. CBS Chicago's Dave Savini reports. (Warning: Some may find the video footage disturbing)
Pandemic's effect on communities of color
The COVID-19 vaccine may be on the road, but some are reluctant to take it, especially in communities of color. As Charlie De Mar explains, this is driven by inequities in health care, as well as a history of unethical experimentation on minorities.
Neighbors from Chicago's North and South sides tackle inequity
"The Folded Map Project" helps show the difference between the North and South sides of Chicago.
Chicago residents team up to tackle inequity
Neighbors from the North and South sides of Chicago are teaming up to take on the city's deeply rooted issues. Together they're tackling segregation and the inequity that comes with it. Adriana Diaz reports for the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union.
Transcript: Lori Lightfoot on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot that aired Sunday, December 6, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Pritzker: Record COVID deaths "devastating"
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a briefing Thursday on COVID-19 in the state, which this week reported a record number of virus-related deaths. He urged residents to wash their hands, stay home and donate blood in the coming months, which he said "could amount to the most difficult in the public health history of this nation." Watch his briefing.
Wrigley Field becomes National Historic Landmark
The 106-year-old field is the second-oldest Major League Baseball field, and the oldest field in the National League.
Consumers urged to shop at Black-owned businesses on Black Friday
"Black Shop Friday" campaign asks shoppers to "to add one Black-owned business to their shopping cart."
Chicago issues stay-at-home advisory amid pandemic
America will soon face a coronavirus emergency more severe — and potentially more deadly — than earlier this year. In Chicago, officials have asked for people to cancel Thanksgiving gatherings. David Begnaud has the latest.
Illinois urges people to quarantine ahead of Thanksgiving gatherings
"If you do choose to have a small in-person Thanksgiving, have every single person more or less quarantine for two weeks prior," Governor J.B. Pritzker said.
Chicago stay-at-home advisory will go into effect on Monday
The advisory calls on residents to cancel their traditional Thanksgiving plans.
Local leaders implement drastic changes as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of new infections recorded each day in the U.S. has doubled in just three weeks, and Americans are now dying each day at levels not seen since the worst months of the pandemic.
Illinois governor responds to COVID surge
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker urged those who want to hold a small in-person Thanksgiving gathering to start quarantining now ahead of the holiday to help avoid further spread of the coronavirus. He also pleaded with residents to stay home as much as possible, and leave only for essential activities, as COVID cases rise. Watch his news conference here.
2007: Barack Obama declares his candidacy
Illinois Senator Barack Obama launches his candidacy for the 2008 presidential nomination
Protesters across U.S. demand all votes be counted
Protesters are hitting the streets in multiple cities, including New York City, Philly and Chicago, calling for every single vote to be counted. Mola Lenghi takes a look.
U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases
The death toll is quickly approaching 230,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
House Judiciary Democrats launch probe of Virginia U.S. attorney's ouster
Former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned a week ago. On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.
Sub discovers unexploded Nazi bombs teeming with marine life
The study's author said "there is some irony" in the discovery that these "things that are meant to kill everything are now attracting so much life."
Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed numerous generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia next week.
A grand jury charged Comey with 2 counts — but rejected a third. Here's what they say.
President Trump's Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress — revisiting controversies over the FBI's Trump-Russia probe from nearly a decade ago.
U.S. to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, furniture and heavy trucks
President Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceutical drugs, a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and a 25% tariff on heavy trucks.
Serial killer convicted of 8 murders in Arizona: "He's a monster"
Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, is now facing the death penalty when he is sentenced Monday.
Democrats dismiss White House's shutdown layoff threat as "intimidation"
Democratic leaders dismissed the White House's recent threat that a government shutdown could spur large-scale layoffs of the federal workforce as "intimidation."
BMW recalling more than 196,000 cars in U.S. over potential fire risk
Tens of thousands of BMW vehicles, and some Toyotas, are being recalled due to an engine starter relay that can corrode, increasing the risk of a fire.