Rennie Davis, "Chicago Seven" activist, has died at 80
The longtime peace activist who was tried for organizing an anti-Vietnam War protest in 1986 died of lymphoma at his Colorado home.
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Chicago theater group confronts racism through discussion
The theater group Collaboraction is having difficult conversations about race.
Chicago mayor orders teachers to be in the classroom this week
Ongoing debate rages over Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago officials hold update on reopening schools
A plan to reopen Chicago schools remained in limbo as last-minute negotiations over COVID-19 safety measures with the teachers' union stretched into Sunday, amplifying the possibility of a strike. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools CEO Dr. Janice Jackson gave an update Sunday. Watch their press conference.
Transcript: Janice Jackson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Janice K. Jackson, Chicago Public Schools CEO, that aired January 31, 2021 on "Face the Nation."
Chicago teachers union rebukes mayor
Tensions are erupting between Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city's teachers union, as the union has defied orders to return to classrooms next week due to coronavirus safety concerns. Charlie De Mar has more.
Parents caught in the middle as Chicago teachers battle the city
The Teachers Union has been battling with the city over the safety of returning to classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.
Neighbors help mariachi band facing eviction
Music is the way of life for "Cielito Lindo," the Lucero family's mariachi band. They would perform at birthday parties, events and every Monday at the Chicago restaurant, Old Pueblo Cantina. But when COVID-19 hit last spring and cancelled their performances, the family fell behind on rent payments and were facing potential eviction. Adriana Diaz shows how neighbors came together when the Luceros needed help the most.
Emmett Till house in Chicago designated as a city landmark
The home will now be converted into a museum.
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.
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.
Trump says if Iran kills protesters, U.S. will "come to their rescue"
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
Potential ISIS-inspired attack thwarted in North Carolina, officials say
The FBI's field office in Charlotte, North Carolina, said the potential attack was inspired by ISIS.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Swiss bar fire started by sparklers, investigators say, amid efforts to ID victims
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Judge orders alleged D.C. pipe bomber to remain detained pending trial
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
Prominent Jan. 6 defendants plan march to Capitol to mark 5 years since attack
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
A woman was killed in what appears to be the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado in nearly 30 years.