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
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.
Breonna Taylor's family encourages people to vote at rally
The family of victims of police violence, including Breonna Taylor's mother and aunt, urged residents to vote at a rally in Chicago.
Guard stabbed 27 times after asking sisters to wear masks
Police said the victim was hospitalized in critical condition.
Former Chicago police superintendent accused of sexual assault
The lawsuit accuses Johnson, who was the highest ranking member of the department at the time, of "shockingly violent, abusive, and harassing conduct."
How the outlawed practice of redlining is still hurting Black Americans
"I think you see it in every city in America," Atlanta councilman Amir Farokhi said. "This is where the basis of segregated neighborhoods remains to this day."
Drone lands in Wrigley Field outfield during game
Umps cleared field before it landed, then it took off, hovered, and flew away
Disparities between Chicago neighborhoods
COVID-19 has served as a harsh reminder of the stark differences between Chicago neighborhoods. Tonika Lewis Johnson joined CBSN to discuss her "Folded Map Project," which sheds light on the disparities in the city.
Girl, 8, among those killed during holiday weekend in Chicago
Year-to-date homicide numbers in Chicago are now similar to 2016, when murders soared to 19-year high in the city.
Chicago mayor on Trump's threats: "We will see him in court"
"We will make him pay for what his foolishness has done to the city of Chicago," she said
Teens turn liquor store into fresh food mart
In the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union, Adriana Diaz reports on a group of Chicago teenagers who turned frustration and anger into action. They teamed cup with professional athletes and transformed a looted liquor store into a fresh food market.
Chicago passes 500 homicides this year
Chicago has seen a surge in shooting deaths with over 500 homicides reported so far in 2020. Politico's Illinois Playbook author Shia Kapos joins CBSN to discuss the connection to COVID-19 and what local officials are doing to combat the violence.
Long-lost silent film discovered in Illinois basement
A 1923 Midwestern murder mystery film that was thought to be lost forever like many others has been found in a basement in Illinois, thanks in part to the coronavirus pandemic.
Murder rate climbs in big cities across U.S.
According to a new report, homicides are up 37% in 20 cities across the United States. Former Chicago police officer Dimitri Roberts joined CBSN to discuss the latest numbers and what's behind the disturbing increase.
Number of homicides increases during pandemic
As coronavirus cases rise around the country, violent crime is also rising in major cities. A recent study found violent crime, including homicides, is up in cities like Chicago and New York City. Errol Barnett takes a look at why there may be an uptick and spoke to a family personally affected by recent violence in Chicago.
Preserving dioramas of African American history
In 1940, at the American Negro Exposition in Chicago (marking the 75th anniversary of Emancipation), evocative dioramas were created to celebrate the often-unacknowledged achievements of African Americans. Today, conservators, including African American students, are restoring these dioramas, bringing their magical artistry, and history, back to life. Correspondent Rita Braver reports.
Nun runs marathon on treadmill
A Chicago nun made headlines this week when she ran a marathon – on a treadmill. Not only did Sister Stephanie Baliga break a world record, she also raised money for a cause close to her heart.
Celebrating 100 years of voting rights for women
On this historic centennial, “CBS This Morning” is celebrating the milestone and exploring the long struggle for full equality. Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago, where she spoke to generations of women about the past, present and future fight for women's rights.
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.