Activists rushing to pay bail for inmates amid virus threat
"We're not just fighting for a few people, we're fighting for everyone to be bonded out," said Jason Hammond of the Chicago Community Bond Fund.
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Massive car pileup on Chicago expressway; 14 hospitalized
Officials said low traction on the expressway caused the collisions.
ICYMI: Top takeaways from this week's "Face the Nation"
This week we sat down with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb for the latest on the battle against coronavirus
Chicago mayor says coronavirus is "devastating" African American community
"This virus attacks those underlying conditions with a vengeance," Lightfoot said on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Lori Lightfoot on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, that aired Sunday, April 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Judge rejects release of vulnerable Cook County Jail inmates
Cook County Jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks from a single location in the country.
African Americans make up over 70% of Chicago's COVID-19 deaths
African Americans make up 52% of all coronavirus cases in Chicago even though they only account for 30% of the total population.
Coronavirus cases surge inside Chicago jail
With 291 confirmed coronavirus cases, the jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks inside a U.S. correctional facility.
Owners of empty hospitals in fights to reopen them for COVID-19
Investor also tied to shuttered hospital outside Chicago that officials say could treat patients with coronavirus disease.
Chicago ER doctor: Virus crisis is "the only thing that scares me"
"This is the most scared I've ever been being an ER doctor, and it's not just because of me. It's because I have a wife and a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old at home and I don't want to expose them," he told CBS News' David Begnaud.
Infant coronavirus death in Chicago is "very unusual," doctor says
Chicago's public health commissioner said medical professionals don't want parents bringing healthy babies to emergency rooms.
R. Kelly cites coronavirus in seeking release from jail pending trial
Lawyers for R&B singer accused in multiple sexual misconduct cases say federal jail in Chicago takes few precautions against COVID-19.
Unclear how long "stay-at-home" orders will last, Dr. Fauci says
Residents of California, New York and Illinois have all been ordered to remain in their homes as much as possible, with some essential exceptions.
Penguins take a "field trip" in closed aquarium
These videos are a small ray of sunshine in an otherwise dark moment.
NYC and Chicago postpone St. Patrick's Day Parades
"As you might imagine this was not an easy decision and we don't take it lightly," said Chicago's mayor.
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to reworked federal sex abuse charges
The 13-count superseding indictment unsealed last month against the R&B singer includes a reference to a new accuser.
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to new charges
Smollett's attorneys are seeking to have the charges dismissed on double jeopardy grounds.
How the NBA All-Star Game honored Kobe Bryant
Odes to Bryant were on full display during the All-Star Game in Chicago.
Jussie Smollett indicted on new charges in alleged hate crime hoax
Chicago police have said the "Empire" actor paid two brothers in an elaborate attempt to stage an attack last year.
5 injured when pickup slams into Starbucks in Illinois
Police said the impact caused the building to collapse; the injured included people in the truck and store
Coyote caught in Chicago, second on the loose after attacks
A 6 year old boy was bitten in head and a man in the butt in the attacks thought to be by coyotes. It wasn't clear if either coyote was involved in the attacks.
Judge orders Google to turn over Jussie Smollett's data
Chicago judge approved two search warrants that would give access to files associated with the actor's Gmail address and location data.
Coyote attacks 6-year-old outside nature museum in Chicago
A Fire Department spokesman said the boy was bitten on the head.
Girl hit by foul ball has permanent brain injury, lawyer says
Lawyer says 2-year-old could be on medication "for the rest of her life" after a line drive from Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit her during the May 29 game at Minute Maid Park.
7-year-old girl shot at Christmas family gathering
Chicago police say someone fired shots from a sidewalk into the house, striking the child in the abdomen.
ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to ground
An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.
Sinclair says it will bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its stations
Sinclair said it will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air on its stations Friday after it had preempted the show.
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.
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NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as some delegates walk out
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
Coast Guard releases image of alleged drug boat on fire after seizures
The Coast Guard says it seized nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine from alleged drug boats in recent weeks.
Survivor of flesh-eating bacteria says she has "more appreciation" for life
As flesh-eating bacteria cases rise across the U.S., an Alabama woman is sharing her story of surviving Vibrio and the year-long recovery ahead.
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.