Remains found in storage unit identified as ex-police chief; woman charged
The remains were found in October after Knox County deputies responded to a complaint about an odor coming from the storage unit.
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Illinois police looking for missing U.S. Navy sailor last seen leaving bar
Police said it is believed that Gray was due back at his base at 2 a.m. but the sailor never returned to the Naval Base Great Lakes.
Mom surprised by 3 sons on birthday
A mom named LaDonna Lively received three huge gifts for her 60th birthday — her three sons. They flew in from California, Texas and Chicago to surprise her during her birthday weekend in Nashville, and she was shocked each time one showed up.
The Uplift: Holiday lights
A house in Illinois transforms into a spectacular holiday light display during Christmastime – and there is a purpose behind the decorations. A woman goes on a search to find her biological father. After seeing a news story, a woman becomes inspired to help change an NYPD officer's life.
2 adults, 1 child killed in possible home invasion outside Chicago
Police in Bolingbrook, Illinois, confirmed on Monday that officers found and detained one suspect in connection with the shooting.
Chicago mayor faces multiple challengers
Voters in Chicago head to the polls Tuesday in the city's mayoral election, with multiple challengers taking on the Democratic incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot. CBS Chicago political investigative reporter Dana Kozlov joins Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano with a look at the race.
Pregnant woman run over as she attempted to rescue toddler from car thieves
The pregnant woman's car was stolen with her 2-year-old son in the backseat, authorities say.
Winter storm causes over 1 million power outages and major travel disruptions
The wintry mix hit hard in the northern U.S., closing schools, offices, even shutting down the Minnesota Legislature.
Illinois expected to mandate paid leave
Illinois is expected to require paid leave for most employees in the state under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The law will require employers to give workers time off based on hours worked, and will allow them to use their time off for any reason. Molly Weston Williamson, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
Illinois ready to mandate paid leave for nearly all workers
Peoria Democratic Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth sponsored bill, which she said will "help to uplift working families."
A new model: Private equity and employee ownership
All 800 workers at an Illinois factory received an average payout of about $175,000 when their company sold, because they had been made part-owners. It's part of a new business model to tackle wealth inequality, and it's coming from an unlikely force: private equity, which has long had a reputation for layoffs and cost-cutting. National Public Radio's Allison Aubrey talks with workers about their big payday; and with an executive at private equity firm KKR, who believes ownership can increase employee loyalty and boost profits.
IRS tells taxpayers in more than 20 states to wait to file
Tax agency said it is trying to determine whether tax rebates, issued in many states last year, count as income.
Lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles "misleading," don't contain whiskey
The class-action lawsuit alleges that the labeling on Fireball Cinnamon bottles looks misleadingly similar to the labeling on Fireball Cinnamon Whisky bottles.
Suspect arrested in connection with fire at Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic
According to a criminal complaint, the suspect told investigators that if the fire caused "a little delay" in a patient receiving services at the clinic, then it may have been "all worth it."
NRA sues to get Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban tossed
The powerful group joined a parade of gun-rights activists seeking to throw out the new prohibition on dozens of rapid-fire pistols and long guns, as well as large-capacity magazines or attachments.
Shootings renew calls for U.S. gun reform
Recent shootings in the U.S. are renewing calls for action to reduce gun violence. CBS News spoke with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker about his state's new ban on high-powered weapons, which is facing legal challenges. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "Red and Blue"with more on their conversation.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defends state's new sweeping gun ban
Gun rights advocates have filed at least three lawsuits challenging the state law.
Paramedics face wrongful death lawsuit
Two Illinois paramedics are now facing a wrongful death lawsuit after previously being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Earl Moore Jr., who died in a hospital of asphyxia. Charlie De Mar Reports.
Legal battles mount against Illinois assault weapons ban
In addition to banning the sale of assault weapons, the legislation caps sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines, and "switches," extra pieces that convert handguns into assault weapons.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Illinois paramedics
Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first-degree murder in the death of Earl Moore Jr.
Two Illinois paramedics charged with murder
First-degree murder charges have been filed against two Illinois paramedics. An autopsy says a man they treated died from "asphyxia due to prone facedown restraint" on the paramedics' stretcher. The family of the victim sat down with CBS Chicago’s Charlie De Mar for their first TV interview.
Planned Parenthood fire investigated as arson
Police in Peoria, Illinois, are searching for an arsonist who torched a Planned Parenthood clinic days after the state enacted new abortion rights laws. Police said the suspect tossed a fire accelerant through a window, but no one was inside the building during the attack.
Illinois woman's remains found over 5 years after she disappeared
Authorities say they confirmed Cheyann Klus's identity through dental records last week.
Massive fire erupts at Illinois chemical plant
A massive fire has been put out at a chemical plant in La Salle, Illinois. The fire burned for more than five hours. No one was hurt, but police said the fire released a green chemical, and warned people not to touch it.
Massive fire at Illinois chemical plant contained, no injuries reported
Police said that a green-colored oxidizer had been released in the area and warned residents not to touch the substance.
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Senate to reconvene as government shutdown continues
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Israel-Hamas negotiations spurred by Trump ceasefire plan to start
Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News as Paramount acquires The Free Press
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, has announced the acquisition of The Free Press. Its co-founder and CEO, Bari Weiss, will join CBS News as editor-in-chief.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries in immunology
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Pritzker says Trump ordering Texas National Guard members to Illinois
In a post on X, Gov. JB Pritzker said that 400 members of the Texas National Guard will be deployed to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the U.S.
French prime minister resigns, prompting far-right to demand new election
The resignation of another French prime minister deepens the country's political crisis and draws a call from far-right leader Marine Le Pen for national elections.
Cheryl Hines expressed fears for RFK Jr.'s safety during his presidential run
Actor Cheryl Hines says she lived in constant fear for her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s safety during his 2024 presidential campaign.