2 killed in shooting near Illinois courthouse
Law enforcement in Illinois is investigating a deadly shooting near the Kankakee County Courthouse. Two people were killed and another was wounded.
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11-year-old girl is on a mission to save the bees
A young girl in Illinois is creating quite the buzz at the statehouse as she tries to save the bees. Michael George shares more.
11-year-old launches campaign to save the bees
When Scarlett Harper learned the bees in her neighborhood were being wiped out by mosquito pesticides, she rallied to save them.
Lawsuit filed after botched police raid
A Chicago family sued the city Tuesday after they say police officers burst into their home and pointed guns at their children in 2019, leaving them traumatized. CBS Chicago’s Dave Savini has the details.
Illinois becomes first state to ban police from lying to minors
Some agencies argue deceptive interrogation techniques increase the likelihood of a minor making a false confession.
Chicago police superintendent meets with Biden on gun violence
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown was among several leaders who met with President Biden on Monday to discuss a strategy to reduce gun violence. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he is "committed" to helping Chicago with whatever resources it needs to curb crime, Brown tweeted. Lance Williams, a professor of urban community studies at Northeastern Illinois University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
Biden: "We have to think bigger"
President Biden visited Crystal Lake, Illinois, and pushed for action on his education and child care priorities, as part of what the White House calls the "American Families Plan." Watch Mr. Biden's speech.
Kidnapped American still missing in Afghanistan
Mark Frerichs, a U.S. Navy veteran from Lombard, Illinois, was kidnapped in Kabul, Afghanistan in January 2020. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata spoke with Mark's sister Charlene, who is pleading for President Biden to help secure his release before U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan.
Unusual plan floated for bridge set for demolition
The I-80 bridge between Iowa and Illinois is set to be demolished and replaced. But one man is pushing to have the bridge turned into a national monument designed to allow bison to cross between the two states. Charlie De Mar has more.
Massive chemical plant explosion prompts evacuations
Residents were ordered to evacuate after a ferocious fire broke out at a Chemtool plant in Rockton, Illinois. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Massive chemical fire at Illinois plant could burn for days
Investigators are unsure how the fire at the largest manufacturer of grease products in the country started.
Illinois to ban officers from deceiving child suspects
Illinois is on track to be the first state to ban police officers from lying to child suspects during interrogations. Rebecca Brown, director of policy for the Innocence Project, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Lawmaker on nation's first mandate on AAPI history in schools
The legislation, called the Teaching Equitable Asian-American History Act, would require a course about the Asian American experience to be taught in the 2022-2023 school year.
Illinois lawmaker on teaching AAPI history
Illinois is expected to become the first state to require teaching Asian American history in public schools. Illinois State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act, which she co-sponsored.
Illinois city investigating police a year after Black man's death
City leaders in Joliet agreed to hire a private attorney to conduct the independent investigation more than a year after the death of Eric Lurry.
New Chicago Cubs announcer makes history
A new voice is filling Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs. The team's new public address announcer is 21-year-old Jeremiah Paprocki. He's making history as the first Black and youngest PA announcer. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz speaks with him about how he landed his dream job thanks to his mother's love of the game.
Holocaust denier running for Congress
Jones is running unopposed in the GOP primary in Illinois, and claims the Holocaust is "the biggest, blackest lie in history.
Ski jump town in the spotlight
A town in Illinois is home to a ski club, and now three ski jumpers are heading to the Olympics. CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds got a first-hand look.
Missing cat found decade later
Oliver the cat was 2 years old when he escaped from his family's home in Lake Zurich, Illinois. On Monday, he was reunited with his owner after spending a decade apart. CBS Chicago's Jim Williams reports.
Full interview: Duckworth
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, sits down with CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes to discuss her pregnancy, her take on President Trump, and more.
Breaking Senate barriers
Senator Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, talks to "Face the Nation" guest host Nancy Cordes about her struggle with infertility and becoming the first senator who would give birth while in office.
Arts & Culture app
Google removed a feature from its viral Arts & Culture app for users in Texas and Illinois, two states that have tough laws on biometric identification. But are security concerns being blown out of proportion? CBS News correspondent Dean Reynolds reports.
Medical pot at school?
An attorney representing an 11-year-old girl in Illinois says she needs a cannabis patch and drops to combat seizures following years of chemotherapy for leukemia. CBS Chicago's Dana Kozlov reports.
Coyote attacks dog
A family's dog was attacked and injured by a coyote this week in Northfield, Illinois. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar reports.
Rep. Gutierrez to retire
Gutierrez, a Democrat, said he would be throwing his support behind Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia to run for his seat.
Senate rejects funding bills again as government shutdown continues into second week
The government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
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 and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
President 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.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News — as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
U.S. to take ownership stake in Trilogy Metals, which has Alaskan mining claims
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the "ownership in that company will benefit the American people."
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown
National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.
FBI analyzed some Republican lawmakers' phone records as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe
The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, GOP senators say.
Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; at least 3 critically injured
Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.