Search for missing boy
Police in Illinois continue their search for 5-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund. Investigators have released the 911 call his father made after he discovered his son was missing. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
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Illinois Medicaid to cover "gender affirming" surgery
"Healthcare is a right, not a privilege," Governor J.B. Pritzker said in the statement
E-cigarette use among youth rising sharply
Illinois is the latest state to raise the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products. The governor signed a bill increasing the limit from 18 to 21. While statistics show that tobacco continues to lose its appeal for young people, vaping is skyrocketing among middle and high school students. Dr. Tara Narula reports on the push for the 21 age limit nationwide.
Timmothy Pitzen family: "Back to ground zero"
We are learning new details about the criminal history of a man who allegedly claimed to be Timmothy Pitzen, an Illinois boy who disappeared nearly eight years ago. Police say the man is actually Brian Rini. The 23-year-old was released from jail less than a month ago. Adriana Diaz reports.
FBI: DNA test results indicate person isn't missing boy he claimed to be
FBI says DNA evidence shows the teen who appeared Wednesday isn't Timmothy Pitzen
Prosecutor welcomes outside investigation of Jussie Smollett case
All 16 felony charges against Smollett were dropped and his record was wiped clean in a surprise decision Tuesday
Chicago top prosecutor defends department on Jussie Smollett
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx recused herself after communicating with a Smollett relative
60 Minutes, 12.28.08
For nearly two years, Steve Kroft and 60 Minutes followed Barack Obama on the long and winding road to the White House complete with interviews, never-before-seen footage, and candid moments with Obama, his family, and his closest advisors.
Cameras allowed in courtroom for "Empire" actor's next hearing
Jussie Smollett has been accused of staging hate crime against himself
R. Kelly released from jail after child support was paid on his behalf
A sheriff's spokesperson said she did not know who made the payment for the singer
"You're not dead yet?": Gunman's words to Aurora survivor
Timothy Williams is suing Illinois State Police saying authorities "bungled" responsibility to ensure the shooter turn in his gun
Deputy fatally shot while serving warrant; suspect in custody
Police in Rockford, Illinois, say suspect Floyd. E. Brown fired on the deputy and fled in a car; he was later apprehended
After Oregon, more states move to protect renters
Illinois and New York have introduced bills to prohibit rent gouging as a housing crisis sweeps the nation
PICU nurse adopts patient
An Illinois nurse has taken care of babies in intensive care for over 30 years and that prepared her for an even bigger job – becoming a mom to one of her patients.
Brothers in alleged Smollet hoax "regret" involvement: Lawyer
Chicago police say Ola and Abel Osundairo told them Smollett paid them to fake the alleged attack
R. Kelly can't afford to post bail; remains in Chicago jail
52-year singer was charged Friday with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four women, including three minors
R. Kelly bond set at $1M on sexual abuse charges
The bail amount equals $250,000 for each of the four people Kelly is charged with abusing
Prosecutor outlines sex abuse allegations against R. Kelly
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx described the allegations involving four women
R. Kelly faces charges amid sex abuse allegations
Prosecutors in Chicago are expected to announce charges Friday afternoon against R. Kelly following multiple allegations of sexual abuse of young women and girls. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman joins CBSN with the latest.
Illinois guns "honor system" in question after deadly workplace shooting
Aurora's police chief says Gary Martin shouldn't have had the gun he allegedly used to kill five of his colleagues Friday
Victims of Aurora shooting remembered
Police say the suspect in the Friday shooting at a manufacturing warehouse in Aurora, Illinois, should have given up the gun he used to kill five people. The victims include fathers of small children and a college intern finishing his first day on the job. Adriana Diaz reports.
Community pays tribute to Illinois shooting victims
As the community tries to heal, new details emerge about the five victims in the Friday’s mass shooting at the warehouse in Illinois. Devastated family and friends gathered at the Henry Pratt Co. mourning the loss of loved ones. Adriana Diaz reports.
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Police say new evidence has "shifted" investigation of Jussie Smollett case; 76 percent decrease in arrests at southern border since 2000
Widow shares text message her husband sent during shooting
Josh Pinkard among five victims killed in mass shooting at manufacturing warehouse outside Chicago
"We will never know their gifts and talents": Hundreds honor shooting victims in Illinois
"Their lives were snuffed out way too short," Rev. Dan Haas told more than 1,500 people who braved snow and freezing drizzle Sunday at the site of last week's shooting
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Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
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DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Tropical Storm Jerry forms over the central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Israelis mourn 2 years after Hamas attack as the Gaza war grinds on
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Inhalers for asthma, COPD are climate change contributors, study finds
"These emissions drive global warming, exacerbating the very respiratory conditions inhalers are meant to relieve," researchers wrote.
Supreme Court hears arguments involving Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.