Cops: Murder suspect, 2 others bust hole in jail wall to escape
Officials have captured one of the three inmates they say escaped the White County Jail in Illinois early Saturday
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Lincoln's prized possessions in peril
A large number of President Abraham Lincoln’s personal possessions have survived more than 150 years after his death. Many items are on display at the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Illinois. Adriana Diaz reports on how the artifacts could go to the highest bidder.
Officer rescues little boy on busy highway
A toddler slipped away from his mom in a Chicago suburb and made it onto a busy highway. A police officer saw the little boy and rushed to his rescue. The officer's quick actions were captured on dashcam video. CBS Chicago's Jeremy Ross reports.
Video shows cop taking action when boy wanders onto busy roadway
Naperville Police Department hails Sgt. Anthony Mannino for quick actions to rescue young child
Illinois approves Equal Rights Amendment
The state became the 37th in the U.S. to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, putting the country only one state away from a landmark change to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing equal rights for women
Cemetery vandalized with swastikas
More than 200 headstones were spray-painted with swastikas overnight at Illinois cemetery, police said.
Over 200 headstones spray-painted with swastikas at Illinois cemetery
Officials are working to clean up the vandalism before a Memorial Day event on Monday
Mom of suspected Dixon High gunman speaks out
Julie Milby told CBS Chicago that her son had been bullied and beaten up before allegedly bringing a gun to school.
Illinois governor seeks to reinstate death penalty
The state's Republican governor on Monday proposed reinstating the punishment for mass murderers and cop killers
Severely burned girl gets prom surprise
An Illinois teen who suffered severe burns thought she was going to miss her high school prom, but then her friends brought prom to her
The problem with prescription drug prices
What one city did to fight high drug prices reveals a drug supply chain in which just about every link can benefit when prices go up
ATF agent shot in the face was part of special force combating illegal guns
Manhunt continues after agent who was conducting a surveillance operation on Chicago's South Side was ambushed
First infant allowed on Senate floor
Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois has made a lot of history in her 50 years. On Thursday, her new daughter was the first infant allowed on the Senate floor. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Duckworth becomes first senator to give birth while in office
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, is the first U.S. senator to deliver a baby while holding that office
Illinois shooting suspect at large
Police are searching for a 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting three people on a charter bus in Rockford, Illinois. WIFR-TV's Courtney Bunting reports.
Police search for man accused of killing 3 with assault rifle
Raheem D. King, 22, is accused of killing three people with an assault rifle
3 dead after shooting on charter bus; suspect at large
Police said the suspect in Saturday's shooting was a passenger on the bus
Town votes to ban assault weapons, fine violators $1,000 a day
"We hope that our local decision helps spur state and national leaders... to make our communities safer," the mayor said in a statement
Synthetic cannabis blamed for severe bleeding
Health officials say the synthetic marijuana drug known as K2 or Spice has caused severe bleeding in at least 17 people in the Chicago area this month. CBS Chicago's Suzanne LeMignot reports.
Facebook wrapped up in lawsuits
The Federal Trade Commission confirmed Monday that it's investigating Facebook's data protection practices after reports it mishandled information from about 50 million users. The social media company is also facing a litany of lawsuits, including one on behalf of the people of Illinois. Cook County state's attorney Kimberley Foxx filed that lawsuit and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss Facebook's responsibility to protect its users' data.
White Sox rehires wrongfully imprisoned man
Nevest Coleman, 48, was released after DNA evidence cleared him of a rape and murder
Video shows police shooting woman after roadway standoff
Police say DeCynthia Clements charged at an Illinois officer with a knife before she was fatally shot March 12
Illinois Democrats giddy about chance to win race for governor
More than 1.2 million people voted in Tuesday's Democratic primary, a record number in more than a decade of midterm
Dan Lipinski fights off primary challenge from progressive
The conservative Democrat narrowly won a primary Tuesday over a progressive newcomer
Illinois primary election: It's billionaire Democrat Pritzker vs. GOP Gov. Rauner
Pritzker's main message: He is best able to beat Gov. Rauner due to his unified support from organized labor, his mainstream Democratic views and his wealth
Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The government shutdown entered its eighth day Wednesday as both sides remained locked in their positions with no signs of relenting.
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.
Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, could begin assignments Wednesday
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
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.
Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox alleging a "playground for predators"
Violent games, including a simulation of the graphic shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, are seen by young children on the social gaming platform, the lawsuit alleges.
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.
Tropical Storm Jerry forms over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.