Chicago teachers union reviewing contract offer
If the teachers union and the Chicago Public Schools cannot reach a deal by Tuesday morning, the teachers could go on strike
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Illinois joins California in suspending business with Wells Fargo
Second state takes action against bank for opening up to 2 million bogus accounts as controversy over the fraud continues
Grandpa sues grandson, 13, over grandma's death
Kuem Soon Cho, 79, gave her 13-year-old grandson the keys to her minivan to help her put it in gear, and she ended up dead
Hero dad runs into burning apartment building to save neighbors
String of deadly Chicago fires hits garages, buildings in one-mile radius of same neighborhood
Where you can still find a great home at a great price
You can rule out a good part of California, but throughout the U.S., markets beckon with values worth checking out
New clue about role of women in "America's 1st city"
Discovery in an ancient Cahokia burial mound prompts a rethinking about early civilization
Drew Peterson sentenced in murder-for-hire case
Drew Peterson told the judge Friday that he never wanted State's Attorney James Glasgow killed
Thieves in Chicago inadvertently save dog locked in hot truck
Pub owner believes a group of thieves who had been preying on the neighborhood, accidentally saved the life of a German shepherd
Strong storms pummel Chicago
Line of severe storms, with strong winds and torrential rainfall, swept into Chicago on Sunday evening
Small plane crashes into neighborhood outside Chicago
Authorities rush to Illinois house on fire after small plane crash
Clinton cites Lincoln's "House Divided" talk in unity plea
Clinton's Wednesday speech takes place at the historic Old State House in Springfield, Illinois
9-year-old Indiana girl finds abandoned newborn in backyard
Baby, likely less than a day old, still had placenta and umbilical cord attached; police call girl who found infant a "guardian angel"
Protests against police violence continue across U.S.
Protests held nationwide for fifth day after police shootings of black men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and suburban St. Paul, Minnesota
Little boy fitted with "blade feet" thanks to Boston bombing survivor
Illinois 5-year-old lost both his legs in a lawnmower accident two years ago, but thanks to a Boston bombing survivor, he is off and running
No more waiting for the UPS guy
Package delivery company is expanding its outdoor "smart locker" program to help customers who aren't home for shipment
Sweltering heat wave expands to Midwest, South
In a dozen states, temperatures are forecast in the 90s, but the humidity is expected to make them feel much hotter
New evidence allowed in convicted caregiver case
Defense attorneys argue that Melissa Calusinski was coerced into confessing to killing a child in her care in 2009
Four years later, Chicago family reunited with lost dog
Police said two concerned citizens found the brown and white Chihuahua wandering the streets nearly four years after it went missing
Illinois church members say they see image of Virgin Mary in tree
St. Kevin's has served Chicago-area Catholics for 135 years; now something behind the church is drawing the faithful
Locals up in arms over new fetish store in Illinois town
Baby store for adults "Tykables" is sparking outrage in suburban Mt. Prospect; features of the business include adult-sized crib, adult diapers
Police searching for missing Illinois woman
Darcey Cottrell's mother says Cottrell left to go to work at 2:30 pm on June 1, but never made it there
Verdict in Drew Peterson murder-for-hire trial
A prison informant testified last week that Peterson, a former cop, enlisted him to plot the death of Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow
Closing arguments begin in Drew Peterson case
A prison informant testified last week that Peterson enlisted him to plot the death of Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow
15-year-old girl shot dead on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive
Gunman opens fire on vehicle carrying teen, 28-year-old man in early morning shooting
At least 10 hurt as severe storms hit Ohio River Valley
Tornadoes reported in southern Illinois and western Kentucky, leaving injuries and damage in their wake
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Senate votes fail again on Day 8 of government shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills. Follow live updates here.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.
Florida man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire
The Palisades Fire burned more than 23,000 acres and killed at least 12 people in January.
Latino voters who backed Trump could be a key factor in NJ governor's race
Trump made substantial inroads in heavily Latino areas in New Jersey in 2024, but many have since soured on him and the GOP, a CBS News analysis finds.
Organic frozen spinach recalled due to potential listeria contamination
Sno Pac Foods is recalling two types of organic frozen spinach due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, dies at 89
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, died Wednesday. She was 89.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire soccer player
Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo becomes his sport's first billionaire, with his wealth driven by Saudi contract.
14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.
Tropical Storm Jerry churns over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry continued to churn over tropical waters of the central Atlantic Ocean and was likely to become a hurricane.