Peoria becomes haven for LGBTQ community thanks to affordable housing
"I love the idea of shaking up that big cities are the only places that LGBTQ+ people can thrive," one resident told CBS News.
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Gun violence erupts over holiday weekend
Several mass shootings occurred over the weekend as Americans celebrated Juneteenth and Father's Day. Two people were killed and more than 30 were wounded in separate shootings in Illinois and St. Louis. Elise Preston reports.
1 dead, 22 wounded in mass shooting at Juneteenth celebration Illinois
Witnesses said dozens of gunshots were fired into a crowd of people attending a party in Willowbrook. Police have not identified a suspect.
2023 list of "most fun states" revealed
California ranks as the most fun state in America, according to WalletHub. They based their findings on criteria such as entertainment and outing costs, accessibility to national parks and nightlife options. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene report.
Illinois man faces charges after shooting himself during a dream
The man is facing multiple charges for illegal possession and reckless discharge of a firearm.
Illinois becomes first state in U.S. to outlaw book bans in libraries
Illinois public libraries that restrict or ban materials because of "partisan or doctrinal" disapproval will be ineligible for state funding as of Jan. 1, 2024.
4 shot during funeral procession near Chicago
Police have not identified a suspect or suspects in connection with the Saturday afternoon shooting in Oak Park.
Art museum in Chicago gives veterans a place to heal
The National Veterans' Art Museum offers a space for those who served to share their stories, talent and trauma.
4-year-old Illinois girl accidentally shot and killed by another child
The victim, a 4-year-old girl, was accidentally shot by another child from the same household Wednesday. The girl's father said that a handgun he owned was involved in the shooting, police said.
Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused over 1,900 minors, state says
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
Girl found safe nearly 6 years after mom allegedly kidnapped her
Kayla Unbehaun's disappearance was featured in an episode of the Netflix series "Unsolved Mysteries."
Guaranteed income program helps single mother make ends meet
There are now about 130 guaranteed income pilot programs in the U.S., offering monthly stipends of anywhere from $50 to $1,500, according to data from the Economic Security Project.
"High performance network" health care plans leave patients in debt
A KFF study revealed that 100 million Americans are burdened with health care debt, including those with coverage.
Deaths from Illinois dust storm crash rise to 7
Illinois state police said what they initially thought were the remains of one person turned out to be two.
Dust storm leads to fatal Illinois highway pileup
Several people were killed when more than 80 vehicles crashed on I-55 in Illinois. Authorities say dirt from a nearby farm was blown by strong winds causing low visibility for drivers. KMOV's Caroline Hecker reports.
At least 6 dead after dust storm causes massive pile-up on Illinois highway
Police said at least six people died, all in the northbound lanes, and more than 30 people on both sides of the highway were taken to the hospital with injuries.
Search continues for Illinois family missing for over 2 months
A U-Haul was seen leaving the family's home in the middle of the night in early February. They have not been seen or heard from since, officials say.
Juul agrees to pay $462M to 6 states and District of Columbia
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
Severe storms batter parts of Midwest
Multiple people were killed and others were injured in Missouri after a tornado ripped through the state early Wednesday. It was just one of several confirmed twisters to hit the South and Midwest in the past week. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill reports.
Another round of powerful storms hitting Midwest, South
The storms were expected to hammer some areas which were already hit by deadly tornadoes over the weekend.
At least 33 dead, dozens more injured as tornadoes hit much of U.S.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
One killed, dozens hurt when theatre roof collapses in Illinois
Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody described the scene after the collapse as "chaos, absolute chaos."
At least 7 dead after tornadoes
At least 7 people are dead after tornadoes ripped through the South and Midwest. The roof of a packed theater collapsed in Illinois, injuring dozens. Millions remain under a tornado watch today. Roxana Saberi has more.
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.
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.
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.
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Government shutdown live updates as stalemate continues
The 2025 government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Judge blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard to Oregon
The ruling came after legal wrangling that began hours earlier when the president mobilized California troops for Portland.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.