9 seriously hurt, rushed to hospitals in Edgewater fire
The fire broke out in the early afternoon in a vintage apartment building on the North Side.
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5 arrested after deadly Oak Park shooting
Police arrested five people, including three juveniles.
Driver arrested after high-speed pursuit down Eisenhower, Dan Ryan expressways
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
Afternoon rain showers on Friday in Chicago
Some early sunshine starts the day on Friday, but clouds will increase quickly ahead of our next weather maker.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago welcomes babies this spring
All the newborns, many of which are endangered species, will be on display soon for guests to visit.
Illinois Lottery player wins over $1.4 million in new FastPlay game
The game begins with a $10,000 jackpot and grows with each ticket sold until the prize is won.
What to expect ahead of Chicago Cubs Opening Day 2025 at Wrigley Field
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Dow Jones drops another 1,000 points as stocks extend slide
Stocks continued to sag Friday in the U.S. after financial markets suffered their biggest one-day drop since 2020.
Teen charged in multiple armed robberies on Chicago's West Side
The 17-year-old was charged with three felony counts of armed robbery, and a felony count of aggravated battery, among other charges.
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South suburban man accused of posing as funeral director without license, mishandling remains
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Shedd Aquarium scientists study impact of sewer overflows on fish in Chicago River
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Chicago community groups fear surge in gun violence as weather warms up
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
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Comedian, author Chloé Hilliard headlining Comedy Plex in Oak Park, Illinois
Don’t miss Chloé Hilliard at the Comedy Plex in Oak Park on Friday and Saturday. Hilliard joined Sara Machi to discuss her new book and upcoming shows.
Feeding giant pandas at the National Zoo
Keeping two giant pandas well-fed is no small task. Now, the caretakers at the national zoo are taking an up-close look at harvesting bamboo for their new residents.
Taste of Iceland in Chicago
The Taste of Iceland is underway in Chicago. Celebrate Icelandic culture with food, music, art, and more.
Getting ready for Chicago Cubs Home Opener
Get ready for the r Chicago Cubs Home Openers on Friday. Jackie gets an inside look on the field.
International response to Trump’s tariffs
Foreign leaders are speaking out against Trump’s new tariffs.
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As fans prepare to head back to Wrigley Field, here are some things guests can expect and what first-timers to know before Opening Day.
Retired Glenbrook North coach proud as former player Jon Scheyer coaches to Final Four
Dave Weber mentored the legend, who is now in San Antonio chasing a national championship as a coach.
A brief history of Chicago Cubs home openers
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López as Twins take series from White Sox after long rain delay
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Cubs win 10-2, complete sweep in first-ever A's homestand in West Sacramento
Seiya Suzuki homered twice and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 10-2 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
Miranda gets big hit as Twins beat White Sox for their first win this season
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
Coby White scores 28, Bulls secure a spot in play-in tournament with win over Raptors
Nikola Vucevic shot 9 for 12, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range to finish with 22 points, while adding 10 rebounds and seven assists.
4 young golfers from Illinois headed to Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals
The youngsters each advanced through three stages of qualifiers, earning invitations to play at Augusta National.
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Unique duo combines Chicago blues with music from Arab homelands
"The blues is the music of Chicago," Rami Gabriel said. "We take it in, and we respect it, and we have integrated it into where we're coming from."
Mother-daughter prom honors memory of fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston
Chicago Police officers were in attendance as special guests.
Chicago's Monday Coffee opens 1st cafe in new North Lawndale space
Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit with her company Monday Coffee.
Volunteers clean up trash in West Town neighborhood to celebrate Earth Month
Saturday's cleanup was part of a collaboration with eight organizations dedicated to cleaning up the city and protecting the environment.
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Trump National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
Chicago Teachers Union House of Delegates approves tentative agreement
Key moments, reaction to Trump's announcement of new tariffs
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Mayor Brandon Johnson picks Anthony Quezada as next 35th Ward alderman
Quezada, a Cook County Commissioner since 2022, previously spent six years as former Ald. Carlos Ramirez Rosa's constituent service director.
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$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Why did the mayor of Lynwood take home triple the pay budgeted for her office?
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Chicago area man wins nearly $400K on sports bet, only to have it all canceled
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
Chicago restaurateurs alarmed by threat of 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from Europe
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
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FDA bird flu testing efforts disrupted by RFK Jr.'s layoffs, officials say
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Northwestern University scientists develop world's smallest pacemaker
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
Active tuberculosis case confirmed at Waukegan High School
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
CDPH has COVID-related grants cut as $125 million in federal funding pulled
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Northwestern Medicine hopes to improve treatment for AFib using an Apple Watch
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
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Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
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SCOTUS seems to side with Catholic Charities in Wis. religious-rights case
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
LGBTQ+ Pride event organizers concerned about sponsors pulling out
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
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2 months after losing whole flock of chickens, Matteson farm loses federal funding too
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
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Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
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Lollapalooza announces daily lineup for 2025 festival
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Lollapalooza 2025 lineup announced with Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter
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Comedian, author Chloé Hilliard headlining Comedy Plex in Oak Park, Illinois
Don’t miss Chloé Hilliard at the Comedy Plex in Oak Park on Friday and Saturday. Hilliard joined Sara Machi to discuss her new book and upcoming shows.
Feeding giant pandas at the National Zoo
Keeping two giant pandas well-fed is no small task. Now, the caretakers at the national zoo are taking an up-close look at harvesting bamboo for their new residents.
Taste of Iceland in Chicago
The Taste of Iceland is underway in Chicago. Celebrate Icelandic culture with food, music, art, and more.
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9 seriously hurt, rushed to hospitals in Edgewater fire
The fire broke out in the early afternoon in a vintage apartment building on the North Side.
5 arrested after deadly Oak Park shooting
Police arrested five people, including three juveniles.
Driver arrested after high-speed pursuit down Eisenhower, Dan Ryan expressways
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
Afternoon rain showers on Friday in Chicago
Some early sunshine starts the day on Friday, but clouds will increase quickly ahead of our next weather maker.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago welcomes babies this spring
All the newborns, many of which are endangered species, will be on display soon for guests to visit.
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South suburban man accused of posing as funeral director without license, mishandling remains
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Shedd Aquarium scientists study impact of sewer overflows on fish in Chicago River
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Chicago community groups fear surge in gun violence as weather warms up
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Oak Brook police to begin using drones as first responders to 911 calls
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
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What to expect ahead of Chicago Cubs Opening Day 2025 at Wrigley Field
As fans prepare to head back to Wrigley Field, here are some things guests can expect and what first-timers to know before Opening Day.
Retired Glenbrook North coach proud as former player Jon Scheyer coaches to Final Four
Dave Weber mentored the legend, who is now in San Antonio chasing a national championship as a coach.
A brief history of Chicago Cubs home openers
Here is a breakdown of some memorable home openers and other Cubs history going back 155 years.
López as Twins take series from White Sox after long rain delay
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
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Driver arrested after high-speed pursuit down Eisenhower, Dan Ryan expressways
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
Suspected serial CTA predator caught on video, later arrested
The video taken this month was just one time the man, Robert Cook, has apparently been caught on camera. Many of his alleged crimes have happened at Chicago Transit Authority 'L' stops.
Witness records customer pepper-spraying employees at restaurant in South Loop
The workers have recovered. But they said it was all shocking and painful — and now some people are calling for justice.
Man charged in mass shooting that killed 2 in Hammond, Indiana
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Police seek 7 suspects in robbery on Red Line train in Greater Grand Crossing
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
