Nearly 100 flights canceled at Chicago airports amid FAA mandate
Nearly 100 flights were canceled at Chicago airports on Friday morning, as airlines began cutting flights in response to a mandate from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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14 protesters arrested outside Broadview ICE facility
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said 14 people had been arrested as of 10 a.m. outside the Broadview ICE facility Friday morning.
Duckworth again calls for task force to investigate use of force in Chicago
Senator Tammy Duckworth sent another letter to the DHS Inspector General Friday, saying there is not enough urgency in honoring her request for an investigation into use of force by immigration agents in Chicago.
At least 30 students, 1 adult injured after 3 school buses crash in Hyde Park on way to field trip
A crash involving three school buses left over 30 people injured on their way to a field trip on Friday morning in Hyde Park.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
No injuries, damage from scrap fire at West Side recycling facility
A pile of scrap metal caught fire at recycling facility in Chicago's Austin neighborhood Thursday night.
ICE agent arrested for drunk driving after leaving shift in Broadview
An ICE agent has been accused of drunk driving while off the clock in Chicago's western suburbs.
Teen hit by bullet while sleeping in Joliet, police say
Joliet police are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was struck by a bullet while sleeping in his bed early Friday morning.
CTA announces 24-hour Orange Line service to Midway Airport
The CTA announced several service upgrades following the passing of the Illinois transit bill last week.
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Why this Chicago winter could be coldest, snowiest in years
The 2025-2026 Chicago winter could be the city's coldest and snowiest in years, all thanks to a weather phenomenon thousands of miles away called "The Blob."
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Teacher detained by ICE at Chicago daycare believed to be at Broadview
The teacher detained by ICE agents at the Rayito del Sol daycare in North Center is believed to now be at the Broadview processing facility, and parents in the community now have serious safety concerns.
SCOTUS decision for Georgia case could result in lawsuits against agent operations in Chicago
Lawyer Patrick Jaicomo said he expects a tidal wave of lawsuits nationwide against federal agents by U.S. citizens and non-citizens in communities impacted the most by federal agents over the last several months.
CFD still not accurately measuring response times, inspector general finds
More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking its response times, the city's top watchdog has issued a new report showing nothing has changed.
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"As You Like It" debuts at Writers Theatre
"As You Like It" debuts at Writers Theatre, and Vince Gerasole has your ticket.
Chicago weather: Sunny and warm on Friday
Warm and sunny Friday with highs in the 60s before a sharp weekend cooldown.
14 arrested outside Broadview ICE facility Friday
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said 14 people were arrested outside the Broadview ICE facility Friday morning. A group of suburban moms staged a sit-in there.
"A Magical Cirque Christmas" comes to Chicago for holiday season
If you're looking for something special to do with the family this holiday season, "A Magical Cirque Christmas" returns to Chicago.
South Side elementary schools unveil renovated playgrounds
Two renovated playgrounds at South Side elementary schools were unveiled Friday, part of a push by Chicago Public Schools to make sure students have places to grow and play.
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Bears receiver Rome Odunze not letting dad's demand for trade distract him
Despite coming off his first NFL game without a catch, Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze isn't letting some helicopter parenting become a giant distraction.
North Central College women's triathlon team goes for the four-peat
Football isn't the only powerhouse program at North Central College; the Cardinal women's triathlon team has a chance to make school history at this weekend's National Championship as they try to win an unprecedented fourth-straight Division III title.
Dallas Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide, police say
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Tryon-Shoyinka gets fresh start after being added to Bears defense
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka gets a fresh start in Chicago and joins the team that leads the league in takeaways with 19 on the season.
Loveland named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after game-winning TD
Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his 118-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Bengals.
Vucevic hits late 3 as Bulls rally from 24 down to beat Sixers 113-111
The Sixers scored 45 points in the first to take an 18-point lead and stayed in front for the majority of the game. The Bulls held the Sixers to just 16 points in the fourth quarter.
Odunze shares life lessons at Urban Male Network career day in Englewood
The career day in Englewood was billed as "The playbook: Leadership on and off the field."
Plainfield Saints 9U Pop Warner football team wins state championship
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Chicago Cubs earn a major league-high 3 Gold Glove awards
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
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Chicago restaurants and organizations step in with SNAP benefits in limbo
The Trump administration on Monday said the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be partially funded after judges' rulings required food aid program to continue.
Tinley Park boy holds food drive, giveaway for his 8th birthday
A seven-year-old boy in south suburban Tinley Park has some big plans for his eighth birthday. But they don't involve a party; instead, he'll be helping people in his community.
The Video Strip is one of Chicago's last video rental stores
In the 1980s and 1990s, video rental stores were such a big part of American culture, they were subjects of movies themselves. Now the Video Strip in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood is one of the last remaining stores of its ilk.
The Licorice Project connects breast cancer patients and survivors
A group of strong, kind and funny women who have all survived breast cancer joined together to create a group called The Licorice Project.
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Duckworth again calls for task force to investigate use of force in Chicago
Senator Tammy Duckworth sent another letter to the DHS Inspector General Friday, saying there is not enough urgency in honoring her request for an investigation into use of force by immigration agents in Chicago.
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Senate readies key vote on new approach to end shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will likely work through the weekend on ending the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
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FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
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FDA expands warning about cookware that could leach lead into food
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens closing office space in Chicago's Old Post Office
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Homeowner says Allstate threatened coverage over Google Earth photos
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Cook Co. property tax relief program offers $15 million in assistance
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
N.D. newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
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SHFT is Chicago's first mental health urgent care clinic for young people
SHFT Behavioral Health is the first urgent care clinic in Chicago for young people in mental health crises — specializing in children as young as 10 and adults up to the age of 30.
Lurie Children's Hospital launches advanced leukemia program
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
Rush promotes breast, lung cancer screening with "Pink and Pearl" campaign
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Northwestern doctors offer new treatment for AFib, which often affects firefighters
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
3 Chicago hospitals joining forces to battle breast cancer in new clinical trial
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
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Gale Street Inn restaurant in Jefferson Park to reopen
A new owner said Tuesday that he plans to reopen the venerable Gale Street Inn restaurant in Chicago's Jefferson Park neighborhood.
Unabridged Bookstore in East Lakeview celebrates 45 years in business
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Latino-owned microbreweries in Chicago area combine culture and craft beer
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
New plan envisions next 20 years of development in downtown Chicago
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
Jewel-Osco to pay $1.95M to employees over disability accommodations
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
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Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Illini marching band plays Metallica classics in competition
The Fighting Illini marching band recently took up the challenge of performing the music of Metallica.
Chicago brewery, Billy Corgan's teahouse team up for beer honoring "Mellon Collie"
Hop Butcher For The World and Madame ZuZu's Emporium have developed a celebratory beer, "Twilight To Starlight," for the anniversary of the seminal Smashing Pumpkins album.
Jonathan Bailey is 2025 People magazine Sexiest Man Alive
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
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"As You Like It" debuts at Writers Theatre
"As You Like It" debuts at Writers Theatre, and Vince Gerasole has your ticket.
Chicago weather: Sunny and warm on Friday
Warm and sunny Friday with highs in the 60s before a sharp weekend cooldown.
14 arrested outside Broadview ICE facility Friday
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said 14 people were arrested outside the Broadview ICE facility Friday morning. A group of suburban moms staged a sit-in there.
"A Magical Cirque Christmas" comes to Chicago for holiday season
If you're looking for something special to do with the family this holiday season, "A Magical Cirque Christmas" returns to Chicago.
South Side elementary schools unveil renovated playgrounds
Two renovated playgrounds at South Side elementary schools were unveiled Friday, part of a push by Chicago Public Schools to make sure students have places to grow and play.
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Nearly 100 flights canceled at Chicago airports amid FAA mandate
Nearly 100 flights were canceled at Chicago airports on Friday morning, as airlines began cutting flights in response to a mandate from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
14 protesters arrested outside Broadview ICE facility
The Cook County Sheriff's Office said 14 people had been arrested as of 10 a.m. outside the Broadview ICE facility Friday morning.
Duckworth again calls for task force to investigate use of force in Chicago
Senator Tammy Duckworth sent another letter to the DHS Inspector General Friday, saying there is not enough urgency in honoring her request for an investigation into use of force by immigration agents in Chicago.
At least 30 students, 1 adult injured after 3 school buses crash in Hyde Park on way to field trip
A crash involving three school buses left over 30 people injured on their way to a field trip on Friday morning in Hyde Park.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
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Teacher detained by ICE at Chicago daycare believed to be at Broadview
The teacher detained by ICE agents at the Rayito del Sol daycare in North Center is believed to now be at the Broadview processing facility, and parents in the community now have serious safety concerns.
SCOTUS decision for Georgia case could result in lawsuits against agent operations in Chicago
Lawyer Patrick Jaicomo said he expects a tidal wave of lawsuits nationwide against federal agents by U.S. citizens and non-citizens in communities impacted the most by federal agents over the last several months.
CFD still not accurately measuring response times, inspector general finds
More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking its response times, the city's top watchdog has issued a new report showing nothing has changed.
Chicago family turns to food bank for first time after SNAP pause
Charlene Echoles said she and her husband work but now have to make up the difference by visiting pantries after their SNAP benefits were paused.
Study finds link between e-scooters and some crimes in Chicago
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city.
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Bears receiver Rome Odunze not letting dad's demand for trade distract him
Despite coming off his first NFL game without a catch, Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze isn't letting some helicopter parenting become a giant distraction.
North Central College women's triathlon team goes for the four-peat
Football isn't the only powerhouse program at North Central College; the Cardinal women's triathlon team has a chance to make school history at this weekend's National Championship as they try to win an unprecedented fourth-straight Division III title.
Dallas Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland died by suicide, police say
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Tryon-Shoyinka gets fresh start after being added to Bears defense
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka gets a fresh start in Chicago and joins the team that leads the league in takeaways with 19 on the season.
Loveland named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after game-winning TD
Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his 118-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Bengals.
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Suburban chiropractor charged with videotaping nude underage patients
A chiropractor in Chicago's western suburbs stood charged Thursday with secretly videotaping his patients — some of them children — while they were unclothed.
COPA issues bodycam videos of police shooting that killed burglary suspect
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Wednesday issued bodycam video from a shooting that killed a burglary suspect on Chicago's West Side in September.
Break-in targets Family Dollar store in West Town
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community Tuesday morning.
Woman shot during argument with man in Edgewater, police say
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Trial begins for man charged with murder of 2 men in Chinatown
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
