Fire breaks out in downtown Chicago restaurant kitchen, sends smoke into Loop
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With cases in Indiana, measles outbreak draws closer to Chicago
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Residents of West Town renew call for reopening of police station
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Started amid pandemic, community bike exchange is a booming success in River Forest
The fifth annual River Forest Community Bike Exchange is scheduled for this Saturday, April 12.
How Trump tariffs could affect Illinois families and industry
Illinois is one of the largest exporting states in the U.S. doing business with China, and tariffs could have deep and wide-ranging effects on Illinois industry.
7 University of Chicago students' visas revoked
University of Chicago officials confirmed that the federal government had terminated the F-1 visa status of three current students and four recent graduates.
Trump admin. reportedly freezes $790M of Northwestern's federal funding
Northwestern University said federal dollars support life-saving research, which is now in jeopardy.
Giddey dominates with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists as Bulls beat Heat
Giddey extended a career high with his seventh triple-double as the ninth-place Bulls (37-43) moved a game ahead of Miami in the Eastern Conference.
Lonzo Ball meets family of man who donated knee cartilage he received in transplant
Ball signed jerseys and took pictures prior to Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat with the family of the late Alex Reinhardt of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
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Court reverses sale of Chicago woman's home over property tax mistake
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
License plate readers, CPD helicopter help catch driver in high-speed chase
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
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.
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Fire breaks out in downtown Chicago restaurant kitchen
The fire broke out in the kitchen at Wilma’s Famous BBQ on Wabash Avenue in Jewelers Row.
Fog early, cold breeze in Chicago on Thursday
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
114 veterans visit Washington, D.C. on Honor Flight
A 98-year-old World War II veteran, and his three sons who served in Vietnam, were among the veterans on the flight.
Annual bike exchange is a hit in River Forest, Illinois
The fifth annual River Forest Community Bike Exchange is scheduled for this Saturday, April 11. Lauren Victory talked with the local mom who came up with the idea during the pandemic in 2021.
Residents of Chicago's West Town community push for more police
For some time, those who live and operate businesses in West Town have said it is overdue that Chicago Police open a new station in the area. Jermont Terry reports.
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Giddey dominates with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists as Bulls beat Heat
Giddey extended a career high with his seventh triple-double as the ninth-place Bulls (37-43) moved a game ahead of Miami in the Eastern Conference.
Lonzo Ball meets family of man who donated knee cartilage he received in transplant
Ball signed jerseys and took pictures prior to Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat with the family of the late Alex Reinhardt of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
Guardians hold on for win over White Sox in unusual finish
Carlos Santana drove a low slider from Sean Burke (1-2) on a full count into the stands in right-center to give Cleveland a 3-1 lead in the third.
Seager homers twice as Rangers avoid a sweep in Chicago, beat Cubs 6-2
Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.70 ERA) picked up the loss for Chicago, allowing a season-high five earned runs in five innings.
Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as Cubs beat Rangers 10-6
The Cubs blew a 6-3 lead before taking advantage of two errors in the eighth and closing out their seventh win in eight games.
Cavaliers claim No. 1 seed in Eastern Conference with 135-113 win over Bulls
The Bulls have clinched a play-in tournament berth and are tied with Miami for ninth in the East.
Erik Karlsson scores his 200th goal as the Penguins beat the Blackhawks 5-0
Erik Karlsson scored his 200th career goal to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0.
Chicago State University hires Bobby Rome II as school's first football coach
It's a daunting task to build a team from the ground up, but Rome said he's up for the challenge.
Bears begin voluntary offseason program under new coach Ben Johnson
"We're just setting the tone for what we want to do this year," cornerback Jaylon Johnson said.
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Started amid pandemic, community bike exchange is a booming success in River Forest
The fifth annual River Forest Community Bike Exchange is scheduled for this Saturday, April 12.
Holocaust survivors gather for Passover Seder in Deerfield
The Seder is a meal with symbolic food where the story of Passover is told and passed down to the next generation.
Mother-daughter duo bringing joy of books to South Side and beyond
"It was always my dream to open a bookstore that amplified Black stories, and that's what I was able to do," said Verlean Singletary, co-owner of Da Book Joint in the South Shore neighborhood.
Humble Hearts charity giving away 1,000 free prom dresses on West Side
"As long as they can show proof that they are graduating 8th grade or high school, that's all they need to come in," said Carolyn Boyd, the woman behind it all.
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Illinois election officials: Senate President Don Harmon accepted campaign cash over limit
Harmon has until the end of the week to return the money, or he will face a hefty fine.
Trump pauses most new tariffs for 90 days, increases China tariffs to 125%
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."
Chicago aldermen advance new bid to protect drivers from rogue tow trucks
A key City Council committe backed an ordinance that sponsors said would allow police to impound rule-breaking tow companies' trucks.
During meeting with Netanyahu, Trump announces direct talks with Iran to begin
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met two days before new U.S. tariffs go into effect.
State Supreme Courts have become an electoral battleground. But some states choose a different path
The recent election that determined control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court saw millions of dollars flooding in from billionaires, featured attack ads and drew national political attention.
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Johnsonville recall of cheddar bratwursts includes Minnesota
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Settlement reached for Chicago, Denver men in 2019 Boeing 737 MAX8 crash
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
$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.
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With cases in Indiana, measles outbreak draws closer to Chicago
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
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.
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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.
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
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
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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Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announces daily lineup for 2025 festival
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
How to watch the NCAA March Madness 2025 tournament live
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
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Fire breaks out in downtown Chicago restaurant kitchen
The fire broke out in the kitchen at Wilma’s Famous BBQ on Wabash Avenue in Jewelers Row.
Fog early, cold breeze in Chicago on Thursday
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
114 veterans visit Washington, D.C. on Honor Flight
A 98-year-old World War II veteran, and his three sons who served in Vietnam, were among the veterans on the flight.
Annual bike exchange is a hit in River Forest, Illinois
The fifth annual River Forest Community Bike Exchange is scheduled for this Saturday, April 11. Lauren Victory talked with the local mom who came up with the idea during the pandemic in 2021.
Residents of Chicago's West Town community push for more police
For some time, those who live and operate businesses in West Town have said it is overdue that Chicago Police open a new station in the area. Jermont Terry reports.
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Fire breaks out in downtown Chicago restaurant kitchen, sends smoke into Loop
The Fire Department checked out a couple of people who inhaled some smoke.
With cases in Indiana, measles outbreak draws closer to Chicago
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Residents of West Town renew call for reopening of police station
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Started amid pandemic, community bike exchange is a booming success in River Forest
The fifth annual River Forest Community Bike Exchange is scheduled for this Saturday, April 12.
How Trump tariffs could affect Illinois families and industry
Illinois is one of the largest exporting states in the U.S. doing business with China, and tariffs could have deep and wide-ranging effects on Illinois industry.
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Court reverses sale of Chicago woman's home over property tax mistake
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
License plate readers, CPD helicopter help catch driver in high-speed chase
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
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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Giddey dominates with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists as Bulls beat Heat
Giddey extended a career high with his seventh triple-double as the ninth-place Bulls (37-43) moved a game ahead of Miami in the Eastern Conference.
Lonzo Ball meets family of man who donated knee cartilage he received in transplant
Ball signed jerseys and took pictures prior to Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat with the family of the late Alex Reinhardt of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.
Guardians hold on for win over White Sox in unusual finish
Carlos Santana drove a low slider from Sean Burke (1-2) on a full count into the stands in right-center to give Cleveland a 3-1 lead in the third.
Seager homers twice as Rangers avoid a sweep in Chicago, beat Cubs 6-2
Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.70 ERA) picked up the loss for Chicago, allowing a season-high five earned runs in five innings.
Swanson hits tiebreaking single in 4-run eighth as Cubs beat Rangers 10-6
The Cubs blew a 6-3 lead before taking advantage of two errors in the eighth and closing out their seventh win in eight games.
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Residents of West Town renew call for reopening of police station
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Man killed, woman wounded in shooting on West Side
Harrison Area detectives were investigating late Wednesday.
Chicago man charged in multiple sexual assaults dating back to 2022
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting after domestic dispute in Berwyn
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
2 men charged with robbing U.S. postal worker at gunpoint in Chicago in 2022
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
