Texas National Guard deploying, but not clear if they're headed to Illinois
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo to X Monday evening with a caption reading, "The elite Texas National Guard. Ever ready. Deploying now."
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Video raises questions about ICE confrontation in West Lawn
Questions are swirling about why the ICE stop happened and why the individual was let go.
Frmr. IL National Guard commander "never" saw troops called from other states before
Part of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Illinois are 400 members of the Texas National Guard, a move a former Illinois National Guard commander said he has "never seen before."
Israelis mourn 2 years after Hamas attack as the Gaza war grinds on
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Bondi to Durbin: "I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate Trump"
Sen. Dick Durbin and Attorney General Pam Bondi traded barbs about the National Guard and Chicago, with Bondi telling Durbin she wished he "loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump."
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ICE in Chicago amid "Operation Midway Blitz": Live Updates
The presence of ICE in Chicago and surrounding suburbs has drastically increased amid President Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
Tickets for Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights on sale Tuesday
Tickets for ZooLights for the 2025 season go on sale on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m.
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Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
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Man buys used Tesla only to discover it's banned from Supercharger network
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
Research teams create easy tests for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
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Rain tapers off Tuesday
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking rain moving out of the Chicago area.
Bondi tells Durbin she wishes he โloved Chicago as much as you hate Pres. Trumpโ in tense exchan
Sen. Dick Durbin and Attorney General Pam Bondi traded barbs about the National Guard and Chicago, with Bondi telling Durbin she wished he "loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump."
3 injured in medical helicopter crash in California
Three people are in critical condition after a medical helicopter crashed on a highway in Sacramento, California.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "should be worried about Texas"
With members of the Texas National Guard mobilizing, and possibly already in the Chicago area, Mayor Brandon Johnson said he hasnโt heard from the Trump administration about when or where they will actually be deployed. The mayor also had a message for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
No sign of National Guard at Broadview, Illinois ICE facility
The Texas National Guard said Monday evening that it was deploying. Meanwhile, a new curfew for protesters has been instituted at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview. Lauren Victory reports.
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Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS
The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-five Division Series, which shifts to Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Cubs regroup for Game 2 against Brewers after losing first game of NLDS
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Cubs fall 9-3 against Brewers in NLDS opener
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27
The Fighting Illini (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival in back-to-back seasons in 2001 and 2002.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Cubs prepare for first-ever playoff matchup with Brewers in NLDS
The Cubs-Brewers rivalry will reach a new level on Saturday when the two teams meet in the National League Division Series in Milwaukee. It's the first time ever the two teams are meeting in the playoffs.
Cubs hosting watch parties at Gallagher Way for NLDS games in Milwaukee
The Chicago Cubs will host watch parties outside Wrigley Field for their upcoming National League Division Series games in Milwaukee against the Brewers.
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The Chicago Cubs will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, a best-of-five matchup that is the next step on their path back to the World Series.
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Blue Star Families provides support to military family who just arrived in Chicago
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Larry Moore and his family are going through all of that as they get settled into life in the Chicago area, but they have support.
Pilsen native turns parents' pool hall into Mexican-American bar and kitchen
A Chicago man turned an old pool hall into a new Mexican-American cocktail bar and kitchen in the Pilsen neighborhood, and he's got quite the story to tell about what it means to honor his parents' legacy.
La Cantera Afro-Caribbean jazz ensemble shaping the future of young musicians
A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry.
Chicago volunteers pack 500,000 meals for day of service on 9/11
A total of 1,800 volunteers turned out at Union Station beginning at 9 a.m. for the event.
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Bondi to Durbin: "I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate Trump"
Sen. Dick Durbin and Attorney General Pam Bondi traded barbs about the National Guard and Chicago, with Bondi telling Durbin she wished he "loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump."
Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
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Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block National Guard, but troops already deployed
Illinois and Chicago have sued the Trump administration to block deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, though it was revealed in court that troops are already on the way.
Senate rejects funding bills again as government shutdown continues into second week
The government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
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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.
Aurora becomes latest Illinois municipality to keep grocery tax
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
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Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
2 sickened in Legionnaires' outbreak linked to Chicago-area nursing facility
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
Research teams create easy tests for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health ยญโ until now.
Third case of measles for 2025 confirmed in Cook County
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
Lurie Children's Hospital cuts ribbon for new facility in Schamburg
The Lurie facilityโ at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
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New plan envisions next 20 years of development in downtown Chicago
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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.
Tuesday is last day for American Science & Surplus in Park Ridge
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
UChicago selling Center for Research in Security Prices to Morningstar
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Car donation charity fined millions, accepts fundraising restrictions in Colorado
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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George Wendt to be remembered with honorary street name in Chicago
Later this month, Bell Avenue between 91st Street and 92nd Place will be designated Honorary George Wendt Way.
Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rihanna shares first photo of Rocki, baby No. 3 with A$AP Rocky
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ron Carroll, Chicago house music vocalist and DJ, dies at 57
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Rain tapers off Tuesday
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking rain moving out of the Chicago area.
Bondi tells Durbin she wishes he โloved Chicago as much as you hate Pres. Trumpโ in tense exchan
Sen. Dick Durbin and Attorney General Pam Bondi traded barbs about the National Guard and Chicago, with Bondi telling Durbin she wished he "loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump."
3 injured in medical helicopter crash in California
Three people are in critical condition after a medical helicopter crashed on a highway in Sacramento, California.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "should be worried about Texas"
With members of the Texas National Guard mobilizing, and possibly already in the Chicago area, Mayor Brandon Johnson said he hasnโt heard from the Trump administration about when or where they will actually be deployed. The mayor also had a message for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
No sign of National Guard at Broadview, Illinois ICE facility
The Texas National Guard said Monday evening that it was deploying. Meanwhile, a new curfew for protesters has been instituted at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview. Lauren Victory reports.
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Texas National Guard deploying, but not clear if they're headed to Illinois
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo to X Monday evening with a caption reading, "The elite Texas National Guard. Ever ready. Deploying now."
Video raises questions about ICE confrontation in West Lawn
Questions are swirling about why the ICE stop happened and why the individual was let go.
Frmr. IL National Guard commander "never" saw troops called from other states before
Part of President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Illinois are 400 members of the Texas National Guard, a move a former Illinois National Guard commander said he has "never seen before."
Israelis mourn 2 years after Hamas attack as the Gaza war grinds on
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Bondi to Durbin: "I wish you loved Chicago as much as you hate Trump"
Sen. Dick Durbin and Attorney General Pam Bondi traded barbs about the National Guard and Chicago, with Bondi telling Durbin she wished he "loved Chicago as much as you hate President Trump."
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Man buys used Tesla only to discover it's banned from Supercharger network
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview police chief accuses ICE agents of making false 911 calls
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
Research teams create easy tests for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health ยญโ until now.
No cash bail system under 2 Cook County State's Attorneys shows big differences
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
It's been 2 years since SAFE-T Act was implemented in Illinois. Is it working?
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
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Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS
The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-five Division Series, which shifts to Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Cubs regroup for Game 2 against Brewers after losing first game of NLDS
Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Shota Imanaga will start Monday night's game.
Cubs fall 9-3 against Brewers in NLDS opener
Boyd had only three days of rest after throwing 58 pitches in the Cubs' 3-1 Wild Card Series Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.
No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue 43-27
The Fighting Illini (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival in back-to-back seasons in 2001 and 2002.
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Chicago police warn of another gold chain robbery downtown
The latest incident happened at 2:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in Millennium Park.
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Man left in fair condition after being shot in downtown Chicago
The 36-year-old man was on the sidewalk on Lake Street between Wabash and Michigan avenues when he heard a loud noise. He then realized he had been shot in the leg twice.
Armed robber has struck multiple times in Roseland, police say
In each incident, a man holds up the victims with a black handgun or a silver revolver, police said. He announces a robbery and takes personal property.
Iowa school district sues search firm that vetted arrested superintendent
Iowa's largest school district has said it filed a lawsuit against the consulting company it hired to find superintendent candidates.
