Man killed in shootout near CTA Blue Line stop near University of Illinois Chicago
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
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Chicago area college students imprisoned in Denmark after Uber fare dispute
Owen Ray and his friend asked to get out of an Uber in Copenhagen after realizing they put in the wrong address. The driver later accused them of not paying, but receipts show they did.
Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout win over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Giveaways on South Side help Chicago families in need ahead of Easter
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday.
Baldwin's pinch-hit walk-off single in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox 3-2
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
St. Sabina holds early Easter event for survivors of gun violence
The event gave families new memories to help heal old wounds.
State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
2 men seriously wounded in gas station shooting in East Chicago, Indiana
The shooting happened around 10:50 p.m. Friday at the Speedway gas station at 3956 Guthrie Street.
24,000 pounds of eggs destroyed after semi-truck catches fire in Mokena, Illinois
The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. near La Grange Road.
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Cloudy and breezy on Sunday in Chicago, with spotty showers possible
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CPD ramps up downtown patrols for possible teen takeover at Millennium Park
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
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.
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Spotty rain and windy Sunday and Monday in Chicago
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Woman attends first Chicago Bulls game at 95 years old
A lifelong Chicago Bulls fan attended her first game for the team during Friday's Fan Appreciation Night at the United Center.
Nonprofit holds special activity camp for neurodiverse children in Evanston
The nonprofit Juice Hoops Foundation hosted a Neuro Heroes Sports Camp on Saturday in Evanston, as part of Autism Awareness Month.
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from Trump tariffs
After tough talk on tariffs, President Trump backed down. He initially said there would be no exemptions to his sweeping tariffs on China, but now there will be exemptions for tech products like iPhones.
Giveaways on South Side help Chicago families in need ahead of Easter
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday, while thousands of families in the Chatham neighborhood got free meals to put on the table this Easter.
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Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout win over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Baldwin's pinch-hit walk-off single in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox 3-2
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
Lifelong Bulls fan attends first game during Fan Appreciation Night at United Center
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing less than legendary.
Julian Phillips scores a career-high 23 points and Bulls rout Wizards 119-89
Matas Buzelis added 20 points and Coby White scored 16 with nine rebounds for the Bulls.
Taylor gets 3 hits as White Sox stop 8-game slide by routing Red Sox 11-1
Boston had five errors, leading to six unearned runs for Chicago. The Red Sox have committed a major league-high 19 errors in 15 games.
Northwestern women's tennis coach gets 600th career win
Northwestern University women's tennis coach Claire Pollard has become just the ninth women's tennis coach ever to reach 600 career victories.
Harvey Twisters Wrestling Club teaches young people about more than just athletics
For 40 years, kids from five to 14 years old — both boys and girls — have trained and learned the sport with the Harvey Twisters.
Blackhawks score 4 3rd-period goals for 5-2 win over Bruins
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night.
Diehard Chicago Bulls fan wins NBA "Dream Experience" contest
Corey Coakley submitted a video proclaiming his love for the NBA.
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Harvey Twisters Wrestling Club teaches young people about more than just athletics
For 40 years, kids from five to 14 years old — both boys and girls — have trained and learned the sport with the Harvey Twisters.
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.
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State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she won't seek reelection in 2026
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Trump administration sued over halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
Deerfield school board meeting turns heated on claims about trans student, locker room
The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board heard an earful — with some being passionate and unhappy about the alleged incident.
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Cook County Board approves eligibility rules for property tax relief program
The application website is expected to open this summer.
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.
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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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Tariff uncertainty raises concerns at Chicago toy store
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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.
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"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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.
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Spotty rain and windy Sunday and Monday in Chicago
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
Woman attends first Chicago Bulls game at 95 years old
A lifelong Chicago Bulls fan attended her first game for the team during Friday's Fan Appreciation Night at the United Center.
Nonprofit holds special activity camp for neurodiverse children in Evanston
The nonprofit Juice Hoops Foundation hosted a Neuro Heroes Sports Camp on Saturday in Evanston, as part of Autism Awareness Month.
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from Trump tariffs
After tough talk on tariffs, President Trump backed down. He initially said there would be no exemptions to his sweeping tariffs on China, but now there will be exemptions for tech products like iPhones.
Giveaways on South Side help Chicago families in need ahead of Easter
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday, while thousands of families in the Chatham neighborhood got free meals to put on the table this Easter.
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Man killed in shootout near CTA Blue Line stop near University of Illinois Chicago
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
Chicago area college students imprisoned in Denmark after Uber fare dispute
Owen Ray and his friend asked to get out of an Uber in Copenhagen after realizing they put in the wrong address. The driver later accused them of not paying, but receipts show they did.
Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout win over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Giveaways on South Side help Chicago families in need ahead of Easter
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday.
Baldwin's pinch-hit walk-off single in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox 3-2
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
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CPD ramps up downtown patrols for possible teen takeover at Millennium Park
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
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.
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Connor stars as Jets clinch Central Division title with shootout win over Blackhawks
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Baldwin's pinch-hit walk-off single in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox 3-2
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
Lifelong Bulls fan attends first game during Fan Appreciation Night at United Center
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing less than legendary.
Julian Phillips scores a career-high 23 points and Bulls rout Wizards 119-89
Matas Buzelis added 20 points and Coby White scored 16 with nine rebounds for the Bulls.
Taylor gets 3 hits as White Sox stop 8-game slide by routing Red Sox 11-1
Boston had five errors, leading to six unearned runs for Chicago. The Red Sox have committed a major league-high 19 errors in 15 games.
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SWAT standoff goes on for hours in Crystal Lake
Police late Thursday night had not specified exactly what happened.
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.
