2 teens killed, 1 injured in crash in McHenry, Illinois
McHenry police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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North Chicago shooting at Frank's Lounge critically injures man
North Chicago police are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man early Monday morning.
4 teens injured in Chicago mass shooting
A 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Rush Hospital recovering from air conditioning outage
Rush Hospital in Chicago has told paramedics to bypass their emergency department and canceled surgeries for the day after an earlier air conditioning outage amid high heat and humidity.
Emergency call to Montrose Beach not bona fide, CPD says
Chicago police said reports of a person in the water at Montrose Beach Sunday night were not bona fide.
2 Illinois Lottery players win over $1M in online games
The Illinois players won over $1 million playing the Cash Castle FastPlay Game and Lucky Day Lotto.
Man posing as rideshare driver sought in 2 Near North Side sexual assaults
Police said the fake rideshare driver picked up female victims in a midsize black SUV, and later sexually assaulted them.
What to know about the CBS Texas flood relief benefit show
Join CBS News Texas and Chef Tim Love for a flood relief benefit show to help Hill Country rebuild.
Man charged with shooting and killing daughter-in-law in Schaumburg
Schaumburg police said Roland Schmidt was upset with the woman, Christine Moyer, over divorce paperwork she was filing against his son.
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Chicago weather: Dangerous heat, humidity Monday
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Chicago towing damage claims are regularly denied: analysis
Chicago has paid out on only 76 tow damage claims in nine years.
NU researchers' tool to measures communities' vulnerability to heat
The researchers have been tracking the heat, and the way it impacts parts of the city differently, in a brand-new way that could ultimately provide relief for some Chicagoans.
Experts explore how community-based strategies fight climate change
A new report details how getting involved can make an impact — and how community-based strategies can significantly reduce emissions.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Cook County
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the storm and how long it will last.
Organizers demand ICE agents not to show up unannounced during Fiesta Del Sol
Earlier this month, federal agents arrived at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture days before the museum hosted Barrio Fest.
Dangerous heat in Chicago with periodic storm chances
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking dangerous heat in Chicago.
Record-breaking dog surfing competition held in UK
The canine competitors made history, breaking three Guinness World Records at the annual event.
Possible cuts coming to Social Security
Dual-income couples could see $18,000 less per year if they retire in 2033 compared to retiring now, according to a new report from the committee for a responsible federal budget.
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Sun-Times beat writer breaks down first week of Bears training camp
The Chicago Bears will put on the pads for the first time at their practice Monday morning at Halas Hall.
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark sit out game as Sky lose to Fever
Clark missed her fourth-straight game for Indiana with a groin injury and has only played in half of the team's games and Reese was out for her second straight for the Sky with a back issue.
Ben Brown and Nico Hoerner help Cubs top White Sox
Nico Hoerner added two hits and a key defensive play as the Cubs won the rubber game in the weekend set.
Rising NBA star Antonio Reeves hosts Chicago youth basketball camp
Antonio Reeves, who recently signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, hosted his inaugural youth basketball camp in Jackson Park on the city's South Side.
Former Phillies, White Sox great Dick Allen posthumously inducted into Hall of Fame
Former Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox great Dick Allen was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown.
Suzuki, Sabathia and Wagner inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Dave Parker, who died a month before he was to be inducted, and Dick Allen got into the Hall posthumously after being voted in by the classics committee.
Billy Donovan signs multi-year contract extension with Bulls: report
Donovan enters his sixth season as the coach of the Bulls, going 195-205 in his first five seasons in Chicago with one trip to the playoffs in 2022.
Crestwood Collegiate League gives athletes opportunity to compete at college level
The Crestwood Collegiate League offers college-bound players opportunities to compete at the college level.
Cubs shut down White Sox 6-1 in second game of Crosstown Classic
The Cubs (61-43) moved into a tie for the NL Central lead with Milwaukee, which lost 7-4 to Miami.
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Rising NBA star Antonio Reeves hosts Chicago youth basketball camp
Antonio Reeves, who recently signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, hosted his inaugural youth basketball camp in Jackson Park on the city's South Side.
Fox River Trolley Museum is a living history museum
The Fox River Trolley Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience, a ride by the river enjoying a piece of history.
Artists from American Samoa honor cultural heritage at Field Museum
Su'a Uilisone Fitiao and his wife, Reggie Meredith Fitiao, are indigenous artists and cultural practitioners who have come to Chicago from American Samoa.
Late-night basketball brings brotherhood to young men in Chicago
In Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood, a late-night basketball league is bringing much more than friendly competition.
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Pritzker to sign law streamlining FOID cards for lowest-level gun offenders
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign a bill into law Monday that will make it easier for the state's lowest-level gun offenders to obtain a firearm ID card.
Rep. Ro Khanna backs Gen Z progressive in Illinois congressional race
Rep. Ro Khanna of California endorsed 26-year-old influencer Kat Abughazaleh in the race for retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky's seat.
DOJ shuts down dark web child abuse sites that had 120,000 members
Operation Grayskull helped shutter four heavily trafficked dark web sites where violent child sexual abuse materials were traded and housed.
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit over Illinois sanctuary policies
A U.S. district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against the state of Illinois and multiple jurisdictions over their sanctuary laws.
Texas Democrats visiting California and Illinois as redistricting fight continues
With little say in the ongoing debate over redrawing congressional districts in their home state, Texas Democratic state legislators are looking beyond their borders for help.
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ComEd customers seeing bills double amid rising electric cost
ComEd said the spike, combined with an unseasonably warm June, raised the average bill by more than $67.
Some worry about power, electric bills in Chicago during heat wave
Power lines are working overtime with the heat, and some are concerned that blackouts are possible with so much air conditioning running at homes and businesses.
ComEd bills jump in June due to heat, wholesale electricity cost
Many Northern Illinois residents got sticker shock upon opening their ComEd electric bills for the month of June.
Epic Cons Chicago convention abruptly canceled at Navy Pier
Epic Events and Entertainment hosts popular events around the country. The company was set to host Epic Cons Chicago 3 at Navy Pier this coming weekend.
Chicago property owner says house he owned was listed for sale without his consent
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
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Most premature baby marks 1st birthday in Iowa with a Guinness record
A baby born at 21 weeks' gestation in Iowa City, Iowa, has celebrated his first birthday, earning a Guinness world record for being the most premature baby.
UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
Chicago man an inspiration after being born with organs outside body
Cases of the genetic condition keep increasing across the nation, and Darryl Hall of the Austin neighborhood is trying to inspire other patients and families.
Northwestern study finds California life expectancy yet to recover since COVID-19
This study could predict national trends in life expectancy, researchers say.
Chicago area doctors expect more hospital visits from tick bites this summer
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
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Does email to Bears fans about seating options signal Arlington Heights stadium moving ahead?
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
Ribbon cut for new Chicago Board of Trade Museum
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
Wisconsin's high court sides with environmentalists in PFAS ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Tipped minimum wage set to go up in Chicago July 1, and some restaurateurs aren't pleased
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
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New exhibit explores the impact and legacy of the Hollywood blacklist
In the late 1940s, the work of the House Un-American Activities Committee eventually led to a Hollywood blacklist, now the focus of an exhibit at the New York Historical Society.
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Chuck Mangione, jazz icon known for "Feels So Good," dies at 84
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Gene Simmons reflects on Ozzy Osbourne's legacy: "This was a pure human being"
KISS frontman Gene Simmons pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on "CBS Mornings," calling the Black Sabbath legend a "pure human being."
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Cook County
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the storm and how long it will last.
Organizers demand ICE agents not to show up unannounced during Fiesta Del Sol
Earlier this month, federal agents arrived at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture days before the museum hosted Barrio Fest.
Dangerous heat in Chicago with periodic storm chances
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking dangerous heat in Chicago.
Record-breaking dog surfing competition held in UK
The canine competitors made history, breaking three Guinness World Records at the annual event.
Possible cuts coming to Social Security
Dual-income couples could see $18,000 less per year if they retire in 2033 compared to retiring now, according to a new report from the committee for a responsible federal budget.
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2 teens killed, 1 injured in crash in McHenry, Illinois
McHenry police are investigating the cause of the crash.
North Chicago shooting at Frank's Lounge critically injures man
North Chicago police are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man early Monday morning.
4 teens injured in Chicago mass shooting
A 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Rush Hospital recovering from air conditioning outage
Rush Hospital in Chicago has told paramedics to bypass their emergency department and canceled surgeries for the day after an earlier air conditioning outage amid high heat and humidity.
Emergency call to Montrose Beach not bona fide, CPD says
Chicago police said reports of a person in the water at Montrose Beach Sunday night were not bona fide.
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Chicago towing damage claims are regularly denied: analysis
Chicago has paid out on only 76 tow damage claims in nine years.
NU researchers' tool to measures communities' vulnerability to heat
The researchers have been tracking the heat, and the way it impacts parts of the city differently, in a brand-new way that could ultimately provide relief for some Chicagoans.
Experts explore how community-based strategies fight climate change
A new report details how getting involved can make an impact — and how community-based strategies can significantly reduce emissions.
County Board to hold hearing on failures addressing domestic violence
CBS News Chicago has been investigating the systemic failures that have left survivors at risk.
Peter Mendez speaks about $2.5M settlement after botched CPD raid
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
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Sun-Times beat writer breaks down first week of Bears training camp
The Chicago Bears will put on the pads for the first time at their practice Monday morning at Halas Hall.
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark sit out game as Sky lose to Fever
Clark missed her fourth-straight game for Indiana with a groin injury and has only played in half of the team's games and Reese was out for her second straight for the Sky with a back issue.
Ben Brown and Nico Hoerner help Cubs top White Sox
Nico Hoerner added two hits and a key defensive play as the Cubs won the rubber game in the weekend set.
Rising NBA star Antonio Reeves hosts Chicago youth basketball camp
Antonio Reeves, who recently signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, hosted his inaugural youth basketball camp in Jackson Park on the city's South Side.
Former Phillies, White Sox great Dick Allen posthumously inducted into Hall of Fame
Former Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox great Dick Allen was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown.
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Mass shooting in Southern Illinois leaves 2 dead, 5 wounded
Seven people were shot at what downstate Mt. Vernon police described as a "non-sanctioned event" attended by more than 100 to 150 people.
Armed robbers target multiple people in South Shore neighborhood
In each incident, one to three robbers have approached the victims and demanded their property at gunpoint, police said.
Man charged with shooting and killing daughter-in-law in Schaumburg
Schaumburg police said Roland Schmidt was upset with the woman, Christine Moyer, over divorce paperwork she was filing against his son.
Authorities seek to file terrorism charges against man in Walmart stabbing
A 42-year-old man entered the Traverse City Walmart around 4:43 p.m. on Saturday and used a folding knife to stab five men and six women, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell receives new life sentences
Lori Vallow Daybell has been sentenced to life in prison on two murder conspiracy convictions in Arizona.
