Rash of shootings in Austin neighborhood may have stemmed from party
Social media posts showed a huge party in the area as police arrived. Police have not said if the shootings are all connected.
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Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair
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2 shot during domestic incident in Aurora, Illinois; suspect identified
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On 2028 run, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he "can't rule anything out"
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Burmester needs extra holes at LIV Golf Chicago
Burmester lost a two-shot lead at the start with three straight bogeys. He rallied late for an even-par 71 to finish on 9-under 204.
Police release images of vehicle that hit, killed man in Gage Park
A pedestrian was crossing Kedzie Avenue at 55th Street when he was struck by a silver Toyota 4Runner Limited that ran the red light.
Sosa, Montgomery homer as White Sox beat Guardians
Lenyn Sosa hit a two-run homer, his 14th, in the first and Montgomery followed later in the inning with a solo shot, his ninth.
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson decided to sit quarterback Caleb Williams and all the other starters except left tackle Braxton Jones.
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Chicago expert: UN treaty to end plastic pollution could mean major changes
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
Butter made from carbon in Batavia tastes like the real thing
A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.
In Southwest Michigan, erosion takes away beaches more every year
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Talking politics and today's vitriolic climate with the deans of Chicago political reporting
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Shower chances next 2 days, drier and less humid midweek in Chicago
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Gov. Pritzker says he's not ruling out a run for president
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Police investigate multiple shootings on Chicago's West Side near big party
Police have not said if the shootings in the Austin neighborhood are all connected, but CBS News Chicago has learned they may have stemmed from the party. Sara Machi reports.
Record-breaking rain, dangerous flash-flooding in Milwaukee
More showers were possible Sunday night in Milwaukee after up to a foot of rain fell in the area. Megan De Mar reports on the many water rescues, and a state of emergency in Milwaukee County.
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Burmester needs extra holes at LIV Golf Chicago
Burmester lost a two-shot lead at the start with three straight bogeys. He rallied late for an even-par 71 to finish on 9-under 204.
Sosa, Montgomery homer as White Sox beat Guardians
Lenyn Sosa hit a two-run homer, his 14th, in the first and Montgomery followed later in the inning with a solo shot, his ninth.
Dolphins, Bears finish in tie in preseason game
Bears head coach Ben Johnson decided to sit quarterback Caleb Williams and all the other starters except left tackle Braxton Jones.
Busch hits a 3-run homer, Shaw adds a solo shot as Cubs rout Cardinals 9-1
Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1.
Mitchell scores 26 to lead injury-riddled Fever past Sky 92-70
Kelsey Mitchell scored 26 points and Lexie Hull scored 17 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 92-70.
Kayfus hits 1st major league homer, Guardians beat White Sox 3-1
CJ Kayfus hit his first major league home run and scored twice to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
Chicago Bears hold joint practice with Miami Dolphins
The Bears welcomed the Dolphins for a joint practice Friday. The teams played for about two and a half hours in the heat.
Chicago declares Aug. 8 to be Patrick Kane Day
Former three-time Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup winner Patrick Kane was back in town Friday in time for the city to declare the day in his honor.
Another sex toy thrown onto court during Chicago Sky-Atlanta Dream game
Sex toys also were thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on Friday and Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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Chicago's "Kite Man" builds flying fun with his family in their garage
When they look into the sky, Temo Chavez and his family see beautiful possibility.
Obama Foundation brings high schoolers together with accomplished leaders
The Obama Foundation's Future Series is a program that brings Chicago high schoolers into intimate conversations with accomplished leaders from a wide variety of industries and careers.
CHA teens get special gifts before heading to college
A group of 200 teens bound for 70 colleges across the country got a special send-off from the Chicago Housing Authority Tuesday.
Inspiring Chicago painter Anthony Bartley shares the healing power of art
A Chicago artist says painting is more than his craft, it's what healed him when he needed it most.
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On 2028 run, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he "can't rule anything out"
On NBC's "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker asked Pritzker if he would rule out a run for president in 2028.
FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who left state, Sen. John Cornyn says
Texas Republicans have been trying to bring the state Democratic lawmakers back in order to vote on their redistricting plan.
Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
Texas Democrats evacuate Chicago hotel after bomb threat
More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state Sunday to prevent a quorum in the state House of Representatives to move forward on a bill that would set new congressional districts.
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Family moves into Morton Grove house after being hampered by seller's code violations
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Cook County senior's property tax refund is held up. He's far from alone.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
Chicago man can't get money back after funeral fundraising scam
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
More customers accuse a travelling auction of tricking them
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
Festivalgoers say they were charged hidden fees for Chicago hotel
The festivalgoers have spent months trying to cancel their Chicago hotel reservation and get a refund, before a bizarre twist this week.
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Mosquitoes, ticks remain a big concern in Chicago with hot, wet summer
Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks remain a big concern.
Weiss Memorial Hospital being kicked off Medicare, Medicaid
Weiss Memorial Hospital will be kicked off Medicare and Medicaid programs, and a report suggests it could face closure when it is.
Lollapalooza festivalgoers handed new device to detect fentanyl
The device, called Defent, is a stick that resembles a thumb drive. It has the power to detect the smallest grain of fentanyl almost instantly.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill requiring mental health screenings in schools
The bill, SB1560, requires all school districts to provide screening in grades 3 through 12 at least once a year.
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.
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Wis. man pleads guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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.
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Eddie Palmieri, groundbreaking Latin music legend, dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, death certificate shows
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Loni Anderson, star of "WKRP in Cincinnati," dies at 79
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Chicago blues icon Buddy Guy releases new album for 89th birthday
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Family, fans bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne at U.K. funeral procession
A funeral procession for legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, gave fans a chance to pay their respects.
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Talking politics and today's vitriolic climate with the deans of Chicago political reporting
Jim Williams recently sat down for a roundtable discussion with his former CBS News Chicago colleagues Derrick Blakley and Mike Flannery, and the recently retired Craig Dellimore of WBBM Newsradio, to discuss their careers, today's politics in their splintered and hostile state.
Shower chances next 2 days, drier and less humid midweek in Chicago
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Gov. Pritzker says he's not ruling out a run for president
On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Pritzker was asked if he would rule out a run for president in 2028.
Police investigate multiple shootings on Chicago's West Side near big party
Police have not said if the shootings in the Austin neighborhood are all connected, but CBS News Chicago has learned they may have stemmed from the party. Sara Machi reports.
Record-breaking rain, dangerous flash-flooding in Milwaukee
More showers were possible Sunday night in Milwaukee after up to a foot of rain fell in the area. Megan De Mar reports on the many water rescues, and a state of emergency in Milwaukee County.
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Rash of shootings in Austin neighborhood may have stemmed from party
Social media posts showed a huge party in the area as police arrived. Police have not said if the shootings are all connected.
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Retired Chicago political reporters talk about today's polarized country
Mike Flannery, Derrick Blakley, and Craig Dellimore are three of Chicago's most respected journalists.
2 shot during domestic incident in Aurora, Illinois; suspect identified
Both victims were taken to the hospital, one in critical condition and the other with non-life-threatening injuries.
On 2028 run, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he "can't rule anything out"
On NBC's "Meet the Press," Kristen Welker asked Pritzker if he would rule out a run for president in 2028.
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Chicago expert: UN treaty to end plastic pollution could mean major changes
World leaders meeting in Geneva, Switzerland this week have been discussing a treaty meant to end the problem of plastic waste.
Butter made from carbon in Batavia tastes like the real thing
A company in Batavia, Illinois is making butter in a way you've never seen before. No animals, no plants, no oils; this butter is made from carbon.
In Southwest Michigan, erosion takes away beaches more every year
On average, Southwest Michigan loses more than a foot of shoreline every year. But one specific area in Berrien County lost 75 feet in four years.
More customers accuse a travelling auction of tricking them
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
EPA seeks to walk back greenhouse gas regulations, expert raises alarm
The Illinois EPA said it reviewing the proposal to rescind the declaration issued back in 2009 under President Barack Obama.
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Burmester needs extra holes at LIV Golf Chicago
Burmester lost a two-shot lead at the start with three straight bogeys. He rallied late for an even-par 71 to finish on 9-under 204.
Sosa, Montgomery homer as White Sox beat Guardians
Lenyn Sosa hit a two-run homer, his 14th, in the first and Montgomery followed later in the inning with a solo shot, his ninth.
Dolphins, Bears finish in tie in preseason game
Bears head coach Ben Johnson decided to sit quarterback Caleb Williams and all the other starters except left tackle Braxton Jones.
Busch hits a 3-run homer, Shaw adds a solo shot as Cubs rout Cardinals 9-1
Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1.
Mitchell scores 26 to lead injury-riddled Fever past Sky 92-70
Kelsey Mitchell scored 26 points and Lexie Hull scored 17 points and the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 92-70.
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Rash of shootings in Austin neighborhood may have stemmed from party
Social media posts showed a huge party in the area as police arrived. Police have not said if the shootings are all connected.
Police release images of vehicle that hit, killed man in Gage Park
A pedestrian was crossing Kedzie Avenue at 55th Street when he was struck by a silver Toyota 4Runner Limited that ran the red light.
2 shot during domestic incident in Aurora, Illinois; Suspect identified
Both victims were taken to the hospital, one in critical condition and the other with non-life-threatening injuries.
2 women groped in West Ridge Nature Park on Chicago's North Side
Police on Thursday were searching for a man who touched two women inappropriately in the West Ridge Nature Park on Chicago's North Side this week.
Fort Stewart shooting suspect in custody, 5 soldiers wounded, officials say
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
