Gas station explodes in Berwyn, plume of fire rages
The office and convenience store structure at the gas station was leveled and left lying in ruins with some areas aflame.
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Fast-moving storms knock trees onto houses, cut power
A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.
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.
Woman charged with DUI after crashing into Moose Lodge in Wauconda
Police said 47-year-old Jamie Spratt then crashed backward into the north side of the Moose Lodge, causing significant structural damage.
2 workers injured when bricks fall from residence hall at U of I
The bricks fell from the Florida Avenue Residence Halls, or FAR.
Artists from American Samoa honor cultural heritage at Field Museum
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Bears players note Ben Johnson's intensity on day 2 of training camp
Before the Bears' workout Thursday, Johnson addressed his quick hook, and the short window the team has to learn his new system before the season starts.
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Sailors at Burnham Harbor are practicing for this weekend's Independence Cup, featuring three days of boat races on Lake Michigan, sponsored by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation
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Explosions level gas station, cause raging fire in Berwyn, Illinois
Witnesses said there were a series of explosions that took place in succession over about 10 minutes. Jermont Terry reports.
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson's addresses pulling first team offense from field
Meanwhile, rookie Luther Burden was once again not on the practice field Thursday. Matt Zahn reports.
Antisemitic graffiti, stickers found around Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood
For nearly a month, someone has been blanketing Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood with antisemitic messages. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won't run for third term
Evers, a Democrat, said he is stepping back from politics to spend more time with his family.
ComEd bills soar with cost of electricity up
ComEd said the spike, combined with an unseasonably warm June, raised the average bill by more than $67. Megan De Mar reports.
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Bears players note Ben Johnson's intensity on day 2 of training camp
Before the Bears' workout Thursday, Johnson addressed his quick hook, and the short window the team has to learn his new system before the season starts.
Montgomery homers and drives in 5 to rally White Sox past Rays
The Sox (37-66) took two of three games from the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field to complete a 5–1 trip.
Ben Johnson pulls offense from field in first day of training camp
Wednesday marked the first practice of Ben Johnson's first training camp as Chicago Bears head coach.
Cubs lose as Royals take 2 of 3 games at Wrigley Field
Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit solo shots for the Cubs, who entered tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central and the best record in the majors.
Bears new head coach Ben Johnson holds 1st training camp
The Chicago Bears held their first practice of new head coach Ben Johnson's first training camp at Halas Hall Tuesday.
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.
Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill
Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as the Cubs ended a two-game slide.
Rays snap White Sox' 5-game winning streak
The loss was the Sox' first since the All-Star break and snapped a season-high five-game winning streak.
Lynx beat Sky 91-68
Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier scored 19 points apiece and the Minnesota Lynx dominated the middle quarters in a 91-68 win over Chicago Sky, improving to 13-0 in home games.
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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.
White Sox treat low-vision teens to sensory-friendly tour of Rate Field
The low-vision teens who took the tour are part of a low-vision day camp from the Spectrios Institute, funded by the White Sox.
With violent crime falling in Chicago, advocates seek to grow successful programs
Leaders from various groups helping disrupt crime met to discuss what has been going on this summer in Chicago, and how to grow programs that are clearly working.
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Michael McClain sentenced to 2 years in ComEd 4 bribery case
McClain and his "ComEd Four" codefendants were convicted last year of charges of conspiracy, bribery and falsifying documents.
Trump signs order making it easier to remove homeless people from streets
President Trump signed an executive order making it easier for cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets and get them treatment elsewhere.
Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers says he won't seek third term
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
House Speaker Johnson says Jeffrey Epstein case is "not a hoax"
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Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan appeals conviction
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ComEd customers seeing bills double amid rising electric cost
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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
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UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
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Chicago man an inspiration after being born with organs outside body
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Northwestern study finds California life expectancy yet to recover since COVID-19
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Chicago area doctors expect more hospital visits from tick bites this summer
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Ribbon cut for new Chicago Board of Trade Museum
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Illinois tax hike on tobacco and vape products set to take effect July 1
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Wisconsin's high court sides with environmentalists in PFAS ruling
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Tipped minimum wage set to go up in Chicago July 1, and some restaurateurs aren't pleased
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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
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Explosions level gas station, cause raging fire in Berwyn, Illinois
Witnesses said there were a series of explosions that took place in succession over about 10 minutes. Jermont Terry reports.
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson's addresses pulling first team offense from field
Meanwhile, rookie Luther Burden was once again not on the practice field Thursday. Matt Zahn reports.
Antisemitic graffiti, stickers found around Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood
For nearly a month, someone has been blanketing Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood with antisemitic messages. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers won't run for third term
Evers, a Democrat, said he is stepping back from politics to spend more time with his family.
ComEd bills soar with cost of electricity up
ComEd said the spike, combined with an unseasonably warm June, raised the average bill by more than $67. Megan De Mar reports.
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Gas station explodes in Berwyn, plume of fire rages
The office and convenience store structure at the gas station was leveled and left lying in ruins with some areas aflame.
Fast-moving storms knock trees onto houses, cut power
A line of fast-moving storms prompted severe thunderstorm warnings in the Chicago area and ground stops at O'Hare and Midway airports. There were also reports of storm damage.
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.
Woman charged with DUI after crashing into Moose Lodge in Wauconda
Police said 47-year-old Jamie Spratt then crashed backward into the north side of the Moose Lodge, causing significant structural damage.
2 workers injured when bricks fall from residence hall at U of I
The bricks fell from the Florida Avenue Residence Halls, or FAR.
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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.
What went wrong in the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave, and what has changed since
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
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Bears players note Ben Johnson's intensity on day 2 of training camp
Before the Bears' workout Thursday, Johnson addressed his quick hook, and the short window the team has to learn his new system before the season starts.
Montgomery homers and drives in 5 to rally White Sox past Rays
The Sox (37-66) took two of three games from the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field to complete a 5–1 trip.
Ben Johnson pulls offense from field in first day of training camp
Wednesday marked the first practice of Ben Johnson's first training camp as Chicago Bears head coach.
Cubs lose as Royals take 2 of 3 games at Wrigley Field
Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit solo shots for the Cubs, who entered tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central and the best record in the majors.
Bears new head coach Ben Johnson holds 1st training camp
The Chicago Bears held their first practice of new head coach Ben Johnson's first training camp at Halas Hall Tuesday.
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CPD issue alert for antisemitic vandalism in Hyde Park
Chicago police have issued a community alert for antisemitic graffiti and vandalism in the city's Hyde Park neighborhood.
Mom wants change to Ill. law after release of man accused of concealing body
Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez faces several charges for allegedly hiding Megan Bos' body. None of those charges rose to the level of severity to warrant detainment in Illinois.
Man shot, wounded in quarrel in West Rogers Park
A man was in a vehicle on busy Devon Avenue near Oakley Avenue when he got into an argument with a pedestrian that ended with the pedestrian shooting him.
Chicago FBI head Doug DePodesta talks triumphs, challenges
Partnerships between police agencies are what DePodesta thinks is behind the 30% drop in homicides in Chicago and the 40% drop in gun violence.
Attorney: Former employee at UI Health was not involved in shooting
UIC said Glenn Rhymes was arrested and released on the UI Health campus — only to go on to shoot two people elsewhere.
