Small plane crashes through fence at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling
A small plane crashed through a fence Wednesday afternoon at Chicago Executive Airport in north suburban Wheeling.
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Pritzker believes ICE raids planned around Mexican Independence Day
Gov. Pritzker said he believes the Trump administration has chosen to drastically ramp up immigration enforcement in September because of the city's Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Is Chicago crime out of control, as Trump claims? The data says no
President Donald Trump is threatening to send the military to Chicago, calling the city a "killing field" and claiming violent crime is out of control. But data doesn't support his claims.
Man, 83, struck and killed by car in Des Plaines
The Cook County Sheriff's office is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Tuesday night in unincorporated Des Plaines.
Northwestern professor Nina Kraus found after going missing in Evanston
Late Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance came and took Kraus away on a stretcher. Her family said she was alive and was going to the hospital.
Lincolnwood exploring using eminent domain to take over mall
The Village of Lincolnwood is trying to take over a beleaguered mall.
ICE agents detain woman at Domestic Violence Courthouse, witnesses say
Witnesses say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted outside of the Domestic Violence Courthouse on Wednesday, taking at least one person into federal custody ahead of their scheduled court appearance.
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Head of Chicago FBI on why and how crime is dropping in the city
The new boss of the Chicago FBI sat down exclusively with CBS News Chicago to discuss the plummeting crime numbers in the city and what the agency thinks is behind it.
At least 15 killed in funicular rail car crash in Lisbon, Portugal
The cause of the deadly crash remains unclear after an electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Fall and winter weather outlook for Chicago
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Expert: Violent Chicago holiday weekend could be used as reason for troop deployment
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions about future of cashless bail in Illinois after executive order
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Former Blackhawks PR manager speaks exclusively after discrimination lawsuit
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
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Europe bans gel nail polish chemical over health concerns
The European Union has banned a common ingredient in gel nail polish, citing serious health risks. But it's still allowed in the United States.
DeSantis moving to end all childhood vaccine mandates in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo have announced that Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, making it the first in the nation to do so.
15 killed on popular tourist attraction in Lisbon, Portugal
At least 15 people have been killed, and 18 others have been injured in Lisbon, Portugal, after the city’s famous funicular streetcar derailed and crashed.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Des Plaines
The Cook County Sheriff's office is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Tuesday night in unincorporated Des Plaines.
World's biggest iceberg breaks up after 40 years
The world’s largest iceberg is “rapidly breaking up” into several large “very large chunks,” scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have said.
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Chicago Stars move out of Bridgeview to new stadium in Evanston
The Chicago Stars FC is moving out of Bridgeview, Illinois, and into the north suburbs for their 2026 season.
Benintendi's two-HR helps propel the White Sox to 12-3 win over the Twins
Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3.
Kyle Tucker hits 3-run HR, leads Cubs past Braves
Nico Hoerner added two hits as the Cubs won for the fourth time in five. The Cubs are five games behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Bears' Jaylon Johnson, recovering from injury hopes to play in opening game
Jaylon Johnson said it was a pretty bad groin injury that kept him out all of camp, and conditioning is a bit of a concern, at least for game one.
Chicago White Sox get past Minnesota Twins 6-5 after eighth inning rally
Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth homered and Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman hit consecutive run-scoring doubles as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5.
Carson Kelly delivers Cubs wild victory over Braves
Ian Happ had three hits for the Cubs, including his 19th homer. Dansby Swanson drove in two runs, and Matt Shaw had a run-scoring double.
Cubs add 2 more veteran players in 1B Carlos Santana, RHP Aaron Civale
Santana joined the Cubs on Monday after signing a one-year contract.
Cubs fall short to lowly Rockies, miss out on series sweep
Ian Happ hit his 18th homer of the season for the Cubs, a tying three-run shot off reliever Luis Peralta in the eighth.
Lenyn Sosa homers as White Sox cool off Yankees with win
Sosa drove a 1-2 sinker from Tim Hill over the wall in center field for his 18th homer, extending his career high.
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Palatine gardening coach helps clients unearth their green thumb
A woman in the northwest suburbs offers her services as a gardening coach, helping others unearth their outdoor growing game and find some peace of mind in their own backyards.
"Play Like a Champion" golf program helps CPD build relationships with kids
What do you get when you combine kids, cop, and golf? Even more than you might imagine.
Chance the Rapper gives $100,000 grants to 5 Chicago schools
Five Chicago schools had reason to celebrate Thursday, all thanks to grant money and a Grammy Award-winning artist.
Black Men United renovates Maywood building for affordable housing
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cut the ribbon Wednesday at a party celebrating upgrades to apartments in the west Chicago suburb of Maywood that are putting smiles on the faces of the residents.
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Pritzker meets with violence interrupters as Chicago prepares for possible troops
Chicago's Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is running table exercises and trainings to learn how to encounter federal agents should they come to Chicago.
Pritzker believes ICE raids planned around Mexican Independence Day
Gov. Pritzker said he believes the Trump administration has chosen to drastically ramp up immigration enforcement in September because of the city's Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Trump on possible National Guard deployment to Chicago: "We're going in"
President Trump suggested he's planning to send National Guard troops to Chicago, in what could be the latest salvo in his controversial push to use federal forces to address crime.
Pritzker says Trump administration already moving to deploy troops to Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the Trump administration has begun preparations to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, including members of the Texas National Guard.
Trump announces Space Command headquarters moving to Alabama
President Trump announced U.S. Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.
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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.
Why are gas prices suddenly spiking in Chicago, elsewhere in the Midwest?
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Illinois Secretary of State pledges to address spiking car insurance rates
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
Arlington Heights approves new 5% tax on streaming services
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
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.
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Rush, University of Chicago, Lurie team up for breast cancer research
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Experts address COVID vaccine confusion: Illinois does not require prescription
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
DOJ rules on victim funds may leave sex assault survivors behind
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Rock climber undergoes brain surgery by doctor who's a rock climber too
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
Chicago area health officials urge measles shots for kids
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
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American Science & Surplus to close warehouse and online sales
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
Private equity firm finishes deal to acquire Walgreens
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Claire's, jewelry store chain for teens, closing 290 locations amid bankruptcy
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Flock Safety license plate camera company stops cooperating with feds
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
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.
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Leo High School boys' choir returns home after "America's Got Talent" triumph
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
Fans thrilled to see Oasis in concert at Soldier Field
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged, sharing photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis Chicago merch store opens in Wicker Park ahead of Soldier Field show
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Europe bans gel nail polish chemical over health concerns
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Governor Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo have announced that Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, making it the first in the nation to do so.
15 killed on popular tourist attraction in Lisbon, Portugal
At least 15 people have been killed, and 18 others have been injured in Lisbon, Portugal, after the city’s famous funicular streetcar derailed and crashed.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Des Plaines
The Cook County Sheriff's office is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Tuesday night in unincorporated Des Plaines.
World's biggest iceberg breaks up after 40 years
The world’s largest iceberg is “rapidly breaking up” into several large “very large chunks,” scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have said.
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Small plane crashes through fence at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling
A small plane crashed through a fence Wednesday afternoon at Chicago Executive Airport in north suburban Wheeling.
Pritzker believes ICE raids planned around Mexican Independence Day
Gov. Pritzker said he believes the Trump administration has chosen to drastically ramp up immigration enforcement in September because of the city's Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Is Chicago crime out of control, as Trump claims? The data says no
President Donald Trump is threatening to send the military to Chicago, calling the city a "killing field" and claiming violent crime is out of control. But data doesn't support his claims.
Man, 83, struck and killed by car in Des Plaines
The Cook County Sheriff's office is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Tuesday night in unincorporated Des Plaines.
Northwestern professor Nina Kraus found after going missing in Evanston
Late Tuesday afternoon, an ambulance came and took Kraus away on a stretcher. Her family said she was alive and was going to the hospital.
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Expert: Violent Chicago holiday weekend could be used as reason for troop deployment
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Questions about future of cashless bail in Illinois after executive order
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Former Blackhawks PR manager speaks exclusively after discrimination lawsuit
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
Mayor's office defends CARE mental health program after whistleblower's concerns
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
DOJ rules on victim funds may leave sex assault survivors behind
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
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Chicago Stars move out of Bridgeview to new stadium in Evanston
The Chicago Stars FC is moving out of Bridgeview, Illinois, and into the north suburbs for their 2026 season.
Benintendi's two-HR helps propel the White Sox to 12-3 win over the Twins
Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3.
Kyle Tucker hits 3-run HR, leads Cubs past Braves
Nico Hoerner added two hits as the Cubs won for the fourth time in five. The Cubs are five games behind NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Bears' Jaylon Johnson, recovering from injury hopes to play in opening game
Jaylon Johnson said it was a pretty bad groin injury that kept him out all of camp, and conditioning is a bit of a concern, at least for game one.
Chicago White Sox get past Minnesota Twins 6-5 after eighth inning rally
Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth homered and Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman hit consecutive run-scoring doubles as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5.
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Thieves clear out suburban sports card store, use jammer to prevent getting caught
Alex Tuider walked into his business this past Friday morning to find thieves had used a crowbar to break down the front door and steal $25,000 worth of cards.
Neighbors remember "Pepe," man shot and killed in Pilsen over weekend
One of the seven people who lost their lives to gun violence in Chicago this Labor Day weekend had become a community fixture in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Police search for burglars who struck over weekend in Mayfair neighborhood
A man broke into three homes between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, forcing his way through the back door and kitchen window.
Police warn of robbers who steal necklaces and chains in downtown Chicago
In each incident, the robbers targeted lone victims on park property, and ripped away the gold chains or necklaces, police said.
Expert: Violent Chicago holiday weekend could be used as reason for troop deployment
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
