3 in custody after man killed, teen injured in Chicago shooting
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Transformer failure causes overnight power outage on Northwest Side
A transformer failure on Chicago's Northwest Side caused several thousand residents to lose power overnight as temperatures struggled to dip below 80 degrees.
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.
Chicagoans attempting to stay cool amid dangerous heat
From farmers' markets to power outages, dangerous heat is now on its second day, and Chicagoans' fight to stay cool continues.
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Some worry about power, electric bills in Chicago during heat wave
Some are concerned that blackouts are possible with so much air conditioning running at homes and businesses.
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.
Sean Grayson files motion claiming self-defense in killing of Sonya Massey
Grayson shot and killed Massey after he believed she was going to throw a pot of boiling water on him.
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.
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Chicago weather: Heat continues Thursday, storm chance in afternoon
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What is the heat index and how is it calculated?
How is the heat index calculated, and why is it more important than the air temperature during some heat waves?
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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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Heat advisory, strong storms Thursday night
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking storms in the Chicago area.
Chicago shooting in West Lawn kills man, injures teen; 3 in custody, police say
A man is dead and a teen is injured after a Chicago shooting in West Lawn late Wednesday night. Police say three people are in custody.
CPS student participates in national anti-violence summit in Washington D.C.
Jade Lee participated in the national "Do The Write Thing" summit. Participants are selected through an essay contest. She represented Chicago after her essay was chosen from more than 800 submitted by CPS students.
Keeping cool at Lincoln Park Zoo
During this heat wave, Lincoln Park Zoo officials are working to keep the animals safe and cool.
Spend a self-care day at SpaDerma in Lincoln Park
Check out all of the treatments you can pick from at Lincoln Park's SpaDerma with Jackie Kostek.
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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.
Bears' full squad arrives at Halas Hall ahead of training camp
As veterans report to Halas Hall, players are already saying there is a sense of urgency before their first practice on Wednesday.
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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.
Chicago area food pantries prepare to fill gap with federal SNAP cuts
President Trump's recent budget plan makes big cuts to the SNAP program. In the Chicago area, that change has some food pantries, and the food banks that serve them, preparing to fill the gap.
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Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan appeals conviction
Last month, Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison, following his conviction on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.
Harvey to lay off about 10% of its city workforce
In a news release, Harvey city leaders said the layoffs were necessary to stabilize the city's finances.
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.
House committee subpoenas Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
The House Oversight Committee wants Maxwell to testify on Aug. 11.
In Indiana and beyond, conservative efforts to reshape college gain steam
Far beyond Harvard University and its standoff with the Trump administration, Republican officials in several states have been pushing for changes at public universities.
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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
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
End of electric vehicle tax credits will have consequences for consumers, dealers
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
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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.
COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
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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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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."
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
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.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
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Heat advisory, strong storms Thursday night
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking storms in the Chicago area.
Chicago shooting in West Lawn kills man, injures teen; 3 in custody, police say
A man is dead and a teen is injured after a Chicago shooting in West Lawn late Wednesday night. Police say three people are in custody.
CPS student participates in national anti-violence summit in Washington D.C.
Jade Lee participated in the national "Do The Write Thing" summit. Participants are selected through an essay contest. She represented Chicago after her essay was chosen from more than 800 submitted by CPS students.
Keeping cool at Lincoln Park Zoo
During this heat wave, Lincoln Park Zoo officials are working to keep the animals safe and cool.
Spend a self-care day at SpaDerma in Lincoln Park
Check out all of the treatments you can pick from at Lincoln Park's SpaDerma with Jackie Kostek.
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3 in custody after man killed, teen injured in Chicago shooting
Police say two guns were recovered, and charges are pending at this time.
Transformer failure causes overnight power outage on Northwest Side
A transformer failure on Chicago's Northwest Side caused several thousand residents to lose power overnight as temperatures struggled to dip below 80 degrees.
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.
Chicagoans attempting to stay cool amid dangerous heat
From farmers' markets to power outages, dangerous heat is now on its second day, and Chicagoans' fight to stay cool continues.
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
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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.
A Bond Broken: The toll of domestic violence on children
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
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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.
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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.
Bryan Kohberger gets 4 life sentences for Idaho murders
The families of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves read victim impact statements before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced.
