Amazon driver impersonator has been stealing packages in South Loop
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Elgin FD divers unwittingly found what turned out to be missing woman's car in 2022
Elgin police said they had no idea about what the dive team did until Tuesday.
Illinois U.S. senators take Hegseth to task for group chat
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
City now involved after dogs were zapped by metal plate outside Wolf Point high-rise
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments.
Suburban Chicago family goes to Capitol Hill to bring human face to pediatric cancer
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Illinois State wins CBI championship with victory over Cleveland State
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Loyola beats Kent State in NIT quarterfinals
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Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Oak Brook police to begin using drones as first responders to 911 calls
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Millions stolen off EBT cards in Illinois SNAP benefits fraud scheme
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
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CBS News Chicago's Charlie De Mar and Megan Hickey are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Off-and-on rain for days to come in Chicago
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Chicago area boy and his family go to Washington raise awareness about pediatric cancer
All before he could even read yet, Alexander had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy. Lauren Victory reports on his family's mission.
New plan seeks to prevent pets from getting zapped near Chicago high-rise
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments. Marissa Sulek reports on a proposed city ordinance calling for warnings about electrical hazards.
Elgin fire divers found what turned out to be missing woman's car in 2022, police say
Elgin police said they learned car belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983, was spotted years ago, but the Elgin Fire Department dive team thought it was an ATV. No further investigation was conducted at the time.
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Illinois State wins CBI championship with victory over Cleveland State
The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.
Devils end 3-game losing streak with win over Blackhawks
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
Loyola beats Kent State in NIT quarterfinals
Loyola Chicago will play Chattanooga in the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
White Sox work out ahead of opening day, are excited despite limited expectations
The Chicago White Sox can finally put last year's hellish 121 losses behind them Thursday.
See the full Cubs schedule for 2025 MLB season
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
See the full Chicago White Sox schedule for the 2025 MLB season
Opening day for the Chicago White Sox will mark the start of their attempt to rebuild the team after an MLB record-setting 121 losses last year.
Andrew Vaughn plays baseball with kids at La Rabida, is excited for White Sox opener
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
Loyola Ramblers didn't make NCAA Tournament, but are geared up for NIT quarterfinals
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Visually impaired teen setting his sights on success in the boxing ring
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
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Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
Community baby shower honors pregnant woman killed while seeking baby supplies
After 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was brutally murdered in 2019, and her baby was cut from her womb, a Chicago non-profit is making sure her memory lives on by helping other mothers-to-be in need.
Chicago church plans to turn shuttered South Side liquor store into grocery store
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Marathon runner chasing Olympic dreams while fasting for Ramadan
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Chicago immigrant rights groups rally against possible new travel ban
Five community groups joined together in Federal Plaza Wednesday to speak out against the anticipated reintroduction of a travel ban by the Trump administration.
Illinois U.S. senators take Hegseth, other Trump admin. members to task for group chat
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
Intel chiefs stand by defense of Signal chat at House hearing
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe returned to Capitol Hill to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.
Show of support for Lynwood mayor after questions about her salary
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
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$344 million Mega Millions jackpot won in Illinois
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Why did the mayor of Lynwood take home triple the pay budgeted for her office?
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Chicago area man wins nearly $400K on sports bet, only to have it all canceled
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
Chicago restaurateurs alarmed by threat of 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from Europe
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
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Abortion expected to play a key role in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Waste from nut used in herbal teas can be made into medically useful hydrogel, UChicago scientists find
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
These organizations create safe spaces and events for those vulnerable to COVID
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Chicago Dept. of Health urges people to get measles vaccine amid Texas outbreak
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FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
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Aris Singleton became CEO of TGIN beauty products at 28, and is a proud industry leader
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2 months after losing whole flock of chickens, Matteson farm loses federal funding too
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Richard Roeper, Michael Sneed among those leaving Chicago Sun-Times amid buyouts
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Chicago church plans to turn shuttered South Side liquor store into grocery store
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Owner of Chicago's Momentum Coffee worries about tariffs, possible recession
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Welcome to the CBS family, Ava Rose De Mar!
CBS News Chicago's Charlie De Mar and Megan Hickey are the proud parents of a baby girl.
Off-and-on rain for days to come in Chicago
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Chicago area boy and his family go to Washington raise awareness about pediatric cancer
All before he could even read yet, Alexander had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy. Lauren Victory reports on his family's mission.
New plan seeks to prevent pets from getting zapped near Chicago high-rise
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments. Marissa Sulek reports on a proposed city ordinance calling for warnings about electrical hazards.
Elgin fire divers found what turned out to be missing woman's car in 2022, police say
Elgin police said they learned car belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983, was spotted years ago, but the Elgin Fire Department dive team thought it was an ATV. No further investigation was conducted at the time.
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Amazon driver impersonator has been stealing packages in South Loop
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Elgin FD divers unwittingly found what turned out to be missing woman's car in 2022
Elgin police said they had no idea about what the dive team did until Tuesday.
Illinois U.S. senators take Hegseth to task for group chat
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
City now involved after dogs were zapped by metal plate outside Wolf Point high-rise
The problem involved a metal plate outside the entrance to Wolf Point East apartments.
Suburban Chicago family goes to Capitol Hill to bring human face to pediatric cancer
All before he could even read yet, Alexander Brown had brain surgery, radiation, and two rounds of chemotherapy.
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Lisle subdivision gets its water through private company, and has much higher bills
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Oak Brook police to begin using drones as first responders to 911 calls
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
Millions stolen off EBT cards in Illinois SNAP benefits fraud scheme
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
Newly obtained video, photos document more problems at crematory in trouble with state
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Illinois Comptroller seeks to shut down crematory accused of improperly handling bodies
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
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Illinois State wins CBI championship with victory over Cleveland State
The Redbirds closed the season with a 22-14 record, the program's first time reaching the 20-win plateau since the 2016-17 season.
Devils end 3-game losing streak with win over Blackhawks
Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Mikheyev and Frank Nazar scored for the 'Hawks, who have lost eight of the last 10 games.
Loyola beats Kent State in NIT quarterfinals
Loyola Chicago will play Chattanooga in the semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
White Sox work out ahead of opening day, are excited despite limited expectations
The Chicago White Sox can finally put last year's hellish 121 losses behind them Thursday.
See the full Cubs schedule for 2025 MLB season
The Chicago Cubs kicked off the regular season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan.
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Amazon delivery driver impersonator has been stealing packages in South Loop
The thief drops off empty packages and steals what was already on people's stoops.
Wisconsin man accused of traveling to Bolingbrook, sexually abusing 15-year-old girl
Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, 20, of Racine, Wisconsin, is also charged with grooming and criminal sexual abuse.
3 teens charged with carjacking 61-year-old man in South Chicago
Jamari Dunbar, 18, and two juveniles – a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – each have been charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
Girl, 17, charged with three robberies on CTA Red Line since September
Police said she robbed victims at the Lake, Monroe, and Garfield stops on the Red Line.
Selena's killer eligible for parole 30 years after singer's death
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldívar, in 1995.
