Chicago doctor has warning about measles in U.S., spring break travel
A second person has died in the measles outbreak that started in West Texas.
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Man stabbed while riding CTA Red Line train, suspect in custody
Police said the offender was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Charges are pending.
Snow showers on Friday before a weekend warmup in Chicago
A warming trend begins this weekend.
Billboard at busy Chicago intersection highlights pain of losses from fentanyl overdoses
March 6 is Black Balloon Day, in memory of those lives lost. But there are some encouraging new numbers on fighting the opioid epidemic in Illinois.
Family speaks of pain after woman was hit by Cook County Sheriff's squad car
The family this week made the difficult decision to take Mercedes Smith, 28, off life support after she was struck by the squad car in Glenview.
Driver charged with DUI in deadly hit-and-run of bicyclist in Wadsworth
Alex Landa, 33, of the 700 block of Franklin, Winthrop Harbor, was indicted by the Lake County Grand Jury on Wednesday, charged with failure to report a crash involving death and aggravated DUI causing death.
Ahead of March Madness, women basketballers urge fans to keep cool heads
Online abuse of college athletes received attention last weekend when Kansas men's basketball player Zeke Mayo shared screen shots of hateful social media posts directed at him after he struggled in a loss at Texas Tech.
9 Highland Park, Illinois businesses targeted by burglars in 30 minutes
Among the businesses targeted was Michael's Grill and Salad Bar, a downtown Highland Park staple.
Man wins $1 million after buying scratch-off ticket at West Ridge gas station
In the last two years, the station also sold a $25,000 and a $50,000 winning lottery ticket.
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Crematory under investigation for bodies in trailers has been in violation before
CBS News Chicago obtained records showing Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights, Illinois had been repeatedly warned by the state for their handling of bodies waiting to be cremated.
Woman whose son died by suicide after cyberbullying warns about school-issued devices
Rose Bronstein founded the group Buckets Over Bullying, and has been moving mountains with her local organization.
Chicago Heights crematory shut down after bodies are found in trailers
Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is accused of mishandling the bodies of people who recently died.
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9 Highland Park, Illinois businesses targeted by burglars in 30 minutes
According to the City of Highland Park, a group of five people broke through front doors or windows of the buildings in an attempt to steal cash from the businesses.
Snow showers on Friday, warmup ahead
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist is tracking snow moving into the Chicago area.
Man stabbed while riding CTA Red Line train, suspect in custody
Around 12:45 a.m., Chicago police said a 31-year-old man was riding the train when another man approached and cut him in the arm with a sharp object in the 100 block of West Cermak Road.
Helen Hunt talks about “Betrayal” at Goodman Theatre | We’ve got your ticket
A restaging of a Harold Pinter classic brings one of Hollywood’s most awarded actresses to the stage. Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole spent time with Helen Hunt, who leads the cast of the production.
Uncertainty looms despite Trump’s pausing of tariffs
The White House says the pause applies to about 38% of goods from Canada. It does not apply to energy imports, which will be taxed at a lower rate of 10%, as well as potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer that U.S. farmers use.
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Ahead of March Madness, women basketballers urge fans to keep cool heads
Online abuse of college athletes received attention last weekend when Kansas men's basketball player Zeke Mayo shared screen shots of hateful social media posts directed at him after he struggled in a loss at Texas Tech.
Saint Ignatius girls' basketball advances to 3-A Illinois State Championship game
Also in girls' high school basketball Thursday, Montini Catholic of Lombard, Illinois, beat Quincy Notre Dame.
Coby White scores career-high 44 points in Bulls' victory over Magic
White was 7 of 15 from 3-point range.
Nebraska women rally to top Illini 74-70, face UCLA in Big Ten quarterfinals
The Cornhuskers outscored the Illini 25-14 in the fourth to pick up their fifth win after trailing by 10-plus points.
Interactive Lionel Messi exhibit coming to Chicago in July
Artificial intelligence will put visitors on the field for various moments in Messi's career, and to try out his training routine.
Sheldon Edwards scores 22 as Loyola beats Davidson
Edwards had 10 rebounds for the Ramblers (20-10, 11-6 Atlantic 10 Conference).
Tim Stützle's OT goal lifts Senators over Blackhawks
Blackhawks center Ryan Donato scored his 100th career goal midway through the first period.
DePaul beats Providence to snap six-game losing streak
CJ Gunn scored 23 points and added seven rebounds and three blocks for the Blue Demons (12-18, 3-16 Big East Conference).
Bears to acquire All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney from Chiefs
The move comes a day after the Bears agreed to send a 2025 sixth-round draft pick to the Rams for offensive guard Jonah Jackson.
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Deborah's Place has lifted up women experiencing homelessness in Chicago for 40 years
With humble beginnings that started out in a church basement in 1985, Deborah's Place has become a beacon and safe haven for the city's most vulnerable.
Remarkable program helping young Black girls achieve their goals and dreams
Ladies of Virtue offers mentoring, leadership development, and mental health support to help Black girls become confident, purpose-driven leaders.
Malik Yusef's passion for spoken word leads him to overcome formidable struggles
Yusef's passion him on a path to award-winning success, and now, the chance to help others have that success too.
Urban Warriors youth sports and skills program set to open Little Village community center
After years of meeting at public parks and local schools, the non-profit organization is now getting ready to open the doors to its own community center on 26th Street.
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Gov. Pritzker calls for cellphone ban in Illinois classrooms
Pritzker cited studies showing cellphone bans are linked to a decrease in bullying and an increase in test scores.
How could Trump's plan to dismantle Department of Education affect Chicago schools?
Getting rid of the Education Department has long been a goal for Republicans, but the president can't unilaterally dissolve a department set up by Congress.
Activist who had tooth knocked out by CPD officer could get $280,000 settlement
The city's police oversight agency recommended officer Nicholas Jovanovich be fired for using excessive force against Miracle Boyd, but he resigned before facing any possible disciplinary action.
Wis. voters whose ballots were not counted in election seek damages
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
House GOP budget goals would require Medicaid cuts, analysis finds
An analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office showed that House GOP budget goals could not be reached without reducing spending on Medicaid.
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Some Chicago companies say they have to brace for hits from President Trump's tariffs
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
Paczki fly off shelves on Fat Tuesday, but egg prices are concern for bakeries making them
Each batch of paczki requires 32 egg yolks and 16 egg whites, and that cost adds up at Creative Cakes Bakery in Tinley Park.
Scammers are trying to cast doubt on water quality, get consumers to pay in Cicero
Miles away in the north suburbs, the Village of Wauconda sent out a warning about the same scam late last year.
Numerous victims say they lost everything in timeshare purchasing scam
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
Illinois state regulators rein in Peoples Gas pipeline replacement program
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
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Chicago doctor has warning about measles in U.S., spring break travel
A second person has died in the measles outbreak that started in West Texas.
Americas at risk of losing measles elimination status, U.N. agency warns
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Girl, 13, had to go to hospital after taking edible at Southwest Side school
The girl was not the only child who took the substance this week at McKay School in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Chicago doctor concerned about Texas measles outbreak
Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois expands access to abortion pill through app
Patients can use the PPDirect app to get birth control, emergency contraception, treatment for UTIs, at-home testing for STIs, and medication abortion.
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Furriers take issue with proposed ordinance that would ban sale of new furs in Chicago
Under the city ordinance, fur retailers in Chicago could no longer sell real fur coats. They could only sell those made with synthetic materials.
Some Chicago companies say they have to brace for hits from President Trump's tariffs
The price of a wide array of products will likely soon be going up as a result of the tariffs — affecting everything from food to electronics.
Home Run Inn to close 3 of its Chicago area pizzerias
The other six stores will remain open.
Nationwide plan for "Economic Blackout" on Friday catches on in Chicago
The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.
South Side Chicago standby Lem's Bar-B-Q wins James Beard Award
The James Beard Foundation announced Lem's Bar-B-Q as one of six recipients of the America's Classics Award.
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Lollapalooza announces 2025 festival dates
The 2025 festival lineup will be released this month, organizers said on the Lollapalooza website.
Margie Korshak, Chicago public relations executive who worked with the stars, dies at 86
In announcing Korshak's death, Broadway In Chicago called her a "trailblazing force" in the public relations industry.
Who won Oscars for 2025? See the full winners list here
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
David Johansen, punk icon and Buster Poindexter alter ego, dies at 75
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
Malik Yusef's passion for spoken word leads him to overcome formidable struggles
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9 Highland Park, Illinois businesses targeted by burglars in 30 minutes
According to the City of Highland Park, a group of five people broke through front doors or windows of the buildings in an attempt to steal cash from the businesses.
Snow showers on Friday, warmup ahead
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist is tracking snow moving into the Chicago area.
Man stabbed while riding CTA Red Line train, suspect in custody
Around 12:45 a.m., Chicago police said a 31-year-old man was riding the train when another man approached and cut him in the arm with a sharp object in the 100 block of West Cermak Road.
Helen Hunt talks about “Betrayal” at Goodman Theatre | We’ve got your ticket
A restaging of a Harold Pinter classic brings one of Hollywood’s most awarded actresses to the stage. Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole spent time with Helen Hunt, who leads the cast of the production.
Uncertainty looms despite Trump’s pausing of tariffs
The White House says the pause applies to about 38% of goods from Canada. It does not apply to energy imports, which will be taxed at a lower rate of 10%, as well as potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer that U.S. farmers use.
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Chicago doctor has warning about measles in U.S., spring break travel
A second person has died in the measles outbreak that started in West Texas.
Man stabbed while riding CTA Red Line train, suspect in custody
Police said the offender was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Charges are pending.
Snow showers on Friday before a weekend warmup in Chicago
A warming trend begins this weekend.
Billboard at busy Chicago intersection highlights pain of losses from fentanyl overdoses
March 6 is Black Balloon Day, in memory of those lives lost. But there are some encouraging new numbers on fighting the opioid epidemic in Illinois.
Family speaks of pain after woman was hit by Cook County Sheriff's squad car
The family this week made the difficult decision to take Mercedes Smith, 28, off life support after she was struck by the squad car in Glenview.
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Crematory under investigation for bodies in trailers has been in violation before
CBS News Chicago obtained records showing Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights, Illinois had been repeatedly warned by the state for their handling of bodies waiting to be cremated.
Woman whose son died by suicide after cyberbullying warns about school-issued devices
Rose Bronstein founded the group Buckets Over Bullying, and has been moving mountains with her local organization.
Chicago Heights crematory shut down after bodies are found in trailers
Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is accused of mishandling the bodies of people who recently died.
Woman says Des Plaines nursing home banned her from visiting her now-dead sister
Luchanda Castleberry maintained all she did was voice her concerns about the care her sister was receiving — and then she ended up getting banned from visiting.
Numerous victims say they lost everything in timeshare purchasing scam
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
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Ahead of March Madness, women basketballers urge fans to keep cool heads
Online abuse of college athletes received attention last weekend when Kansas men's basketball player Zeke Mayo shared screen shots of hateful social media posts directed at him after he struggled in a loss at Texas Tech.
Saint Ignatius girls' basketball advances to 3-A Illinois State Championship game
Also in girls' high school basketball Thursday, Montini Catholic of Lombard, Illinois, beat Quincy Notre Dame.
Coby White scores career-high 44 points in Bulls' victory over Magic
White was 7 of 15 from 3-point range.
Nebraska women rally to top Illini 74-70, face UCLA in Big Ten quarterfinals
The Cornhuskers outscored the Illini 25-14 in the fourth to pick up their fifth win after trailing by 10-plus points.
Interactive Lionel Messi exhibit coming to Chicago in July
Artificial intelligence will put visitors on the field for various moments in Messi's career, and to try out his training routine.
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Robbers target people leaving bars in Chicago nightlife districts; rideshare drivers also worried
The victims are targeted just as they leave bars and order an Uber or Lyft. Police said while the victims are looking at their phones, the armed robbery crew makes its move.
Driver wants Uber to require rider verification after being beaten, robbed of car
A grandmother from the north suburbs is recovering from a brutal attack while she was on the job for Uber.
Man charged in fatal June 2024 shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway
Darius Norwood, 32, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Tywaun Donald, according to Cook County court records.
Girl, 15, shot near Perspectives Leadership Academy in Chatham
The girl was shot in the thigh, and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition.
Man shoots, kills son in Lakemoor, Illinois northwest of Chicago, police say
The victim was taken by the Wauconda Fire Protection District to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, where he died.
