Masked thieves use sledgehammers to steal cash from Dolton lounge's game machines
Masked thieves used sledgehammers to break into and steal cash from gaming machines at a bar and lounge in Dolton.
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Pregnant woman attacked, robbed in Jackson CTA tunnel: CPD
Chicago police are looking for a man they say attacked a pregnant woman in the tunnel between the CTA Red and Blue lines at the Jackson station in the Loop.
Woman shot in the face during argument on West Side
A woman was shot in the face in Humboldt Park on Tuesday night.
2 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Auburn Gresham
A Chicago shooting reportedly killed two people and injured a third in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood Wednesday morning. Police said they are responding to a call for service.
Cicero crash sparks standoff between federal agents, civilians
A crash in Cicero sparked a standoff between federal agents and residents at 26th and Ogden following a car crash.
Mother McAuley student missing since last week, Chicago police say
Chicago police are searching for 18-year-old Estefenia Herrera, a student at Mother McAuley High School who has been missing since last week.
Illinois state lawmaker accuses Border Patrol agents of pointing gun at him
Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-Chicago) has accused Customs and Border Protection agents of pointing a gun at him and his staff on Tuesday in the Albany Park neighborhood.
1 dead, 1 injured after "disturbance" outside Oswego Chick-fil-A
One person is dead and another is injured after an incident near a Chick-fil-A in west suburban Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday.
Trial of Sean Grayson for Sonya Massey shooting starts
Testimony began Wednesday in the murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home last year after she had called 911 for help.
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Park Ridge woman sues Massage Envy for alleged sexual assault
A Park Ridge woman is suing Massage Envy alleging the company isn't doing enough to protect clients after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of their therapists.
Black gun owners in Chicago charged with felonies despite valid FOIDs, CCLs
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
Woman stuck waiting for repairs more than 2 months after car crash in Bensenville
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Illinois lawmaker accuses CBP agents of pointing gun at him in Albany Park
Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-Chicago) has accused Customs and Border Protection agents of pointing a gun at him and his staff on Tuesday in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Judge holds another hearing on National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge on Wednesday signaled she will keep in place a court order blocking the Trump administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops into Chicago and Illinois, while both sides weigh how to move forward in a fast-moving legal fight now headed toward the Supreme Court.
First witness testifies in murder trial of Sean Grayson, deputy who killed Sonya Massey
Testimony began Wednesday in the murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home last year after she had called 911 for help.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Auburn Gresham
Two people have died, and a third person was injured in a Chicago shooting in Auburn Gresham early Wednesday morning.
As Sean Grayson trial for Sonya Massey shooting begins, supporters worry about make-up of jury
As the Sean Grayson trial gets fully underway, some of Sonya Massey’s supporters are concerned about the makeup of the jury, who were selected Monday.
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Donato scores in OT, Blackhawks edge Ducks 2-1 in Quenneville's return to Chicago
Ryan Donato scored from the edge of the crease at 2:58 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim 2-1 on Sunday night in Ducks coach Joel Quenneville's first game at United Center since being banned in a sexual assault scandal.
Bears' defense, run game dominate Saints in 26-14 victory; win streak at 4 games
Dennis Allen's defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.
Boeser scores in shootout to lift Canucks to 3-2 win over Blackhawks
Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago in 2026 at United Center
The WNBA says its All-Star Game is returning to Chicago in 2026 and will be played at the United Center.
Allen focused on Bears getting 4th straight win as they face his old team, Saints
First-time head coach Ben Johnson called Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen a "godsend" as he leans on an assistant who's been in the hot seat before.
Angel Reese becomes 1st pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
In leading Bears to 3-2 start, Caleb Williams performing best when it matters
Quarterback Caleb Williams hasn't put up eye-popping stats in the Bears' 3-2 start, but he's stacking the most important numbers – victories.
Bears edge Commanders 25-24 on Moody's last-second field goal
The Bears (3-2), coming off their bye, extended their winning streak to three games under first-year coach Ben Johnson.
Chicago beats the Utah Mammoth 3-1 for Blashill's first win with the Blackhawks
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson returned to the lineup after missing Saturday night's 3-2 loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury.
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Dominoes club in Humboldt Park shares Puerto Rican pastime with Chicago
A new club is bringing the beloved Puerto Rican pastime of Dominoes to the heart of the Humboldt Park neighborhood in Chicago.
Mount Prospect women's group creates comfort pillows for breast cancer patients
For a woman battling breast cancer, a little bit of comfort can go a long way. A group of women in Mount Prospect is doing their part to help patients – one pillow at a time.
3 Chicago hospitals joining forces to battle breast cancer in new clinical trial
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Dogs trained by Cook Co. inmates visit domestic violence court as therapy dogs
Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now they're helping others as therapy dogs.
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Government shutdown becomes second-longest in history on Day 22
The government shutdown is now the second-longest funding lapse in modern history, stretching into Day 22 on Wednesday. Follow live updates here.
Trump agrees to extend block on National Guard deployment amid SCOTUS appeal
Two days before a temporary restraining order blocking National Guard deployment in Illinois was set to expire, the Trump administration agreed to extend it by 30 days until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in.
Man accused of sending Wisconsin's chief justice intimidating emails
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
White House official says "no plans" for Trump-Putin meeting in "immediate future"
President Trump said last week that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet in Budapest, Hungary, though he did not say when.
Senate Republicans meet with Trump at White House as shutdown impasse continues
At a lunch with GOP senators at the White House, President Trump stood firm in his demands that Democrats vote to end the government shutdown.
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Walgreens closing office space in Chicago's Old Post Office
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Homeowner says Allstate threatened coverage over Google Earth photos
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Cook Co. property tax relief program offers $15 million in assistance
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
N.D. newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
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.
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Northwestern doctors offer new treatment for AFib, which often affects firefighters
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
3 Chicago hospitals joining forces to battle breast cancer in new clinical trial
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
UChicago Medicine doctor helps toddler with catastrophic spinal injury
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Scientist originally from Elmhurst, Illinois wins Nobel Prize in medicine
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
2 sickened in Legionnaires' outbreak linked to Chicago-area nursing facility
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
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Latino-owned microbreweries in Chicago area combine culture and craft beer
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
New plan envisions next 20 years of development in downtown Chicago
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
Jewel-Osco to pay $1.95M to employees over disability accommodations
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
Tuesday is last day for American Science & Surplus in Park Ridge
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
UChicago selling Center for Research in Security Prices to Morningstar
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
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Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Epstein scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist, dies at 74
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese becomes 1st pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
Chicago International Film Festival begins Wednesday
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies of cancer at 51
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
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Illinois lawmaker accuses CBP agents of pointing gun at him in Albany Park
Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh (D-Chicago) has accused Customs and Border Protection agents of pointing a gun at him and his staff on Tuesday in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Judge holds another hearing on National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge on Wednesday signaled she will keep in place a court order blocking the Trump administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops into Chicago and Illinois, while both sides weigh how to move forward in a fast-moving legal fight now headed toward the Supreme Court.
First witness testifies in murder trial of Sean Grayson, deputy who killed Sonya Massey
Testimony began Wednesday in the murder trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, who shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home last year after she had called 911 for help.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Auburn Gresham
Two people have died, and a third person was injured in a Chicago shooting in Auburn Gresham early Wednesday morning.
As Sean Grayson trial for Sonya Massey shooting begins, supporters worry about make-up of jury
As the Sean Grayson trial gets fully underway, some of Sonya Massey’s supporters are concerned about the makeup of the jury, who were selected Monday.
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Masked thieves use sledgehammers to steal cash from Dolton lounge's game machines
Masked thieves used sledgehammers to break into and steal cash from gaming machines at a bar and lounge in Dolton.
Pregnant woman attacked, robbed in Jackson CTA tunnel: CPD
Chicago police are looking for a man they say attacked a pregnant woman in the tunnel between the CTA Red and Blue lines at the Jackson station in the Loop.
Woman shot in the face during argument on West Side
A woman was shot in the face in Humboldt Park on Tuesday night.
2 killed, 1 injured in shooting in Auburn Gresham
A Chicago shooting reportedly killed two people and injured a third in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood Wednesday morning. Police said they are responding to a call for service.
Cicero crash sparks standoff between federal agents, civilians
A crash in Cicero sparked a standoff between federal agents and residents at 26th and Ogden following a car crash.
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Park Ridge woman sues Massage Envy for alleged sexual assault
A Park Ridge woman is suing Massage Envy alleging the company isn't doing enough to protect clients after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of their therapists.
Black gun owners in Chicago charged with felonies despite valid FOIDs, CCLs
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
Woman stuck waiting for repairs more than 2 months after car crash in Bensenville
A driver in Bensenville thought dashboard camera video showing another driver rear-ending her would be enough to get the damage covered by insurance, but two months later, her car is still undrivable, and she has a warning for other drivers.
Trump administration changes to immigration policy leaving many in limbo
An immigration and constitutional law expert said the Trump administration's changes to federal policies are leaving many immigrants who believed they were safe from deportation in limbo.
Family paid $4K to naprapathic doctor to help late cancer patient, only to be ghosted
The Metcalf family said the treatment was supposed to include herbs, vitamins, Zoom consultations, and personal visits, but that's not what happened.
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Donato scores in OT, Blackhawks edge Ducks 2-1 in Quenneville's return to Chicago
Ryan Donato scored from the edge of the crease at 2:58 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim 2-1 on Sunday night in Ducks coach Joel Quenneville's first game at United Center since being banned in a sexual assault scandal.
Bears' defense, run game dominate Saints in 26-14 victory; win streak at 4 games
Dennis Allen's defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.
Boeser scores in shootout to lift Canucks to 3-2 win over Blackhawks
Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago in 2026 at United Center
The WNBA says its All-Star Game is returning to Chicago in 2026 and will be played at the United Center.
Allen focused on Bears getting 4th straight win as they face his old team, Saints
First-time head coach Ben Johnson called Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen a "godsend" as he leans on an assistant who's been in the hot seat before.
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Man accused of sending Wisconsin's chief justice intimidating emails
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
Illinois, Chicago file response urging SCOTUS not to allow guard deployment
Attorneys for the state of Illinois and the City of Chicago on Monday asked the Supreme Court to keep in place a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.
4 killed, 14 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least four people have been killed and 14 more have been wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend.
Man charged with shooting two people at Walmart in Evergreen Park
A man has been charged with shooting two people at a Walmart on Wednesday in Evergreen Park in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Iowa superintendent falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
