After icy morning, Chicago area gets break from wintry mix until weekend
Sunshine returns, as well as blustery breezes with gusts topping near 40 mph.
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Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
Crews working to salt icy roads, sidewalks throughout Chicago area
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield reported several overnight crashes on I-65 due to slick roadways.
Palestinian Americans reject Trump plan for U.S. to "take over the Gaza Strip"
Many Palestinian American families were angry, or simply in shock that Mr. Trump would suggest a U.S. takeover of the Gaza strip, but either way they opposed his plan.
Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it could be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Teen charged in 2 separate December armed robberies on West Side
The boy, 17, was arrested on Wednesday in the 600 block of North Central Park Avenue and charged with two felony counts of armed robbery and one felony count of possession of a controlled substance.
Wis. couple sues, saying son died after $500 price spike for asthma meds
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Oilers score second straight overtime victory, beating Blackhawks 4-3
It was an impressive rally for the Blackhawks after they lost Jason Dickinson to an apparent left knee injury 4:33 into the second period.
Chicago area schools announce delays, closures amid icy conditions
Sidewalks and intersections remain a concern as layers of ice lead to slick and dangerous conditions.
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After icy morning, Chicago area gets break from wintry mix until weekend
Sunshine returns, as well as blustery breezes with gusts topping near 40 mph.
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The polar vortex is aways around - it just normally stays near the North Pole. But when it descends into our area, get ready for really cold weather.
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Dry winter weather stressing out trees in the Chicago area
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
2 in custody after man found tied up and killed in basement in Norwood Park
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Chicago area nonprofits in dismay over Trump administration's federal funding freeze
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in Illinois. It's also the third most common form of cancer in the state, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health. A recent report from the American Lung Association also found Black men and women are diagnosed at higher rates. Cancer survivor John Anderson III shares his journey and how he hopes to help others know their risk.
Chicago area family publish children’s books on diversity, teamwork, unity
The latest book, "Little Birdies Finish the River's Water," highlights the importance of sharing and working together as the two birds meet animals from different countries while searching for water.
Ceremonies held in remembrance of earthquake victims in Turkey
Ceremonies were held in several cities across Turkey on Thursday (February 6) to commemorate the victims of an earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people two years ago.
Music executive Irv Gotti dead at 54
Gotti led Murder Inc. Records and made DMX, Ja Rule, and Ashanti famous. no word yet on how he died but gotti suffered a stroke last year.
Sudan faces humanitarian crisis amid civil war
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For nearly two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords.
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Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it could be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Oilers score second straight overtime victory, beating Blackhawks 4-3
It was an impressive rally for the Blackhawks after they lost Jason Dickinson to an apparent left knee injury 4:33 into the second period.
Illini fall to Rutgers, have now lost 4 of 6
Will Riley led Illinois (15-8, 7-6) with 20 points, and Ben Humrichous had 14.
Short-handed Bulls fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
Coby White had 20 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls.
Ball's reported contract extension with Bulls doesn't close door on possible trade
This does not mean a trade involving Ball is impossible, possibly even before Thursday's deadline.
Walker's 31 lead Illinois State past UIC
Tyem Freeman led the Flames (15-9, 7-6) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and two blocks.
7-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis gets to skate with Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
Lennox Hodgkinson of Nova Scotia was dressed all in Blackhawks gear for what his dad described as better-than-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
NWSL abuse scandal leads to $5 million settlement fund
The NWSL is establishing a $5 million settlement fund for players who experienced abuse after the 2021 sexual misconduct scandal.
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South suburban Chicago woman regifts presents to seniors who need an emotional boost
Jennifer Molski said she has collected 500 gifts this year, all donated by residents in Flossmoor and Homewood.
Veteran whose car couldn't pass emissions test gets help from Good Samaritan
Goodyear Army Trail Tire & Service, where Robert Kersting has gone to get his car fixed for nearly 40 years, agreed to install a new pump for free after an anonymous Good Samaritan shipped it to him.
Upscale Englewood restaurant that doubles as classroom reopens after 5 years
Sikia is Englewood's only fine-dining white tablecloth restaurant, run by students from Kennedy-King College's culinary program.
Jason Heyward Baseball Academy helping young athletes showcase their talent
At a Martin Luther King Day showcase, 15 athletes from Chicago Public Schools were able to put their talents on tape to use for college application videos.
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Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it could be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
Mayor Johnson agrees to testify before Congress on sanctuary city policies
The House Oversight Committee is investigating sanctuary city policies protecting undocumented immigrants.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
USPS says packages from China, Hong Kong will be accepted after suspension
The USPS halted an order to suspend incoming packages from China that threatened to severely disrupt trade between the two major economies.
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Chicago area lumber, gas prices could spike if President Trump's tariffs go ahead
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
Pritzker says "working families will pay the price" for Trump's tariffs
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
Pop-up auctions offer jewelry, fine art and sports cars. Too good to be true?
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
Climate change is driving up homeowners' insurance rates in Chicago and beyond
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
How mail thefts can put your personal information at risk, particularly in January
Mail thefts spike in January for clear reasons; so scam artists can get tax information to fill out fake tax returns to get refund checks.
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Wis. couple sues, saying son died after $500 price spike for asthma meds
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Northwestern performs record number of transplants with new "lungs in a box" technology
Last year, surgeons performed 148 lung transplants, the most in a single year since Northwestern's lung transplant program began 10 years ago.
Illinois health officials report uptick in flu cases
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Bird flu leaves hundreds of ducks dead or sick along Lake Michigan
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu along Lake Michigan.
NBA icon Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery
Dwayne Wade underwent kidney surgery in December 2023 after a scan revealed a tumor.
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Wis. couple sues, saying son died after $500 price spike for asthma meds
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Chicago area lumber, gas prices could spike if President Trump's tariffs go ahead
While the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been paused, there was still concern late Monday about what happens next month if the tariffs go ahead in a month.
Pritzker says "working families will pay the price" for Trump's tariffs
"If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills," Pritzker said.
Advocate Health Care to close clinics in Walgreens drugstores
The 47 clinics will all close on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Oak Park pharmacy that serves dogs along with people to close for good
Segreti Pharmacy has held court for decades at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Lombard Avenue, near the southeasternmost corner of Oak Park.
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Shakira, Don Omar to headline 2025 Sueños Music Festival in Chicago
The festival runs from Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, May 25.
Chicago model Sharaun Brown thrilled to have stood onstage at Grammys
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Chicago's own Grammy nominee Malik Yusef hopes to spread passion of spoken word
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Chicago area family publish children’s books on diversity, teamwork, unity
The latest book, "Little Birdies Finish the River's Water," highlights the importance of sharing and working together as the two birds meet animals from different countries while searching for water.
Ceremonies held in remembrance of earthquake victims in Turkey
Ceremonies were held in several cities across Turkey on Thursday (February 6) to commemorate the victims of an earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people two years ago.
Music executive Irv Gotti dead at 54
Gotti led Murder Inc. Records and made DMX, Ja Rule, and Ashanti famous. no word yet on how he died but gotti suffered a stroke last year.
Sudan faces humanitarian crisis amid civil war
Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For nearly two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords.
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After icy morning, Chicago area gets break from wintry mix until weekend
Sunshine returns, as well as blustery breezes with gusts topping near 40 mph.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
Crews working to salt icy roads, sidewalks throughout Chicago area
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield reported several overnight crashes on I-65 due to slick roadways.
Palestinian Americans reject Trump plan for U.S. to "take over the Gaza Strip"
Many Palestinian American families were angry, or simply in shock that Mr. Trump would suggest a U.S. takeover of the Gaza strip, but either way they opposed his plan.
Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it could be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
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Dry winter weather stressing out trees in the Chicago area
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
2 in custody after man found tied up and killed in basement in Norwood Park
George Levin, 63, was found dead by his sister late Sunday night in the basement of his home in the 7600 block of West Talcott Avenue.
Chicago area nonprofits in dismay over Trump administration's federal funding freeze
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
Tracking administrative arrests by ICE through the Biden, Trump presidencies
CBS News Chicago went searching for yearly and daily averages for such enforcement actions over the past eight years.
Pop-up auctions offer jewelry, fine art and sports cars. Too good to be true?
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
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Illinois lawmaker wants to tie public funds for sports stadiums to team performance
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it could be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Oilers score second straight overtime victory, beating Blackhawks 4-3
It was an impressive rally for the Blackhawks after they lost Jason Dickinson to an apparent left knee injury 4:33 into the second period.
Illini fall to Rutgers, have now lost 4 of 6
Will Riley led Illinois (15-8, 7-6) with 20 points, and Ben Humrichous had 14.
Short-handed Bulls fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
Coby White had 20 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls.
Ball's reported contract extension with Bulls doesn't close door on possible trade
This does not mean a trade involving Ball is impossible, possibly even before Thursday's deadline.
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2 charged with kidnapping woman and baby in West Loop carjacking
Police said a 29-year-old woman and a 1-year-old girl were in the back seat of a car in the 400 block of West Harrison Street, when two people got in the car and started driving.
Second man charged in 2024 shooting deaths of two teens in downtown Chicago
James Allison, 20, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder; and one count each of attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.
About 10 killed in shooting at adult education center in Sweden
Swedish police say about 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a school for adults in the city of Orebro, including the suspected gunman.
Video shows burglars busting into Northwest Side Chicago businesses
Surveillance video taken early on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23, shows the burglars breaking into two businesses on Harlem Avenue in Edison Park.
Boy, 15, charged with stabbing 2 other teens in fight in Bronzeville
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery in the attack.
