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Hunter Biden's federal gun trial opening statements underway The jury has been seated in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, and opening statements started Tuesday in a federal courtroom in Wilmington, Delaware. updated 47M ago
Chaos breaks out at Dolton, Illinois village board meeting with mayor under fire One resident coming out of the Dolton Village Hall called what happened a "disgrace." 6H ago
Alderwoman believes she was targeted with signs about Gaza because she is Jewish A sign mounted on the window of Ald. Debra Silverstein's office read: "Save Gaza, shame on you Debra, 36,000 dead.'" 12H ago
Fauci testifies about COVID response at heated House hearing The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022. 22H ago
Biden executive order restricting asylum along border expected Tuesday President Biden is expected to issue a long-anticipated executive order as early as Tuesday to partially shut down asylum processing along the U.S.-Mexico border. 16H ago
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Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15
How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate? May 14
Elk Grove Village man says he got scammed by solar panel contractor It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state. May 13
Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust. May 7
Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end. Apr 24
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Chicago public health officials declare end to measles outbreak Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days. May 30
UIC doctor develops app to detect mental illness just by using a smartphone "I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow. May 29
Abortion providers in Indiana seek broader exemptions, no hospital-only requirement Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement. May 29
Cook County officials aim to do more to reduce opioid overdose deaths Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl. May 28
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago. May 20
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Springfield, Illinois Chuck E. Cheese location to retain animatronic band Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News​ the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids. May 31
Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control. May 29
Grease fire at North Riverside mall forces closure of food court No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall. May 23
Lagunitas Brewing Company to close Chicago brewery and taproom Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom. May 23
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Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games will soon air on new network The Chicago Sports Network, or CHSN, will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games, the teams announced. 22H ago
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February. May 31
Comedian Eddie Pepitone taping new special in Chicago In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary May 28
Neil Young concert at Chicago's Northerly Island called off on short notice It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from. May 23
Roll over Beatles. Lauryn Hill tops Apple Music's list of top 100 albums. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10. May 23
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Latest Videos Scientists expect busy hurricane season in 2024 Hurricane season is here, with scientists expecting a possible 13 named storms of the season will become hurricanes. That means hurricane hunters will be very busy this year. 22M ago 01:02
Opening statements begin in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial Prosecutors and defense attorneys are giving opening statements in the federal trial of Hunter Biden. The president's son is on trial for lying about his drug use when buying a handgun in 2018. 27M ago 01:38
"Women in the Forefront" luncheon The Chicago Network, an organization of Chicago's most senior influential women leaders, is hosting its annual "Women in the Forefront" luncheon Tuesday afternoon. CBS News Anchor Lana Zak, one of the event’s moderators, joined Dana Kozlov. 1H ago 04:54
Flight prices expected to increase during busy summer travel season It's summer travel season, and industry experts say this one is going to be even busier than recent years post-pandemic. The TSA says it's prepared to screen a record number of passengers, the most the agency has ever seen at airport security checkpoints nationwide. Between soaring flight prices and new airline regulations, there's lots to navigate for travelers. 1H ago 05:39
White House pushing for Israel and Hamas to accept cease-fire agreement The Biden administration is pushing for international support of its cease-fire proposal to end the war in Gaza. The White House said it's working to get world leaders to back the deal, which could not only end the fighting between Israel and Hamas, but also bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. 2H ago 01:04
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Chaos breaks out at Dolton, Illinois village board meeting with mayor under fire One resident coming out of the Dolton Village Hall called what happened a "disgrace." 6H ago
Chicago police recruit was shot while driving in Lincoln Square The recruit was shot in the back before crashing into a parked car. updated 45M ago
Scattered showers, storms Tuesday afternoon in Chicago A warm and humid day is ahead with highs in the upper 80s. 4H ago
CTA plans initial work to extend Red Line on South Side this summer Initial construction work to extend the CTA Red Line on the South Side will begin this summer or fall, the transit agency said Tuesday. 25M ago
1 injured in shooting after crash on I-57 on Chicago's South Side The suspected shooter fled the scene. 2H ago
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Illinois law would limit damages companies pay for biometric privacy violations Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers. May 31
Video shows Chicago Police officer shooting, killing man's dog; COPA has questions The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case. May 28
Chicago Public Schools settle sex abuse lawsuit for $800k, while lawmakers demand change After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. May 23
Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. May 21
Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. May 20
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Wisconsin high school runner beats ban based on technicality, wins state titles Josh Onwunili swept the 100m and 200m state championships this past weekend. 2H ago
Chicago Cubs' recent struggle in multiple areas, beat writer says The Cubs are coming off a series loss to the lowly Cincinnati Reds and will begin a Crosstown Classic series with the White Sox on Tuesday. 17H ago
Tucupita Marcano permanently banned from baseball for violating MLB's gambling policy San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano, a former Pittsburgh Pirate, is permanently banned from the MLB for violating the league's gambling policy. 1H ago
Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games will soon air on new network The Chicago Sports Network, or CHSN, will launch in October with Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games, the teams announced. 22H ago
Sky guard Chennedy Carter has no regrets after foul on Caitlin Clark "At the end of the day, it's all love outside of basketball. When we're in those four lines, it's smoke. After, it's all love," Carter said. "We didn't hit her like she was out on the streets, it's just basketball." 15H ago
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Catalytic converter thief fires shots at priest near Saint Ignatius College Prep Police said two men were trying to steal a catalytic converter from a blue Toyota Prius parked outside the Jesuit rectory at Taylor and Morgan streets. 15H ago
Chicago man charged with attempted murder after stabbing on CTA Green Line Chicago Police said Ivan Weldon, 42, was arrested by members of the Counter Terrorism Mass Transit Team on Friday evening just before midnight in the 100 block of N. Wells Street. 17H ago
Man shot trying to stop carjacking on Chicago's West Side A source familiar with the investigation said the victim is the brother of the woman who was carjacked. 18H ago
Private security patrols come to Fulton Market District Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security. May 31
Man shot multiple times, killed on residential block in Auburn Gresham More than a dozen shell casing markers were visible in the street, and over a dozen more on the sidewalk nearby. May 31
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