4-year-old girl survives fall from 10th floor of South Side building
Police said the child was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition with a head injury.
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Chicago police say group behind over 20 armed robberies on Northwest Side
Chicago police believe same group is behind more than 20 armed robberies in neighborhoods on the Northwest Side.
Man shot while boarding CTA bus on South Side
Chicago police said a man was seriously injured in a shooting as he boarded a CTA bus in the city's Chatham neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
St. Patricks' Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades
The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means a pair of parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.
Richard Allen appeals Delphi murder conviction; "Bridge Guy" video leaked
According to CBS 4, online records show the appeal was filed on Tuesday, a day after the full 43-second "Bridge Guy" video was leaked online.
Meet Ida Beav Wells, "remarkably rotund" beaver living on the Chicago River
The female beaver, who is likely pregnant, has been spotted along the South Branch of the Chicago River near docks in the Pilsen, Bridgeport, and McKinley Park neighborhoods.
Man charged with luring victims, robbing them using online marketplace
Emerson Watson Jr., 19, was arrested by Chicago police and U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday in the 3100 block of South Lituanica Avenue.
Prayer vigil for Pope Francis to be held at Northwest Side elementary school
The vigil comes as doctors for the pope said he is no longer in imminent danger but is still expected to stay in the hospital for a few more days.
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Another sunny day in Chicago before severe storms on Friday
A sunny and milder day is ahead on Thursday with highs in the 60s.
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Severe weather possible Friday, isolated tornadoes possible
A severe weather outbreak could hit the Chicago area Friday night, bringing damaging high winds and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.
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Grieving mother demands answers after son died in a state mental health facility
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. Internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
2 years after woman found dead in alley, activists renew push to solve her murder
Cook County Crime Stoppers are now offering a new $1,000 reward for information leading to an indictment or arrest in the murder of Rosa Chacon.
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.
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Pet Rescue Spotlight: Aloha from Border Tails Rescue
Meet Aloha, a sweet and resilient Chow Chow who was found tied to a tree in Chicago, but will do great in just about any home now that he's up for adoption at Border Tails Rescue.
Warm day in Chicago area before severe weather arrives
A sunny and milder day is ahead on Thursday, with highs in the 60s.
Public hearing underway on proposed amendment to CPS budget
At the center of the hearing is a proposed budget of $139 million that was amended by Chicago Public Schools. The proposed budget falls $175 million short of financing pensions for non-teaching staff.
Pritzker asks educators if they're “ready to fight” amid major cuts to U.S. Dept. Of Education
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to educators from around the state on Thursday at the Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly, saying they're "ready to fight" after the Trump administration began cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, slashing nearly half its budget.
Chicago police investigating over 20 armed robberies on Northwest Side
Chicago police believe same group is behind more than 20 armed robberies in neighborhoods on the Northwest Side.
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Chicago Bulls legends bring basketball clinic, positive affirmations to 35 girls
The Bulls tried to plant the seed of female empowerment Wednesday for 35 young women from the Belmont Cragin community.
Benson scores 18 off the bench, DePaul knocks off Georgetown in Big East Tournament
DePaul (14-18) will play No. 2 seed Creighton in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Martinelli scores 28, Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin Big Ten tourney
Northwestern (17-15) earned its first conference tournament win since 2022 for a chance to play No. 5 Wisconsin in Thursday's second round.
Basketball team at Saint Patrick High is headed to state tourney for first time
Saint Patrick in Portage Park are off to the tournament after beatin Mount Carmel High School in supersectionals.
Northwestern Wildcats battle way to Big Ten Tourney despite challenges
Somehow, Wildcats workhorse Nick Martinelli was not selected First Team All-League in postseason awards Tuesday.
Blackhawks fall to Avalanche in scoreless game 0-3
Chicago had a two-man advantage for 1:52 in the middle of the second period after the Avalanche were called for two penalties in 8 seconds. But the Blackhawks couldn't score.
Bulls top Pacers 121-103 with Josh Giddey scoring season-high 29 points
Coby White also scored 29 points for the Bulls, who hold the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.
AP: Bears bolster offensive and defensive lines with 3 additions
The Chicago Bears are adding more protection for Caleb Williams, agreeing on a deal with center Drew Dalman, and bolstering the defense by adding defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo, three people with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Monday.
Cubs, Dodgers make final preparations for season opener in Japan
Shohei Ohtani's bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball's regular-season opener in Japan.
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Chicago Bulls legends bring basketball clinic, positive affirmations to 35 girls
The Bulls tried to plant the seed of female empowerment Wednesday for 35 young women from the Belmont Cragin community.
Nonprofit turns Chicago area teen cancer survivor's story into music
Ky Larkin, 14, beat germinoma brain cancer, and wrote a story with her siblings about a battle against a serious opponent. Sing Me a Story turned it into music.
A woman of joy and wisdom, retired professor shares her art and philosophy
Madlan "Mack" McKernan has an interesting history and an amazingly positive outlook on life.
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.
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Democratic states sue over dismantling of Education Department
The suit from 20 states and the District of Columbia comes two days after the federal agency fired more than 1,300 employees.
Pritzker to discuss U.S. Dept. of Ed. cuts at IL Education Association meeting
The Trump administration has made it clear their goal is to dismantle the Department of Education entirely, and that is causing a lot of concern and fear among educators in Illinois.
U.S. Department of Education cuts have Illinois advocates worried
Concern about the funds is growing now that staffing at the agency has been cut by nearly 50% — from 4,133 to 2,183.
Wis. Supreme Court debate is only scheduled face-off
Candidates in a race that will determine ideological control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court will square off in their only scheduled debate before the April 1 election.
City Council rejects fur ban, approves $3M in police misconduct settlements
Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th), who chairs the City Council Black Caucus, said banning the sale of new furs would "have such a devastating economic consequence to our city's small businesses."
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Co-op grocery store aiming to open in Lombard amid rising food costs
A couple in DuPage County are opening a co-op grocery store they hope can address the strain of ever-rising food costs.
Chicago suburb bans electric vehicle charger installations in garages
Rosemont, Illinois, is putting the brakes on installing electric vehicle chargers inside parking structures, more than a year after an EV caught fire.
REAL ID-only center opening for walk-ins in downtown Chicago
Need a REAL ID? A new supercenter in downtown Chicago will be taking walk-ins starting Wednesday.
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.
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Researchers at Northwestern Medicine seek to learn how to slow down aging
Have you ever wondered how your body is aging, or why some people seem more vibrant the older they get? Those are some of the questions a doctor at Northwestern is trying to answer.
Chicago health care workers say start of COVID pandemic feels like yesterday, yet forever ago
Five years ago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical Intensive Care Unit was in the process of being transformed into a COVID ICU.
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.
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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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Ravinia Festival announces 2025 lineup
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's artists performing in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
Lyric Opera's 2025-2026 season includes "Madama Butterfly," Smashing Pumpkins tribute
The season begins with Luigi Cherubini's "Medea," Oct. 11 to Oct. 26.
Lollapalooza to announce 2025 lineup next week
According to the Lollapalooza social media accounts, the lineup will be released on March 18.
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.
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Meet Aloha, a sweet and resilient Chow Chow who was found tied to a tree in Chicago, but will do great in just about any home now that he's up for adoption at Border Tails Rescue.
Warm day in Chicago area before severe weather arrives
A sunny and milder day is ahead on Thursday, with highs in the 60s.
Public hearing underway on proposed amendment to CPS budget
At the center of the hearing is a proposed budget of $139 million that was amended by Chicago Public Schools. The proposed budget falls $175 million short of financing pensions for non-teaching staff.
Pritzker asks educators if they're “ready to fight” amid major cuts to U.S. Dept. Of Education
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to educators from around the state on Thursday at the Illinois Education Association Representative Assembly, saying they're "ready to fight" after the Trump administration began cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, slashing nearly half its budget.
Chicago police investigating over 20 armed robberies on Northwest Side
Chicago police believe same group is behind more than 20 armed robberies in neighborhoods on the Northwest Side.
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4-year-old girl survives fall from 10th floor of South Side building
Police said the child was taken to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition with a head injury.
Chicago police say group behind over 20 armed robberies on Northwest Side
Chicago police believe same group is behind more than 20 armed robberies in neighborhoods on the Northwest Side.
Man shot while boarding CTA bus on South Side
Chicago police said a man was seriously injured in a shooting as he boarded a CTA bus in the city's Chatham neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
St. Patricks' Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades
The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means a pair of parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.
Richard Allen appeals Delphi murder conviction; "Bridge Guy" video leaked
According to CBS 4, online records show the appeal was filed on Tuesday, a day after the full 43-second "Bridge Guy" video was leaked online.
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Grieving mother demands answers after son died in a state mental health facility
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. Internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
2 years after woman found dead in alley, activists renew push to solve her murder
Cook County Crime Stoppers are now offering a new $1,000 reward for information leading to an indictment or arrest in the murder of Rosa Chacon.
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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Chicago Bulls legends bring basketball clinic, positive affirmations to 35 girls
The Bulls tried to plant the seed of female empowerment Wednesday for 35 young women from the Belmont Cragin community.
Benson scores 18 off the bench, DePaul knocks off Georgetown in Big East Tournament
DePaul (14-18) will play No. 2 seed Creighton in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Martinelli scores 28, Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin Big Ten tourney
Northwestern (17-15) earned its first conference tournament win since 2022 for a chance to play No. 5 Wisconsin in Thursday's second round.
Basketball team at Saint Patrick High is headed to state tourney for first time
Saint Patrick in Portage Park are off to the tournament after beatin Mount Carmel High School in supersectionals.
Northwestern Wildcats battle way to Big Ten Tourney despite challenges
Somehow, Wildcats workhorse Nick Martinelli was not selected First Team All-League in postseason awards Tuesday.
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COPA releases video of Chicago Police shooting that killed man on West Side
Officers encountered a suspect, which resulted in a foot chase and an exchange of gunfire at multiple nearby locations, police said.
Woman's boyfriend arrested in connection with her 1989 disappearance
Robert Davis was the last person to see his girlfriend Barbara Lenz alive before she vanished in 1989, Iowa investigators said.
Man charged in murder of Glenview, Illinois man found dead during well-being check
Charles Poulos, 55, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, according to the Glenview Police Department.
Man accused of killing Hadiya Pendleton to stay in jail as he awaits new trial
Micheail Ward's conviction was thrown out, after an appeals court ruled detectives violated his constitutional rights during his interrogation.
Petition to close nightclub where woman, 21, was killed gains support
Zulma Pacheco's boyfriend of five years said he was with her at the nightclub the night she was shot, and he carried her out after he saw she was bleeding.
