Severe storms race through Chicago area; tornado warnings for Lake Co., Indiana
Two tornado warnings are in effect in Lake County, Indiana, through 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m.
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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.
Will severe weather impact Chicago's St. Patrick's Day festivities?
The risk of severe thunderstorms will increase Friday night with an enhanced threat southwest of Chicago between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., bringing winds of over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes.
2 South Side churches giving away 40,000 eggs this weekend
Volunteers from the churches—Progressive Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church — gathered on Friday to package and prepare the eggs.
9 businesses burgled in north suburban crime spree, police say
It comes days after more than a dozen businesses in Highland Park and Morton Grove were burglarized in a similar pattern.
How a crooning rabbi came to begin mixing sign language into services
Rabbi Charlene Brooks, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, said her original goal was to perform funerals to honor those who never got one.
3 seriously injured in house explosion in Hebron, Indiana
The house was completely engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to a nearby farm field.
Rice, Queen help No. 11 Maryland rout No. 24 Illinois 88-65 in Big Ten quarterfinals
Rodney Rice scored 26 points, Derik Queen had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 11 Maryland routed No. 24 Illinois 88-65 on Friday night in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
United Center removes Bulls' championship banners after damage from concert
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert.
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Storms race through Chicago area Friday night; tornado warnings for NW Indiana
Two tornado warnings are in effect in Lake County through 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m.
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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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Marissa Perlman raises nearly $10,000 for charity at Dancing With Chicago Celebrities
She usually covers breaking news, but Friday night, CBS News Chicago reporter Marissa Perlman was breaking a leg at the Dancing With Chicago Celebrities fundraiser.
Severe storms could bring damaging winds to Chicago area overnight
A large storm system could bring strong and damaging winds, and possibly a few tornadoes, to the Chicago area late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
How a crooning rabbi came to begin mixing sign language into services
Charlene Brooks has a pretty neat day job, and then some. As a professional singer, she has done it all; from rock to country, jazz to Broadway. But that's just the beginning. Brooks also is Rabbi Charlene Brooks, but the people at Congregation Bene Shalom in Skokie, Illinois, simply call her Rabbi Char.
Heat from United Center concert pyrotechnics damages Bulls championship banners
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center for the rest of the season, after they were damaged during a concert last weekend.
2 Chicago churches giving out 40,000 free eggs
With the price of eggs reaching record highs, one South Side pastor and his team want to help the community in these trying times. They will give out 40,000 eggs for free on Saturday
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United Center removes Bulls' championship banners after damage from concert
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert.
Developers propose new Chicago Bears stadium on city's South Side
Developers of a tract of land on Chicago's South Side launched a Hail Mary t keep the Bears in the city, revealing plans for an enclosed stadium and mixed-use development at the old Michael Reese Hospital site.
Andrea Williams says UIC having a woman as director of athletics is a big deal
Williams has had quite the career in sports, but she is now working for the first time at a school — as the new Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois Chicago.
New Bears center Drew Dalman, DE Dayo Odeyingbo are ready to get aggressive
There has been a concerted effort from General Manager Ryan Poles and new Head Coach Ben Johnson to beef up the trenches.
Kylan Boswell scores 24 points to help No. 24 Illinois beat Iowa in Big Ten tourney
Tre White had 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Illinois (21-11) won its fourth straight.
Coby White scores 31 points as Bulls rally to beat Nets
White extended his streak of 20-point games to a career-best seven, helping the Bulls rally to win their season-high fourth in a row.
Creighton tops DePaul in 2OT in Big East Tournament quarterfinal
Creighton's Fedor Zugic and Steven Ashworth had 3-pointers at both ends of an 11-0 run to end regulation.
Nolan Winter, John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern
The Badgers (24-8), seeded fifth, will face No. 4 seed UCLA in Friday's quarterfinals.
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.
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Chicago student scholars battle at Genius League Math Masters tournament
"We have an NCAA sports-style math tournament going on, where they're competing bracket-style until they get one champion," said Sylus Green, co-founder of the Creator Genius League at The 5:30 Scholars Program.
Mujeres Latinas en Acción has been supporting and uplifting women for over 50 years
The mission is to empower Latinas by providing services that reflect their values and culture.
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.
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Senate passes GOP measure to avert shutdown as Democrats fume over choice
The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.
Numerous Chicago employees let go in cuts to U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Civil Rights
Office of Civil Rights employees said this means students with open cases will have their claims backlogged even further.
Trump to invoke wartime power from 1798 for Guantanamo deportations
President Trump is planning to invoke a wartime law known as the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as soon as Friday to authorize the summary deportation of some migrants.
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.
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Chicago restaurateurs alarmed by threat of 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from Europe
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Help us pick Chicago's Top Dog
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. Nominate your favorite Chicago institution serving up Chicago-style hot dogs, and it might show up in our brackets.
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.
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Chicago musician writes song to help find kidney donor
A musician from Chatham has written a song to help find a kidney donor, a musical plea to end his yearslong wait for a transplant.
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.
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Owner of Chicago's Momentum Coffee worries about tariffs, possible recession
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
Chicago restaurateurs alarmed by threat of 200% tariff on alcoholic beverages from Europe
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
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.
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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
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Marissa Perlman raises nearly $10,000 for charity at Dancing With Chicago Celebrities
She usually covers breaking news, but Friday night, CBS News Chicago reporter Marissa Perlman was breaking a leg at the Dancing With Chicago Celebrities fundraiser.
Severe storms could bring damaging winds to Chicago area overnight
A large storm system could bring strong and damaging winds, and possibly a few tornadoes, to the Chicago area late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
How a crooning rabbi came to begin mixing sign language into services
Charlene Brooks has a pretty neat day job, and then some. As a professional singer, she has done it all; from rock to country, jazz to Broadway. But that's just the beginning. Brooks also is Rabbi Charlene Brooks, but the people at Congregation Bene Shalom in Skokie, Illinois, simply call her Rabbi Char.
Heat from United Center concert pyrotechnics damages Bulls championship banners
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center for the rest of the season, after they were damaged during a concert last weekend.
2 Chicago churches giving out 40,000 free eggs
With the price of eggs reaching record highs, one South Side pastor and his team want to help the community in these trying times. They will give out 40,000 eggs for free on Saturday
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Severe storms race through Chicago area; tornado warnings for Lake Co., Indiana
Two tornado warnings are in effect in Lake County, Indiana, through 1:30 a.m. and 1:45 a.m.
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.
Will severe weather impact Chicago's St. Patrick's Day festivities?
The risk of severe thunderstorms will increase Friday night with an enhanced threat southwest of Chicago between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., bringing winds of over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes.
2 South Side churches giving away 40,000 eggs this weekend
Volunteers from the churches—Progressive Baptist Church and Salem Baptist Church — gathered on Friday to package and prepare the eggs.
9 businesses burgled in north suburban crime spree, police say
It comes days after more than a dozen businesses in Highland Park and Morton Grove were burglarized in a similar pattern.
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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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United Center removes Bulls' championship banners after damage from concert
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert.
Developers propose new Chicago Bears stadium on city's South Side
Developers of a tract of land on Chicago's South Side launched a Hail Mary t keep the Bears in the city, revealing plans for an enclosed stadium and mixed-use development at the old Michael Reese Hospital site.
Andrea Williams says UIC having a woman as director of athletics is a big deal
Williams has had quite the career in sports, but she is now working for the first time at a school — as the new Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois Chicago.
New Bears center Drew Dalman, DE Dayo Odeyingbo are ready to get aggressive
There has been a concerted effort from General Manager Ryan Poles and new Head Coach Ben Johnson to beef up the trenches.
Kylan Boswell scores 24 points to help No. 24 Illinois beat Iowa in Big Ten tourney
Tre White had 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Illinois (21-11) won its fourth straight.
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9 businesses burgled in north suburban crime spree, police say
It comes days after more than a dozen businesses in Highland Park and Morton Grove were burglarized in a similar pattern.
Geneva man accused of sitting on woman's chest during domestic attack
Police said Justin Gallo sat on the woman's chest and covered her mouth and nose until she passed out.
CPD releases photos of suspects in shooting near AMC River East movie theater
A 46-year-old woman and her son were walking near the AMC River East movie theater Sunday night when the woman was shot in the arm.
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.
