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They may be huge stars, but these celebrities are pretty small when it comes to height.
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They may be huge stars, but these celebrities are pretty small when it comes to height.
Shedd Aquarium guests will be mesmerized by a new special exhibit showcasing pulsing, translucent sea jellies and their mystifying natural history.
Ald. Bernard Stone's long and colorful political career might be coming to an end, but he's found a new gig on talk radio – at least for one day.
A long-vacant site on the South Lakefront will be the site of a concert by the Dave Matthews Band this summer, and eventually, a brand new city neighborhood.
After Charlie Sheen's disastrous debut in Detroit this weekend, he seemed to please at least some fans here as he brought his loosely formatted show to the Chicago Theatre on Sunday.
After 24 days on an Lenten diet of beer and water, J. Wilson says what he really misses is savory food like feta cheese omelets and olives and pulled pork.
CBS announced today the launch of #CBSTweetWeek, starting this Sunday and running through Monday, April 11.
For a second straight year, some students at Northwestern University are organizing a backhanded tribute to actor Nicolas Cage.
These days, Chicago has a bit of an identity crisis.
Oprah Winfrey will soon be skipping town, but Rosie O'Donnell will soon take her place in the West Loop.
It's not too early to make plans for this summer's Lollapalooza concert in Chicago.
Chicago has already stood in for Gotham City, and now it will also stand in for Metropolis as "Superman" comes to town.
Lanford Wilson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of plays, helped vault Steppenwolf Theatre to prominence with his play "Balm of Gilead."
She was the Queen of the Nile, a southern belle and an American icon. On Wednesday, the world was remembering the great Elizabeth Taylor for her many roles. And Chicago was remembering her work for charity and local theater.
A familiar face will be inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Association's Hall of Fame this spring.
Dozens of attorneys have volunteered to represent those who are taken into custody.
The number of migrants arriving at hte southern border hit a three-year low of just over 83,000 in June.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Republican millionaire businessman Eric Hovde and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin are wasting no time going after one another.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
If you have a toddler or a younger child, this is going to be exciting.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.
Investigator Dave Savini looks at Rush University Medical Center, where they have moved some outpatient appointments to virtual visits and say they are prepared for anything—with specialized medical equipment.
Morris is still the Bears’ all-time leading receiver.
A large group of other neighbors previously fought to get Riot Fest out of Douglass Park, and do not want it back. But as Jermont Terry reports, the local alderwoman says the festival benefits the surrounding neighborhood in many ways.
The three-day music festival had previously planned to move to southwest suburban Bridgeview.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence.
Dozens of attorneys have volunteered to represent those who are taken into custody.
The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021.
Alex Cobb got his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Cubs.
The Bears have been looking to find ways to get the ball in Jones' hands outside of just being a kick returner.
The club said in a statement the move was "in the best interest of all parties" to part ways with the Swiss international.
First-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his entire rookie season after having a procedure to repair his meniscus Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings announced.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.
Police said Christopher Davis was seen driving around with a pistol used in the shooting.
The manager at Fresh Mart Foods also said the burglary crew stole a bunch of lottery tickets.
The car was found abandoned minutes later.
Ashawn Davis' uncle, with whom he lived, is the founder of an antiviolence organization called No Kids Die in the Chi.