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Judge orders school board to stay away from CPS CEO's contract talks with CTU

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.

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CPS CEO Pedro Martinez headed to court after Chicago School Board votes to fire him

Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.

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Illinois U.S. Rep. Sean Casten led charge to force release of Matt Gaetz report

The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.

Dec 23

Gaetz ethics report says his drug use, sex with a minor violated state laws

A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.

Dec 23

Alders slam Mayor Johnson over firing of Chicago Public Schools CEO

Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.

Dec 21

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Consumer News

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Holiday shoppers still out in force in Chicago area on day before Christmas Eve

At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.

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Experts warn of package delay scams sent by text message

Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.

Dec 23

Last-minute shoppers turn out on Sunday before Christmas, Chanukah

The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.

Dec 22

How will Amazon strike in Skokie, Illinois and beyond affect package deliveries?

The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.

Dec 19

FDA announces recall of oysters sold in Illinois, other states due to norovirus concerns

The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.

Dec 18

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Health News

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Frito-Lay recalls some Lay's chips over "life-threatening" allergy risk

Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.

Dec 19

Wisconsin reports its first human case of bird flu

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.

Dec 18

2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apart

The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.

Dec 17

Advocate Health Care announces plans for $300 million hospital on South Side

An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.

Dec 17

University of Illinois researchers develop DNA NanoGripper to detect, inhibit viruses

Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.

Dec 9

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Business News

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Chicago couple revives company dating back to 1870s to make old-fashioned watches

It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.

Dec 23

Holiday shoppers still out in force in Chicago area on day before Christmas Eve

At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.

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Strat's Drive-Thru in Chicago's west suburbs turns off grills permanently

Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.

Dec 22

Last-minute shoppers turn out on Sunday before Christmas, Chanukah

The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.

Dec 22

Chicago Starbucks workers walk picket lines as strike continues

Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.

Dec 22

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James Taylor to return to Ravinia for second year in a row in 2025

Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.

Dec 10

2025 Golden Globes nominations announced

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.

Dec 9

Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF - UEFA Champions League Final 2023/24

Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of raping 13-year-old in civil suit

The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.

Dec 9

Old Man Marley's house-next-door from "Home Alone" is now for sale

Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.

Dec 6

Taylor Swift tops Spotify Wrapped in 2024. Here's what Chicago listened to.

Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.

Dec 4

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Small business offers Christmas shopping spree to boy who lost family in mass shooting

While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong’s tree were full this Christmas Eve. Sabrina Franza reports.

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Shooting at Loop CTA station has riders alarmed

A man was wounded in a shooting at the Clark/Lake Loop 'L' stop in broad daylight Christmas Eve. Shardaa Gray reports.

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Drizzle, light rain coming in Chicago on Christmas Day

Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.

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Driver hits, kills Illinois state trooper southwest of Chicago

Trooper Clay Carns was killed late Monday night on I-55 just north of Blodgett Road near Channahon. Noel Brennan reports.

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Man charged with trying to rob paramedics in Auburn Gresham

A 20-year-old man is facing felony charges after he tried to rob two paramedics who overpowered him and held him down until police arrived.

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Judge orders school board to stay away from CPS CEO's contract talks with CTU

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.

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Illinois State Police trooper killed by car before Christmas

"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.

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Man shot on CTA platform in downtown Chicago

Police said the victim knew the shooter.

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Chicago family who lost 3 members in mass shooting has Christmas wishes come true

While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong's tree were full this Christmas Eve.

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4 animals die in barn fire far northwest of Chicago

The remote area forced firefighters to shuttle water from a hydrant nearly three and a half miles away.

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Chicago alderman seeks possible street takeover solutions from San Antonio

"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.

Dec 20

Roofing company accused of stiffing customers, ruining professional reputations

Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.

Dec 18

The promise, the pledge and the hope to protect Black women in Chicago

Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.

Dec 17

Grubhub to pay $25 million to settle claims of deceptive practices

The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.

Dec 17

Charges against whistleblower ex-Joliet police sergeant dropped

Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.

Dec 16

Sports

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Blackhawks lose back-to-back games as they fall to Wild

Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.

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Bulls fall to Bucks, lose second in a row

Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.

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Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic - Charleston v Loyola Chicago

Loyola falls to Charleston in Diamond Head Classic

Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.

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Northern Illinois v Fresno State - Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Dimopoulos shines in double OT and NIU beats Fresno State in Idaho Potato Bowl

George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.

20H ago

Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in thriller

Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.

Dec 23

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Crime

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Oak Lawn man catches porch pirates on camera, but says police say there's not much they can do

Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.

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Chicago Fire Department paramedics take down man after he tries to rob them

The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.

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14-year-old boy shot on Chicago's South Side

Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.

Dec 23

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder, terrorism charges

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Crash-and-grab burglars strike 8 times within half an hour on Northwest Side

In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.

Dec 22

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