Chicago school board votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months.
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Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
Lincoln Park residents raise concerns about string of daylight home burglaries
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
From humble beginning in Englewood, Christmas in the Wards grows beyond Chicago
Each year, City Council members work with school principals to find families who are having an especially tough time at the holidays to help them get Christmas gifts under the tree.
Notre Dame wins College Football Playoff opener with 27-17 victory over Indiana
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Ald. Gardiner settles lawsuit for blocking critics on Facebook for $157,000
In 2021, Gardiner blocked six constituents from his official Facebook page after they made critical comments about him. They sued the alderman, accusing him of violating their First Amendment rights.
Chicago school board votes to provide funding to keep 7 Acero charter schools open next year
The school board unanimously voted to provide the funding needed to keep seven Acero charter schools open next year, before transforming five of them into district-run schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Holiday Heroes bring Christmas joy to Chicago area kids in the hospital
The hospital is no place for a kid to be around the holidays, but one Chicago organization – Holiday Heroes – does its part to make kids more comfortable.
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.
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Winter solstice brings 9 hours, 7 minutes of sunlight to Chicago Saturday
The winter solstice for 2024 arrives Saturday. This marks the shortest day of the year, meaning Chicago will see the least amount of sunlight on this day and the most amount of darkness.
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CBS 2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
Chicago winter weather outlook; how will La Niña affect snow and temps?
For the Chicago area, the outlook shows the potential for a wetter-than-normal winter with average temperatures expected.
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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.
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.
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.
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COPA investigating after suspect, police exchange gunfire on West Side
Chicago police said as officers arrived on scene, they saw the suspect shooting at an individual on the ground. Officers were then fired upon by the suspect, striking their squad car.
Cold start to weekend, but warmup or Christmas week
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest forecast.
Ald. Jim Gardiner agrees to $157,000 settlement for blocking critics on Facebook
Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) will pay $157,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by several of his constituents, after he blocked them from his official Facebook page.
Meet the man who started Christmas in the Wards in Chicago
A Chicago holiday tradition that began super small has grown and grown in the years since. Christmas in the Wards began in a single ward in the 1990s, and has since grown to 40 wards, making the holiday nicer for families across the city.
2 killed, 68 hurt after car plows through Christmas market in Germany
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry is now condemning an attack on a Christmas market in Germany that killed one toddler and one adult. Investigators say a Saudi doctor was behind the wheel of a car that plowed through a crowded market in Magdeburg, just west of Berlin. Sixty-eight people were hurt, and at least 15 of them are in serious condition.
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Cubs trade former MVP Cody Bellinger to Yankees
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
Another sad night for Bears as they take on Vikings, stumble to 8th straight loss
The Bears went 1 for 12 on third down and 1 for 3 on fourth down.
Vucevic scores 24 points as Bulls hold off Raptors for 4th win in 6 games
Talen Horton-Tucker scored 15 points and Ayo Dosunmu had 12 as seven Bulls players reached double figures.
Crews work to turn Wrigley Field into hockey rink for NHL Winter Classic
League officials have been working to ensure the surface will be up to snuff in regard to safety standards for the Blackhawks as they take on the St. Louis Blues on New Year's Eve.
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Holiday Heroes bring Christmas joy to Chicago area kids in the hospital
The hospital is no place for a kid to be around the holidays, but one Chicago organization – Holiday Heroes – does its part to make kids more comfortable.
Hundreds of Chicago youth will lose their jobs due to funding cuts
According to program organizers, hundreds of kids are currently slated to lose their jobs come New Year's Eve.
Foundation grants wish of Hawaii trip to young man from Oak Lawn who beat cancer
Angel Santiago was diagnosed with testicular cancer during his senior year of high school.
$15,000 worth of toys for kids at Lurie Children's Hospital collected at party
The toys arrived at the hospital on Thursday, and the parents of those children were more than pleased to get help in their time of need.
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Chicago school board votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
CPS CEO Martinez appears at school event a day before board may decide on his fate
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Judge permanently blocks Henyard's appointments to key Dolton village posts
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Chicago school board could fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez at emergency meeting Friday
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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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.
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.
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.
Some Connie's frozen pizzas recalled due to worries about plastic
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Edzo's Burger Shop to close this weekend after 15 years in Evanston
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Sox stadium name changes from Guaranteed Rate Field to Rate Field
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Nippon Steel executive visits Gary to sell U.S. Steel workers on acquisition bid
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
McNally's bar, a fixture in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood, is going out of business
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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COPA investigating after suspect, police exchange gunfire on West Side
Chicago police said as officers arrived on scene, they saw the suspect shooting at an individual on the ground. Officers were then fired upon by the suspect, striking their squad car.
Cold start to weekend, but warmup or Christmas week
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest forecast.
Ald. Jim Gardiner agrees to $157,000 settlement for blocking critics on Facebook
Ald. Jim Gardiner (45th) will pay $157,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by several of his constituents, after he blocked them from his official Facebook page.
Meet the man who started Christmas in the Wards in Chicago
A Chicago holiday tradition that began super small has grown and grown in the years since. Christmas in the Wards began in a single ward in the 1990s, and has since grown to 40 wards, making the holiday nicer for families across the city.
2 killed, 68 hurt after car plows through Christmas market in Germany
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry is now condemning an attack on a Christmas market in Germany that killed one toddler and one adult. Investigators say a Saudi doctor was behind the wheel of a car that plowed through a crowded market in Magdeburg, just west of Berlin. Sixty-eight people were hurt, and at least 15 of them are in serious condition.
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Chicago school board votes to fire CPS CEO Pedro Martinez
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
Lincoln Park residents raise concerns about string of daylight home burglaries
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
From humble beginning in Englewood, Christmas in the Wards grows beyond Chicago
Each year, City Council members work with school principals to find families who are having an especially tough time at the holidays to help them get Christmas gifts under the tree.
Notre Dame wins College Football Playoff opener with 27-17 victory over Indiana
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Notre Dame wins College Football Playoff opener with 27-17 victory over Indiana
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Mikheyev stars as Blackhawks beat Kraken for their 3rd straight win
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
Zach LaVine scores season-high 36 points to help Bulls hold off Celtics
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
Cubs to welcome back Sammy Sosa after he apologizes for past "mistakes"
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards scores 22 as Loyola takes down Canisius
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
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Lincoln Park residents raise concerns about string of daylight home burglaries
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
Group uses SUV to steal ATM from store in Roseland neighborhood
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Bodycam video shows shootout between Chicago Police, hate crime suspect in West Rogers Park
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Man charged with kidnapping woman, carjacking elderly man in south suburbs
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
