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Frank Giannelli is jet skiing 100 miles across Lake Michigan for "Get Behind The Vest," the effort by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to raise money to provide life-saving body armor to police officers.
Fire officials took the victim to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
It was last seen driving northbound on Jeffery under the viaduct.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
"We will do what is absolutely necessary to keep the city safe," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Bears sometimes come into Illinois during the summer months despite no resident populations in the state.
It stands 16 feet high and is made up of 18 panels and thousands of individual pieces of glass. The stained glass window depicts two angels at the bottom of a Colorado mountain, and it has been at the church since 1902.
School nutrition staff said they consider these reviews and try to improve recipes, though some will be cut completely until they can return and get a passing grade.
Lester has been spending a lot of time on the golf course since retiring from baseball in 2022 with three World Series rings.
While there's no evidence of identity theft or fraud, the zoo offers credit monitoring services.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
Valparaiso officers said an alarm went off at Kay Jewelers on Laporte Avenue just before 10:00.
More than 800 people were killed when the massive passenger ship rolled over on the Chicago River in 1915.
Check out this unique view of the city with Jackie Kostek.
Doctors chose to keep Harry Stackhouse, the 74-year-old from Zion, awake during the transplant because he was at a higher risk of complications. Stackhouse said it was an unbelievable experience.
Home surveillance video shows a dog chewing on a power bank with a lithium battery inside before there’s a flash, and a fire breaks out within minutes.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
People across Chicago are mourning the loss of former Ald. Mary Ann Smith, who helped re-shape the North Side during more than two decades in office.
The governor said Sheriff Jack Campbell "has failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff" who shot and killed Sonya Massey.
Smith died last week of complications from Parkinson's disease.
Sheriff Jack Campbell has defended his decision to hire Sean Grayson, the deputy who shot and killed Massey
VP pick Tim Walz told the crowd, "in the White House, I'll have Vice President Harris' back every single day, and we'll have yours."
"Governor Tim Walz is a proven leader who brings to public service the big heart and hard work of a Midwesterner," Pritzker said.
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.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
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.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
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.
The four-day festival runs from August 1 to August 4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
Check out this unique view of the city with Jackie Kostek.
Doctors chose to keep Harry Stackhouse, the 74-year-old from Zion, awake during the transplant because he was at a higher risk of complications. Stackhouse said it was an unbelievable experience.
Home surveillance video shows a dog chewing on a power bank with a lithium battery inside before there’s a flash, and a fire breaks out within minutes.
People across Chicago are mourning the loss of former Ald. Mary Ann Smith, who helped re-shape the North Side during more than two decades in office.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
The governor said Sheriff Jack Campbell "has failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff" who shot and killed Sonya Massey.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources confirmed a 17-year-old from Eagan, Minnesota was last seen swimming near Kemil Beach in Beverly Shores.
Smith died last week of complications from Parkinson's disease.
Jam M. Mercer, 33, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful use of a weapon.
For 35 years, the festival has recreated a typical African village with art and performers from around the world.
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 department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
The Sox on Monday matched the longest losing streak since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles lost 21 in a row, falling to the Athletics 5-1.
Imanaga retired the first 10 hitters he faced before issuing his only walk of the game, though he then gave up a two-run homer to Royce Lewis.
Safety Jonathan Owens showed off all his Olympic pins as he returned to Halas Hall this week after cheering on his wife, Simone Biles.
"I'm not being nice. Kick the door. Slam the door! `Get out of here! I'm tired of answering questions," Thomas suggested would be his reaction as manager.
The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.
The governor said Sheriff Jack Campbell "has failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff" who shot and killed Sonya Massey.
In each incident, the men targeted businesses where they displayed a gun and demanded access to the cash register and the safe.
The Uber Eats driver now can't work the job that was the only source of income for his family with a newborn baby.
Police late Tuesday did not believe the incidents were related—despite two of the three shooting incidents happening on the same block on different days.
Police released surveillance video showing the suspected burglar walking through a closed restaurant.