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This is the first time such a thing has happened in 1803.
Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer have been elected to baseball's Hall of Fame while Billy Wagner and Gary Sheffield fell short.
Rain is likely Wednesday, with a slow decrease in coverage by the early afternoon.
A resident wrote on Reddit that they were glad the rat hole has brought people joy, but added "we need you all to chill out. Please."
"You can't eat this stuff in Europe. You can't eat this stuff in Japan, but we just jam it down our kids' throats here in the United States of America."
"The funding the state is providing to UP House builds on DCFS' critical work to add capacity throughout the system."
Police said officers responded to a robbery at the PLS Check Cashers, a 24/7 currency exchange, at Cermak and Damen around 3:30 a.m.
Supporters of the so-called Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance said it's an effort to tackle the global climate issue.
The suspected shooter, Romeo Nance, 23, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Texas following a manhunt on Monday.
The focus was on improving patient care and advancing research.
The teen left the restaurant and drove off in a black sport-utility vehicle, but crashed half a mile to the south.
Coming off a 7-10 season with an improved defense leading the way, the Bears will hope Waldron can get the most out of either Justin Fields or a new quarterback if they draft one with the No. 1 overall pick.
"We can't get inside his head. We just don't have any clue as to why he did what he did," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans said.
A mild trend is on the way with warmer than average temps in the 10-day outlook.
The two-day festival will take place May 25-26 in Grant Park. Passes will go on sale this Thursday at noon.
If you can't pay, a new tool will launch Friday that can help. There is now a payment plan calculator for property owners who owe over $100 in late taxes.
It's burned through 550 square miles, and it's so big that it's creating its own weather system. Thousands of people left their homes but now have nothing to return to.
Stay present in your daily life by creating a ritual. It's time to take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Election Day is now just 99 days away, and both sides of the aisle are busy. Former President Donald Trump has agreed to give a victim interview to the FBI after the assassination attempt, while Vice President Kamala Harris raised a record $200 million in one week.
President Biden unveiled three proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including term limits, a binding code of conduct and constitutional amendment about presidential immunity.
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.
President Biden is calling on Congress to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices and establish an ethics code for them. He also wants Congress to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
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 tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
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.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
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.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
If you can't pay, a new tool will launch Friday that can help. There is now a payment plan calculator for property owners who owe over $100 in late taxes.
It's burned through 550 square miles, and it's so big that it's creating its own weather system. Thousands of people left their homes but now have nothing to return to.
Stay present in your daily life by creating a ritual. It's time to take a Mental Health Minute with Marie Saavedra.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a check on the extended forecast.
Election Day is now just 99 days away, and both sides of the aisle are busy. Former President Donald Trump has agreed to give a victim interview to the FBI after the assassination attempt, while Vice President Kamala Harris raised a record $200 million in one week.
On Sunday, a family member noticed the body in the water near the scene of the accident.
There have been growing concerns over voter fraud and whether they will be able to have a fair and free election.
Property owners can choose between a bi-weekly or monthly payment plan.
Around 10:40 p.m., Evanston firefighters responded to a fire on the second floor of a multi-family high-rise at 2300 Noyes Street.
ComEd officials said a car hit a pole with a transformer on top, causing a fire around 6:15 a.m.
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.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Lauren Carlini's Olympic dreams were dashed in 2020, but four years later, the West Aurora HIgh School alum is on the U.S. women's volleyball team competing in Paris.
The Cubs are 12-8 in their last 20 games after going 3-9 in their previous 12.
Unless you're the Chicago White Sox — yikes! — there's a lot of parity in Major League Baseball these days.
The Cubs, who are focused on the future ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, sent Morel and right-handers Hunter Bigge and Ty Johnson to the Rays.
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.
So far this year, there have been at least 25 homicides in Grand Crossing, compared to 17 over the same time period last year.
A woman killed her former daughter-in-law in a murder-suicide shooting on the Upper East Side near Gracie Mansion, police said.
Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.