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Argonne's Scott Collis called the equipment being used for the effort "some of the most sophisticated instrumentation on the planet."
The tent city between the Dan Ryan Expressway and the 1100 block of South Desplaines Street has existed for several years.
Schneider said he believes Biden is "one of our greatest presidents," but believes it's time for him to "secure his legacy and boldly deliver the nation to a new generation of leadership."
The National Weather Services says the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawned four tornadoes in Indiana, including an EF-3 twister with winds as high as 140 mph that tore through a small city in the state's southwestern corner.
Sheriff's police said officers executed a search warrant at the store in the 2200 block of West Taylor Street on July 2, after investigators discovered employees were knowingly buying stolen goods and reselling them at the store.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
The incident happened on Saturday, July 6, at around 1:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of West Jackson Boulevard in the South Austin neighborhood.
According to lottery officials, nine players in Illinois have won a million dollars or more playing Lotto so far this year.
The Aspen Group started providing free care to those who need it most, filling up every room every couple of weeks.
Supt. Larry Snelling will welcome the families of fallen officers at its honored star ceremony.
Family and friends of Taylor Casey, the Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas for more than three weeks, are asking for help from the FBI on Thursday, her 42nd birthday.
Chicago police say a man, 39, was standing outside when multiple bullets hit him.
After 18 years working as dean of students, Shohn Williams was let go on the final day of classes for the school year in June.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Citizen App video documented blood in a crosswalk at the intersection of 71st Street and King Drive.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.
CBS News Chicago's Climate Watch team investigated how much worse the smelly problem is getting, and what the agency tasked with managing floodwater is doing about it.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out. Charlie De Mar reports.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The former Chicago mayor announced her findings in her probe into spending by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard to a packed and gasping crowd Thursday night. Jermont Terry reports.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
The governor said Sheriff Jack Campbell "failed to explain how he ended up hiring this deputy sheriff" who shot and killed 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
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.
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.
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.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
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.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024.
CBS News Chicago's Climate Watch team investigated how much worse the smelly problem is getting, and what the agency tasked with managing floodwater is doing about it.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out. Charlie De Mar reports.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The former Chicago mayor announced her findings in her probe into spending by Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard to a packed and gasping crowd Thursday night. Jermont Terry reports.
Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, in April, agreed to investigate claims that Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard misused public funds.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention.
One effort involves diverting stormwater during heavy rain events underground and into massive reservoirs.
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the woman was found unresponsive and died at the scene.
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 game on Monday, Aug. 8, 1988, did not actually wind up being the first official night game—as it got rained out. But it was still a historic day.
Matt Eberflus didn't say how long Williams and the available starters would play against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
Assistant coach Grady Sizemore will take over as interim manager for the rest of the 2024 season.
It was quite the thriller Wednesday evening in the Great Lakes Regional Tournament.
Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2.
Both victims were taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Just before 4:30 a.m., three people crashed a red sedan, possibly a Dodge Charger, into the side of the Cash America Jewelry & Loan at 4558 S. Cicero Ave.
On Wednesday morning on Calumet Avenue, neighbors said, vehicles were vandalized for far from the first time.
A photo at the scene showed a squad car with its lights on with its front end wrecked.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.