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2024 RNC begins on heels of assassination attempt. Here's what to know.
The four-day event kicks off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
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The four-day event kicks off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
At least seven of the past nine presidents have been targets of assaults, attacks or assassination attempts.
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."
But an alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention said getting behind Mr. Biden remains essential.
Here's what we know about the second 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump, which takes place in September.
The details on the moderators, where it's happening and how to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump.
George Latimer celebrated after winning the Democratic congressional primary for New York's 16th district, while conservative U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert won the Republican primary in Colorado's conservative 4th district, and U.S. Rep. John Curtis won Utah's GOP primary for the Senate seat Mitt Romney is vacating.
Kinzinger voted for former President Donald Trump in 2020 but then criticized him following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other.
Pritzker had become perhaps the loudest and most colorful Trump critic in the Democratic party.
He spent much of the nearly 90-minute speech off prompter, including an unscripted assessment of abortion rights following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
A week after the primary elections in Illinois, a winner has yet to be determined in the Democratic race for Cook County State’s Attorney, with the two candidates now separated by only about 1,600 votes. Chicago Board of Elections spokesman Max Bever shares where things stand with the official vote count.
Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,600 votes, as of Monday.
The Democratic primary in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office race remained too close to call nearly a week after Election Day. Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,900 votes, as of Monday.
The Bring Chicago Home referendum was a marquee initiative of Mayor Brandon Johnson and his progressive allies on the City Council in an effort to raise more money to fight homelessness.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 109,000 mail-in ballots outstanding in the city of Chicago. But in addition to that, many precincts never reported their full count.
Illinois voters cast ballots for President, U.S. House seats, Cook County State's Attorney, Illinois General Assembly seats, and more.
The winner will face off in November against two other candidates, Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski.
The measure was a signature initiative of Mayor Brandon Johnson and his progressive allies in an effort to raise more money to fight homelessness.
The winner of the Democratic primary is almost certain to head to Washington in the new Congress in a solidly blue district where no Republican was on the ballot Tuesday.
Two closely watched races remained too close to call late Tuesday night: a real estate transfer tax referendum in Chicago and the Democratic race for Cook County State's Attorney.
Democrats Clayton Harris III and Eileen O’Neill Burke are hoping to succeed Kim Fox as Cook County State’s Attorney come November. The pair face off in a tight battle for the Democratic nomination on Tuesday’s ballot in the Illinois primary elections.
Garcia's campaign said the Chicago Board of Elections and the Illinois Attorney General's Office are investigating the allegation.
Illinois' presidential primary election is on Tuesday, March 19. Find out who and what are on the ballot, and see a sample ballot here.
A small fraction of eligible voters in Tuesday's election could also have a big effect on local offices and Bring Chicago Home, a key ballot question to raise some real estate transfer taxes.
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
No one cared that Millennium Park was four years behind schedule and $300 million over budget when they witnessed its beauty.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
The new plan also includes an amphitheater, which will take at least 15 years to complete. It's part of the zoo's 30-year vision.
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.
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
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.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
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 FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
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.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
"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.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Jugglers, marionette puppeteers, and mimes were there for the occasion. We have some video from back in 2004.
Meanwhile, Joe Donlon is joined by CBS Chicago Political Analyst Pat Brady for a breakdown of the second day of the convention, including an appearance by onetime Trump challenger Nikki Haley.
Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night.
U.S. intelligence recently shared an Iranian plot against former President Trump that was shared with the Secret Service before the rally, but there does not seem to be a connection to the shooting Saturday. Charlie De Mar reports.
For Monday night, 11 individual tornadoes have been confirmed so far.
Severe storms brought heavy rain, high winds, and tornadoes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday night.
Officials responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane around 10:20 p.m.
Crews were called to the river to search for the child a little after 3 p.m.
In Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood, a street was blocked by not one but two trees, and people who commute through that area said the damage was from two separate storms.
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.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Chicago entered the day as the first team in MLB history with 70 losses before the All-Star break.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.