Saturday early voting lines snake around blocks in Chicago
Everyone with whom CBS News Chicago spoke Saturday walked away happy that they were able to vote for their candidates.
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Everyone with whom CBS News Chicago spoke Saturday walked away happy that they were able to vote for their candidates.
Some of the day's earliest voters stood in line for two hours and fifteen minutes in Humboldt Park, and the line was even longer in Wicker Park-Bucktown. Sara Machi reports.
Many voters said they were dedicating half their day to standing in line so they could cast their ballot. Sabrina Franza reports.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners, and some voters have stood for hours to make their voices heard. Sabrina Franza reports.
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
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More than 32 million people so far have cast ballots — either in-person or by mail — in the 2024 general election in early voting.
As of Tuesday night, nearly 107,000 ballots had been received in Chicago—including those cast in person and by mail.
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The presidential candidates took their campaigns to crucial swing states on Sunday, as former President Donald Trump visited Arizona, and Vice President Kamala Harris went to North Carolina.
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This comes as a big shake-up as all seven current members of the board saying they'll resign at the end of the month.
Vice President Kamala Harris picked up a big endorsement from someone on the other side of the aisle Thursday, while former President Trump will meet with a Republican governor who criticized his attempts to stay in office following the 2020 election.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
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.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
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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.
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Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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.
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.
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Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The legendary Vasari Corridor was built in 1565 for Medici rulers.
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The truck was carrying chicken broth and disinfectant wipes when it crashed in Plainfield.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The market will close its doors on the night before Christmas.
"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.
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.
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.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
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.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
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In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
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
