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Amazon announced their new line of TVs: the Fire TV 4-Series and Fire TV Omni Series.
Today in tech notes, a new way to pay without your wallet, a huge social media platform could get a rebrand, and a new drone delivery service is beginning test flights.
Start your Christmas shopping now, before Amazon's picks for the best toys of 2021 sell out
Neighbors met at a local park this week to voice their frustrations on the project, which would include truck and trailer parking for the warehouse.
NBA 2K22, Tales of Arise, and Horizon Forbidden West top Amazon's best-selling Sony PS4 and PS5 games list.
Amazon is planning to hire 7,700 workers in Illinois, and is offering sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000 for some jobs.
CBS 2 is Working for Chicago, and we have an announcement to pass along about some new job openings with Amazon.
Whether it's a corgi plush, fidget toy or sheet mask, Amazon has something fun to make you smile on a $20 budget.
Find back to school discounts on the Apple AirPods Pro, Champion backpacks, school supplies and more on Amazon
The jobs include delivery and fulfillment center positions.
An Amazon delivery van with packages inside was stolen while its driver was making a delivery in Old Town Thursday afternoon.
Construction of a new Amazon facility in south suburban Markham came to a halt Wednesday because of a union strike.
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
A driver crashed into a gate near an Amazon Hub in the Woodlawn neighborhood after a medical emergency.
"I feel bad for people who need to do this."
"Whether it's companies like Amazon or individuals helping their neighbors, it's a beautiful thing."
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Far South Side Ald. Anthony Beale (9th), often at odds on most issues, were all smiles on Wednesday as they celebrated the opening of a new Amazon distribution center in the Pullman neighborhood.
This holiday shopping season, retail jobs might be harder to come by, but some other industries are adding staff.
The pandemic has decimated many businesses, but one of the few exceptions has been Amazon. The online retail giant's success means they have kept expanding and hiring in the Chicago area.
Amazon is hosting a virtual career day on Wednesday.
To help the millions of Americans struggling to land a job, Amazon will host a virtual career day on Wednesday, hiring for nearly 750 positions across Illinois.
Amazon is now taking applications for two new distribution centers that will be opening in the south suburbs.
The 855,000-square-foot warehouses will be the first of their kind in Cook County, using the newest generation of Amazon robots to help sort and ship goods ordered online.
Target's latest cash bonus comes as several major companies like Kroger and Amazon have ended or are winding down paying higher wages for workers in warehouses and in stores.
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
White Christmas probabilities represent the historic chance of at least 1 inch of snow depth on Dec. 25, based on 1991-2020 climate normals.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Jared Childs, 18, of Evanston, and Rashaun Watkins, 20, of Skokie, were both charged with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
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 oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
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.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
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.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
There's a new push to keep the federal government running. House Republicans moved forward Thursday afternoon with a new plan to keep the government funded through the spring. Now comes the wait to see if it holds. If not, a shutdown would take effect Friday night.
A Chicago man has been charged with kidnapping a woman early Tuesday morning in south suburban Palos Park, and forcing her to drive around for hours, before carjacking an elderly man.
The husband and wife were well-known longtime residents of the Miller Beach community along Lake Michigan. Megan Hickey reports.
One of the four men charged with killing 7-year-old Natalia Wallace on July 4th, 2020, has been convicted of all charges, while a second has been found not guilty.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is now in New York, where he is facing several new charges.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Accumulating snow will impact Chicago and surrounding areas Thursday night through Friday morning.
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
White Christmas probabilities represent the historic chance of at least 1 inch of snow depth on Dec. 25, based on 1991-2020 climate normals.
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.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Two other men also have been charged in the shooting and are awaiting trial.
Police said the boy has been charged with four counts of aggravated battery, four counts of robbery, two counts of attempted robbery, one count of armed robbery, and one count of aggravated robbery.
Gary police said just before 7:30 p.m., officers received a call about a man down in front of a residence in the 1100 block of North Warren Street.
