Protesters rally on final day of DNC in Chicago
The last protest and march Thursday was organized by the Coalition to March on the DNC—which also organized the protest on the first night of the convention on Monday. Tara Molina reports.
The last protest and march Thursday was organized by the Coalition to March on the DNC—which also organized the protest on the first night of the convention on Monday. Tara Molina reports.
Video from one of CBS News Chicago’s producers on the BNSF Line showed only a few commuters and tons of empty seats.
"The exclusion of a Palestinian American from the stage felt so deeply offensive, so deeply shocking that it left us stunned," said Abbas Alawieh, an uncommitted delegate from Michigan.
It’s the grand finale at the Democratic National Convention. What does Vice President Kamala Harris need to do as she accepts the party’s nomination as president? CBS News Chicago political analysts former Ald. Leslie Hairston and former Illinois Republican Party chair Pat Brady weigh in.
P!nk was preparing to perform at the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday. But there were some even bigger names rumored to be surprise entertainers for the night.
As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to accept her party's nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention, a group of uncommitted delegates has organized a sit-in outside the United Center, demanding that a Palestinian American be allowed to speak on stage.
The DNC's first vendor fair is attracting visitors from around the country, and, among the many, a Black woman who's already in the history books.
Chicago police say they are prepared for a final night of pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the Democratic National Convention.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joined CBS News Chicago to talk about the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
The hottest items bear the name and face of the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris.
Just a few blocks away from where the DNC is happening, McCormick Place and the United Center is the only Chinatown in the country that's still growing, and across Illinois, Asian American political representation is growing right along with it.
Executive Director Christy George says the host Committee shattered fundraising goals for the convention and recruited 12,000 volunteers for the event.
Energized to rally for their party on the final day of the DNC, Illinois delegates broke bread Thursday morning, and fine-tuned their strategy heading into the November election.
Vice President Harris is the first Asian American woman to become a presidential nominee, and now the caucus says it's prepared to put every effort behind Harris for a win.
The Illinois delegation at the Democratic National Convention is meeting for the last time on Thursday ahead of the biggest speech of the convention, when Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the party's nomination for president.
Bustos discusses the 20-minute speech by her colleague and former mentor, Tim Walz, and how the excitement from the four-day event will carry over to the polls.
Delegates await who may rally them on their final morning. There will likely be a lot of talk about what we’ve seen so far and what’s to come Thursday night.
John Legend and Sheila E performed a tribute to Prince, who was from Minnesota, ahead of Gov. Tim Walz taking the stage. Stevie Wonder also sang, bringing everyone to their feet, and actress and producer Mindy Kaling served as the host.
Rewatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech as he officially accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 DNC.
Oprah Winfrey gave a surprise speech and rallied the crowd to keep moving forward, while Bill Clinton’s speech featured zingers about how former President Trump talks a lot about himself.
Since Sunday there's been a demonstration every day, some resulting in arrests while others remained peaceful.
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Leslie Hairston and Pat Brady have analysis of the speeches on Night 3 of the Democratic National Convention—including vice presidential pick Gov. Tim Walz, former President Bill Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey.
Stevie Wonder also put on quite a show Wednesday night, and Chicago Ald. William Hall (6th), who is also a pastor, delivered the benediction.
VP nominee Tim Walz told the crowd at the DNC, "We got 76 days. That's nothing. There'll be time to sleep when we're dead."
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
Tawee Walker ran for 126 yards in another big performance, Braedyn Locke threw for a touchdown and ran for a score, and Wisconsin beat Northwestern 23-3.
The body of Yolanda Howell, 78, who was missing for over a week, has been found, 11 days after she was last seen, police said.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate.
Wisconsin voters will vote whether to explicitly bar non-U.S. citizens from voting. Republicans argue they're trying to protect election integrity, but Democrats and other opponents say the amendment has no practical effect.
Voters in the 9th Precinct of the 47th Ward in Chicago are being asked if a liquor ban in place for 117 years should continue.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
CBS News Chicago Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 6:30 p.m. forecast for Oct. 19, 2024.
A monkey in a shopping cart scratched a 3-year-old inside a Walmart supercenter in Indiana. The monkey's owner claimed it was an emotional support animal.
The presidential election is just 17 days away and the candidates are focusing on a handful of key battleground states.
The trial of the man accused of murdering two girls in Delphi, Indiana, continued for its second day on Saturday with testimony from a former local police chief and two people who searched for Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017.
Authorities say that the body of an elderly woman with dementia who was missing for over a week has been recovered 11 days after she had last been seen. Yolanda Howell, 78, had last been seen in the 10088th block of Cedar Avenue in Country Club Hills on Oct. 8.
The body of Yolanda Howell, 78, who was missing for over a week, has been found, 11 days after she was last seen, police said.
Police say the 49-year-old victim got into a verbal fight with a woman on the bus, and that's when she took out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
After learning someone tried to kill him when he was just hours old, he used DNA testing kits hoping to get offenders arrested.
Fioretti is a well-known figure in Chicago politics, but not necessarily on the Republican ticket.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Chiropractor who promoted stem cell benefits for relieving arthritis pain is disciplined after six-year investigation by state
Tawee Walker ran for 126 yards in another big performance, Braedyn Locke threw for a touchdown and ran for a score, and Wisconsin beat Northwestern 23-3.
The O.W.L.S. program has been around for over a decade, bringing the sport to underserved communities in Chicago
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener.
Gregg Berhalter sees the Chicago Fire as a "sleeping giant" poised for success.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
Police say the 49-year-old victim got into a verbal fight with a woman on the bus, and that's when she took out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
Authorities report that Corey Thompsen, 28, was involved in a crash on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. Investigators haven't said what led to the two-car crash.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
Tatiana Cox's two cousins were killed in the crash and she's frustrated at the lack of updates from police.