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The students whom CBS News Chicago met at a civics class at Chicago's Amundsen High School are too young to vote—but they still have a lot on their minds.
The election could end more than a decade of dominance for the prime minister's Liberal Democratic Party.
Door County, Wisconsin voted for Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden. Here's what voters are thinking in the battleground-state swing county ahead of the presidential election.
The U.S. postmaster general said the Postal Service is ready to deliver the nation's mail-in ballots.
Shardaa Gray reports that teens at Leo High School are pushing to empower young people to create change within their communities as students get their state IDs to preregister on Tuesday.
At the University of Michigan game against Texas, fans were reminded of Sen. J.D. Vance's ties to its bitter rival, Ohio State University.
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
As Democrats gather in Chicago for their national convention, parallels to the turbulent 1968 Democratic National Convention are apparent.
Since 2022, 45,000 migrants have relocated to Chicago, and a majority of them are from Venezuela. Some say the election results could prompt a surge or lead to a drop in migrants coming across the border
There have been growing concerns over voter fraud and whether they will be able to have a fair and free election.
Sunday was election day in Venezuela, and the outcome could result in ripple effects for thousands of Venezuelan migrants in Chicago. Many local Venezuelans rallied on the Magnificent Mile Sunday to bring attention to the critical election and support friends and family back home. They say there is so much riding on the election, which will very likely determine if people stay or decide to leave their homeland.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Changes to the security plan were planned after former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.
A CBS News investigation found ChatGPT gave incorrect or incomplete answers to some questions about how to vote in battleground states in the U.S. presidential election.
Hundreds were left outside after the doors closed.
Thousands of people were lined up Sunday on Chicago's Near West Side for a historic election in Mexico. It's the first time people here can vote in person.
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
The gap in the race for Cook County State's Attorney has narrowed even more. The Chicago Board of Elections added more than 10,000 votes to its total count on Saturday after its director of public information said he mistakenly left out some vote-by-mail ballots.
Elections officials say all 1,291 precincts in the city have now reported their election results.
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.
While both parties' nominees are essentially set, the Illinois primary election still provides both Biden and Trump with more opportunities to collect more delegates.
Illinois' presidential primary election is on Tuesday, March 19. Find out who and what are on the ballot, and see a sample ballot here.
Illinois voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for the state's primary elections. Here's when polls open and close.
The 2024 primary elections in Illinois take place on Tuesday, March 19, and if you need to know where to vote, here's how to find the location of your polling place.
Police said the 16-year-old driver of the Genesis made a left turn and struck both the motorcycle and Hyundai.
One woman was rescued, and three people did not survive.
This news comes right on time for air travelers—as many start to plan and book their holiday travel.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark" helped him through a difficult time.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
The proposal for a property tax increase would be a reversal of a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made.
Robert F. Kennedy suspended his longshot presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
Firebrand right-wing influencer Steve Bannon served a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is term-limited out, so the race to replace him is on. Meanwhile in Illinois, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois) faces a challenge.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
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.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
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.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the forecast.
The fire broke out just before midnight in the 200 block of Enoch Avenue. The Zion Fire Chief Justin Stried said strong winds initially made it difficult to fight the fire, and crews spent four hours battling the flames.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark," a work by Jules Breton, helped him through a difficult time. Marie Saavedra reports.
Lyons was honored with the Leadership Award by Athena International, an organization fostering opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
The proposal for a property tax increase would be a reversal of a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made.
This news comes right on time for air travelers—as many start to plan and book their holiday travel.
The actor said seeing "The Song of the Lark" helped him through a difficult time.
Puerto Rican community members said they'll use their anger to help organize in the campaign's closing days.
Police said the 16-year-old driver of the Genesis made a left turn and struck both the motorcycle and Hyundai.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
Ball sustained a right wrist sprain in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis.
UCLA commit Colton Gumino is leading Hersey High School into the playoffs and is giving back to his community.
Philipp Kurashev, Lukas Reichel and Ryan Donato had goals as the Blackhawks led 3-2 after the first period.
Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter.
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson apologized to his teammates for motioning to the crowd and having his back turned when the Washington Commanders snapped the ball on their winning Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expired and vowed not to do it again.
Emotions ran high among the families and friends of the two victims. They said they were targeted for appearing homeless.
Police said a group of two to four young men and teenagers and one female have approached their victims on foot and demanded their property.
Overnight, a group of burglars smashed the front window of Ivy Smoke & Vape at 1346 W. Irving Park Rd., leaving glass all over the ground.
A judge said Johnston failed to show remorse for his actions.
The suspected gunman was apprehended a couple of blocks away.
