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Local Third-Quarter Retail Sales Up 5%
Third-quarter retail sales are up nearly 5 percent in the Chicago area, and the upward trend is expected to continue.
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Third-quarter retail sales are up nearly 5 percent in the Chicago area, and the upward trend is expected to continue.
Just in time for Christmas, the Indiana Department of Education has a gift to deliver.
An iconic toy is stirring debate about gun safety and kids.
An elderly couple from downstate Danville and their family are hoping for a Christmas miracle.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
Highs reach the 80s by the end of the week and then climb to the 90s for the weekend.
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
Luis Robert Jr. put the Sox ahead with an RBI single in the fifth, snapping the team's 21-inning scoreless streak.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
President Biden took the stage on night one of Chicago's Democratic National Convention.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Two firefighters were among those rushed to the hospital after the fire in South Shore.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady have an analysis of President Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, and the emotional response it evoked.
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
The first night of the Democratic National Convention walked the line between "thank you Joe" and "we are moving forward."
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Luis Robert Jr. put the Sox ahead with an RBI single in the fifth, snapping the team's 21-inning scoreless streak.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.