Pilot in fatal New York crash from Matteson, Illinois
Sean Johnson, 36, was identified as the pilot of the aircraft that plunged into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. A family of five also onboard that helicopter also died.
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Sean Johnson, 36, was identified as the pilot of the aircraft that plunged into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. A family of five also onboard that helicopter also died.
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing him and five passengers, was originally from the Chicago suburbs.
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River Thursday was originally from the Chicago area.
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River Thursday was originally from the Chicago area.
Witnesses say they saw the tourist chopper break apart mid-air just seconds before the crash.
The victims include an executive of the European tech company Siemens, and his wife and three children. Bradley Blackburn has new details from investigators.
Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday right next to New York City.
Six people are dead after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River between lower Manhattan and Jersey City Thursday afternoon.
Investigators say they've recovered all of the wreckage from a deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and an army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C. The National Transportation Safety Board released a new video of crews salvaging the mangled pieces of the black hawk from the Potomac River.
The National Transportation Safety Board said they're analyzing the plane's two black boxes, which were recovered from the water Thursday night.
Hearing that just one air traffic controller was monitoring both planes and helicopters has left many to wonder how common such a situation is.
Recovery crews spent all day Thursday combing the Potomac River in search of the remains of those lost in the horrific collision. Erica Brown reports.
The recovery effort had been going nonstop for about 20 hours Thursday evening. Tim McNicholas reports from outside Reagan National Airport.
CBS News reported Thursday that at the time of eth crash, one air traffic controller was managing both airline traffic and helicopters — a job normally done by two people. Charlie De Mar reports.
Hikers saw the chopper crash into the water Thursday afternoon.
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed on a mountainside in dense fog, state media say.
Three people were killed when a helicopter went down in La Grulla, Texas.
According to Philadelphia's 6ABC, a pilot and photographer, who were contracted with U.S. Helicopters and part of the 6ABC family, died in the crash.
Frightening video shows a plume of smoke coming from a fire-rescue helicopter, before it crashed into an apartment building in Pompano Beach, Florida.
A crane pulled the helicopter out of the Northwest Indiana lake.
Witnesses said the chopper was flying low before crash-landing in the water.
The helicopter crash-landed in the lake in Northwest Indiana.
It is not clear how many people were on board or whether they made it out safely.
The choppers were returning from a training flight, the Army says. A fourth troop injured in the crash was hospitalized.
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
The family of Ahsan Khan fears he may have been picked up by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The concert honors Ukraine's resilience as its war with Russia stretches into its fourth year.
Shane Smith (0-1) pitched six innings of two-run ball for the White Sox.
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The violin was inside a black storage case, and has a distinct wood-grain finish on the back, police said.
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board heard an earful — with some being passionate and unhappy about the alleged incident.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
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On Monday, the CBS Mornings host will be off the anchor desk, and off the planet.
Meanwhile, President Trump has come under scrutiny for his week of tariff-related decisions, as many on Sunday morning talk shows continue to debate the economic sense of the tariff hikes and growing trade war with China. Cristian Benavides reports.
At Holy Name Cathedral on the Near North Side, Blase Cardinal Cupich led the faithful in the annual procession of Palm Branches.
All the money raised by the performance will got to the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America and Revived Soldiers Ukraine.
It happened around 2 a.m. outside Samah Hookah Lounge in the 1200 block of West Devon Avenue.
The family of Ahsan Khan fears he may have been picked up by agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
The concert honors Ukraine's resilience as its war with Russia stretches into its fourth year.
Shane Smith (0-1) pitched six innings of two-run ball for the White Sox.
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Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
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A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Shane Smith (0-1) pitched six innings of two-run ball for the White Sox.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing less than legendary.
Matas Buzelis added 20 points and Coby White scored 16 with nine rebounds for the Bulls.
The violin was inside a black storage case, and has a distinct wood-grain finish on the back, police said.
Police late Thursday night had not specified exactly what happened.
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Harrison Area detectives were investigating late Wednesday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
