FEMA employee fired for telling workers to ignore homes of Trump supporters
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
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The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
Human-caused climate change fueled Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification, Climate Central says. As the impacts of climate change get worse faster, what, if anything, could reach Illinois now or in the future from hurricanes?
The for officials in Tinley Park was to ask their neighbors to donate supplies to take down south for those impacted.
The dogs traveled more than 1,000 miles to a suburban Palatine rescue and are looking for a new place to call home.
Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cusack and his K-9 partner, Jake, returned from their longest search and rescue deployment, and now one can look forward to retirement.
Hurricane Milton killed at least 23 people when it tore across central Florida, flooding barrier islands and spawning deadly tornadoes.
According to Raoul, a simple solution is to avoid the middleman and give directly to charities in the region.
Millions of homes and businesses had no power in the days after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
Chicago area firefighters, and local volunteers from the American Red Cross, are among those who have hit the ground.
Chavie said she lost power and internet at both her home and her business, so she has not been able to check the cameras and see how things look.
According to a fact-checking unit, CBS News confirmed that FEMA has said money is not being diverted from disaster response needs. It also confirmed that online claims that the agency is only giving storm victims $750 are "misleading."
A dad, kids, and grandmother from Tampa all made it to Chicago, but mom was not able to leave due to her job.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
CBS News Chicago caught up with Pattie Eakin, who is now back at her Mount Prospect home after two weeks helping people at a Red Cross shelter north of Tampa for Helene.
Hundreds of ComEd employees are going to Florida to help Tampa Electric.
Much of the area set to be hit by Hurricane Milton has been in shambles ever since Helene, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane.
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
The single mother had been sitting in bed holding sons Khyzier and Khazmir and chatting on the phone with family members while the storm raged outside their home in Thomson, Georgia.
About two dozen firefighters from 17 different departments were called on for their specialized equipment, boats, and unique skills as they race to rescue survivors.
They will be set up in the Chicago shelter system, but the organization says these new arrivals will strain the shelter's capacity.
The dogs will be flown in from Pasco County, Florida, all of them displaced by the storm.
Taylor County, Florida Sheriff Wayne Padgett said 90% of homes in Keaton Beach were "gone" after the storm.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the death toll would rise as rescuers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads and widespread flooding.
Hurricane Helene killed dozens of people, caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to millions of homes and businesses.
ComEd said it could take several days to turn the electricity back on for everyone affected by the hurricane.
At the Boys and Girls Club in Bridgeport, kids as young as 5 years old are able to get free swim lessons through the Red Cross.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
In the Chicago area, the American Red Cross collects about 1,000 units of blood per day. It sounds like a lot, but the need for blood donations is huge and constant.
A woman who appeared to be about 50 years old was found on fire and unresponsive in the 5900 block of South Morgan Street.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to a two-story building fire before 6:30 a.m. at Monroe Street and Cicero Avenue.
Mayor Henyard's opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor insisted she will stay right where she is, and voters will keep her there.
A balanced city budget must be passed by the end of the year. As of Tuesday, Dec. 2, there was no deal in sight with the Dec. 31 deadline in place.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Karris A. Turner, 35, was charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash.
Eileen O'Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning after winning the race with more than twice as many votes as her Republican challenger.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
The classic rock band AC/DC is making a stop in Chicago during their upcoming "Power Up" stadium tour this spring. The tour marks the first time they've hit the road in nine years.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
You see them respond to disasters, but the American Red Cross also works tirelessly to prevent tragedies by teaching lifesaving skills, including swimming.
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Officials said when firefighters arrived, they found the two victims waving from the second floor and the front of the building. Initially, firefighters had issues entering the front door due to plywood on the first floor. In total about 50 firefighters responded to the fire. The back of the building was charred by the flames and left significantly damaged.
Police said the teen was shot in the chest in an apartment building.
Eight people—four men and four women, all between the ages of 20 and 35—were shot in a house in Chicago Lawn.
Mayor Henyard's opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor insisted she will stay right where she is, and voters will keep her there.
A balanced city budget must be passed by the end of the year. As of Tuesday, Dec. 2, there was no deal in sight with the Dec. 31 deadline in place.
A relatively quiet day is ahead on Tuesday with highs closer to freezing underneath a partly cloudy sky.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
It was Giddey's first triple-double of the season and No. 12 for his career.
Lukas Reichel scored for the 'Hawks. Arvid Soderblom stopped 18 shots.
Bears President Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain general manager and will be the "point person" for the search, but they will work together closely to find the right candidate.
Brown not long ago was named offensive coordinator after Shane Waldron was also fired from that position.
Carter is used to dealing with adversity—and not just on the football field.
Eight people—four men and four women, all between the ages of 20 and 35—were shot in a house in Chicago Lawn.
In one incident, the robbers displayed a knife. The robbers were wearing black hooded sweat shirts and ski masks, police said.
Eileen O'Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning after winning the race with more than twice as many votes as her Republican challenger.
Sidi Mohammad Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in the attack in late October.
Officers used a Taser on the man, but he did not stop, police said.
