Voters Decide: A look at closely watched congressional races
There are several congressional races to be watching closely.
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There are several congressional races to be watching closely.
Discussions about security for Tuesday's midterm contests started across the state after the 2020 election.
The race is on this election eve and it's not just ballots being handed out at polling sites. Some election workers are getting panic buttons. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman had more on the stepped-up security for the midterm election.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was busy on Monday in Oak Brook and Bourbonnais ahead of Tuesday's election. He was expected to end the day in Merrionette Park with a Get Out the Vote event at 7 p.m.
The race is on this election eve and it's not just ballots being handed out at polling sites. Some election workers are getting panic buttons. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman had more on the stepped-up security for the midterm election.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was busy on Monday in Oak Brook and Bourbonnais ahead of Tuesday's election. He was expected to end the day in Merrionette Park with a Get Out the Vote event at 7 p.m.
Candiates on both sides of the aisle brought in some big names to help them in their fight ahead of Tuesday.
High wind gusts and storms left thousands of ComEd customers experiencing power outages Saturday.
The 6th District congressional race is being looked at as a potential toss-up.
A Buffalo Grove High School student is in the hospital after the teen was hit by a vehicle right outside of the school. Police were seen walking the intersection of Dundee and Arlington Heights Road.
The program is open to low-income homeowners at least 30 days behind on payments.
Homeowners struggling to pay the bills can get some help as the state is offering cash to get them back on track. Qualifying homeowners can get up to $60,000 through the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund.
Hip Hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs enters a tentative agreement to purchase the largest U.S. wholesaler of branded cannabis, Cresco Labs.
CPD, the Chicago Board of Elections, and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will discuss public safety efforts planned for election day Friday.
CPD, the Chicago Board of Elections, and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will discuss public safety efforts planned for election day Friday.
On election night, insiders say to watch the Illinois 6th Congressional District. If incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten loses, it could be a sign of what's to come the rest of the night.
Headed back into the 70s underneath a sun-drenched sky.
Warm winds will carry temperatures into the 70s the next 2 days.
No good deed goes unpunished - a retired Illinois pastor is learning that the hard way. He tried to help a young woman in need, but his kindness is costing hundreds of dollars. CBS 2's Lauren Victory explained the car tax complication.
He faces a new conspiracy charge related to a corruption scheme involving AT&T in addition to a 22-count indictment from earlier this year.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pleaded "not guilty" to the latest federal charge against him. Madigan was not present for Tuesday's arraignment as his lawyer entered the plea. He faces a new conspiracy charge related to a corruption scheme involving AT&T.
A person was killed and multiple lanes of traffic were shut down on Interstate 55 as a result of a car crash near Lemont on Tuesday.
Jackpot hopefuls were lined up for hours to play a special game for an extra shot at $1 billion. CBS 2's Lauren Victory visited a lottery dealer on the Southwest Side called the Lucky Mart on 87th Street, and found out it lives up to its name.
Jackpot hopefuls were lined up for hours to play a special game for an extra shot at $1 billion. CBS 2's Lauren Victory visited a lottery dealer on the Southwest Side called the Lucky Mart on 87th Street, and found out it lives up to its name.
The Illinois Lottery is giving players a chance to scoop up over 1,000 free Powerball tickets at one of the top 10 'winningest' Powerball stores. That's going to be at the Lucky Mart on the South Side, located at 2900 West 87th Street.
It happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Phillips Avenue.
This year's tree is a 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
Friday's highs will be in the low 50s with winds diminishing throughout the morning.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
Sheriff Tom Dart said this implementation of law enforcement makes his deputies proactive instead of reactive.
The university hosted its first "Stroll to the Polls" to encourage voter registration and participation.
Progressive groups are urging the mayor and state to provide more affordable housing, rental assistance, and rapid rehousing programs.
Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson has written Facebook posts supporting Hamas, advancing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments about women.
The money spent on Chicago School Board races is closing in on nearly $7 million.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
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.
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
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.
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.
In Phoenix, Vice President Kamala Harris seized on comments made by former President Donald Trump when he said he's going to protect women from migrants, whether they like it or not, while Trump tried to keep the attention on President Biden's comment from earlier in the week, seemingly calling a Trump supporter's remark "garbage."
Chicago's official Christmas tree will be cut down Friday in Logan Square. This year's tree is a 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family.
Police say that officer was helping in a response to a large gathering when a white sedan traveling eastbound on Phillips hit the officer's leg before driving away.
The Chicago board of Education is set to meet this Friday morning. President Mitchell L. Ikenna Johnson is resigning at the request of Mayor Brandon Johnson, amid growing pressure over a string of controversial Facebook posts supporting Hamas, backing 9/11 conspiracy theories, and making sexist comments.
Meteorologist Ed Curran is tracking seasonable temperatures in the Chicago area on Friday.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
The mayor asked Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson to step down over his "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial statements."
This year's tree is a 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family.
It happened just before 1:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of South Phillips Avenue.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
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.
On a power play midway through the second period, Smith – the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft – scored the winning goal with a wrist shot off the crossbar.
The play resulted in a fumble that gave the ball back to the Washington Commanders, who later won the game with a Hail Mary play.
The White Sox confirmed they have signed Venable to a multi-year contract, but terms of the deal were not announced.
Coby White scored 21 points, Josh Giddey added 20 and the Bulls beat the Magic 102-99.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had already faced six counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery.
Ventura Orozco was face to face with a robber who managed to sneak into the back office demanding cash.
The FBI said the same robbers are also responsible for heists in Michigan and Missouri.
Chicago recorded about 70 anti-Jewish hate crimes this year, including vandalism and bomb threats, with West Ridge hit more than any neighborhood in the city.
Police said Larry Savage was caught on video stealing two ballots during a public test of voting machines earlier this month.
