Weather Radios Flying Off The Shelves After Tornadoes
Retailers are working hard to keep weather radios in stock, after tornadoes devastated parts of downstate Illinois and other Midwest locations last week.
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Retailers are working hard to keep weather radios in stock, after tornadoes devastated parts of downstate Illinois and other Midwest locations last week.
Questions still buzz around President Barack Obama's surprise decision Monday to move the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David.
In a surprise move, the White House has announced the upcoming G8 summit will be moved from Chicago to Camp David. The NATO summit scheduled for the same weekend will stay in Chicago.
A busload of Chicago Public Schools students set up shop outside the Cook County Juvenile Center on Monday, to suggest that's where they'll end up, unless CPS eases its disciplinary policies.
A professional massage therapist is warning that it's not just the big muscles than can put a crimp in your style.
There is plenty of room to stretch out, insist the designers of the 128 square-foot Tiny House now on display on the Northwestern University campus.
A Northwestern University research survey at has turned up data showing around 20 percent of all body piercings end up with infections.
Union workers locked in a two-year contract dispute with Hyatt Hotels accused the Pritzker family who owns the hotel chain paying too little in property taxes, an allegation the hotel chain called "deeply offensive."
The question for parents of babies born on February 29 is: should they celebrate their child's birthday once every four years, or twice every year?
Six downstate residents were killed, and more than 100 others were injured, in a powerful storm with an EF4 tornado slammed southern Illinois early Wednesday.
A Chicago massage therapist trying to organize a nationwide boycott of an upcoming TV series, which she feels puts her licensed, regulated profession in an unflattering light.
The Internal Revenue service has launched a nationwide attack on the problem of identity theft and false filing of tax returns.
A change of lifestyle is ahead for Rose Juarez of west suburban Schiller Park, now that she has won $1 million in the new $2 Powerball drawing.
Workers are going to have to start working like managers, now that they have won a 90-day reprieve for their jobs at a window plant on Goose Island.
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was indicted Thursday on allegations he failed to pay income taxes on tens of thousands of dollars of campaign cash that he used for personal reasons, but he claimed the feds targeted him because he refused to wear a wire targeting fellow Commissioner John Daley.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) agrees a gas price spike doesn't help President Barack Obama, but he says so far, it's hardly a deal-breaker for the president.
Naked mole rats are infamous for being ugly little creatures, but they could point the way toward improvements in treatment of heart attack victims.
As war drums continue pounding between Israel and Iran, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is saying he is hoping sanctions will do the trick.
The Chicago Board of Education has voted to close seven public schools next school year and "turn around" 10 other schools, despite vehement objections from many parents, teachers and community members.
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) is warning of serious transit troubles for the city on the horizon.
An outspoken University of Chicago political scientist says talk of deploying bombs over Iran is really an effort to secure tougher international sanctions against that country.
The Chicago Transit Authority took the opportunity of a quiet Presidents' Day to toot its own horn about savings to come in a massive warehouse.
Owners of 7-Eleven stores are warning of massive layoffs to come, unless the Illinois Lottery protects them from competition from the online sales that are expected to start this year.
The head of a conservative think tank calls the plan to intercept ticket scofflaws' tax refunds a desperate money grab by the city.
The once very public Rod Blagojevich is now seeking privacy for the start of his 14-year prison term at a low-security prison outside Denver.
Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers.
Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Larry Foster, of Lisle, is accused of entering the victim's home and sexually assaulting them on March 16.
The ages of the victims range from 28 to 35, according to Chicago police.
The incident happened just before 6 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
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.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
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.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
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.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
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.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The driver hit and killed a 54-year-old woman who was crossing the street near 67th and Western and didn't stop, police said.
After he left court, McGregor announced on X that he plans to appeal the verdict and what he called a "modest award."
It comes as Lebanese officials say at least 11 people were killed and 63 were hurt after a different Israeli strike in central Beirut overnight.
Several roads were closed in downtown Las Vegas as smoke and fire billowed and firefighters hosed down the flames. Fire officials said it found several vehicles on fire in the rail car Friday afternoon.
Australian police arrested three climate change activists Saturday. They said the protesters tried to disrupt ships at the country's largest coal port.
Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
Four people who were inside the store were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Williams, whose paintings now are celebrated around the world, and hanging in galleries, got his start in life and in art in the heart of the South Shore neighborhood.
Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers.
Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
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.
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.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers.
Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
