Fire officials warn of dangers linked to lithium-ion batteries
They've been blamed for sparking hundreds of fires, including some that turned deadly. Here are tips on how you can protect your family.
They've been blamed for sparking hundreds of fires, including some that turned deadly. Here are tips on how you can protect your family.
The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may be unprepared to tackle them.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Thursday is the final day for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which has brought a number of demonstrations and protests to the Windy City all week.
Chicago police said just before 7 p.m., officers responded to the 6600 block of South Greenwood Avenue for a call of a person stabbed.
Rewatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech as he officially accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 DNC.
Chicago police say officers responded to the scene and found the front of the store had been damaged.
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
Thursday is the final day for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which has brought a number of demonstrations and protests to the Windy City all week.
Rewatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech as he officially accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 DNC.
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
Police Supt. Larry Snelling said the protest went smoothly Wednesday because safety was discussed.
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.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
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.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
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.
Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail holding his first outdoor rally since the assassination attempt in July. This time, there is a wall of bulletproof glass surrounded the podium.
Bustos discusses the 20-minute speech by her colleague and former mentor, Tim Walz, and how the excitement from the four-day event will carry over to the polls.
The head of the search says the boat's mast broke in half during a storm before it capsized Monday. So far, rescuers have recovered the bodies of six people who were on board.
The two men, 34 and 42, are expected to recover after one was stabbed in the back of his head and the other in the back of his left shoulder.
The goal is to encourage consumers to use more plant-based milk and learn more about its nutritional value.
Demonstrators gathered Wednesday at Union Park, a few blocks from the United Center.
A person who attended the breakfast said bugs were found in the buffet, and they appeared to be crickets.
Gus Walz sat in the front row for the biggest moment of his father's life, and his pride exploded out of him.
The shooters fled the scene, police said.
Thursday is the final day for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which has brought a number of demonstrations and protests to the Windy City all week.
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.
The Cubs, who are trying to make up ground in the race for the third NL wild card, dropped to 10-7 in August.
Sister Jean became an international star during the team's Cinderella Final Four run in 2018.
White Sox leadoff hitter Nicky Lopez tripled off the wall in center field to begin the game and scored on Benintendi's groundout.
One player, defensive end Daniel Hardy, has been impressing coaches with his play.
After failing to get out of the first inning in his last start against the Braves, Ray (3-2) limited the Sox to one run and three hits in 6 2/3 innings.
The shooters fled the scene, police said.
The boy was shot in his left leg, and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where his condition was stabilized.
Witnesses said they saw at least one person running away from the scene.
Joshua Zimmerman escaped from the DeSoto County Courthouse in Hernando, Mississippi in June.
Police released an image of Osceola Little, 38, who they said fled on foot from Chicago police and was possibly armed.