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Tiny Houses Have Big Plans To Expand In Chicago
The non-profit start-up Chicago Tiny House Inc. envisions replicating what's been done elsewhere in the country.
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The non-profit start-up Chicago Tiny House Inc. envisions replicating what's been done elsewhere in the country.
There's an effort Friday morning to help solve two cases involving newborns found abandoned and dead in two south suburbs last year.
Members of the Chicago Teacher's Union are voting today on a plan to merge their union with a union representing charter school teachers.
Students and nearby residents are upset with the Univ. of Chicago for inviting Steve Bannon to speak at the school.
The Chicago Teacher's Union is speaking out against a plan by the School Board to relax ethics rules so that a former board member can become the Chief Operating Officer.
Three men from the Chicago area will be the first Illinois residents to compete in ski jumping at the Olympics.
Each year, when mushers gather for Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, another group gathers in Chicago for the "CHIditarod."
The event, which kicked off at 11 a.m. today, features music, marching and speeches.
Philip Heck, the Field Museum's Pritzker Associate Curator for Meteorites and Polar studies, said he's really excited to get his hands on the rock.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) said there are more than 4 million people in Illinois with some form of criminal background.
The meteor flashed across the sky around 7 p.m. Chicago time.
Senator Dick Durbin called the president's "sh*thole countries" remarks "hate-filled, vile, and racist."
At least five Sam's Club stores in the Chicago area and more in Indiana and other states are abruptly closing.
The new lights not only will save the city millions on energy costs, but will change the way the streets look at night.
Fifteen men who were cleared of drug convictions tied to a corrupt former Chicago police officer, in what was believed to be the first mass exoneration in Cook County history, have now sought certificates of innocence.
Elected officials and activists are celebrating new regulations going into effect to protect the Great Lakes, and they're vowing to do more as the White House and Congress look to erode such protections.
Advocates for the homeless said the city gave the homeless living under the Kennedy Expressway a death sentence on Wednesday when crews threw out their belongings.
Around 6:20 a.m., Lake Forest police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of North Western Avenue.
Durbin says the Trump Administration deserves the criticism it's getting over its handling of the disaster.
WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
As of Friday morning, there have been 148 bank robberies this year, according to FBI spokesman Garrett Croon, down from more than 190 in 2016.
Volunteers with the Red Cross in the Chicago area have assisted displaced people at more than a dozen fires over the past few days.
For some people, the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day is a time to go outside and fire guns into the air. Police are hoping to discourage the practice.
Water Department crews were called out to 115th and Yale around 5:15 a.m., after a vehicle crashed into a hydrant, shearing it off.
With some New Year's revelers planning to celebrate on party buses this weekend, city officials said they plan to check buses to make sure no one is illegally carrying drugs or guns, and the companies have the proper licenses.
Chicago police said the woman, 26, and the girl, 17, were arguing when the woman pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the girl in her arm.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
The two offenders got into a silver SUV, pulled up to the victims, and began shooting in their direction, according to police.
Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month.
Lakeside clouds may be around this morning, especially in northwest Indiana, with clearing throughout the afternoon.
In all, more than 350 people charged in the Capitol riot were specifically charged with obstruction of an official proceeding. This is the charge the Supreme Court ruled was improperly used by prosecutors.
But an alderman who will serve as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention said getting behind Mr. Biden remains essential.
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The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
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The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The Fresh Market already has stores in Crystal Lake, Geneva, Lake Forest, and Wilmette.
The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well.
The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks.
Getting added to the guide is not the same as being awarded a Michelin star, but still signifies a stamp of approval.
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Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour.
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Police say a 26-year-old woman pulled out a sharp object and attacked the 17-year-old girl. The girl then pulled out a firearm and shot the woman in the shoulder.
Chicago police say two men and a woman were walking when they got into an argument with two other people who then got into a car, pulled up to them, and began shooting.
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The parade, scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m., will be followed by a day of events celebrating the end of Pride Month.
For Sunday, some lakeside clouds, then mostly sunny. A high of 72. Cooler lakeside.
Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month.
The City of Highland Park said around 40 protesters shouted "pro-Palestinian and antisemitic chants" outside the home of Rep. Brad Schneider.
Chicago police said the woman, 26, and the girl, 17, were arguing when the woman pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the girl in her arm.
Fireworks and more are on display starting this weekend for the Fourth of July Holiday, with many places in Chicago and the suburbs to sit and enjoy the colorful celebration.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference.
The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.
A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex.
The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage.
Sloan finished his senior season at York with a .30 ERA. The 6-foot 4-inch right-hander gave up 2 earned runs and struck out 90 batters through 46 innings with five walks.
Any pressure Kuhl feels to perform on the mound is nothing compared to what he and his family went through in the past year.
Luke Little (3-1) threw a scoreless seventh for the victory, and Porter Hodge followed with a scoreless inning.
Luis Robert Jr., Korey Lee and Lenyn Sosa also homered for the Sox in their double-digit scoring game of the season.
Drew Thorpe (2-1) retired 16 in a row after Brenton Doyle led off the game with a single.
Kyle Knight was ordered detained at an initial hearing.
Illinois State Police later found the car in the area of 34th and Halsted streets in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Chicago police arrested Marquan Jones, 17, on Thursday in the 2400 block of East 75th Street.
Red Star Liquor & Deli has been targeted by thieves five different times in the last 10 days.
Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died.