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Chicago Taylor Swift fans gather to celebrate her newest album
Swift was covert about the contents of her new double album until it dropped. Her fans wasted no time once the doors opened on "The Tortured Poets Department."
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Swift was covert about the contents of her new double album until it dropped. Her fans wasted no time once the doors opened on "The Tortured Poets Department."
Taylor Swift fans have waited more than a "Fortnight" for her new album. The QR code in River North revealed that would be the first single off the project, but now that "The Tortured Poets Department" is out, Swift had another surprise for fans: a double album.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Record Store Day is set for Saturday, April 20, and that means Beverly Records in Chicago is preparing for the big day. The store has been "Chicago's vinyl source" since 1967.
Record Store Day is set for Saturday, April 20, and that means Beverly Records in Chicago is preparing for the big day. The store has been "Chicago's vinyl source" since 1967.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Miranda Lambert will perform during the final weekend of the fair on Aug. 17. Gavin Adcock will be the opening act.
Ian Gindes practices discipline in both his work as a classical pianist and his service in the National Guard.
Daniel Henry is one of the co-founders of an After School Matters program.
Mr. Henry has taught thousands of students over 24 years who have performed around the world and gone on to be educators themselves.
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Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
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The band will take the stage in Springfield on Aug. 11 in support of their latest album, "Weathervanes," with special guest Ashley McBryde.
The Illinois State Fair will bring some Grammy talent to the grandstand this summer. The first announced performer is Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
The two-day festival will take place May 25-26 in Grant Park. Passes will go on sale this Thursday at noon.
Marlena Shaw's music spanned generations and influenced recordings and performers in the jazz, soul, disco and R&B genres.
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek is behind the scenes with the iconic theater production and talking to people who make the music guiding the eclectic performances.
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Lynch was killed in a car crash in West Texas on Friday evening, her cousin Michael Lynch confirmed to CBS News.
Rachel Barton Pine has played on some of the world's biggest stages, but a middle school auditorium is no less thrilling for her.
She's a world-famous violinist, but her most recent performance was for a private audience at a junior high school in Glen Ellyn. CBS 2's Noel Brennan was there as Rachel Barton Pine, a familiar name in Chicago, blew away a young audience.
This happened several times in 2022 and 2023, the OIG report said.
Tens of thousands of Republicans, including more than 2,400 delegates, have descended on Milwaukee for the GOP convention.
Police said the children were both "endangered," but did not specify whether the mother had custody or whether an AMBER Alert was likely to be issued.
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
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Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.
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The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
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.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
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In the wake of the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life over the weekend, Illinois Rep. Mike Bost said he can see speeches being changed at this week's Republican National Convention, but not the policy positions.
Late Monday afternoon, police Supt. Larry Snelling spoke about preparations under way for more than a year to host the DNC at the United Center and McCormick Place. Lauren Victory reports.
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The severe weather threat Monday evening is the highest in four years.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
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The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
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.
The QB wasted no time showing off his arm as he literally passed his Caleb Cares Hero awards to recipients, or receivers, in the crowd.
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Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
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The ages of the victims range from 15 to 51.