Illinois NAACP president suspended for calling migrants "savages"
She had been outlining how arriving migrants had received services in the state that she said had never been offered to Black people.
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She had been outlining how arriving migrants had received services in the state that she said had never been offered to Black people.
The head of the Illinois Chapter of the NAACP was suspended for making inflammatory comments about migrants. Teresa Haley made the comments during a Zoom call with other state leaders.
Former DuPage County NAACP President Patrick Watson said he was "horrified" by Illinois NAACP President Teresa Haley's comments.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
t's an inspirational feeling that sweeps through the city every year watching over 40,000 runners take to the streets of Chicago to run the Chicago marathon.
If you want to hit the ice, start making plans now.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Governor JB Pritzker announced the state is honoring Enrique Martinez, 26, who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a traffic stop on November 4.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he's willing to negotiate with the City Council on his proposed budget, but wouldn't commit to any specific alternatives.
In some cases, such attacks have made their way to classrooms and college campuses.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
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.
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.
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.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
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.
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.
Mayor Brandon Johnson was asked about the proposal Tuesday afternoon.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
"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 IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Meteorologist Ed Curran has the latest 7-day forecast.
Neil Diamond has had 38 songs reach the Billboard Top 10. Now the story of his rise to the top of the charts is being told in the musical "A Beautiful Noise," featuring an actor whose performance features an uncanny ability to recreate the superstar’s unique sound.
President-elect Donald Trump is raising eyebrows with some of his Cabinet picks for his second administration. Getting his more controversial picks approved by the Senate could prove challenging.
The new Moana movie comes out in theaters on November 27. Hear from a cast member and producer as excitement for the movie builds.
A car crashed into a Chicago police cruiser early Friday morning in Lincoln Park while officers were responding to a liquor store burglary.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Police said by the time firefighters got to the scene, three people were hurt.
Stop by the CBS News Chicago studio, at the corner of Dearborn and Washington streets, Friday morning to donate.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
t's an inspirational feeling that sweeps through the city every year watching over 40,000 runners take to the streets of Chicago to run the Chicago marathon.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
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.
Since the teen was brought back into custody in the last week, instead of a "more secure placement," he has been placed in an unsecured shelter.
Meanwhile, Cubs ace Shota Imanaga made the all-MLB Second Team.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
The Bears have lost three straight this season—and 10 straight against the Green Bay Packers, whom they will be playing this coming Sunday.
Illinois has started a season 3-0 for the fourth time under Brad Underwood, and the second time in three seasons after starting the 2022-23 season 4-0.
Johnson had 104 yards rushing on 21 carries. Williams ran nine times for 101 yards that included a 71-yard touchdown run that ended the scoring with 7:56 remaining.
One burglary suspect tried to run away after the crash, but was arrested at the scene.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Durk, 32—legal name Durk Devontay Banks—was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles Thursday after being extradited from Florida.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, authorities arrested Williams on Thursday in Savannah, Georgia, where he will appear in federal court.
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.
