Northwestern University announces agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters
The protesters have been camping out in Deering Meadow on the Evanston campus since Thursday morning.
The protesters have been camping out in Deering Meadow on the Evanston campus since Thursday morning.
"I'm very very proud of everything we have been able to achieve."
The students joined a nationwide movement calling for immediate divestment from countries profiting from Israeli business amid the war in Gaza. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos reports.
As the demonstration grew, organizers said they expect agitators taking issue with their cause – whom they encouraged students not to engage.
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
The rain did not slow the march. About 100 students and some faculty came out to demand the University of Chicago cut financial ties with Israel. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
The protests are growing, with continued clashes and threats of violence. CBS News’ Nancy Chen reports from Columbia University in New York.
Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a fourth day of protests in Upper Manhattan.
After Monday's protests in Chicago to shed light on the crisis in Gaza, in which led to the arrests of several protesters, concerns over security at the Democratic National Convention this August are rising.
The White House is telling Israel to start protecting civilians in Gaza, or else. President Joe BIden sent a strong message to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, following an Israeli air strike that killed seven aid workers.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has said he wasn't aware a flag was burned before he spoke at a pro=Palestinian protest rally, but Some colleagues want him to lose his seat as Housing Committee chair. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
The groups had sought permits for protest marches on the first and last days of the Democratic National Convention in August, with parade routes that would have taken them within one block of the United Center
Many Palestinian-Americans and their allies are using their vote in the Illinois primary to protest President Joe Biden's refusal to call for a permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza.
Many people in the Chicago area were using their vote in Tuesday's primary election as a form of protest against the war in Gaza. It's part of a nationwide movement reaching the city, as some voters protest President Joe Biden's refusal to call for a permanent ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas by writing in "Gaza" as their chosen presidential candidate on the Democratic primary ballot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his military will press on with plans to push into the southern Gaza border town of Rafah as ceasefire talks continue between Israel and Hamas amid a new "precise operation" carried out by the Israel Defense Forces.
The group of Palestinian leaders and businesspeople has refused to meet with senior White House officials in Chicago, over concerns about the Israel-Hamas War. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Senior White House officials are in Chicago, meeting with Arab and Palestinian leaders to discuss the war in Gaza, amid growing concerns over Islamophobia in the U.S. Meantime, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an "obstacle to peace" and urged Israel to hold new elections.
The American Jewish singer was the subject of planned protests by pro-Palestinian activists over his apparent support for Israel. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Matisyahu said he will donate the proceeds from the canceled show to the hostages held by Hamas.
Activists who planned to protest called Matisyahu a "racist, Zionist musician," and asked demonstrators to tell him he is "not welcome in Chicago."
The U.S., Jordan, Egypt, France, the Netherlands and Belgium dropped aid over Gaza in an attempt to get supplies, including desperately needed food, to residents.
Palestinians are blaming the Israeli military, but the Israeli Defense Forces say the Palestinian narrative does not match up to what happened.
While symbolic, the Chicago City Council's call for a cease-fire was meaningful to some Palestinian American locals.
Police say the 49-year-old victim got into a verbal fight with a woman on the bus, and that's when she took out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Authorities report that Corey Thompsen, 28, was involved in a crash on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. Investigators haven't said what led to the two-car crash.
Saturday's high temperatures are expected to reach the low 70s, but the real story will be on Sunday, when highs actually flirt with 80 degrees.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
Voters in the 9th Precinct of the 47th Ward in Chicago are being asked if a liquor ban in place for 117 years should continue.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
More than 20 years after 21 people were killed in a stampede, the building's owner and the city have been battling it out over plans to demolish the site.
Fioretti is a well-known figure in Chicago politics, but not necessarily on the Republican ticket.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Thompsen was involved in a crash on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. The details of the crash are still under investigation.
This 6-year-old girl is just looking for a home to lounge and take some cozy cat naps in. Carissa is very low maintenance but enjoys play time if you can make it happen. She has no problem with new people and is very friendly, allowing strangers to introduce themselves and pet her.
The Chicagoland suburbs have overtaken the Miami area for the dubious honor.
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are expected to target the battleground states hard during the last stretch of the campaign season.
The bridges are raised one at a time to allow boat traffic, and usually take about 10 minutes per bridge.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
Authorities report that Corey Thompsen, 28, was involved in a crash on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. Investigators haven't said what led to the two-car crash.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
Police say the 49-year-old victim got into a verbal fight with a woman on the bus, and that's when she took out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
After learning someone tried to kill him when he was just hours old, he used DNA testing kits hoping to get offenders arrested.
Fioretti is a well-known figure in Chicago politics, but not necessarily on the Republican ticket.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Chiropractor who promoted stem cell benefits for relieving arthritis pain is disciplined after six-year investigation by state
The O.W.L.S. program has been around for over a decade, bringing the sport to underserved communities in Chicago
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
Tyler Bertuzzi and Nick Foligno each scored a power-play goal, and Chicago beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener.
Gregg Berhalter sees the Chicago Fire as a "sleeping giant" poised for success.
Lonzo Ball got a rousing ovation in his long-awaited return for the Bulls after being sidelined for nearly three years because of a knee injury.
Police say the 49-year-old victim got into a verbal fight with a woman on the bus, and that's when she took out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
Authorities report that Corey Thompsen, 28, was involved in a crash on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. Investigators haven't said what led to the two-car crash.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
Tatiana Cox's two cousins were killed in the crash and she's frustrated at the lack of updates from police.
Police said, around 3:45 p.m., a 45-year-old man was sitting in a parked car in the McDonald's parking lot near Sheridan Road and Wilson Avenue, when two people approached, and one of them started shooting.