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Former President Donald Trump took the stage during the last night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in front of his family and some of his biggest supporters to receive the Republican nomination for president. His speech became the longest acceptance speech in U.S. History.
CBS News Chicago Political Analyst Pat Brady tells Joe Donlon the first seven minutes of former President Trump’s speech weren’t bad, but the subsequent meandering made the speech into a disaster.
Trump accepted the nomination for president for the third time in a row on Thursday, closing out the Republican National Convention with his first speech since he was shot in a failed assassination attempt just days earlier. Joe Donlon reports from Milwaukee.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Discussion keeps growing on whether President Biden will withdraw from the race, but at the Republican National Convention Thursday, Illinois delegates said former President Donald Trump is likely to win in a landslide regardless of who is on the ticket against him. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from Milwaukee.
Pritzker has been rumored to be a possible replacement on the Democratic ticket if Mr. Biden withdraws, but he said Thursday that he is still campaigning for Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Joe Donlon reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Joining Joe Donlon, Political Analyst Pat Brady says he expects former President Donald Trump to be professional and presidential in his speech. Brady also says he expects President Biden is likely to withdraw on the Democratic side soon.
Former President Trump is set to speak as President Biden recovers from COVID-19—and more Democrats call for Mr. Biden to set down. Joe Donlon and Chris Tye report from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
CBS News Chicago Political Analyst Pat Brady says Vance's speech was more like Dan Quayle's vice presidential nomination acceptance speech in 1988 than Sarah Palin's in 2008. Brady joins Joe Donlon at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Vance was one of several speakers at the convention in Milwaukee Wednesday night. As Joe Donlon reports, the theme of the evening was "Make America Strong Again," and speakers addressed the military, foreign policy, and Israel as they called for a return of Donald Trump to the White House.
The cities are different, the convention layouts are different, and the number of protesters in Chicago expected to be much larger. But as Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, police and protesters at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee said believe Chicago’s big event will run more smoothly than many fear.
A man was shot and killed by out-of-town police officers in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention. As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, a Chicago Police official says nothing similar is likely during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
There are some significant differences the Republican National Convention now in progress and the Democratic Convention in Chicago next month.
Police officers brought in from Columbus, Ohio to help with security at the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man holding a knife outside the convention center on Tuesday.
Pastor Brooks of New Beginnings Church of Chicago gave the closing prayer at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday. In 2022, he camped out on a Woodlawn rooftop to raise money for a community center.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
Meanwhile, Joe Donlon is joined by CBS Chicago Political Analyst Pat Brady for a breakdown of the second day of the convention, including an appearance by onetime Trump challenger Nikki Haley.
The former president who also hopes to be a future president came out to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to a standing ovation, as speakers focused on safety and crime with a theme of calling to "make America safe again." Joe Donlon reports from the Fiserv Forum.
Joe Donlon caught up with Donald Trump's son, Eric, and got his reaction to the attempted assassination over the weekend and what the RNC has planned for this week.
Illinois' delegation is made up of almost all newer faces, while figures such as former Gov. Jim Edgar, former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin are absent. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from the RNC in Milwaukee.
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
One move by U.S. Sen. Vance earlier this year had deep ties to the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from the Republican National Convention In Milwaukee.
It was a love fest for former President Trump, who also seeks to be future President Trump, just two nights after he was hurt in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Joe Donlon has a recap of the first day of the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee.
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.
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.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Idalia Corcoles' attorneys said she suffered internal bleeding that went untreated for hours after liposuction.
The train was stopped in the town of Hastings, about 20 miles from St. Paul, due to "switch issues," according to Amtrak's train status website.
Crundwell, now 71, admitted to embezzling more than $53 million from the tiny town in western Illinois over 22 years.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
Thirty-six kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago have holiday gifts this year, thanks to nurses at Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine.
A funeral was held Saturday for 14-year-old Rubi Patricia Vergara, who died in a school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. A teacher also was killed in the attack.
A man drove into a Texas mall after a 19-mile police chase, hitting four people before officers shot and killed him. A fifth person went to the hospital on their own.
A court has awarded $66 million to the family of a Chicago mother of four who died due to complications from plastic surgery in 2019.
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Idalia Corcoles' attorneys said she suffered internal bleeding that went untreated for hours after liposuction.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
