Libya floods leave more than 5,300 dead, thousands more missing
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
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A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
Cave expert Mark Dickey was hit with internal bleeding as he helped chart the Morca cave system, leaving him stuck more than 3,200 feet underground.
A healthy caver could climb out of Turkey's Morca cave in about 15 hours, but it could take weeks to get Mark Dickey out after he suffered internal bleeding.
Chicago Fire Department officials said a person went for a swim off a 27-boat about a mile offshore from McCormick Place, and did not resurface.
The helicopter was being prepared for possible search and rescue missions. Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane before it reaches Florida's gulf shore in the next few days.
A search for a teen swimmer in Winnetka concluded for the day around noon on Tuesday after a rescue team responded to three people in the water during dangerous lake conditions.
Terrifying minutes passed before a man was dragged out. Witnesses watched as a rescuer also needed to be rescued.
A morning swim during hazardous conditions in Lake Michigan on Sunday turned into a dramatic, large-scale rescue that also put first responders in danger. Drownings along the lake are down so far this year, but the reasons why might be surprising.
The victim was pulled to shore by the Chicago Fire Department dive teams.
Kaleb Martin and his five and seven-year-old daughters were trapped on the top floor of their apartment building in West Peoria, surrounded by a raging fire. Martin had to summon the courage to do the unthinkable.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
OceanGate Expeditions' small Titan submersible set off with 5 people, including 3 paying passengers and, at most, about 96 hours' worth of oxygen on board.
There is a heartwarming update on the puppies rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Indiana. More than 40 dogs were taken from two properties in Northwest Indiana. Since then, the sheriff said people have reached out to ask how they can help. For now, veterinarians are just trying to get the pups socialized and used to their new environments.
The officers involved in the rescue will be honored at a later date.
Early Monday morning, dispatchers got a call about people trapped in a house in Frankfort, Indiana, outside of Lafayette. Flames and heavy smoke trapped people on the second floor.
They named her "Jan."
Crews say when they arrived, the car was deep in the ravine, surrounded by thick trees and barely visible.
Rescuers spent a frantic few hours Monday evening trying to save the man, but he did not make it.
A massive rescue effort was underway on Monday evening in Buffalo Grove for a person who was trapped in a hole.
A massive rescue effort was underway on Monday evening in Buffalo Grove for a person who was trapped in a hole. Chopper 2 was over the scene where several emergency responders were on the scene in a residential area on Aspen Drive.
Chopper 2 was over the scene in Buffalo Grove where a person was reportedly trapped in a hole.
A person is safe after the Chicago Fire Department was called to Montrose Harbor Monday morning.
He was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition.
A person is dead after the Chicago Fire Department pulled a body out of the Montrose Harbor Thursday just after midnight.
At least five robberies were reported between Oct. 20 and 31 during the morning and afternoon hours.
The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter Thursday to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
On Thursday, Benjamin Oberto, 45, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, was reported missing around midnight.
Chicago police said just before 12:30 a.m., a northbound silver SUV collided with a southbound black sedan.
Some breaks for sunshine on Saturday give way to highs in the middle 50s.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Snelling laid out the challenges the department is facing—and how, following the imposition of a consent decree, it can help to create a culture change to form a top police department in the country.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race has asked for a recount.
A new report shows Wisconsin voters approved a record number of school referenda in 2024 elections.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
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.
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.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
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.
"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."
The actor plays the main character Carmie in the Hulu series "The Bear," famously set in Chicago.
The ceremony kicked off a full day of holiday activities including performances and hot chocolate.
Trump announced he is nominating Chris Wright as his Secretary of Energy and a member of the newly formed National Energy Council. Wright is CEO and chairman of Denver-based Liberty Energy.
On Thursday, Benjamin Oberto, 45, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, was reported missing around midnight. The New Berlin Police Department said his last location was Crystal Lake, Illinois, for work.
Chicago police said in each incident, the robbers approached victims on foot, brandishing a firearm and demanding wallets, purses, and mobile devices.
Martinez's funeral is set for Monday of next week. In a statement, the Mayor's office said Mayor Johnson plans to attend the funeral alongside Supt. Larry Snelling.
Preliminary investigation indicated that a 25-year-old man was on the sidewalk when two unknown people approached him.
On Thursday, Benjamin Oberto, 45, of New Berlin, Wisconsin, was reported missing around midnight.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
At least five robberies were reported between Oct. 20 and 31 during the morning and afternoon hours.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
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.
Leach, a graduate transfer from Fairfield, shot just 5 of 12, including 2 of 7 from 3-point range, but made up for it going 13 of 14 from the free throw line.
Dawson also had three blocks for the Ramblers (4-0)
Coby White scored 29 and Nikola Vucevic had 25 for the Bulls.
Jones said there has been a different energy at practice this week under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
The 'Hawks offense, which ranks 26th in the league in scoring, struggled to put points on the board.
Wentworth Area detectives were investigating Friday night.
The threat involved Fremont Middle School in unincorporated Mundelein.
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.
