Chuck E. Cheese keeping animatronic band at one Illinois location
The company originally planned to get rid of the display at nearly all its locations except for two.
The company originally planned to get rid of the display at nearly all its locations except for two.
"The passage of this bill is just such a victory because it means that people will not have to go through what I went through."
"We are not intimidated or swayed by the bullying tactics of Brandon Johnson and Stacy Davis Gates and their members. We are actually tired of it."
Should Chicago Public Schools receive the billion dollars in state funds the Chicago Teachers' Union and the mayor say they deserve? CBS 2's Chris Tye reports that many think it's a big money ask.
State lawmakers are in their final days of budget talks for the next fiscal year.
One teacher from every district-run school will head to Springfield on approved release.
Gabrielle Williams, 23, of Springfield, is charged with one felony count of disorderly conduct.
The mother of Chicago Police Officer Ella French, who was murdered during a traffic stop in 2021, spoke about losing her daughter.
Usually, action days in Springfield focus on legislative issues related to Illinois' Muslim community, but this year, the organizers said, is different.
Muslim American advocates from Chicago traveled down to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to also call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Muslim American advocates from Chicago traveled down to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to also call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
A guest speaker will also give firsthand accounts about the situation in Gaza amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
It was the second bomb threat at the Illinois State Capitol in as many days.
The threat was deemed not to be credible, and the Capitol reopened at 1:59 p.m., the Secretary of State's office said.
The lockdown order was issued out of an abundance of caution, as police conducted a sweep of the building.
Owner Jerry Reinsdorf is seeking to move the team from Guaranteed Rate Field in Bridgeport to the South Loop.
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf was in Springfield on Tuesday to try to secure public funding for a new stadium for his team. Reinsdorf is seeking to move the team from Guaranteed Rate Field in Bridgeport to the South Loop. Renderings show the new park on a 62-acre parcel of land along the south branch of the Chicago River. It would include park spaces and apartment buildings.
Tuition and fees at all three University of Illinois campuses will remain unchanged next school year for in-state undergraduate students after a vote from the school's Board of Trustees.
The original Cristobal Santana said he has been haunted by the suspect who has been using his name for years.
Authorities say the trooper was shot in Springfield by a man suspected in the murder of a Chicago teacher.
The video shows an Illinois state trooper who authorities say was shot in Springfield by a man suspected in the murder of a Chicago teacher. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Authorities say the trooper was shot in Springfield by a man suspected in the murder of a Chicago teacher. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
CBS 2's Darius Johnson confirmed the man who allegedly shot the trooper is also wanted in connection with the death of a 37-year-old woman.
U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin hope to have a vote in the Senate soon.
It would be located in Peotone, between Chicago and Kankakee, and focus mostly on cargo planes.
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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the 50 sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Tsering Wangyal, 82, was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Monday in the area of the 9500 block of Bronx Place, Skokie police said.
The 11-year-old, along with another girl, 15, and two boys, 14 and 16, were arrested on Tuesday in the 7000 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Tiffany Henyard was accused by board members of keeping certain items off the agenda Tuesday night—including an ordinance that board members say would cap spending by the supervisor.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
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.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
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.
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.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
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.
The rapper took to social media to post images of his water-logged $100 million mansion. Within a few hours, the city of Toronto experienced more than a month's worth of rain, causing widespread damage.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has a look at the extended forecast.
ComEd officials confirmed on Wednesday morning, I-55 is set to reopen Thursday morning after storms downed power lines closed the expressway. The wires are expected to be removed from the roadway by midnight.
Night 3 of the Republican National Convention puts former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick in the spotlight. U.S. Sen. JD Vance will speak to the national audience from the podium in Milwaukee. Vance needs to not only win over the delegates, but he needs to convince Republican voters that he's the best person for the VP role.
Recently Nationwide Insurance announced it will drop 100,000 pet insurance policies over the next year, citing rising vet costs as a major reason. Vet services rose by more than 6% from June OF 2023 and 2024, according to government data tracking inflation.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday was investigating 29 potential tornado tracks. So far, 17 tornadoes have been confirmed.
For Monday night, 11 individual tornadoes have been confirmed so far.
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The tornadoes and severe storms that walloped the Chicago area on Sunday and Monday were stunning in their ferocity and breadth.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the 50 sailors' court martial contained "significant legal errors that rendered them fundamentally unfair."
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
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.
Chicago led 42-21 at the midway point of the second quarter and held the advantage until Megan Gustafson made a 3-pointer from the corner with 8:16 remaining in the fourth to give the Aces their first lead of the game at 72-71.
Williams was the No. 1 overall pick in last April's draft as Odunze was picked No. 9 overall to add to a revamped offense.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
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.
The White Sox also drafted Caleb Bonemer, a shortstop out of Okemos High School in Michigan, with the 43rd pick in the second round.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The search for a new police chief is now underway in the Village of Robbins after Scott was relieved of his duties after just 15 months on the job.
Jennifer Lee Wilson, 48, was apprehended Saturday evening in New Buffalo Township, Michigan, according to the Berrien County, Michigan Sheriff's office.
Late Sunday, no one was in custody. Harrison Area detectives are investigating.
Former President Trump was injured in a shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI has identified the gunman as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.