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Photo Of Soldier Watching Daughter's Birth On FaceTime Goes Viral
A soldier returning home for the birth of his daughter had to settle for watching the event on FaceTime after his flight was delayed.
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A soldier returning home for the birth of his daughter had to settle for watching the event on FaceTime after his flight was delayed.
The parents of a 16-year-old ejected from a car after she removed her seat belt to take a selfie are turning their grief into action.
Several residents in Florida and Texas were sent into a panic as large gators stopped traffic, invaded porches, and even approached a Target store over the weekend.
A Texas mother is speaking out after an attempt to clean a fish tank nearly killed her and her entire family.
Flags were flown at half-mast as the service began as the choir sang "My Country Tis of Thee."
Steve Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount, a police affidavit alleges.
A personal safety consultant who works with churches in the Chicago area says now is the time to take precautions.
A Red Cross official from the Chicagoland area is getting a firsthand look at the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.
"Chicago understands when people are in need, we need to respond," Salvation Army Capt. Richard Forney said.
Storey Novak said it makes her sad that some kids have nothing.
A fifth grader in Forest Park, whose family has roots in Texas is collecting money and donations for victims of Harvey.
If this were a normal year, South Texas farmers would be almost ready to harvest their cotton.
Fifty-thousand cans of drinking water have arrived in flood-ravaged Texas from a company that's based in Chicago.
James Connelly is a logistics supervisor for the Red Cross, setting up shelters for people affected by Harvey in South Texas.
A Houston-area school district has disciplined several teachers after a student received a mock award naming her "most likely to become a terrorist."
Freshman students are Lebanon Trail High School in Texas are building handmade musical instruments from random objects found in the trash.
A Texas couple announced their pregnancy announcement on Facebook - but the picture one would imagine to accompany the news is not what one would expect.
A police officer in the small Texas town where Sandra Bland was pulled over and jailed says the county's top prosecutors threatened to end his career if he came forward with what he says is evidence of wrongdoing, an accusation the prosecutors deny.
Law enforcement officials in Texas said at least two people have been killed in an apparent murder-suicide at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
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Sandra Bland's family said the perjury charge filed against the Texas state trooper who arrested her last year amounted to no more than "a slap on the wrist," and they believe Brian Encinia should also face assault charges for pointing a Taser at her and threatening to "light her up."
The Texas Department of Safety will begin the process to terminate a Texas state trooper after a grand jury indicted him on perjury charges after a contentious traffic stop of woman who later died in jail.
The family of a Naperville woman who died in a Texas jail cell earlier this year says a grand jury's decision not to charge any of her jailers begs a number of questions that demand answers.
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
Johnson invoked Chicago's history of liberal activism and political figures like former President Barack Obama, as well as the historic nature of Kamala Harris' nomination.
The group's plan was to march from Humboldt Park to the United Center on Monday.
About 100 people were involved in the security breach. The vast majority of protesters were peaceful.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
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In 1996, the DNC took place in Chicago, with the Reverend Jesse Jackson speaking. On Monday night, he will be recognized for his decades of service. His son, Rep. Jonathan Jackson, will join him on stage.
While some protesters broke through fences on Monday afternoon, Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot said security plans included addressing weak spots in the perimeter.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took to the lectern Monday evening to welcome the delegates to the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
Protesters who took part in the march said they ran into agitators throughout their route, while elsewhere, one person interrupted our live report and said, "The police were agitators." Dave Savini, Tara Molina, and Jermont Terry are live at various points on the route.
About 100 people were involved in the security breach. The vast majority of protesters were peaceful.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Jill Biden are also scheduled to speak.
A mayday was called for a missing firefighter as crews battled the blaze, but all firefighters were ultimately accounted for.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.