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In his first term, Trump’s policies left hundreds of thousands of migrants stranded in camps along the Mexican border.
Luis David Pafino Reyes, his wife Vanessa Fuentes, and their four children traveled to Chicago from Venezuela, after they said they were persecuted for opposing the Maduro regime in their homeland.
The government of Venezuela is accusing the CIA of leading the plot against Maduro. A video on Instagram showed the weapons that were seized.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
The department imposed 16 sanctions for obstruction of releasing accurate vote totals back in July.
Since the vote, Nicolás Maduro's administration has insisted he was re-elected, without providing evidence. They issued a warrant for Gonzalez’s arrest, prompting him to flee to Spain over the weekend.
Gonzalez ran against President Nicolas Maduro. He fled after an arrest warrant was issued last week accusing him of crimes related to July's disputed presidential election.
The authoritarian leader says the festive season will start on Oct. 1.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
This comes after the Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela backed Nicolas Maduro's claims he won the election.
Foreign governments, ranging from the U.S. to several allies of the Maduro regime, have called on the government to publish a full break-down of election results.
Residents in the neighborhood say they believe it's a threat, and that they're being painted by pro-regime paramilitaries.
Incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and the government claim he won, but there are concerns the results do not accurately reflect the will of the Venezuelan people.
The opposition released around 22,000 ballot papers, saying their count shows Edmundo Gonzalez won with 71% of the vote.
The U.S. is now saying it's clear that Nicolas Maduro did not win the popular vote in Venezuela, and they want Edmundo Gonzalez to declare the country's new president.
Officials say it is clear that González won the most votes, even though President Nicolas Maduro has claimed victory.
President Nicolas Maduro asked Venezuela’s high court to conduct an audit of the election after the opposing side disputed his victory claims. However, foreigners are pushing back, saying the high court is too close to the government to produce an independent review.
President Nicolas Maduro has claimed victory for a third term despite polls showing challenger Edmundo Gonzalez ahead by more than 30 points.
Since 2022, 45,000 migrants have relocated to Chicago, and a majority of them are from Venezuela. Some say the election results could prompt a surge or lead to a drop in migrants coming across the border
There have been growing concerns over voter fraud and whether they will be able to have a fair and free election.
Sunday was election day in Venezuela, and the outcome could result in ripple effects for thousands of Venezuelan migrants in Chicago. Many local Venezuelans rallied on the Magnificent Mile Sunday to bring attention to the critical election and support friends and family back home. They say there is so much riding on the election, which will very likely determine if people stay or decide to leave their homeland.
Far-left strongman Nicolas Maduro is facing the strongest opposition to his political movement's rule in 25 years. Voting happens on Sunday.
Autocratic socialist Nicolas Maduro is facing the most serious challenge to his rule since he seized power eleven years ago.
She was a high-powered attorney who found herself falsely imprisoned. Now she's a Chicago business owner helping women escape the same kind of political turmoil
The number of migrants in Chicago who have been approved for temporary protective status and a work permit is growing. The City of Chicago began a partnership on Nov. 9 with the federal government, state government, and The Resurrection Project, a nonprofit organization, to help migrants apply for work permits so they can legally get a job.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The Chicago Fire Department said crews were called to a house in the 5700 block of South Rockwell Street around 5:30 a.m.
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.
The charges were dropped on the eve of Patrick O'Donnell's trial on two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
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.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
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.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
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 program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
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.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
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.
Authorities in Wisconsin said they have tentatively identified the first human case of bird flu in the state. The testing is pending confirmation from the CDC.
All charges were dropped Wednesday against an Oak Lawn police officer accused of using excessive force in the beating of a 17-year-old Palestinian American boy after a 2022 traffic stop.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest forecast.
Two Boeing Starliner astronauts aboard the International Space Station already knew they'd be spending Christmas in space. Now NASA says their homecoming is being delayed again.
The House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz regarding allegations of sexual misconduct and obstruction
The charges were dropped on the eve of Patrick O'Donnell's trial on two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The Chicago Fire Department said crews were called to a house in the 5700 block of South Rockwell Street around 5:30 a.m.
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.
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.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
The cheerleaders turned to CBS News Chicago for help—and some disturbing information was discovered about how the girls ended up stranded.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
The Bears went 1 for 12 on third down and 1 for 3 on fourth down.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
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.
