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White House to establish national monument honoring Emmett Till
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
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The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
Weather officials say there were five reports of possible tornadoes across Illinois and at least one confirmed tornado touching down about 10 miles from Chicago.
Former Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin will go toe-to-toe with his former teammate Aaron Nola as the Phillies and Rays begin a three-game series on the Fourth of July in Tampa.
Witnesses said dozens of gunshots were fired into a crowd of people attending a party in Willowbrook. Police have not identified a suspect.
People close to Fetterman say his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that he is making a robust recovery after six weeks of inpatient treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Illinois state police said what they initially thought were the remains of one person turned out to be two.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
Prosecutors said Robert Crimo Jr. sponsored his son's application for a gun license back in 2019.
The winning ticket was sold at a Speedway located in Des Plaines, according to the website.
A 13-year-old boy faces a felony charge in Illinois for recording a conversation with his school principals without their consent. His state has one of the strictest eavesdropping laws in the country.
A couple in Illinois owed so much on their car the bank was forced to call in repo man Jim Ford.
The Chicago Water Tower, Grant Park and Wrigley Field are among the must see attractions in Chicago for history lovers.
A federal judge in Delaware ruled Wednesday that the Chapter 11 case of casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. will proceed in Illinois, denying a motion by several creditor groups who wanted the case heard in Delaware.
Nathan Raab, operator of the Philadelphia-based Raab Collection, says the letter is dated Jan. 5, 1849.
Illinois earned the victory over Penn State with a made field goal with 8 seconds left.
Year-round schools are not new and lately there's been a surge. A US Senator in Illinois is pushing for more.
The Taney Dragons lost a nail biter to Illinois 6-5 to end their Little League World Series run.
A jewelry store robbery in Mercer County may be part of a multi-state theft spree.
A Pennsylvania truck driver is being cited for a suburban Chicago crash that caused a commuter train derailment.
D.J. Richardson started slow Thursday but finished with 18 points and hit a pair of key free throws late in Illinois' ugly 64-59 win over Penn State.
There were eight losses for six top-10 teams. No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 all went down in one week in college basketball.
Planning to sell your home? You may want to wait until 2016 before listing it.
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Like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, is looking into taking the operations of its state lottery private. Assembly members held a hearing in Trenton to discuss the potential impact of such a plan.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Enjoy clearer vision with new prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses during Zenni Optical's 4th of July sale.
Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing how her roommate helped find the link between Sarah's death and Panera Bread's charged lemonade.
The new measures on Atlantic City's boardwalk will be funded by the state and focus on improving public safety, providing help for people who are unhoused and addressing quality of life concerns.
The Philadelphia 76ers have landed the plane and will sign nine-time All-Star Paul George to a max contract in NBA free agency, a source confirmed Monday.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing how her roommate helped find the link between Sarah's death and Panera Bread's charged lemonade.
Residents say illegal dumping is hazardous for the community in Chester, Pennsylvania.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing how her roommate helped find the link between Sarah's death and Panera Bread's charged lemonade.
Monday was a day for celebration at the Museum of the American Revolution as staff debuted a long-lost Revolutionary War musket.
Police are searching for a man and woman wanted for a shooting that injured seven people, including a teen girl, in North Philadelphia in June.
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary on Monday with a day packed with festivities, including free admission.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
After the sudden death of their daughter Sarah Katz, Jill and Michael Katz are detailing how her roommate helped find the link between Sarah's death and Panera Bread's charged lemonade.
The new measures on Atlantic City's boardwalk will be funded by the state and focus on improving public safety, providing help for people who are unhoused and addressing quality of life concerns.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
After severe weather Sunday, the Philadelphia region is starting July off today with sunny skies from start to finish.
Streets in Ocean City, Margate and Sea Isle, New Jersey, flooded after torrential rain early Sunday morning, and another round of potentially severe storms later in the evening could create more flooding.
The CBS Philadelphia weather team has declared Sunday a NEXT Weather Alert Day as severe storms impact our area.
Potential severe storms could roll through late Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon into the evening.
It's another summer weekend in Philadelphia and the streets are about to be bumping with music lovers, festival goers and sports fans. But the festivities go far beyond the city. Here's a list of events going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
Here is a preview of Jefferson Health's new outpatient facility, the Honickman Center, made in Philadelphia with hopes of making a doctor's trip less stressful.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
A behind-the-scenes look at a special camp called Variety for children and young adults with disabilities is underway in Montgomery County. The camp is all about fun and learning.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Jen Dunlea, 22, is in a desperate fight for her life. She needs a lung transplant but has been rejected by most hospitals.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaders and business owners are preparing for an influx of people for the Fourth of July holiday.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Beating the heat with a South Philly staple: John's Water Ice has been serving a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen water in Italian ice since 1945 with a labor of flavor.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Route 422 eastbound was blocked near the Trooper Road exit around Oaks and Audubon, Pennsylvania, after a fatal tractor-trailer crash Friday.
A section of I-95 southbound was closed for several hours in Philadelphia after a tractor-trailer jackknifed and caught fire.
Part of I-95 northbound in Delaware was blocked Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers.
PennDOT was forced to apologize to Philadelphia after a sign from Cottman Avenue to southbound I-95 had an embarrassing typo: "Cenrtal."
SEPTA Transit Police will begin issuing court-backed tickets in July for low-level crimes like alcohol consumption, public urination, smoking, littering and other offenses, the transportation service announced on Thursday.
After adding Paul George, the Philadelphia 76ers lost some key pieces of their rotation last season in 2024 NBA free agency.
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday signed 19-year-old Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract.
The Philadelphia Flyers on Monday signed veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to a one-year, $1 million contract and extended winger Garnet Hathaway as NHL free agency began.
The Sixers and Tyrese Maxey agreed to a max contract extension Monday morning, a source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers have landed the plane and will sign nine-time All-Star Paul George to a max contract in NBA free agency, a source confirmed Monday.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its 6th anniversary on June 28 with a celebratory luncheon at their newest seaside dining destination, The Terrace.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Families enjoyed holiday events across the region on Saturday as the celebration of America's birthday moves into high gear this weekend.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The zoo, which is typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, wrote on Facebook Friday morning that they would have to close down for water main maintenance.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Atlantic City leaders are taking steps to ensure public safety ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of Fourth of July.
P. Michael Boone’s Junior Barber Academy is giving students a pair of clippers to help them find their voice.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
In an exclusive interview, Sarah Katz's parents are sharing their story after she suddenly died in 2022 while attending the University of Pennsylvania.