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Kamala Harris on her first priority as president CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House. 13M ago
Beyoncé endorses Harris for president at Houston rally Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. 21H ago
4th graders at Evanston school get a valuable early lesson in voting The young voters—for an in-class poll—were very excited to learn about the process firsthand. Their teacher set it all up in a most creative way too. Oct 25
Chicago high school teacher urges future voters in his class to think hard about issues The students talk about the issues and the candidates in class, and they have a lot to say. Oct 24
New Chicago school board sworn in after Mayor Johnson's controversial shakeup All seven previous board members resigned on the same day earlier this month. Oct 24
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Woman sues McDonald's in Cook County, says she got sick from Quarter Pounder Dozens more lawsuits are expected. Oct 25
2 Chicago area family centers received shipments of recalled meat, poultry products, USDA says This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken. Oct 20
Chicago suburbs are the most competitive rental market in the U.S. The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction. Oct 19
Walgreens' plan to close 1,200 stores in 3 years prompts fears of growing "pharmacy deserts" Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores. Oct 15
Suburban Chicago woman's Ticketmaster tickets stolen by hackers This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers. Oct 10
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Amid McDonald's, other outbreaks, IIT food safety lab studies causes of pathogenic foodborne illness Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick. Oct 25
Woman sues McDonald's in Cook County, says she got sick from Quarter Pounder Dozens more lawsuits are expected. Oct 25
Chicago area experts explain ramifications of continuing evolution of COVID virus Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving. Oct 24
McDonald's E. coli outbreak leads Burger King, others to pull onions from some menus Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Oct 24
Northwestern among first to treat movement disorder patients with new procedure Researchers are making strides in therapy for Parkinson's and essential tremor, an even more common disorder that affects millions. Oct 24
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Woman sues McDonald's in Cook County, says she got sick from Quarter Pounder Dozens more lawsuits are expected. Oct 25
Walgreens' plan to close 1,200 stores in 3 years prompts fears of growing "pharmacy deserts" Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores. Oct 15
Appeals court reinstates Indiana lawsuit against TikTok The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information. Oct 2
Original building architects to redesign Signature Room space at former John Hancock Center Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back​. Oct 1
Jeep recalls nearly 200,000 plug-in hybrids because of fire risk Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off. Oct 1
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Beyoncé endorses Harris for president at Houston rally Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail. 21H ago
Joe Rogan interviewed Donald Trump. Here's what they talked about. Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show. 11H ago
Justin Timberlake postpones Chicago concert planned for this weekend The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Oct 22
Former One Direction bandmates say they are "devastated" by Liam Payne's death Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Oct 19
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Latest Videos Roller coaster temps for workweek in Chicago After a sunny and cool Sunday, warmer temperatures are expected on Monday, with a high of 68. 15M ago 02:03
Trump, Harris campaign in Michigan with days until election With 15 electoral votes, Michigan is a key state. President Joe Biden won it in 2020, but polls show it's neck and neck this time. 37M ago 01:51
Highland Park community to support of Cooper Robert's hockey team The Hornets will play Highland Park High School's hockey team in a benefit game that will start at 5:30 p.m 1H ago 00:38
3 officers hurt after responding to fight at funeral in West Garfield Park Around 12:30 p.m., police were called to the scene for an apparent fight that broke out inside the church. Emergency dispatchers reported that some of the responding officers got attacked by funeralgoers. 1H ago 00:46
Suspect critically wounded in North Side shootout with police Paramedics were attending to a 39-year-old man who had been shot in his shoulder when an unknown suspect shot a gun toward responding officers and struck a Chicago Fire Department ambulance. 1H ago 01:41
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Chicago police shoot suspect who shot at officers on North Side The suspected shooter fired at officers multiple times, was hit by police, and taken to a hospital in critical condition. 10H ago
3 Chicago police officers hurt after fight at funeral service Video posted on Facebook appeared to show an officer bleeding from his head. 1H ago
Highland Park community to support Cooper Roberts at benefit hockey game Cooper is now a member of the Hornets sled hockey team, where players use a sled and two sticks to get around on the ice. 53M ago
Chicago rapper Lil Durk arrested in Florida, charged in murder-for-hire plot The plot targeted rapper Quando Rondo's cousin, who was killed in 2022. Oct 25
Another cool, sunny day with warmer temps ahead Jackets will still be needed throughout the day and evening. 10M ago
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Kevin Jackson's conviction overturned after insisting he had nothing to do with murder Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago​ Oct 25
Skull found in Batavia home in 1978 identified as teen who died in 1866 The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866. Oct 24
Troubled teen who has spent years in DCFS system escapes custody at Midway Airport In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case. Oct 23
Chicago doctor, Palestinian nurse urge cease-fire after working in Gaza The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said. Oct 23
Woman facing abuse fights back. Her win could help thousands of survivors. "Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez. Oct 20
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Blackhawks rally, but fall short to Dallas Stars, 4-2 Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2. 10H ago
Bulls fall to Oklahoma City Thunder 114-95 in home opener Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls' home opener. 10H ago
Iowa has 28-point 3rd-quarter outburst over Northwestern in 40-14 win Kaleb Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns, and backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan added another rushing touchdown, as Iowa defeated Northwestern 40-14 on Saturday. 14H ago
No. 20 Illinois falls to No. 1 Oregon 38-9, give up 527 yards to Ducks Dillon Gabriel threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, and top-ranked Oregon routed No. 20 Illinois 38-9 to remain undefeated this season. 14H ago
Blackhawks blow 2-0 lead to lose to Predators Connor Bedard and Craig Smith scored to give the 'Hawks the early lead. Oct 25
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3 Chicago police officers hurt after fight at funeral service Video posted on Facebook appeared to show an officer bleeding from his head. 1H ago
Suspect apprehended in carjacking of 80-year-old man in New Lenox Andrew Horwath was being assisted into the front seat of his minivan, when a man got in the driver's door and started driving off with the minivan. Oct 25
Mother's grief strong as ever 2 years after daughter was shot, killed in Chicago Rickisha King-Tiggs was 24 when she was shot and killed, allegedly by a man who had been harassing and attacking her and her mother. Oct 25
1 suburban Chicago mayor withdraws village key from Lil Durk after arrest, 1 not ready yet Bellwood, Illinois Mayor Andre Harvey said he will not take the key back to his village until the legal process plays itself out. Oct 25
Man shot and killed by bystander who saw him fighting with woman in Washington Park, police say The younger man who fired the shot holds a Firearm Owners Identification Card and a Concealed Carry License. Oct 25
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