Lightfoot talks Chicago bid for DNC, what Democrats need to win election To guide viewers through the historic election, Lightfoot will serve as a CBS News Chicago political analyst. 8H ago Some alarmed by removal of Chicago homeless encampments ahead of DNC The question also remains as to where the money to clear the encampments came from all of a sudden. 8H ago Feds want fmr. Ald. Rick Munoz sent back to prison after drunk driving arrest Prosecutors want to revoke Munoz's supervised release after they say he was driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.3, or nearly four times the legal limit. 14H ago Wisconsin police won't investigate leak of Supreme Court abortion order Wisconsin Capitol Police have declined to investigate the leak of a state Supreme Court abortion order in June because of a conflict of interest. 19H ago Trump campaign says it has been hacked The FBI said it is investigating the matter, after Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States." 12H ago More Political News
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Gast Monuments shuts down, after repeated complaints of headstones never received What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered. 8H ago Study shows Kia, Hyundai thefts are down more than 50% since security software update Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles. Aug 7 Struggling homeowners could see financial benefit from Chicago's focus on the DNC An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held. Jul 30 Target touts new denim trade-in program as sustainable back-to-school shopping option 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. Jul 29 How will climate change and more severe weather affect homeowners' insurance policies? Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too. Jul 25 More Consumer News
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Concerns rise about COVID cases associated with Lollapalooza Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out. Aug 8 Harry and Meghan launch initiative to address dangers of online harm The Duke and duch*ess 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. Aug 4 Doctors prepare for influx of alcohol, drug-related ER visits during Lollapalooza Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits. Jul 31 Iowa's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy. Jul 29 Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats. Jul 26 More Health News
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Little Village among Chicago communities highlighted in guidebook for DNC visitors The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level. Aug 6 Target touts new denim trade-in program as sustainable back-to-school shopping option 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. Jul 29 Business suddenly booms at Chicago's Amici restaurant after Keith Lee review The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed. Jul 26 Bally's secures funding to complete permanent Chicago casino on time Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5. Jul 12 Belvidere Stellantis plant gets $334 million from feds to reopen, manufacture EVs The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year. Jul 11 More Business News
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Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged terrorist plot Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area. Aug 7 Bodybuilders from Chicago gym were recruited to appear with Chappell Roan at Lollapalooza They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary. Aug 2 Aerosmith announces retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury. Aug 2 Justin Timberlake's license suspended after Long Island DWI arrest Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island. Aug 2 Veteran performing arts exec John Magnum named new head of Lyric Opera Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall. Jul 31 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Trump speaks with Elon Musk as surrogates mobilize for Harris In response, the Harris campaign wrote "Trump's entire campaign is in service of people like Elon Musk and himself — self-obsessed rich guys who will sell out the middle class and who cannot run a livestream in the year 2024." 58M ago 01:33 Judge expected to rule on dispute over Chicago's DNC protest route permits The Coalition to March on the DNC sued the city for violating its First Amendment right to protest. The city has agreed that protesters should be "within sight and sound" of the United Center, but there's still no agreed-upon route. 1H ago 01:47 Warming back up in Chicago on Tuesday Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast. 1H ago 01:59 Widespread rain coming Thursday in Chicago Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. 8H ago 02:36 Former Mayor Lightfoot on DNC in Chicago, what Democrats need to win Lightfoot recently sat down with Irika Sargent for a wide-ranging interview about what she feels sold convention organizers about choosing Chicago, and what the Democratic ticket has to do to win the general election in November. 8H ago 05:53 More in Latest Videos
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Judge expected to rule on dispute over Chicago's DNC protest route permits The Coalition to March on the DNC sued the city for violating its First Amendment right to protest. updated 53M ago Some alarmed by removal of Chicago homeless encampments ahead of DNC The question also remains as to where the money to clear the encampments came from all of a sudden. 8H ago CPD Supt. Snelling: Officers are ready for whatever may happen during DNC Snelling hopes the positive crime trends of late springboard Chicago into a safe DNC week. 13H ago Former Dolton Deputy Police Chief Lewis Lacey indicted for bankruptcy fraud Federal prosecutors said Lacey lied about his income in bankruptcy statements in order to halt enforcement of a settlement order in a lawsuit filed against him. 13H ago Warming back up in Chicago on Tuesday Tuesday's highs will be in the low to mid-80s with cooler temperatures along the lakefront. 1H ago More Latest News
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City of Chicago to spend $75 million in federal taxpayer dollars for DNC CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions. Jul 31 Struggling homeowners could see financial benefit from Chicago's focus on the DNC An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held. Jul 30 Officer who shot Sonya Massey also violated order to stop chase in earlier job Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop. Jul 29 Secret Service to review security at Chicago DNC after Trump assassination attempt, expert says Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Jul 14 Chicago Fire Department has plan in place to keep DNC, surrounding area safe 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. Jul 10 More from CBS Chicago Investigators
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Sheets, Lee, Baldwin power White Sox past Yankees for 1st win under Sizemore The White Sox set season highs for runs and with 18 hits after dropping their first two games under their new interim manager. 8H ago Guardians outlast Cubs 9-8 with go-ahead run in 8th inning Josh Naylor drove in José Ramírez with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 9-8 win over the Chicago Cubs in a back-and-forth matchup that evoked memories of their 2016 World Series. 9H ago Northwestern players look forward to playing along the lake this season The Wildcats' temporary home for the next two season holds about 15,000 fans compared to just over 47,000 at Ryan Field. 11H ago Hinsdale Little League getting ready for Little League World Series debut Hinsdale beat the Little Leaguers from Jasper, Indiana, in the Great Lakes Region championship to advance to their first Little League World Series. 17H ago UFC champ, Chicago native Belal Muhammad honored with Bridgeview parade Belal Muhammad is the first Palestinian-American to win the title, as well as the first fighter from Chicago. 16H ago More Sports News
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Robbers hold up jewelry store in Southwest Side mall During the robbery, one of the men smashed display cases and took unspecified property. A robber also demanded property from a woman in the store. 9H ago Police seek burglars in string of West Loop store break-ins A group of three to five burglars used a sledgehammer to break the glass and force their way in, stealing cell phones, clothes, and other merchandise. 13H ago 4 suspects in custody after manhunt in Riverdale Police deployed a helicopter and K-9 units, searching neighborhoods and a railyard. 13H ago CPD Supt. Snelling: Officers are ready for whatever may happen during DNC Snelling hopes the positive crime trends of late springboard Chicago into a safe DNC week. 13H ago Search on for thief who enters through window, snoops around homes in Norwood Park The thief has gotten in through windows and traipsed around the victims' homes while they were sleeping. 15H ago More Crime News
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