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DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress

It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.

• Feb 14

Who is running for Cook County Board President in the 2026 primary elections?

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.

• Feb 13

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from pulling public health funding to Democrat-led states

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.

• Feb 13

Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking

President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.

• Feb 13

Amid busy Congressional races in Illinois, surprising candidates lead in fundraising

From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.

• Feb 12

This Identity Theft Awareness Week, Illinois comptroller has warnings, advice

This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.

• Jan 26

Naperville City Council to discuss controversial plan for data center

A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.

• Jan 20

Police in Geneva warn of scam calls involving spoofed phone number

Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.

• Jan 11

Consumer groups protest Peoples Gas request for $202 million rate hike

Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.

• Jan 6

Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat

A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.

• Jan 4

Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.

The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.

• Feb 13

Lurie Children's Hospital plans to open new pediatric hospital in Downers Grove

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.

• Jan 29

Recent Northwestern study used app to track recovery of long COVID patients

It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.

• Jan 26

Cook County and Illinois leaders and advocates decry federal changes to SNAP benefits

Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.

• Jan 21

Ralph Lauren issues grant to UChicago Medicine for cancer center

The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.

• Jan 21

Derrick Rose to help with 1901 Project development around United Center

With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.

• Feb 12

Daily Herald may be subject of bidding war

A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.

• Feb 12

Palace Grill near United Center put up for sale, will not reopen, report says

A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.

• Feb 5

City of Chicago accepting applications for 2026 farmers' markets

January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.

• Jan 26

Plan would replace Lakeview Giordano's building with residential development

A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.

• Jan 19

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James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis

"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.

• Feb 12

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show brings the party, showcases Latin culture

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.

• Feb 9

Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.

• Feb 7

Who performed at the Super Bowl halftime show? See the full list

Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.

• Feb 8

Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first

Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.

• Feb 6

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Landlord files defamation lawsuit against Rogers Park tenants

The tenants said Khan purchased their buildings last year and immediately moved to increase their rent upwards of 70-80%, while refusing to address serious maintenance issues.

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Victims of Henry Pratt mass shooting in Aurora honored at wreath-laying ceremony

Sunday marks seven years since a mass shooting that killed five employees at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora, Illinois. Six others, including five Aurora police officers, were also injured in the shooting on Feb. 15, 2019.

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Record warmth to start workweek in Chicago

Chicago could break a record on Monday as forecast highs reach into the lower 60s away from the lake.

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Early voting to resume in DuPage County following delays

The Downers Grove Village Hall should be open for early voting on Sunday, but the county clerk's office said they needed to take a two-day break because of court orders.

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Third week begins in search for Nancy Guthrie

Law enforcement continues to track down leads in the search for the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, but so far, authorities are coming up empty-handed. Cristian Benavides reports.

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Early voting to resume in DuPage County on Monday after delays, ballot issues

The 11th Congressional District candidate, Tedora Brown, was left off the ballot after she was accused of gathering fake signatures to run for office.

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Cook Co. Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in finding missing Stickney Twp. man

Michael Quinn, 73, was reported missing on Sunday by his family.

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Rogers Park tenants say they're being sued for defamation by their landlord

The tenants formed a union last year to negotiate with their landlord, Imran Khan.

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2 killed when car crashes, catches fire beneath Eisenhower Expressway overpass

Two people were killed early Sunday when a car crashed into a support column under the Eisenhower Expressway.

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Boy shot, wounded in Aurora

A boy was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Aurora, Illinois.

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Illinois state lawmaker pushing DCFS for answers following 8-year-old's murder

A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.

• Feb 13

Rat birth control pilot program shows promise in Lincoln Park

Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.

• Feb 13

Amid busy Congressional races in Illinois, surprising candidates lead in fundraising

From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.

• Feb 12

As Trump's EPA revokes "endangerment finding," what will it mean for Illinois?

The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.

• Feb 12

Was DCFS aware of past abuse claims before death of boy in Round Lake Beach?

CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.

• Feb 11

No. 8 Illinois beats Indiana 71-51

Illinois pulled down 15 offensive rebounds, which led to 17 second-chance points, and outrebounded Indiana 38-25.

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Saint Patrick High School basketball coach Mike Bailey celebrates 700th win

Saint Patrick High School in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood finished third in Class 3A last year in what was a historic moment for the basketball program — marking their first ever trip to Champaign.

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Cubs' Craig Counsell weighs in on new automated ball-strike challenge system

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said the plan is to let their players have some freedom, challenging balls and strikes in Cactus League games this spring.

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Pryce Sandfort's 29 points lead No. 7 Nebraska past Northwestern 68-49

Northwestern, which led second-ranked Michigan by 16 points at home before losing 87-75 on Wednesday, was up eight on the Huskers in the first half.

• Feb 14

White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz hoping to make MLB debut this year

A 19-game improvement last season saw a lot of White Sox players make their Major League debuts, and one of the team's top prospects is working for that same opportunity this year.

• Feb 13

Boy shot, wounded in Aurora

A boy was shot and wounded early Sunday morning in Aurora, Illinois.

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Glove found near Guthrie's home appears to match video, has DNA, FBI says

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.

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Robber connected with victims on dating app, held them up at gunpoint in Woodlawn

Chicago police issued a community alert on Sunday after two robberies on the same Woodlawn neighborhood block involving a man whose victims had agreed to meet him on a dating app.

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Nancy Guthrie investigators "working a lead" at scene near her home, sheriff says

The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.

• Feb 14

Man beaten and robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight in West Loop

A bustling downtown neighborhood has been left on edge after a brutal armed robbery in broad daylight. West Loop leaders and business owners were speaking out on Friday about the attack.

• Feb 13

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