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City Council votes to strip Mayor Brandon Johnson of control of ShotSpotter's future "My position is actually quite clear. My authority is quite clear that this passage of whatever it was has no bearing on my executive authority," Johnson said. updated 18M ago
Downtown Chicago aldermen given more control over marijuana dispensaries in their wards The ordinance would mean dispensaries seeking to open downtown would need approval from the City Council, rather than the Zoning Board of Appeals. 3H ago
Chicago's first chief homelessness officer says she's up to the challenge This all comes as homelessness has been on the rise in Chicago, and across Illinois, for years now. May 21
Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. 23H ago
Trump defense rests at trial, teeing up closing arguments next week Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand. May 21
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Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains. May 15
How is Illinois protecting consumers from solar energy scammers? Questions remain With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate? May 14
Elk Grove Village man says he got scammed by solar panel contractor It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state. May 13
Chicago City Council committee discusses solutions to rogue towing company crisis Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust. May 7
Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end. Apr 24
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Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago. May 20
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests. May 17
Chicago students take part in Mental Health Action Day Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health. May 16
Chicago health officials warn of uptick in invasive meningococcal disease So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date. May 14
Using hearing aids can reduce risk of death by nearly 25%, study finds Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear. May 7
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Why do big chain store prices vary from store to store? Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away. May 16
Chicago-based Kadeya develops beverage machine geared toward eliminating single-use bottles Kadeya​ has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one. May 15
President Biden touts new Microsoft facility in Wisconsin visit Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed. May 8
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Hundreds line up in hopes of making Broadway or touring cast of "Wicked" Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range. May 20
Sean "Diddy" Combs apologizes for alleged assault seen in 2016 video Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions. May 19
'Young Sheldon' series finale airing May 16, Jim Parson and Mayim Bialik reprising 'Big Bang Theory' roles Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale. May 15
Actor Steve Buscemi randomly assaulted in Manhattan, publicist says Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week. May 14
Hailey and Justin Bieber announce pregnancy, show baby bump This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage. May 9
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Latest Videos Former Naperville student accused, then exonerated of stealing AirPods sues city, officers A former Naperville North High School student filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against the City of Naperville and two police officers, alleging she was wrongfully accused of stealing AirPods from a fellow student in 2019. 11M ago 02:54
4 confirmed deaths after tornadoes hit Iowa At least four people are confirmed dead after several tornadoes swept through Iowa on Tuesday. Greenfield, a small town of 2,000 people, about an hour southwest of Des Moines, was one of the hardest hit by the severe weather. 13M ago 00:37
Apple Music releases list of 10 greatest albums ever made Beyonce's "Lemonade" comes in at No. 10, and "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" at No. 1. 13M ago 02:22
Chicago City Council approves measure to keep ShotSpotter in place ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology could get new life in Chicago, after aldermen approved a measure that would require City Council approval to remove the system from any ward, despite Mayor Brandon Johnson's bid to end the city's ShotSpotter contract altogether later this year. 36M ago 02:45
Graceland sale halted by judge in Tennessee after Elvis Presley's granddaughter alleges fraud A Tennessee judge on Wednesday blocked the auction of Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley, by a company that claimed his estate failed to repay a loan that used the property as collateral. 39M ago 00:54
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Indiana man on road to recovery after being trapped in truck wreck Matt Reum was trapped for six days after his truck swerved off the highway, rolled across a creek, and crash-landed underneath a bridge near Portage, Indiana, just before Christmas. 8H ago
Boy, 16, shot at bus stop in 1 of 3 instances of violence on CTA in a day The teen had no other choice but to take the bus to get home from school – and in doing so, he was shot in the arm. updated 7M ago
Field Museum obtains rare blue-eyed cicada, scientists will try to solve color mystery The Field Museum's scientists will try to sequence its DNA to potentially learn more about the genes responsible for its blue eyes. 1H ago
Fmr. Naperville student accused, then exonerated of stealing sues city Amara Harris was found not guilty of stealing and hopes to change the culture of police disciplining students in schools. 8M ago
Boy, 17, charged with robbing more than 2 dozen people in Chicago Police said the teen, whose name was not released, has been charged with 25 counts of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking. 18M ago
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Former Chicago Police superintendent joins alders in fight to save ShotSpotter Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works. 23H ago
Illinois bill would allow teachers who abuse students over 18 to be criminally charged Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older. May 20
A young Chicago mother shot to death. How the system failed her. Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed. May 20
Some Chicago area police departments resell guns, but don't track what happens next Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs. May 17
Cook County sheriff: More resources needed to get guns from those with revoked FOID cards Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't? May 16
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White Sox place Eloy Jimenez on 10-day IL with hamstring injury Jimenez pulled up limping as he rounded third on a run-scoring play in the fifth inning Tuesday night in Toronto. 37M ago
Fmr. Bear Justin Fields eager to start over in Pittsburgh as a backup Justin Fields is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh. 3H ago
ho*rner hits game-ending single in 10th inning as Cubs beat Braves Mike Tauchman had two hits and two RBIs for the Cubs, who had dropped three of four. 18H ago
White Sox snap 4-game losing streak, beat Blue Jays 5-0 Garrett Crochet and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Corey Julks and Danny Mendick each had two RBIs and the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0. 20H ago
Swanson, ho*rner back from injuries for Cubs; Hendricks moved to bullpen Manager Craig Counsell also announced Tuesday that struggling starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks is out of the rotation and will move to the bullpen. 22H ago
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Boy, 17, charged with robbing more than 2 dozen people in Chicago Police said the teen, whose name was not released, has been charged with 25 counts of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking. 18M ago
Boy, 16, shot at bus stop in 1 of 3 instances of violence on CTA in a day The teen had no other choice but to take the bus to get home from school – and in doing so, he was shot in the arm. updated 7M ago
Man shot on train near 47th Street CTA Red Line station Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him. 9H ago
Shooting leaves 4 men wounded in North Lawndale All were being treated at area hospitals Tuesday night. 18H ago
3 men charged in series of armed robberies at Chicago liquor stores Ardaries Harris, 26, Jordan Fox, 24, and Roosevelt Veal, 26, each are facing federal conspiracy and weapons charges. May 21
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