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Chicago area veteran asks doctors to save special tattoo during heart transplant
By CBS News |
15 hours ago
After a 21-year military career, Sgt. First Class Louis B. Smith Jr. faced heart failure. A successful transplant preserved his special tattoo, a tribute to his late father and a symbol of resilience....
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois leaders gather at Soldier Field to honor veterans
By CBS News |
18 hours ago
Leaders from Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois gathered at Soldier Field to honor veterans on Veterans Day. Veterans from various wars were present, along with Mayor Johnson, President Preckwinkle, a...
Police release getaway car images from shooting that killed parent at Chicago area basketball tournament
By CBS News |
20 hours ago
In Country Club Hills, Illinois, a parent was shot and killed during a junior high basketball tournament quarrel. Police released surveillance images of suspects in a black Infiniti. The victim, ident...
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West Lawn businesses want more Chicago police patrols after string of burglaries
By CBS News | 21 hours agoBusinesses in West Lawn demand increased police presence due to recurring smash-and-grab burglaries. Las Picosas Mexican restaurant and neighboring businesses have been targeted, with minimal losses. ...
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Car plunges from parking garage at Harlem Irving Plaza in Chicago suburbs
By CBS News | 21 hours agoA car fell from a mall parking garage in Norridge, Illinois, landing upside-down on the street. Firefighters rescued the woman driver, who remained safe thanks to her seatbelt. She was in good spirits...
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Pitchfork Music Festival to find new home after ending 19-year run in Chicago
By USA Today | 21 hours agoThe Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, a 19-year tradition, will no longer be held at Union Park starting in 2025. Organizers expressed gratitude to the city and fans, hinting at changes in the musi...
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Pitchfork will not return to Chicago next year
By CBS News | 1 day agoAfter 19 years in Chicago, organizers of Pitchfork Music Festival announced they will not host the event in the city in 2025. They expressed gratitude to Chicago and plan to produce events elsewhere n...
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Chicago Bears' Recent Woes Open Door For Potential Coaching Staff Changes
By Forbes | 1 day agoThe Chicago Bears are struggling offensively, failing to score touchdowns in 23 drives over two games. With injuries and poor performance, changes may be imminent, including a potential offensive coor...
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New 'Floridian' Amtrak train heads to Miami from Chicago in 47-hour journey
By Fox News | 1 day agoTwo travelers discuss "SSSS" on boarding passes with Fox News. Amtrak launches the Floridian train connecting Chicago to Miami via a 40-hour route, sparking mixed reactions on social media about the j...
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Chicago non-profit to host gun violence prevention expo
By CBS News | 1 day agoStrides for Peace is organizing a gun violence prevention expo in Chicago to unite community organizations, officials, and youth to discuss and find solutions for the issue of gun violence in the city...
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Man shot to death at suburban Chicago bar, police say
By CBS News | 1 day agoA man was fatally shot after an altercation at a bar in Wheeling, Illinois. The incident occurred at the Social Bar and Grill. The gunman fled the scene, and police are investigating with the help of ...
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QB Caleb Williams has another rough day as Chicago Bears lose to Patriots 19-3
By CBS News | 1 day agoChicago's Caleb Williams showed promise before their bye week, but struggles persist as the Bears face tough opponents. Williams struggled in a loss to the Patriots, and the team's performance has dec...
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Man dies after being ejected from truck in suburban Chicago crash
By CBS News | 2 days agoA fatal crash in Geneva, Illinois, resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man, Carlos Diaz Jr., after his truck veered off the road. The investigation involved multiple authorities, and the Fabyan Par...
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Bicyclist critically hurt after crash in north suburban Chicago, sheriffs say
By CBS News | 2 days agoA bicyclist was critically injured in a crash with a car in Libertyville. The 33-year-old man was hit by a Toyota Prius at an intersection, thrown onto the windshield before falling to the ground. The...
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2 men critically hurt after being shot during argument on Chicago's Northwest Side
By CBS News | 2 days agoTwo men were critically injured in a shooting on Chicago's Northwest Side after an argument turned violent. The victims, aged 25 and 45, were shot in the head and taken to Loyola Hospital for treatmen...