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Chicago Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) wants to hear from anyone who has strong feelings about food delivery robots.
Chicago Ald. Daniel La Spata seeks feedback about rolling delivery robots as companies seek expansion
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February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Chicago Ald. Daniel La Spata (1st) wants to hear from anyone who has strong feelings about food delivery robots.
Minute Maid's parent company, Coca-Cola, says it's ending production of its frozen juice concentrates, including orange juice.
Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore
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February 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Minute Maid's parent company, Coca-Cola, says it's ending production of its frozen juice concentrates, including orange juice.
Arizona law enforcement give an update on the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Watch a special report live now on CBS News Chicago.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Arizona law enforcement give an update on the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Watch a special report live now on CBS News Chicago.
Officers were notified by multiple parents that their children were given a chewable laxative at a daycare facility. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/daycare-worker-chargesd-laxatives-st-charles-illinois/
Daycare worker accused of giving children laxatives in St. Charles, Illinois
A daycare worker is accused of giving children laxatives in St. Charles, Illinois.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Officers were notified by multiple parents that their children were given a chewable laxative at a daycare facility. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/daycare-worker-chargesd-laxatives-st-charles-illinois/
A 17-year-old boy was charged Thursday in a shooting that wounded seven teens in front of the Chicago Theatre downtown right after the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony in November.
Boy, 17, charged in downtown Chicago shooting that wounded 7 teens after Christmas tree lighting
A 17-year-old boy was charged Thursday in a shooting that wounded seven teens in front of the Chicago Theatre downtown right after the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony in November.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
A 17-year-old boy was charged Thursday in a shooting that wounded seven teens in front of the Chicago Theatre downtown right after the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony in November.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Trump says he's "deploying all resources" to get Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy home
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February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Cook County homeowners have all been granted an extension in paying their first-installment property tax bills for 2026.
Cook County property tax bill payment deadline extended to April because of late billing
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Cook County homeowners have all been granted an extension in paying their first-installment property tax bills for 2026.
The Bulls on Thursday sent Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks, as first reported by ESPN and The Athletic.
Bulls trade Ayo Dosunmu to Minnesota Timberwolves as team teardown continues
The Bulls on Thursday sent Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks, as first reported by ESPN and The Athletic.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The Bulls on Thursday sent Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks, as first reported by ESPN and The Athletic.
The victim of the Rolling Meadows crash has been identified. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/rolling-meadows-crash-fatal/
70-year-old man dies after being hit by car in Rolling Meadows
A man died after he was hit by a car in northwest suburban Rolling Meadows on Wednesday morning.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The victim of the Rolling Meadows crash has been identified. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/rolling-meadows-crash-fatal/
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
Palace Grill near United Center put up for sale, will not reopen, report says
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February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
Illinois early voting for the 2026 primary begins for most counties in early February. Find out what your early voting dates are and where you can go cast a ballot below.
When does Illinois early voting start for Chicago, surrounding counties? Find your polling place
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February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Illinois early voting for the 2026 primary begins for most counties in early February. Find out what your early voting dates are and where you can go cast a ballot below.
Some polls opened up for early voting on Thursday, with less than six weeks to go until primary day in Illinois.
Early voting begins for some Illinois counties; DuPage County delayed to next week
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February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Some polls opened up for early voting on Thursday, with less than six weeks to go until primary day in Illinois.
A man was critically injured in a shooting that led to a crash in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Driver critically injured after shooting, crash in Back of the Yards
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February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
A man was critically injured in a shooting that led to a crash in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood on Wednesday night.
Developers have a plan to convert the property into apartments, townhouses, and senior living, but that's already getting a lot of backlash from residents.
Housing plan for Mars Wrigley factory in Galewood receives pushback from residents
Galewood residents at a meeting on Wednesday night were not completely sold on the housing plan, but had ideas on how else the property could be used.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Developers have a plan to convert the property into apartments, townhouses, and senior living, but that's already getting a lot of backlash from residents.
Just west of the Illinois Medical District, you'll find some newer homes at the intersection of Campbell and Lexington in Tri-Taylor that look very similar, but it's the back of those homes, specifically in the alley, that's catching everyone's attention.
Homeowners in Near West Side neighborhood turn garages into artist alley
From unique designs to Chicago sports, each garage on the block shares a story through its graffiti-style artwork.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Just west of the Illinois Medical District, you'll find some newer homes at the intersection of Campbell and Lexington in Tri-Taylor that look very similar, but it's the back of those homes, specifically in the alley, that's catching everyone's attention.
Northwestern, which shot 29% from the field, did not have a player score in double figures.
No. 5 Illinois makes 17 3-pointers, beats Northwestern 84-44 for 12th straight win
Six players made 3s for Illinois, which shot 17 of 38 from behind the arc and had just two turnovers.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Northwestern, which shot 29% from the field, did not have a player score in double figures.
In each incident, police said two people driving in a white sedan would break the windows of parked Honda vehicles and steal the airbags from inside.
More airbag thefts involving Honda vehicles reported in 3 South Side neighborhoods
Chicago is the latest city to have reported airbag thefts, following Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:03 AM
In each incident, police said two people driving in a white sedan would break the windows of parked Honda vehicles and steal the airbags from inside.
The train struck a cargo box truck at a crossing on a private road for a business just east of Lemont.
Driver killed after box truck hit by Amtrak train near Lemont
The train struck a cargo box truck at a crossing on a private road for a business just east of Lemont.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The train struck a cargo box truck at a crossing on a private road for a business just east of Lemont.
Spencer Knight made 16 saves for the Blackhawks, who have dropped five of six.
Werenski's milestone and Greaves' shutout lead Blue Jackets to 7th straight win, 4-0 over Blackhawks
Spencer Knight made 16 saves for the Blackhawks, who have dropped five of six.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Spencer Knight made 16 saves for the Blackhawks, who have dropped five of six.
Details about the medical leave were not released, but a spokesperson for the union said her leave was "planned and anticipated."
CTU, IFT President Stacy Davis Gates to go on temporary medical leave
A CTU spokesperson said that Davis Gates will be going on a "planned and anticipated" temporary medical leave.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Details about the medical leave were not released, but a spokesperson for the union said her leave was "planned and anticipated."
Protesters came with a list of demands and said that time is ticking.
Protesters gathered to demand lower heating costs outside NIPSCO headquarters in Merrillville, Indiana
NIPSC customers gathered for the second time in under a week to protest against rising heating costs by the utility company.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Protesters came with a list of demands and said that time is ticking.
After two Americans were fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis last month, President Trump said the lesson he's learned from the federal operation in Minnesota is to use a "little bit of a softer touch."
Trump says the lesson from Minneapolis is to use a "softer touch" in federal immigration enforcement
President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
After two Americans were fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis last month, President Trump said the lesson he's learned from the federal operation in Minnesota is to use a "little bit of a softer touch."
Larry Hochmuth Jr., 45, faces 23 felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault of a peace officer, and domestic battery, among others.
Man charged with nearly 2 dozen felonies for SWAT incident in South Shore
Chicago police said the suspect shot at a woman and at responding SWAT officers in South Shore on Sunday.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Larry Hochmuth Jr., 45, faces 23 felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault of a peace officer, and domestic battery, among others.
A federal judge in Indiana has temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting a Chicago man who was found not guilty last month of offering $10,000 for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
Judge temporarily halts deportation of Chicago man cleared of Bovino murder-for-hire plot
A federal judge in Indiana has temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting a Chicago man who was found not guilty last month of offering $10,000 for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
A federal judge in Indiana has temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting a Chicago man who was found not guilty last month of offering $10,000 for the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino.
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.
Chicago-area man faces child sexual assault charges in Bay Area
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February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A man who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Illinois is facing additional charges in the San Francisco Bay Area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child, police said.