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The ages of the victims range from 17 to 68, according to police.
1 killed, 7 hurt in Chicago weekend shootings, CPD says
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 68, according to police.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 68, according to police.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Lindsey Vonn crashes out in downhill race at Milano Cortina Games after rupturing ACL
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
A woman was in custody after another woman was slashed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this weekend.
Woman slashed in fight in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, suspected attacker apprehended
A woman was in custody after another woman was slashed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this weekend.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
A woman was in custody after another woman was slashed in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood this weekend.
Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.
Chicago police investigate death of girl, 10, in Bronzeville
Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Police were investigating after a 10-year-old girl was found dead in Chicago's Bronzeville community this weekend.
The Seattle Seahawks' Julian Love, Rylie Mills, and Eric Saubert, along with the New England Patriots' Robert Spillane, are just some who trace their football beginnings to Chicagoland high schools.
These Chicago area football players will be competing in Super Bowl LX on Sunday
Family and former coaches expressed pride knowing that players will be representing their communities on one of the biggest stages in sports.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Seattle Seahawks' Julian Love, Rylie Mills, and Eric Saubert, along with the New England Patriots' Robert Spillane, are just some who trace their football beginnings to Chicagoland high schools.
The father of the football player said his son couldn't walk straight and was slurring words, but managed to text him, who rushed to the school and then rushed his son to the hospital, where they performed an emergency CT scan.
Family of Valparaiso football player hurt during practice says school didn't notify them about injuries
A father says his 15-year-old son was injured during full-contact drills without padding at practice.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The father of the football player said his son couldn't walk straight and was slurring words, but managed to text him, who rushed to the school and then rushed his son to the hospital, where they performed an emergency CT scan.
The teen's family is sounding the alarm because, in addition to his head injury, he is now getting threats for complaining about a lack of supervision by coaches.
Family of Valparaiso football player hurt during practice says school didn't notify them about injuries
A father says his 15-year-old son was injured during full-contact drills without padding at practice.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:08 AM
The teen's family is sounding the alarm because, in addition to his head injury, he is now getting threats for complaining about a lack of supervision by coaches.
Illinois led 39-35 at halftime after six ties and nine lead changes and was ahead by nine points early in the second half.
Jeremy Fears' 26 points and 15 assists help No. 10 Michigan State beat No. 5 Illinois 85-82 in OT
Illinois led 39-35 at halftime after six ties and nine lead changes and was ahead by nine points early in the second half.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Illinois led 39-35 at halftime after six ties and nine lead changes and was ahead by nine points early in the second half.
The Bulls led 104-97 after closing the third period on a 16-2 run, but Denver started the final quarter on a 20-2 spurt to take the lead for good.
Jokic's triple-double powers Nuggets past Bulls 136-120 as Denver ends 3-game skid
The Bulls led 104-97 after closing the third period on a 16-2 run, but Denver started the final quarter on a 20-2 spurt to take the lead for good.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:30 AM
The Bulls led 104-97 after closing the third period on a 16-2 run, but Denver started the final quarter on a 20-2 spurt to take the lead for good.
Ald. Juan Martinez (3rd) in a statement said there is no danger to the public.
Person shot, killed by police officer in Waukegan prompts investigation, alderman says
Ald. Juan Martinez said there is no danger to the public. Information about the person shot and what led to the shooting was not released.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Ald. Juan Martinez (3rd) in a statement said there is no danger to the public.
Warmer temps are on the way. A look at your full forecast.
Chicago weather: Scattered snow showers along lake Saturday night
After a bitter cold start, temperatures will struggle today with highs in the 20s.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Warmer temps are on the way. A look at your full forecast.
Dominique Servant, 33, and Joey L. Ruffin, 38, were charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of child endangerment, causing death
Mother, boyfriend charged in death of boy, 8, in Round Lake Beach
Authorities said investigators found evidence that the child suffered long-term neglect, physical abuse, and mental abuse.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Dominique Servant, 33, and Joey L. Ruffin, 38, were charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of child endangerment, causing death
Village President Fitzgerald Roberts said workers have been deployed to address the main break at 143rd and Marshfield Avenue.
50 homes impacted by second water main break in Dixmoor in less than a week
According to the village president, about 50 homes are affected and have no water service as a result of the break.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Village President Fitzgerald Roberts said workers have been deployed to address the main break at 143rd and Marshfield Avenue.
Dozens of people filed into St. Pius Church in the Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday in hopes of bringing Federico Alcantar, 22, back home.
Southwest Side community gathers to call for release of caretaker in ICE custody
Friends, family, and elected officials spoke out as a judge decides in two weeks whether to deport 22-year-old Federico Alcantar.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Dozens of people filed into St. Pius Church in the Pilsen neighborhood on Saturday in hopes of bringing Federico Alcantar, 22, back home.
Arnold announced in May 2025 in a video that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer, which forced 3 Doors Down to cancel its summer tour.
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.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Arnold announced in May 2025 in a video that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer, which forced 3 Doors Down to cancel its summer tour.
A Chicago city employee was found shot to death Friday morning inside an apartment in the West Ridge neighborhood. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/reward-offered-shooting-chicago-city-employee/
$10,000 reward offered for arrest in fatal shooting of Chicago city employee
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest after a Chicago city employee was found shot to death Friday morning inside an apartment in the West Ridge neighborhood.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
A Chicago city employee was found shot to death Friday morning inside an apartment in the West Ridge neighborhood. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/reward-offered-shooting-chicago-city-employee/
Barricades are up, bomb-sniffing dogs are on patrol and everyone entering the stadium area is screened at a checkpoint. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-heightened-security-dozens-of-local-federal-agencies/
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Barricades are up, bomb-sniffing dogs are on patrol and everyone entering the stadium area is screened at a checkpoint. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-heightened-security-dozens-of-local-federal-agencies/
The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off at McCormick Place on Saturday. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/2026-chicago-auto-show-real-id-registration/
2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off with over 700 cars on display, Real ID registration
The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off at McCormick Place on Saturday.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off at McCormick Place on Saturday. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/2026-chicago-auto-show-real-id-registration/
Authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/savannah-guthrie-mom-nancy-missing-new-message/
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after becoming "aware of a new message"
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/savannah-guthrie-mom-nancy-missing-new-message/
Police are investigating a shooting inside a home on the West Side. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/west-side-home-shooting-chicago/
Man shot inside home on Chicago's West Side
A man was shot in the leg inside a home on Chicago's West Side early Saturday morning.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Police are investigating a shooting inside a home on the West Side. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/west-side-home-shooting-chicago/
Lola escaped as her foster family was moving last month, kicking off a desperate search to bring her home.https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lost-dog-hoffman-estates-found-drone-pilot/
Drone pilot helps family find lost dog missing in the cold for 2 weeks
An eagle-eyed drone pilot helped spot a missing foster puppy who had been out in the cold for more than two weeks in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Lola escaped as her foster family was moving last month, kicking off a desperate search to bring her home.https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lost-dog-hoffman-estates-found-drone-pilot/
Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.
America at 250: How Chicago's architectural innovation helped shape the nation's future
Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.
Police in Chicago's south and southwest suburbs are teaming up to target thieves targeting video gambling machines, which have become an increasingly popular target for burglary crews.
Suburban police teaming up to go after burglars targeting video gambling machines
Police in Chicago's south and southwest suburbs are teaming up to target thieves targeting video gambling machines, which have become an increasingly popular target for burglary crews.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Police in Chicago's south and southwest suburbs are teaming up to target thieves targeting video gambling machines, which have become an increasingly popular target for burglary crews.
A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.
Charter bus driver fired after texting while driving on snowy trip from Chicago to Detroit
A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:30 AM
A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.
An eagle-eyed drone pilot helped spot a missing foster puppy who had been out in the cold for more than two weeks in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
Drone pilot helps family find lost dog missing in the cold for 2 weeks
An eagle-eyed drone pilot helped spot a missing foster puppy who had been out in the cold for more than two weeks in Chicago's northwest suburbs.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:13 AM
An eagle-eyed drone pilot helped spot a missing foster puppy who had been out in the cold for more than two weeks in Chicago's northwest suburbs.