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Police in Washington, D.C., are responding to the scene of a shooting a few blocks from the White House.
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., Noem says
Joint Task Force D.C. coordinating National Guard deployments and operations confirms they are aware of an incident involving a National Guard member.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Police in Washington, D.C., are responding to the scene of a shooting a few blocks from the White House.
And the winning name is.... https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-zoo-penguin-chick/
Lincoln Park Zoo announces name of new penguin chick
Chicago residents voted, and one name was selected for the Lincoln Park Zoo's newest penguin chick.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
And the winning name is.... https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-zoo-penguin-chick/
At least 13 people have been killed by a blazing fire that has engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, with others reportedly still trapped inside. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fire-hong-kong-residential-high-rise-dead-trapped/
Fire in Hong Kong high-rise complex kills at least 13 with others trapped inside
The blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding on the multi-tower housing estate, with live video showing the fire sending great billowing plumes of red smoke into the night sky
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November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
At least 13 people have been killed by a blazing fire that has engulfed a high-rise housing complex in Hong Kong, authorities said, with others reportedly still trapped inside. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fire-hong-kong-residential-high-rise-dead-trapped/
Shots were fired at a CTA bus in Chicago's North Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shots-fired-chicago-cta-bus/
No injuries reported after shots fired at CTA bus
Shots were fired at a CTA bus in Chicago's North Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Shots were fired at a CTA bus in Chicago's North Park neighborhood early Wednesday morning. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/shots-fired-chicago-cta-bus/
Residents said they've been fighting housing officials over the issues they've been dealing with, from bad plumbing to visible mold, and urging CHA to take action and take them seriously for years.
Residents say they're living in "deplorable conditions" at West Side Chicago Housing Authority complex
Residents of Harrison Courts Apartments are looking for their units to get fixed from what they say are ongoing problems.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Residents said they've been fighting housing officials over the issues they've been dealing with, from bad plumbing to visible mold, and urging CHA to take action and take them seriously for years.
A total of eight cars were broken into, according to police, with most happening between 7 and 10 p.m. on Monday near the zoo parking lot and surrounding streets.
Chicago police warn about string of vehicle burglaries in Lincoln Park
A total of eight cars were broken into, with most happening between 7 and 10 p.m. on Monday near the zoo parking lot and surrounding streets, according to Chicago police.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
A total of eight cars were broken into, according to police, with most happening between 7 and 10 p.m. on Monday near the zoo parking lot and surrounding streets.
The suspect, 50-year-old Lawrence Reed, who has an extensive criminal history, violated his electronic monitoring, or ankle bracelet, rules.
Blue Line arson leads to questions about electronic monitoring procedures
Lawrence Reed, who has an extensive criminal history, violated his electronic monitoring prior to the attack.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The suspect, 50-year-old Lawrence Reed, who has an extensive criminal history, violated his electronic monitoring, or ankle bracelet, rules.
Lawrence Reed, 50, was charged in a criminal complaint with committing a terrorist attack or other violence on a mass transportation system. At the time of the attack, Reed was on electronic monitoring.
Office of Chief Judge outlines electronic monitoring procedures after woman set on fire on Blue Line
The office said they are reviewing all actions taken in the case, in which a man on electronic monitoring is accused of setting a woman on fire on the train.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Lawrence Reed, 50, was charged in a criminal complaint with committing a terrorist attack or other violence on a mass transportation system. At the time of the attack, Reed was on electronic monitoring.
Wauconda police said Ronald A. Justus, 61, was charged with four counts of possession of child pornography.
Lake County man charged with possessing child pornography following search warrant
A 61-year-old man was charged with four counts of possessing child pornography following a search of his home.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Wauconda police said Ronald A. Justus, 61, was charged with four counts of possession of child pornography.
The Rosemont Public Safety Department said the incident took place on Sunday, just after 12:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel at 5460 River Road.
Police report filed in alleged drugging incident of actress Tara Reid at Rosemont hotel
On Tuesday, the Rosemont Public Safety Department said they spoke with Reid, who was looking to file a police report.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Rosemont Public Safety Department said the incident took place on Sunday, just after 12:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel at 5460 River Road.
An active weather pattern is in store for Chicago, bringing wind gusts up to 60 mph with blowing snow on Wednesday, creating possible dangerous travel. We’re also tracking the coldest Thanksgiving in 11 years and a weekend winter storm. Tonight, on CBS News Chicago at 10.
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
An active weather pattern is in store for Chicago, bringing wind gusts up to 60 mph with blowing snow on Wednesday, creating possible dangerous travel. We’re also tracking the coldest Thanksgiving in 11 years and a weekend winter storm. Tonight, on CBS News Chicago at 10.
Since summer, robots have been all over Josh Robertson's radar. He was initially amused by the bots until he kept having to move aside on the sidewalk.
Hundreds of North Side residents sign petition to pause robot delivery pilot program in Chicago
Two companies, Serve Robotics and Cyan Robotics, are licensed in Chicago. The city said it's a pilot program that will assess benefits and risks.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Since summer, robots have been all over Josh Robertson's radar. He was initially amused by the bots until he kept having to move aside on the sidewalk.
The department said it has responded to multiple reports over the weekend where residents reported damage to their front doors after being kicked.
Arlington Heights police warning residents about "Door Kick" TikTok trend
The Arlington Heights Police Department said it has responded to multiple reports over the weekend where residents reported damage to their front doors as a result of the trend.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The department said it has responded to multiple reports over the weekend where residents reported damage to their front doors after being kicked.
You might know how time-consuming it is to cook a Thanksgiving meal for a family of five or ten, but imagine cooking for 5,000. That's what happened Tuesday for a group of volunteers at McCormick Place.
Volunteers keep McCormick Place kitchen busy preparing Thanksgiving meals for thousands in need
You might know how time-consuming it is to cook a Thanksgiving meal for a family of five or ten, but imagine cooking for 5,000. That's what happened Tuesday for a group of volunteers at McCormick Place.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
You might know how time-consuming it is to cook a Thanksgiving meal for a family of five or ten, but imagine cooking for 5,000. That's what happened Tuesday for a group of volunteers at McCormick Place.
Transcripts of the deposition given by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino revealed heated exchanges with attorneys who have accused agents under his command of using excessive force.
Transcripts reveal Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino's heated deposition on agents' use of force
Transcripts of the deposition given by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino revealed heated exchanges with attorneys who have accused agents under his command of using excessive force.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Transcripts of the deposition given by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino revealed heated exchanges with attorneys who have accused agents under his command of using excessive force.
Danny Davis will be home for Thanksgiving, a dream for many, but for him, a goal three decades in the making after he was wrongfully convicted of murder in downstate Illinois.
Illinois man exonerated of 1992 murder downstate after more than 30 years in prison
Danny Davis will be home for Thanksgiving, a dream for many, but for him, a goal three decades in the making after he was wrongfully convicted of murder in downstate Illinois.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Danny Davis will be home for Thanksgiving, a dream for many, but for him, a goal three decades in the making after he was wrongfully convicted of murder in downstate Illinois.
Surveillance footage captured the group of 4 men crashing a white sedan into the store and then stealing the cash register and merchandise, including bottles of liquor.
Southwest Side liquor store targeted by smash-and-grab crew, police said
Chicago police said a group of 4 men crashed a white sedan into the store and then stole the cash register and merchandise.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Surveillance footage captured the group of 4 men crashing a white sedan into the store and then stealing the cash register and merchandise, including bottles of liquor.
ISP said so far this year, there have been 14 Move Over Law-related crashes compared to last year, where there were 27 crashes with 12 Troopers injured and one killed.
Illinois State Police squad car side-swiped by hit-and-run driver on I-94; no injuries reported
State police said a black SUV side-swiped the squad car and then fled the scene early Tuesday morning.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
ISP said so far this year, there have been 14 Move Over Law-related crashes compared to last year, where there were 27 crashes with 12 Troopers injured and one killed.
A man was killed on Tuesday morning when he was crushed by a vehicle that fell off a lift at a north suburban auto repair shop, police said.
Man crushed to death after vehicle falls off lift at Wauconda auto repair shop
A man was killed on Tuesday morning when he was crushed by a vehicle that fell off a lift at a north suburban auto repair shop, police said.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A man was killed on Tuesday morning when he was crushed by a vehicle that fell off a lift at a north suburban auto repair shop, police said.
Police did not have a detailed description of the suspects, but said they may have been between 13-16 years of age.
Chicago police warn of 3 armed robberies on city's North Side
Three armed robberies were reported between Monday and Tuesday on the city's North Side, according to Chicago police.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Police did not have a detailed description of the suspects, but said they may have been between 13-16 years of age.
The Village of Oak Lawn has agreed to pay $825,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man who was repeatedly punched by an Oak Lawn police officer as he was pinned to the ground while he was a teenager in 2022.
Oak Lawn to pay $825,000 settlement to man punched by police officer while pinned down in 2022
The Village of Oak Lawn has agreed to pay $825,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man who was repeatedly punched by an Oak Lawn police officer as he was pinned to the ground while he was a teenager in 2022.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Village of Oak Lawn has agreed to pay $825,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man who was repeatedly punched by an Oak Lawn police officer as he was pinned to the ground while he was a teenager in 2022.
The Wisconsin woman who stabbed a classmate nearly to death 11 years ago to please the fictional horror character Slender Man waived extradition from Illinois at a brief court appearance on Tuesday, after escaping from a group home over the weekend.
"Slender Man" stabber Morgan Geyser waives extradition from Illinois after escape from Wisconsin group home
Slender Man stabbing defendant Morgan Geyser was captured in Chicago's south suburbs after cutting off a monitoring bracelet, leaving a group home and going missing.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Wisconsin woman who stabbed a classmate nearly to death 11 years ago to please the fictional horror character Slender Man waived extradition from Illinois at a brief court appearance on Tuesday, after escaping from a group home over the weekend.
A power outage on Tuesday morning at Hines VA Hospital prompted staff to reschedule some appointments, but officials said most patients were able to receive care.
Power outage "quickly resolved" at Hines VA Hospital, but some patient appointments rescheduled
A power outage on Tuesday morning at Hines VA Hospital prompted staff to reschedule some appointments, but officials said most patients were able to receive care.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A power outage on Tuesday morning at Hines VA Hospital prompted staff to reschedule some appointments, but officials said most patients were able to receive care.
B96, where Colborn spent many years on the air, announced his passing on Monday. He was 70.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, dies at 70
B96, where Colborn spent many years on the air, announced his passing on Monday. He was 70.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
B96, where Colborn spent many years on the air, announced his passing on Monday. He was 70.
The Archdiocese of Chicago faces new accusations and three lawsuits accusing the Catholic church of keeping two priests in the ministry for decades, despite warnings and complaints of sexual abuse of children.
3 new lawsuits accuse Archdiocese of Chicago of protecting priests accused of child sex abuse
The Archdiocese of Chicago faces new accusations and three lawsuits accusing the Catholic church of keeping two priests in the ministry for decades, despite warnings and complaints of sexual abuse of children.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Archdiocese of Chicago faces new accusations and three lawsuits accusing the Catholic church of keeping two priests in the ministry for decades, despite warnings and complaints of sexual abuse of children.