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A Chicago filmmaker decided to create a classroom in Africa, where he shares his knowledge and insight with wildlife conservationists in Rwanda and Uganda.
Oscar-nominated Chicago filmmaker teaches wildlife conservationists in Rwanda and Uganda to make documentaries
A Chicago filmmaker decided to create a classroom in Africa, where he shares his knowledge and insight with wildlife conservationists in Rwanda and Uganda.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
A Chicago filmmaker decided to create a classroom in Africa, where he shares his knowledge and insight with wildlife conservationists in Rwanda and Uganda.
A beloved barbershop owner in the Beverly neighborhood is battling cancer, and the community he has served for decades is rallying around him. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/melloswing-barbershop-owner-daniel-sorge-cancer-diagnosis/
Beverly community steps up to help neighborhood barber after stage 4 cancer diagnosis
A beloved barbershop owner in the Beverly is battling cancer, and the community he has served for decades is rallying around him.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:30 AM
A beloved barbershop owner in the Beverly neighborhood is battling cancer, and the community he has served for decades is rallying around him. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/melloswing-barbershop-owner-daniel-sorge-cancer-diagnosis/
A beloved manager at a Bronzeville restaurant died suddenly, leaving a huge void not just at the business but the works he did for so many in community.
Bronzeville mourns sudden death of beloved manager of Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles
A beloved manager at a Bronzeville restaurant died suddenly, leaving a huge void not just at the business but the works he did for so many in community.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:12 AM
A beloved manager at a Bronzeville restaurant died suddenly, leaving a huge void not just at the business but the works he did for so many in community.
Police are investigating after a body was found Friday evening on the Metra Milwaukee District-North line train tracks in Libertyville.
Body found on Metra tracks in Libertyville
Police are investigating after a body was found Friday evening on the Metra Milwaukee District-North line train tracks in Libertyville.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Police are investigating after a body was found Friday evening on the Metra Milwaukee District-North line train tracks in Libertyville.
It's seemed like time was running out for injured Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze to be able to still help the team this season, but just three days before their regular season finale, he took a big step toward a return.
Bears WR Rome Odunze returns to practice, but status for season finale questionable
It's seemed like time was running out for injured Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze to be able to still help the team this season, but just three days before their regular season finale, he took a big step toward a return.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
It's seemed like time was running out for injured Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze to be able to still help the team this season, but just three days before their regular season finale, he took a big step toward a return.
We’re tracking a mainly quiet weekend with highs in the 30s on Saturday and Sunday. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather Forecast tonight at 10 on CBS News Chicago.
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
We’re tracking a mainly quiet weekend with highs in the 30s on Saturday and Sunday. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather Forecast tonight at 10 on CBS News Chicago.
It's the post-holiday travel rush. Many people are heading home after New Year's Day celebrations.
Busy travel weekend ahead at Chicago's airports as holidays come to a close
It's the post-holiday travel rush. Many people are heading home after New Year's Day celebrations.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
It's the post-holiday travel rush. Many people are heading home after New Year's Day celebrations.
A man is accused of severely beating a gas station clerk and trying to start an explosion after he was denied a job application in Chicago's far northwest suburbs.
Man charged with beating up clerk, trying to blow up gas station after being denied job application
A man is accused of severely beating a gas station clerk and trying to start an explosion after he was denied a job application in Chicago's far northwest suburbs.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
A man is accused of severely beating a gas station clerk and trying to start an explosion after he was denied a job application in Chicago's far northwest suburbs.
A 7-year-old boy was shot in the arm when another child got their hands on a gun Thursday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. It happened on the same day a new gun storage law went into effect in Illinois.
7-year-old boy shot in the arm inside home in Humboldt Park, on day new Illinois gun storage law begins
A 7-year-old boy was shot in the arm when another child got their hands on a gun Thursday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:06 PM
A 7-year-old boy was shot in the arm when another child got their hands on a gun Thursday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. It happened on the same day a new gun storage law went into effect in Illinois.
A 70-year-old grandmother from the Philippines who was facing deportation on Friday morning has been allowed to remain in the country, after her removal was because of immediate medical concerns.
Grandmother's deportation to Philippines halted due to medical concerns
A 70-year-old grandmother from the Philippines who was facing deportation on Friday morning has been allowed to remain in the country, after her removal was because of immediate medical concerns.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
A 70-year-old grandmother from the Philippines who was facing deportation on Friday morning has been allowed to remain in the country, after her removal was because of immediate medical concerns.
A man who won big at Bally's Chicago casino but didn't get paid because of his immigration status says he has finally gotten his winnings.
Bally's casino jackpot winner says he got paid after story aired on CBS News Chicago
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January 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
A man who won big at Bally's Chicago casino but didn't get paid because of his immigration status says he has finally gotten his winnings.
A woman now faces arson charges after a fire at a Walmart in Woodstock, Illinois.
21-year-old woman charged with arson in Woodstock Walmart fire
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January 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A woman now faces arson charges after a fire at a Walmart in Woodstock, Illinois.
Evanston police said there is a hazmat response closing part of Chicago Avenue after a power was found at a health clinic Friday.
White powder prompts hazmat response in Evanston, Chicago Avenue partially shut down
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January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Evanston police said there is a hazmat response closing part of Chicago Avenue after a power was found at a health clinic Friday.
The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol are set to return to Washington, D.C., for a march marking five years since the attack.
Prominent Jan. 6 defendants plan to march to Capitol to mark 5 years since attack
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January 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The former leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and other defendants convicted for crimes connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol are set to return to Washington, D.C., for a march marking five years since the attack.
A child is in critical condition after a fire in the West Englewood neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Child critically injured in West Englewood fire, Chicago fire officials say
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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A child is in critical condition after a fire in the West Englewood neighborhood, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Melissa Nunez and Elizabeth Branske became the first couple married by the Cook County Clerk in 2026 Friday morning.
Humboldt Park couple becomes Cook County's first marriage of 2026
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January 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Melissa Nunez and Elizabeth Branske became the first couple married by the Cook County Clerk in 2026 Friday morning.
The final preparations are under way for the CTA State/Lake station to close Monday for the next three years, as it's demolished and reconstructed.
State & Lake CTA station closes Monday for three years. Here's how it impacts you.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The final preparations are under way for the CTA State/Lake station to close Monday for the next three years, as it's demolished and reconstructed.
Anjanette Young, the victim of a wrongful Chicago police raid that changed her life and pushed her to demand policy changes for search warrants and raids, has written a new book on trauma and healing.
Chicago police wrong raid victim Anjanette Young releases new book on trauma, healing
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January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Anjanette Young, the victim of a wrongful Chicago police raid that changed her life and pushed her to demand policy changes for search warrants and raids, has written a new book on trauma and healing.
The Great American Dog Show is in Tinley Park this weekend, with an AKC competition and lots of new products and services for the dog in your family.
Great American Dog Show comes to Tinley Park this weekend
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January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Great American Dog Show is in Tinley Park this weekend, with an AKC competition and lots of new products and services for the dog in your family.
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Swiss ski resort bar fire leaves desperate families waiting for news as authorities work to ID victims
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January 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Many of those killed and injured by a fire that tore through a bar in Switzerland's Crans-Montana ski resort were teenagers celebrating the new year.
Illinois' most popular state park is getting a $18 million upgrade.
Starved Rock State Park $18 million trail improvement project underway
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January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Illinois' most popular state park is getting a $18 million upgrade.
Indiana residents who rely on food stamps might be in for a surprise as the new year begins. Most candy and sugary drinks will no longer be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting Jan. 1.
Indiana's SNAP ban on candy, sugary drinks begins Jan. 1. Here's what to know.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Indiana residents who rely on food stamps might be in for a surprise as the new year begins. Most candy and sugary drinks will no longer be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting Jan. 1.
The tolls on the Chicago Skyway have officially gone up.
Chicago Skyway tolls increase 30 cents for 2026
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January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The tolls on the Chicago Skyway have officially gone up.
Fire crews rescued a woman when a fire broke out in a second-floor apartment in Aurora, Illinois, on New Year's Day.
Woman rescued from 2nd floor apartment fire in Aurora, Illinois
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January 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Fire crews rescued a woman when a fire broke out in a second-floor apartment in Aurora, Illinois, on New Year's Day.
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy's foreign ministry says
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January 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.