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On the heels of the first snowstorm of the season for the Chicago area, one non-profit is making sure youngsters will be able to bundle up this winter. Mr. Dad's Father's Club is running short on donations, and is asking for help to keep kids warm.
Chicago nonprofit asking for donations for children's coat drive in December
On the heels of the first snowstorm of the season for the Chicago area, one non-profit is making sure youngsters will be able to bundle up this winter. Mr. Dad's Father's Club is running short on donations, and is asking for help to keep kids warm.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
On the heels of the first snowstorm of the season for the Chicago area, one non-profit is making sure youngsters will be able to bundle up this winter. Mr. Dad's Father's Club is running short on donations, and is asking for help to keep kids warm.
The northern lights were visible Tuesday night across the Chicago area, illuminating the sky with brightly colorful displays due to severe solar storms.
Northern lights dazzle Chicago area night sky amid strong solar storms
The northern lights were visible Tuesday night across the Chicago area, illuminating the sky with brightly colorful displays due to severe solar storms.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The northern lights were visible Tuesday night across the Chicago area, illuminating the sky with brightly colorful displays due to severe solar storms.
Aptly named linebacker Battle Gideons, the man in the middle of the defense, is leading the charge for the University of Chicago Maroons as they are poised to play in the postseason for the first time in program history.
Born with hearing loss, linebacker Battle Gideons leading UChicago football team in first postseason berth
Aptly named linebacker Battle Gideons, the man in the middle of the defense, is leading the charge for the University of Chicago Maroons as they are poised to play in the postseason for the first time in program history.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Aptly named linebacker Battle Gideons, the man in the middle of the defense, is leading the charge for the University of Chicago Maroons as they are poised to play in the postseason for the first time in program history.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) got into a heated exchange on Tuesday with Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd) at a Veterans Day event in Little Village.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez angrily confronts Gov. JB Pritzker in Little Village over taxes
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) got into a heated argument on Tuesday with Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd) at a Veterans Day event in Little Village.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) got into a heated exchange on Tuesday with Gov. JB Pritzker and fellow Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd) at a Veterans Day event in Little Village.
A group of seventh and eighth graders from St. Isidore Catholic School participated in a special ceremony at a Bartlett senior living home to honor those who served on Veterans Day.
St. Isidore Catholic School students honor veterans at Bartlett senior home on Veterans Day
A group of seventh and eighth graders from St. Isidore Catholic School participated in a special ceremony at a Bartlett senior living home to honor those who served on Veterans Day.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A group of seventh and eighth graders from St. Isidore Catholic School participated in a special ceremony at a Bartlett senior living home to honor those who served on Veterans Day.
Look at that gorgeous sky! The northern lights are visible in some parts of the Chicago area tonight. If you can see the aurora borealis where you are, care to share your pictures with us in our replies?
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Look at that gorgeous sky! The northern lights are visible in some parts of the Chicago area tonight. If you can see the aurora borealis where you are, care to share your pictures with us in our replies?
Sen. Dick Durbin was one of eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans on a deal to reopen the government. If the House approves the deal, how long could it take for air travel disrupted by the shutdown to get back on track? Tonight at 10 on CBS News Chicago.
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sen. Dick Durbin was one of eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans on a deal to reopen the government. If the House approves the deal, how long could it take for air travel disrupted by the shutdown to get back on track? Tonight at 10 on CBS News Chicago.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. A CBS News visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
We asked a former federal agent to review videos showing use of force against protesters. Here's what he found.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. A CBS News visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
This coming Thursday, Loyola University Chicago's Black alumni board will hold a special birthday celebration for Chicago civil rights icon Mamie Till-Mobley, who would have turned 104 years old this month.
Emmett Till's family honored in 2 works by sculptor Richard Hunt at Loyola exhibit
This coming Thursday, Loyola University Chicago's Black alumni board will hold a special birthday celebration for Chicago civil rights icon Mamie Till-Mobley, who would have turned 104 years old this month.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This coming Thursday, Loyola University Chicago's Black alumni board will hold a special birthday celebration for Chicago civil rights icon Mamie Till-Mobley, who would have turned 104 years old this month.
Forty-two days after it began, Congress is one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, but a lot of questions remain on when SNAP benefits and flights at the nation's busiest airports will get back to normal.
Congress one step closer to ending shutdown. How soon could SNAP benefits, airports return to normal?
Forty-two days after it began, Congress is one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, but a lot of questions remain on when SNAP benefits and flights at the nation's busiest airports will get back to normal.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Forty-two days after it began, Congress is one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, but a lot of questions remain on when SNAP benefits and flights at the nation's busiest airports will get back to normal.
When U.S. Army veteran Jim Hertz went to a Veterans Day event in Naperville, he had no idea that he was about to be given a very special and life-changing gift.
Army vet surprised with service dog at Naperville Veterans Day event
When U.S. Army veteran Jim Hertz went to a Veterans Day event in Naperville, he had no idea that he was about to be given a very special and life-changing gift.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
When U.S. Army veteran Jim Hertz went to a Veterans Day event in Naperville, he had no idea that he was about to be given a very special and life-changing gift.
The northern lights could be visible Tuesday and Wednesday night in the Chicago area, due to severe solar storms.
Northern lights might be visible Tuesday and Wednesday night in Chicago area
The northern lights could be visible Tuesday and Wednesday night in the Chicago area, due to severe solar storms.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The northern lights could be visible Tuesday and Wednesday night in the Chicago area, due to severe solar storms.
Chicago does not have anything called the Miracle Mile — that name belongs to a neighborhood in Los Angeles. President Trump was likely referring to the Magnificent Mile.
President Trump calls for more troops in Chicago, cites vacant stores on "Miracle Mile"
President Trump on Tuesday said he wants to call in more troops to Chicago — pointing to vacant storefronts in Chicago as a reason and blaming them on crime.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Chicago does not have anything called the Miracle Mile — that name belongs to a neighborhood in Los Angeles. President Trump was likely referring to the Magnificent Mile.
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
A 107% U.S. import tax on Italian pasta could make your favorite spaghetti pricier — or hard to find
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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Trump administration is considering a new import duty on 13 of Italy's largest pasta exporters, including Barilla and La Molisana.
The west Chicago suburb of Aurora, Illinois, marked the 87th anniversary of the first Veterans Day Tuesday morning with its annual parade.
Aurora, Illinois honors vets with patriotic salute at Veterans Day Parade
The west Chicago suburb of Aurora, Illinois, marked the 87th anniversary of the first Veterans Day Tuesday morning with its annual parade.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The west Chicago suburb of Aurora, Illinois, marked the 87th anniversary of the first Veterans Day Tuesday morning with its annual parade.
Over 120 flights were canceled at O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday morning as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight reductions rose to 6% due to the government shutdown.
Over 120 flights canceled at Chicago's O'Hare Airport as FAA reductions rise to 6%
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Over 120 flights were canceled at O'Hare International Airport on Tuesday morning as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight reductions rose to 6% due to the government shutdown.
UPDATE: Three people were shot in a Bronzeville Jewel Osco Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
3 shot in Bronzeville Jewel-Osco, Chicago police say
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November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
UPDATE: Three people were shot in a Bronzeville Jewel Osco Tuesday morning, Chicago police said.
ZooLights is returning to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo for the holiday season. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-zoolights-opening-2025/
Lincoln Park ZooLights opening for holiday season this weekend
ZooLights is returning to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo for the holiday season.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
ZooLights is returning to Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo for the holiday season. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/lincoln-park-zoolights-opening-2025/
A large police presence was reported outside the Jewel-Osco in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Large police presence outside Bronzeville Jewel-Osco after reports of shooting
There is a large police presence was outside a Jewel-Osco in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after reports of a shooting.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A large police presence was reported outside the Jewel-Osco in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood.
If you need a turkey for Thanksgiving, you could get one for free this week.
Black McDonald's Owners Association giving out free turkeys this week. Here are the locations.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you need a turkey for Thanksgiving, you could get one for free this week.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Sally Kirkland, Oscar-nominated actor known for roles in "Anna" and "The Sting," dies at age 84
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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
Ceremonies and parades will honor veterans across the Chicago area, but a number of restaurants are also offering free meals and other deals to those who have served.
Veterans Day free meals, restaurant deals, grocery giveaways in the Chicago area
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ceremonies and parades will honor veterans across the Chicago area, but a number of restaurants are also offering free meals and other deals to those who have served.
The Leo High School choir performed at the South Side school for a group of veterans who also call Leo their alma mater, a special ceremony to honor the legacy of service and Leo pride.
Leo High School choir performs in special Veterans Day ceremony for alumni who served
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Leo High School choir performed at the South Side school for a group of veterans who also call Leo their alma mater, a special ceremony to honor the legacy of service and Leo pride.
Two men were arrested after a shooting in Chicago Lawn early Tuesday morning.
2 men arrested after shooting in Chicago Lawn
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Two men were arrested after a shooting in Chicago Lawn early Tuesday morning.
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans. But questions remain about how checks would be disbursed, if tariff revenue could cover the costs, and whether Congress would approve the checks at all.
Trump proposes $2,000 dividend funded by tariffs. Here's what experts say about the plan.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans. But questions remain about how checks would be disbursed, if tariff revenue could cover the costs, and whether Congress would approve the checks at all.