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Cute Chickpea is in the CBS Pet Rescue Spotlight On Thursdays, pet rescue organizations around Chicago are in the spotlight. This week, PAWS Chicago's Ashley Podjasek brought Chickpea, who's almost three months old and looking for her forever home. 2H ago 01:58

Rain for the afternoon Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a check on the extended forecast. 2H ago 02:52

World Health Organization declares mpox global health emergency Health officials are warning the potentially deadly virus could spread internationally, but right now the risk in the u-s is very low. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes and a rash. 2H ago 00:44

Taylor Swift’s “Era’s Tour” continues in London with 5 sold out shows Last week the superstar's concerts in Vienna, Austria, were canceled after police there say they foiled an ISIS-inspired plot to attack her tour. 3H ago 01:53

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Dems try to block Green Party from presidential ballot in Wisconsin An employee of the Democratic National Committee has filed a complaint seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin. 1H ago

Biden awards $50 million to support EV manufacturing in 6 states The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production. 6H ago

National Lawyers Guild has plan to assist anyone arrested during DNC protests Dozens of attorneys have volunteered to represent those who are taken into custody. 15H ago

Will Texas governor flood Chicago with migrants just in time for DNC? An expert has doubts The number of migrants arriving at hte southern border hit a three-year low of just over 83,000 in June. 19H ago

Indiana AG drops suit over privacy of girl who traveled for abortion Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion. 21H ago

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Gast Monuments shuts down, after repeated complaints of headstones never received What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered. Aug 12

Study shows Kia, Hyundai thefts are down more than 50% since security software update Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles. Aug 7

Struggling homeowners could see financial benefit from Chicago's focus on the DNC An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held. Jul 30

Target touts new denim trade-in program as sustainable back-to-school shopping option Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase. Jul 29

How will climate change and more severe weather affect homeowners' insurance policies? Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too. Jul 25

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Concerns rise about COVID cases associated with Lollapalooza Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out. Aug 8

Harry and Meghan launch initiative to address dangers of online harm The Duke and duch*ess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation. Aug 4

Doctors prepare for influx of alcohol, drug-related ER visits during Lollapalooza Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits. Jul 31

Iowa's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy. Jul 29

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Save A Lot could reopen 6 Chicago stores by November A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November. Aug 13

Little Village among Chicago communities highlighted in guidebook for DNC visitors The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level. Aug 6

Business suddenly booms at Chicago's Amici restaurant after Keith Lee review The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed. Jul 26

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Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged terrorist plot Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area. Aug 7

Bodybuilders from Chicago gym were recruited to appear with Chappell Roan at Lollapalooza They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary. Aug 2

Aerosmith announces retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury. Aug 2

Justin Timberlake's license suspended after Long Island DWI arrest Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island. Aug 2

Veteran performing arts exec John Magnum named new head of Lyric Opera Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall. Jul 31

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Protest group to fight permit restrictions during Chicago's DNC The Coalition to March on the DNC has planned an emergency news conference during their Thursday afternoon protest at City Hall. 2H ago

Chicago hospital prepares for the worst ahead of DNC Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack. 15H ago

National Lawyers Guild has plan to assist anyone arrested during DNC protests Dozens of attorneys have volunteered to represent those who are taken into custody. 15H ago

Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence. 15H ago

1 man killed, another critically hurt in Humboldt Park shooting Both men were hit multiple times and were taken to Stroger Hospital. 3M ago

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Chicago hospital prepares for the worst ahead of DNC Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack. 15H ago

City of Chicago to spend $75 million in federal taxpayer dollars for DNC CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions. Jul 31

Officer who shot Sonya Massey also violated order to stop chase in earlier job Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop. Jul 29

Secret Service to review security at Chicago DNC after Trump assassination attempt, expert says Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Jul 14

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Wrigley Field to host four Big Ten hockey games in January The "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" will feature a pair of doubleheaders on Jan. 3 and 4. 1H ago

White Sox lose again as Yankees' Aaron Judge hits 300th home run The Sox had intentionally walked Juan Soto to bring up Judge, who had not homered on a 3-0 pitch since 2021. 15H ago

AL-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Chicago Cubs 6-1 Alex Cobb got his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Cubs. 17H ago

Bears WR Jones continues to get reps at running back The Bears have been looking to find ways to get the ball in Jones' hands outside of just being a kick returner. 15H ago

Chicago Fire, Xherdan Shaqiri agree to terminate his contract The club said in a statement the move was "in the best interest of all parties" to part ways with the Swiss international. 21H ago

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Boy, 17, killed in shooting in Humboldt Park Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said. 16H ago

Man charged with trying to get rid of gun after Evanston shooting Police said Christopher Davis was seen driving around with a pistol used in the shooting. 20H ago

Burglars rip off security gate, steal ATM and cash register from Chatham convenience store The manager at Fresh Mart Foods also said the burglary crew stole a bunch of lottery tickets. Aug 14

Search on for people who were in car in Fuller Park hit-and-run The car was found abandoned minutes later. Aug 13

Family holds memorial for boy, 13, who was found shot dead in Edgewater apartment Ashawn Davis' uncle, with whom he lived, is the founder of an antiviolence organization called No Kids Die in the Chi. 22H ago

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