Biden vows to stay in presidential race as he seeks to reassure allies "Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers. Jul 3 Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas to resign from City Council to care for ailing father Llamas said he is stepping down Aug. 1 to care for his ailing father, who is battling stage 4 stomach cancer. Jul 3 Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate. Jul 3 Chicago closes Daley College shelter as migrant population continues to drop The shelter at Daley College opened in June 2023, and housed as many as 415 migrants by July 2023. As of last week, 56 migrants were living there. Jul 2 Biden meets with Democratic governors to shore up support President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week. 13H ago More Political News
Illinois gas tax increase now in effect will hit some drivers especially hard The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago. Jul 1 Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals. Jun 25 Suburban Chicago family keeps getting package after package they never ordered from Temu The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn. Jun 21 Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19 Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 More Consumer News
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Many tattoo ink and permanent makeup products contaminated, FDA finds The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated. Jul 3 Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age. Jul 2 First-aid training helps Chicago boy save his own life after shooting Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself. Jul 1 New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1. Jun 28 Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks. Jun 28 More Health News
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Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals. Jun 25 Chicago rule phasing out sub-minimum wage for tipped workers soon to take effect The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well. Jun 18 Markham auto mechanic out $1,800 after customer skips on insurance payment The Markham repair shop owner pointed to an Allstate insurance policy requiring only one signature on smaller claims checks. Jun 13 More Business News
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest crowns new champion It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title. 8H ago Chicago rat hole memorialized with music fest The Chicago "rat hole" was a rodent-shaped indentation in the concrete in front of a blond brick three-flat building in Roscoe Village. While now gone, its legacy lives on. Jun 29 Martin Mull, comic actor from "Roseanne," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," dies at 80 Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night." Jun 29 The Rolling Stones take stage at Soldier Field for first time since 2019 The Rolling Stones played at the stadium for the first of two concerts over the next several days—as part of their Hackney Diamonds Tour. Jun 28 CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. Jun 26 More in Entertainment
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Latest Videos Why the U.S. is hot for hot sauce One particular condiment is flying off store shelves in record numbers. CBS News explores why America is hot for hot sauce. 6H ago 02:10 Chicago suburb claims to have one of the biggest July Fourth fireworks shows in the state The Village of Itasca has a population of only 10,000, but for its annual Fourth of July celebration, between 20,000 and 30,000 people were expected to show up on Thursday. 6H ago 01:56 3 people killed, 2 children hurt in mass shooting on Chicago's South Side Two women and a child were killed, and two other children were critically hurt after a mass shooting in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood Thursday morning, according to Chicago police. 6H ago 02:49 Ribfest returns for Fourth of July in Chicago suburb No Fourth of July is complete without some good food and Tinley Park provided just the spot for thousands of hungry folks. 10H ago 02:34 Firework mishap in Chicago suburbs prompts cancellation of July Fourth show The Independence Day fireworks in Wheaton, Illinois, went off with a bigger bang than expected. The fire department said they had to cancel the show after a malfunction. No one was hurt. 10H ago 00:30 More in Latest Videos
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2 women and a boy killed in Greater Grand Crossing shooting Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was an 8-year-old boy who died. 6H ago Highland Park hosts July 4th parade for first time since mass shooting City leaders said meticulous planning went into the occasion, providing space for both remembrance and family traditions two years after the 2022 mass shooting. 10H ago 31st Street Beach to close early for July 4th holiday due to recent shootings So far, in 2024, there have been nine shootings at or near the beach. Jul 3 Naperville students get hands-on education in a policing career When the police tactical vehicle rolled out, supervisors weren't answering a call. Instead, they were taking questions. 11H ago U.S. has had 261 mass shootings so far in 2024, 72 in June, data show Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year. 11H ago More Latest News
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U.S. has had 261 mass shootings so far in 2024, 72 in June, data show Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year. 11H ago Another worker at Chicago center accused of abusing foster kids The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record. Jul 2 Chicago firefighters plan NASCAR, DNC protests over paramedic, ambulance shortages Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions. Jun 26 Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference. Jun 26 Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19 More from CBS 2 Investigators
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Happ slugs pair of 3-run homers as Cubs pound Phillies 10-2 Ian Happ hit three-run homers from both sides of the plate for a career-high six RBIs, and the struggling Chicago Cubs pounded the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies 10-2 to avoid a three-game sweep. 12H ago Cleveland Guardians roll over Chicago White Sox 8-4 All-Star Steven Kwan homered, had three hits and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. 13H ago Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest crowns new champion It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title. 8H ago Phillies top Cubs 5-3, break tie in 8th with sacrifice fly Edmundo Sosa broke a tie with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, Whit Merrifield followed with an RBI single and the Philadelphia Phillies topped the struggling Chicago Cubs 5-3. Jul 3 Fedde's 6 strong innings help White Sox rout Guardians 8-2 Erick Fedde gave up one run in six innings, Martin Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago White Sox routed the Cleveland Guardians 8-2. Jul 3 More Sports News
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U.S. has had 261 mass shootings so far in 2024, 72 in June, data show Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year. 11H ago Wisconsin police seek person who threw cheese at someone's car Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle. 17H ago 2 women and a boy killed in Greater Grand Crossing shooting Police said the shooting may have stemmed from a personal dispute. One of the victims was an 8-year-old boy who died. 6H ago 31st Street Beach to close early for July 4th holiday due to recent shootings So far, in 2024, there have been nine shootings at or near the beach. Jul 3 Evanston police seek peeping Tom who grabbed woman Police in north suburban Evanston are looking for a man involved in multiple peeping Tom incidents and a reported battery in recent weeks. Jul 3 More Crime News
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