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7 hurt in crash after driver runs red light on Chicago's Near North Side
1+ hour ago (140+ words) January 1, 2026 / 1:57 PM CST / CBS Chicago Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash on the city's Near North Side early Thursday morning. It happened around 3:48 a.m. in the 0-100 block of N. LaSalle Drive. Chicago police said a red Honda was…...
Chicago man injured in New Year’s Eve crash in southwest Michigan
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (137+ words) HOWARD TWP, MI " A 62-year-old Chicago man was being treated for injuries following a two-vehicle crash on New Year's Eve in southwest Michigan. Dallas Dunn was northbound on Detroit Road in Howard Township when he crossed the center line in…...
Cloudy and cold with evening snow showers
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (29+ words) A quick dusting is possible near the state line as the system does not have a lot of moisture to work with. Cloudy and cold with evening snow showers...
Railroad merger could mean more trains in Chesterton
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (513+ words) Chesterton is known for its trains, and if Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific go through with their merger there could be even more daily traffic coming down the tracks. That's the opinion of Chesterton Councilman James Ton, R-1st. "There's going to…...
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Our favorite picks from the archives in 2025
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (728+ words) The artistry of Jack Frost on a window pane frames bungalows in the 7000 block of South Carpenter Street on the morning of Feb. 26, 1950. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Farewell, Year Four of the Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter. Marianne Mather and I…...
Trump says his New Year’s Resolution is for peace
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (19+ words) The president's resolution comes amid new strikes in Venezuela. Trump says his New Year's Resolution is for peace...
Video shows people ringing in New Year before deadly fire at Swiss Alps ski resort
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (46+ words) Social media footage showed revelers ringing in the New Year at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps, less than two hours before fire ripped through a well-known bar. Video shows people ringing in New Year before deadly fire…...
Charges pending after driver of wanted vehicle crashes into CPD squad car on West Side
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (145+ words) January 1, 2026 / 10:52 AM CST / CBS Chicago A driver was arrested after attempting to flee from police and crashed into a squad car on the city's West Side Thursday morning. It happened shortly after 3 a.m. in the 3800 block of West Harrison Street. Chicago…...
Walmart in Woodstock, Illinois, closed after fire inside store on New Year's Eve
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (151+ words) January 1, 2026 / 10:20 AM CST / CBS Chicago A Walmart in Woodstock, Illinois, was closed after a fire inside the store on Wednesday night. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. at the store located at 1275 Lake Avenue. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District said crews responded…...
Deadlines loom for holiday returns
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (28+ words) CBS News correspondent Evyn Moon has a look at what you'll want to know to get a full refund before time runs out. Deadlines loom for holiday returns...