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$50 K reward offered for information leading to man's arrest in murder of National Guard soldier
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (47+ words) The FBI on Tuesday announced a reward of $50, 000 for the arrest and conviction of Joseph "Troubles" Matos, who is wanted in the 2021 shooting death of a National Guard member. $50 K reward offered for information leading to man's arrest in murder…...
Reports of fire, explosion at chemical plant in Ottawa, Illinois
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (29+ words) Emergency responders were called to an Ottawa, Illinois, chemical plant on Tuesday morning after a reported explosion and fire. Reports of fire, explosion at chemical plant in Ottawa, Illinois...
CTA ends contracts with security companies that supply unarmed guards
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (38+ words) CTA officials said this decision will strengthen its system by taking money previously spent on unarmed guards and using it to pay armed police officers. Lauren Victory reports. CTA ends contracts with security companies that supply unarmed guards...
CTA kicks off "Refresh & Renew" construction season
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (24+ words) Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday marked the start of construction season for the Chicago Transit Authority. CTA kicks off "Refresh & Renew" construction season...
CTA plans improvements at 42 stations in "Refresh & Renew" program
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (136+ words) April 21, 2026 / 11: 28 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday marked the start of construction season for the Chicago Transit Authority. The mayor took a CTA bus to the 51st Street Green Line station, which will be part of the agency's…...
U. S. -Iran ceasefire expires Wednesday
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (29+ words) Tension is building over whether the U. S. and Iran will hold a second round of peace talks in Pakistan. Bradley Blackburn reports. U. S. -Iran ceasefire expires Wednesday...
Canadian tourist killed, at least 13 injured in Mexico pyramid shooting
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (37+ words) A Canadian tourist was killed and at least 13 others were injured Monday in a shooting at the Teotihuac'n pyramids in Mexico, according to local authorities. Canadian tourist killed, at least 13 injured in Mexico pyramid shooting...
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan leaving
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (330+ words) April 21, 2026 / 9: 46 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is leaving, the team announced Tuesday. A news release announcing Donovan's departure did not specify why he was leaving or what his next steps would be. But it did…...
CTA ends contracts with security companies, will use sworn police officers
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (34+ words) The Chicago Transit Authority is ending contracts with at least two security companies that have been patrolling trains and stations. Lauren Victory reports. CTA ends contracts with security companies, will use sworn police officers...
14-year-old Perla Alvarez missing after being dropped off at movie theater in Galewood
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (103+ words) Updated on: April 21, 2026 / 9: 54 AM CDT / CBS Chicago Chicago police are looking for a 14-year-old girl who went missing after being dropped off at a movie theater in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood on Friday." Police said Perla Alvarez was dropped off at…...