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Chicago woman fears for family in Lebanon amid continued Israeli attacks
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (463+ words) Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 7: 05 PM CDT / CBS Chicago A Chicago woman with relatives in Lebanon said her family is terrified as Israel continues its attacks, which Iran says violates its ceasefire agreement with the U. S. United Nations Secretary-General Ant'nio Guterres has called…...
City Council panel to weigh $9. 5 million settlement with man who spent 19 years in prison for wrongful conviction
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (343+ words) April 9, 2026 / 6: 20 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Chicago taxpayers might soon have to pay $9. 5 million to a man who spent 19 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of murder. Attorneys for the city's Law Department have recommended the settlement to the…...
Wrongful conviction case could end with $9. 5 million settlement
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (43+ words) Chicago taxpayers might soon have to pay $9. 5 million to a man who spent 19 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of murder. Wrongful conviction case could end with $9. 5 million settlement...
Artist uses fly-fishing rod to paint rivers
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (33+ words) For most people, a rod and reel are meant just to catch fish, but for artist Ben Miller, they're his paintbrush using a fascinating technique. Artist uses fly-fishing rod to paint rivers...
Lyric Opera announces 2026-27 season lineup
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (23+ words) From Disney to Don Giovanni, the Lyric Opera's just-announced new season offers something for everyone. Lyric Opera announces 2026-27 season lineup...
Chicago weather: Drenching rain Thursday night
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (22+ words) Drenching heavy rain overnight Thursday into Friday poses a flood risk. Lows in the mid-40s. Chicago weather: Drenching rain Thursday night...
Chicago cultural affairs nominee advances amid praise, concerns about department
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (1037+ words) Aldermen advanced Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick to lead Chicago's cultural efforts Thursday over objections tied to a whistleblower lawsuit against her. Kenya Merritt, Johnson's nominee, has served as interim commissioner at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events since…...
Projected Lineup: April 9 at Chicago | Carolina Hurricanes
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (320+ words) Several Chicago Wolves standouts to skate for Carolina this evening CHICAGO - The Carolina Hurricanes will have "significant players" out of the lineup on Thursday when they skate against the Chicago Blackhawks. With a division title already locked up, the Canes…...
A massive new candy 'destination' is coming to Chicago's Mag Mile
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (200+ words) Chicago's Mag Mile is getting a massive new "destination," as the Candy Hall of Fame Experience comes to the city. The new candy venue will be housed at 830 N. Michigan Ave. , with Chicago beating other cities, including Orlando and New York…...
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10+ hour, 43+ min ago (35+ words) The Chicago Bears have only been confirmed to meet with one wide receiver prospect ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Ole Miss' De'Zhaun Stribling, who might end up going higher than many expected. The. .....