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Infant in stroller, man rescued after falling into water at Belmont Harbor, police said
38+ min ago (94+ words) February 18, 2026 / 8:00 PM CST / CBS Chicago An infant and a man were rescued after winds blew them into the water at Belmont Harbor on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago police said it happened around 3 p.m. in the 3200 block of North Lake Shore Drive." First…...
Death investigation underway after girl, 1, found dead inside Auburn Gresham residence
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (89+ words) February 18, 2026 / 7:09 PM CST / CBS Chicago Chicago police launched a death investigation after a 1-year-old girl was found dead inside a residence on the city's South Side on Wednesday. Police said the girl was found inside the residence unresponsive in the…...
White Sox left fielder Austin Hays says he's ready to be a mentor if needed
2+ hour ago (167+ words) February 18, 2026 / 6:39 PM CST / CBS Chicago The White Sox made a number of key additions to their young roster this offseason. That includes one of their latest signings, veteran left fielder Austin Hays. Hays, an All-Star in 2023, hit 15 homers last season…...
Chicago barber shares moment of cutting Rev. Jesse Jackson's hair for last time
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (317+ words) Updated on: February 18, 2026 / 6:25 PM CST / CBS Chicago A Chicago barber and entrepreneur is grateful for the special connection he had with Rev. Jesse Jackson. Larry Roberts Jr. of Larry's Barber Colleges, like many across the city and the world, is…...
Local barber recounts giving Rev. Jesse Jackson his last haircut
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (33+ words) Larry Roberts Jr. said that during the haircut, he kept his cool and cracked some jokes to put the whole family at ease. Local barber recounts giving Rev. Jesse Jackson his last haircut...
Gov. JB Pritzker presents $56 billion spending plan for next fiscal year
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (42+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday laid out his spending plan and legislative agenda for the next fiscal year as he presented his annual State of the State address in Springfield. Gov. JB Pritzker presents $56 billion spending plan for next fiscal…...
Shooting investigation shuts down inbound Kennedy Expressway at North Avenue
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (30+ words) Illinois State Police say they are investigating reports of a shooting on the Kennedy Expressway near Ogden Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Shooting investigation shuts down inbound Kennedy Expressway at North Avenue...
Al Safa Academy in Rolling Meadows gets kids ready for Ramadan
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (249+ words) February 18, 2026 / 6:00 PM CST / CBS Chicago Tuesday night marks the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and in Rolling Meadows one Islamic school has been busy giving back and getting kids excited. Al Safa Academy is there to provide…...
Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd shares excitement about his second year with Cubs
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (307+ words) Updated on: February 18, 2026 / 6:05 PM CST / CBS Chicago Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was a key part of their success last season, making the All-Star Game and winning 14 games for the playoff-bound Cubs. With all of his success so far, the 35-year-old…...
Shark attacks up sharply in 2025
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (31+ words) The number of shark attacks in the U.S. rose sharpy in 2025, though experts still caution the public that most attacks are not deadly. Shark attacks up sharply in 2025...