4+ hour, 14+ 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…...

3+ hour, 18+ 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…...

3+ hour, 23+ 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...

4+ hour, 4+ 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...

4+ hour 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...

4+ hour, 19+ 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...

11+ hour, 19+ 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…...

10+ hour, 50+ 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…...

28+ min ago  (1002+ words) Starbucks, the world's largest coffeehouse chain, wants you to come back to your refreshed neighborhood store, grab a couch and stay awhile. On Thursday, Starbucks unveiled one of the first Chicago stores to be "uplifted" under its" "Back to Starbucks…...

15+ hour, 13+ 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…...