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Supreme Court says emergency abortions can be performed in Idaho The dispute pitted Idaho's near-total abortion ban against a federal law that requires Medicare-funded hospitals to offer abortions when needed to stabilize a patient's emergency medical condition. 6H ago

Supreme Court rejects Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan The Supreme Court on Thursday derailed a multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, siding with the Biden administration. 5H ago

Supreme Court blocks EPA rule aimed at combating air pollution The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to grant the request from Ohio, two other states and energy companies. 5H ago

How to watch the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump The countdown is on for the first head-to-head debate of 2024 between President Biden and former President Donald Trump. updated 29M ago

New CTA Green Line stop, other projects being expedited in Chicago ahead of DNC The new Green Line stop is just one element of all the work the city has done—and continues to do—to get the city in tip-top shape. Jun 26

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Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores "We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures. 2H ago

Neighborhood violence linked to cancer cells, study finds The study found that Black men living in more violent Chicago neighborhoods had a higher level of cortisol, possibly showing the effect stress has on health. Jun 26

"No evidence" new COVID variant causes more severe disease, CDC says The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates. Jun 25

Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings. Jun 25

Chicago man awake the whole time for kidney transplant by Northwestern Medicine surgeons The surgery took place back on May 24. The patient—John Nicholas, 28, of Chicago—was discharged to go home the day after the surgery. He said he felt no pain. Jun 24

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Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals. Jun 25

Chicago rule phasing out sub-minimum wage for tipped workers soon to take effect The change impacts every single restaurant in Chicago that operates with tipped workers, and critics say it could impact customers as well. Jun 18

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CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. Jun 26

"The Sopranos" at 25: Looking back on TV's greatest hour In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos." Jun 23

Justin Timberlake breaks his silence at tour stop: "It's been a tough week" Justin Timberlake spoke about his recent arrest on D.W.I. charges while performing in Chicago as part of his world tour. Jun 22

Justin Timberlake performs in Chicago despite drunken driving arrest Earlier this week, Timberlake was charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly driving through a stop sign. Jun 21

Donald Sutherland, star of "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games," dies at 88 Donald Sutherland, a multi-generational actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games" and more, died at 88. Jun 20

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Evacuation order lifted after freight train derails in Matteson, Illinois All potentially hazardous materials were contained. updated 14M ago

Street closures for NASCAR Chicago Street Race start Thursday NASCAR is speeding into downtown from July 6-7 7H ago

Massive sinkhole swallows Illinois soccer field after mine collapses Drone footage shows the large hole, which is estimated to be at least 30 feet deep and 100 feet wide. 7H ago

Northwest Side pub listed among best pizza places in U.S. by New York Times The list explores the unique takes on the dish from across America that has since become a "cooking style of its own." 22H ago

Cubs snap 4-game skid with 5-3 win over Giants off Happ HR in 10th Ian Happ homered in the 10th inning, Nico ho*rner had three hits and also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game skid with a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. 49M ago

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Chicago firefighters plan NASCAR, DNC protests over paramedic, ambulance shortages Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions. Jun 26

Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference. Jun 26

Some experts want Peoples Gas pipe replacement program scaled back after big rate hike The gas hike approved in November was the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history. Jun 19

Mount Prospect building deemed a total loss after fire A day after the fire, residents still could not get back into the building at 1852 W. Palm Dr., near Golf Road in the Orion ParkView Apartments complex. Jun 18

Family wants more information from Carol Stream police in shooting that killed Isaac Goodlow The Village of Carol Stream still has not disclosed which officer pulled the trigger — and the family said they want more than edited body camera footage. Jun 14

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NFL hit with nearly $4.8 billion in damages in "Sunday Ticket" antitrust case The lawsuit against the NFL covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the "Sunday Ticket" package of out-of-market games. 1H ago

Giants' Conforto, Villar go back-to-back, Matos hits tiebreaker to beat Cubs 4-3 Chicago stranded seven runners and made three outs on the bases. 12H ago

Illini star Terrence Shannon Jr. selected by Minnesota Timberwolves in NBA Draft CBS Sports called Shannon a "ball-dominant wing with three-level scoring chops and plenty of defensive upside." 20H ago

White Sox shut out by Ohtani, Dodgers The White Sox have dropped seven of eight overall to fall a whopping 40 games under .500 at 21-61. 21H ago

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Illinois cold case finally solved nearly 50 years later Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died. updated 46M ago

29 years ago, Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared and hasn't been heard from since The young TV anchor from Minnesota vanished June 27, 1995 in Mason City, Iowa. Investigators believe someone attacked her as she headed to her car for the early news shift. 9H ago

Des Plaines man charged with attacking, restraining, sexually assaulting woman Police did not specify the relationship between Redzic and the woman. Jun 25

Chicago survivors, advocates say gun violence has been a public health crisis for a long time They hope national recognition from the U.S. surgeon general will actually make a difference. Jun 26

Men charged with beating pizza restaurant owner, but their attorneys say bouncers started it Ultimately, all four defendants were released from custody—but are due in court again next week. Jun 26

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