Gary Deeb, outspoken media columnist who spent many years in Chicago, dies at 79
In 1975, the then-30-year-old critic was profiled in Time Magazine as the "Terror of the Tube."
Watch CBS News
In 1975, the then-30-year-old critic was profiled in Time Magazine as the "Terror of the Tube."
In its Sunday edition, the paper published a summer reading list with the titles, authors, and descriptions of 15 books. But it turned out that 10 of those 15 books do not exist.
In its Sunday edition, the paper published a summer reading list with the titles, authors, and descriptions of 15 books. But it turned out that 10 of those 15 books do not exist.
The Tribune says, “Chicago’s Pope,” while the Sun-Times went a little cheekier, with, “Da Pope!”
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
As CBS 2 profiles artists to celebrate Black History Month, we turn to one whose tool isn't a brush. It's his camera. John H. White recently invited CBS 2's Jim Williams into his home to see his art and hear his story.
As CBS 2 profiles artists to celebrate Black History Month, we turn to one whose tool isn't a brush. It's his camera. John H. White recently invited CBS 2's Jim Williams into his home to see his art and hear his story.
The board of directors at WBEZ owner Chicago Public Media voted Tuesday to acquire the Chicago Sun-Times.
The images are in black and white, and in color. They capture decades of Chicago history. Some are joyous. Others sad. They're now all in one book.
Fifty-one years after it happened, the Trial of the Chicago Seven is top of mind in Chicago and around the country thanks to an eponymous Netflix movie. Topanga Bird, formerly known as Marti Ahern, was there for the real thing.
Governor Rauner said he's very troubled by reports that a Think Tank he once relied on may be engaged in some questionable financial arrangements.
The film critic had been benched this week since an internal investigation began.
We are hearing plans for the future from the new owners of the Chicago Sun-Times, one of whom is a former North side alderman.
An investment group led by a former Chicago alderman along with a coalition of labor unions is close to acquiring the Chicago Sun-Times.
The parent company of the Chicago Tribune has emerged as the likely buyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Tribune Publishing said it received a $44.4 million cash infusion from a Chicago investor who has a stake in its rival newspaper the Chicago Sun-Times.
The U.S. Supreme Court has shot down a bid by the Chicago Sun-Times to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that found it broke the law when it published the heights and weights of Chicago cops who acted as "fillers" in a police lineup in the David Koschman case.
Mental illness, of any kind, shouldn't be stigmatized.
Democrat Tammy Duckworth is raising money and tells supporters in letters she knows in her "gut" she can unseat Republican Mark Kirk, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his challengers addressed the city's budget and crippling pension debt in their second formal debate on Friday, and the mayor left the door open just a tiny bit on a possible property tax hike.
Editors and writers had to dig deep into their list of adjectives to describe Chicago's loss on Sunday night.
The Cubs and free agent manager Maddon are reportedly continuing talks.
Jake Peavy and Jon Lester are good friends and figure to draw interest from the Cubs.
A top political reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times resigned on Wednesday, and pointedly accused Bruce Rauner's campaign aides of intimidation and interference with his reporting and called into question the newspaper's independence
Noah's move comes as the Bulls moved into a new practice facility in the city.
Dr. Cathy Creticos with the Howard Brown Health Center has been at the forefront of HIV and AIDS research and treatment for decades, saving countless lives.
Jacob Webb (4-3), the second of seven pitchers used in a bullpen game for Texas, earned the win with two scoreless innings.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (2-7) with 15 points and nine rebounds. Angel Reese added 12 points and nine boards, and Ariel Atkins also scored 12.
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Cyd Smillie had the design and started adding Pope Leo XIV to the mural before he donned a White Sox cap at the Vatican earlier this week.
Japan's Nippon Steel can buy U.S. Steel as long as both sides sign a "national security agreement."
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
Israel says preemptive airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites are underway, and it is bracing to intercept a wave of drones launched by Iran in retaliation.
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a judge's ruling that had blocked the Trump administration from deploying members of the California National Guard in L.A.
The CIA released a new batch of declassified documents surrounding the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.
In March, Mark Aiello bet big on basketball, and thought he won $389,000 by correctly guessing rebounds and assists by certain Chicago Bulls players.
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
Melissa Kingsbury said she received more than 25 calls and 30 text messages in the first hour after her page was hacked, asking if she was really selling items like low-priced cars in great condition.
Michael Flores has been through a tangle with asbestos, and he ran into a loophole in state policy that could leave anyone vulnerable.
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.
The resignation follows an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to change the agency's guidance.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
Warming temperatures due to climate change also help the arachnid survive.
As anyone who was around two years ago will remember, this is not the first time a hazy, unhealthy back of air engulfed and choked Chicago.
Salah Abukhaled says Google's grip on advertising is costing him millions, and the U.S. government shares his same frustrations.
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf has reached a deal with billionaire Justin Ishbia to potentially transfer ownership starting in 2029.
For 64 of the 82 years Kaage's Newsstand has been around, Mike Kaage has been the man propped up in front from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. each day. Now, he says it's time to call it a day.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion in the Gary Works U.S. Steel facility — the largest steel plant in the country.
The store — which currently has locations in Uptown Park Ridge, west suburban Geneva, and Milwaukee — has been in business for nearly 90 years.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
The free concert was held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Dr. Cathy Creticos with the Howard Brown Health Center has been at the forefront of HIV and AIDS research and treatment for decades, saving countless lives. She has also been an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and, according to her patients, a friend. They call her Dr. C, with love, and she says the feeling is mutual.
The conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying. Iran struck back after Israel's initial attacks on its nuclear facilities. Dozens are dead and hundreds more are injured.
Aqua Illinois said its water is safe to drink in the south suburbs again, nearly a week after warning customers about elevated levels of Nitrates that had leached into tap water.
A freight train slammed into a semi-trailer truck Friday afternoon in LaGrange, causing major disruption for Metra trains that use the same tracks.
The "No Kings" Chicago protest Saturday is one of the anchor events for a national anti-Trump movement. Over 1,000 rallies will be held the same day Trump holds a military parade in the capital for his birthday.
With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.
Extensive Chicago street closures and parking restrictions will be in place this weekend all across the city of Chicago.
A man arrested for impersonating a police officer during an anti-ICE protest in Chicago had a loaded semi-automatic weapon, badges and fake documents, police sources said.
Dr. Cathy Creticos with the Howard Brown Health Center has been at the forefront of HIV and AIDS research and treatment for decades, saving countless lives.
Despite continuing reports of taxpayers receiving bills from the IRS for taxes they already paid on time, the agency has remained quiet about the problem and when it could be resolved.
CBS News Chicago Investigators has obtained a communication from a child protection judge responding to an ethics complaint for giving gifts to "abused and neglected" foster kids who appear before him.
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.
The crematory was shut down after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed how bodies were being mishandled there.
Some taxpayers who paid their taxes by the April 15 deadlines are getting notices telling them they still owe money, all because of delays with the IRS electronic payment system.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (2-7) with 15 points and nine rebounds. Angel Reese added 12 points and nine boards, and Ariel Atkins also scored 12.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes struck out five in five scoreless innings. Skenes was matched by Cade Horton, who permitted three hits in 5 2/3 shutout innings.
Civale is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA this season. He has allowed seven runs over 19 innings in four starts since returning from the injured list May 22 after dealing with a strained left hamstring.
Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (7-3) went 6 1/3 innings against his former team.
Houston's Josh Hader struck out Austin Slater to improve to 18 of 18 on save opportunities this season.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
According to a warrant, Antonio Brown is accused of firing two shots during an altercation outside a venue in the Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Cargo thieves usually target items that are in high demand or have big price tags. The stolen goods are then sold at 100% profit.
At his court appearance Tuesday, Judge Brian Telander granted Hameed pretrial release over prosecutors' objection, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
