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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 26m

Yeison Diaz-Gomez, 21, was arrested on Monday and charged with felony attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated battery.

Man charged with attempting to sexual assault 2 women in Evanston and Chicago earlier this month

Evanston police said Yeison Diaz-Gomez, 21, was arrested on Monday and charged with felony attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated battery.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 56m

A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.

Man accused of sending Wisconsin's chief justice intimidating emails, stalking her

A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 1h

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says a protester at the "No Kings" rally in Chicago should face criminal charges for allegedly calling for ICE agents to be shot.

DHS claims Chicago "No Kings" protester threatened ICE agents, wants criminal charges

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 1h

Two days before a temporary restraining order blocking National Guard deployment in Illinois was set to expire, the Trump administration agreed to extend it by 30 days until the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in.

Trump administration agrees to extend block on Illinois National Guard deployment until SCOTUS weighs in

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 1h

Economists say the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on imports are boosting consumer prices in the U.S.

Tariffs are starting to bite consumers and businesses, economists say

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 2h

Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.

Hundreds of Instagram accounts push graphic real-life violence to millions, CBS News finds

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 2h

Chicago police are investigating a rash of garage burglaries reported in several South Side neighborhoods.

Rash of garage burglaries reported in Bridgeport and Back of the Yards, Chicago police say

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 3h

A 13-year-old boy riding his bicycle was struck and killed by a semi in Manhattan, Illinois, officials said.

13-year-old boy on bike killed in crash with semi in Manhattan, Illinois

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 3h

Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, who represents the city's 26th Ward, has filed a federal claim against the government for damages after she was arrested by a federal agent at Humboldt Health Hospital earlier this month.

Ald. Jessie Fuentes files claim for $100K in damages after ICE arrest at Humboldt Health Hospital

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 4h

The university will no longer consider race, color, national origin, or sex and gender when distributing financial aid, hiring, or awarding promotions and tenure positions.

UIC eliminates race, gender as factors in financial aid, hiring, promotions

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 4h

President Trump said last week that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet in Budapest, Hungary, though he did not say when.

White House official says "no plans" for Trump-Putin meeting in the "immediate future"

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 5h

A man is now charged in the deadly Chicago shooting of a 40-year-old woman as she got off a private bus in the city's Fuller Park neighborhood over the weekend.

Man charged in deadly Chicago shooting of woman getting off private bus in Fuller Park

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 5h

Two charges have been dropped and some limits have been set for expert witness testimony in the trial of former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson for the murder of Sonya Massey.

Some charges dropped, limits set in murder trial of Sean Grayson for Sonya Massey police shooting

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 6h

The Chicago City Council begins their hearings on Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget proposal Tuesday.

Chicago City Council starts budget hearings at City Hall

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 6h

Vote for your favorite costume!

Vote on Advocate Children's NICU Halloween costume contest

Advocate Children's Hospital wants you to pick your favorite Halloween costume for their tiniest patients.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 7h

Elon Musk's SpaceX settled a lawsuit filed by the maker of the popular party game over accusations that the space technology company damaged land the card company owns in Texas.

SpaceX settles lawsuit filed by Cards Against Humanity over alleged trespassing in Texas

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 7h

The government shutdown extends into Day 21 on Tuesday as Senate Republicans are set to have lunch with the president at the White House. Follow live updates here.

Government shutdown live updates as Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 8h

The City of Harvey is reducing operations, and city offices will operate on limited hours due to "staffing and budget constraints."

Harvey announces furloughs impacting city departments amid ongoing financial distress

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 9h

One of the group members was found shortly after and taken into custody. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/robbery-battery-cta-red-line-train-south-side/

Man robbed, attacked on CTA Red Line train on Chicago's South Side

Chicago police said a man was robbed at gunpoint on a CTA Red Line train.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 11h

John Mulaney will be he first comedian to headline a show at the Friendly Confines. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/presale-john-mulaney-wrigley-field/

Presale begins Tuesday for John Mulaney's Wrigley Field tour stop

Presale tickets go on sale Tuesday for John Mulaney's historic Wrigley Field tour stop next summer.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 11h

Chicago police issued an updated alert after the same crew in a string of burglaries targeted 19 other businesses, with 10 of them happening on Monday. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/29-business-burglaries-reported-since-september/

At least 29 business burglaries reported across Chicago since September, CPD warns

Chicago police released a community alert of 10 burglaires earlier this month. Since then, 19 others have been reported.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 19h

Before the village board meeting came to an abrupt end with people shouting, people packed the room with many wanting to send a strong message to Mayor Katrina Thompson.

Broadview village board meeting ends early after disruptions from protesters over limitations

Before the village board meeting came to an abrupt end with people shouting, people packed the room with many wanting to send a strong message to Mayor Katrina Thompson.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 20h

From start to finish, it took six years to complete the new home.

New Illinois Veterans' Home opens in Qunicy, Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker attended the official opening of the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy, Illinois, on Monday.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 21h

A jury was chosen Monday in the murder trial of former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson for the 2024 fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey.

Jury chosen in murder trial of former Illinois sheriff's deputy who killed Sonya Massey

The murder trial for a former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy for the 2024 fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey begins Monday.

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CBS News Chicago @cbschicago.bsky.social · 21h

Adam Beckerink pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges for two incidents at Tracey's home in New Buffalo, Michigan. He also pleaded guilty to one count of contempt for violating his bond.

Husband of woman found dead in Chicago condo building sentenced to 93 days on domestic violence charges

The estranged husband of a woman found dead at the bottom of stairs in a Chicago condo building a year ago was sentenced to a little over three months on Monday.

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