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The Chicago Bears Preseason finale proved one thing
The Chicago Bears ended their pre-season with another convincing win by beating the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs 34-21 on Thursday night. You might remember last season when these two teams played in Week 3 where Taylor Swift was seen in attendance for the first time when she and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce officially became the hottest couple on the planet.
Saturday Forecast: Sweltering heat hits the Chicago area
CHICAGO — Headed out this weekend? Make sure to pack the sunscreen and stay hydrated because the sweltering heat is going to be hitting Chicagoland all weekend long. Tonight The evening will feature increasing cloudiness, with warm, noticeably more humid temperatures sticking around. Scattered thunderstorms may impact up to 30% of the metro area by […]
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Capitol Connection: Recapping the DNC
CHICAGO (CBS 58) -- This week, the biggest political story across the country, and certainly in Wisconsin, was the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. CBS 58's Emilee Fannon, A.J. Bayatpour, and Adam Rife were all a part of the team coverage in Chicago. Fannon and Bayatpour recap some of the...
Trackhouse to Field Three Fulltime Cup Teams in 2025, adding van Gisbergen as No. 88
CONCORD, N.C. (WCYB) — Trackhouse Racing announced Saturday that it has acquired a third charter for the three-time Supercars champion - joining Ross Chastain and Daniel Suárez in the team’s 2025 Cup Series lineup. What started as a one-off race has turnedinto a full time NASCAR Cup...
Student journalists get hands-on education covering DNC in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Some students from Syracuse University in New York got the opportunity of a lifetime this past week. They came to Chicago to report for newspapers and television outlets that couldn't send anyone to cover the Democratic National Convention.CBS News Chicago tagged along with the students who said the experience was a very big deal for them.Joel Kaplan, an associate dean for graduate studies at Syracuse, was leading the way for his political reporting class at the Newhouse School of Public Communications to get the scoop at the DNC."This is like a preview of political reporting, so I...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Moore Takes a (Hot Dog) Stand and Warnock Recalls His Baltimore Days in DNC Notebook
Governor Wes Moore (D) and Governor JB Pritzker (D) were seen savoring a classic Chicago-style hot dog on Thursday. They were joined by Illinois first lady Mary Kathryn Muenster, who observed the delightful moment. The photo captured the governors indulging in the iconic food, showcasing their appreciation for the local culinary culture.
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