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Chicago lands major Candy Hall of Fame attraction on Mag Mile
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (229+ words) Chicago has been selected for the permanent home of the Candy Hall of Fame Experience. CHICAGO - A major new attraction celebrating the history of sweets is coming to downtown Chicago." The Candy Hall of Fame Experience will be located at…...
Cracks form in U. S. -Iran two-week ceasefire following bombing in Lebanon
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (42+ words) Less than 24 hours after President Trump announced there was a two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, hundreds of people lost their lives in Lebanon. Cracks form in U. S. -Iran two-week ceasefire following bombing in Lebanon...
Harry Potter Shop marks one year in Chicago
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (31+ words) The Harry Potter Shop in celebrating one year in Chicago. Here's what you can expect. Harry Potter Shop marks one year in Chicago...
Inflation was cooling. Now the Iran war could push it back to 2024 levels.
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (1057+ words) Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 5: 06 AM CDT / CBS News The war on inflation could be in for a major setback due to the Iran war." The Consumer Price Index this week is expected to show March prices rose at a 3. 3% annual pace,…...
ISU union members go on strike
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (41+ words) More than 300 building service, dining service, and ground workers at Illinois State University were on strike Thursday, as their union says it continues to push for fair wages. ISU union members go on strike ISU union members go on strike...
"Weird blob" creature thought to be the world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all. Here's what scientists found.
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (586+ words) April 9, 2026 / 8: 38 AM CDT / CBS/AP A prehistoric fossil previously thought to belong to the world's oldest octopus has been reclassified as something else, after scientists discovered the remains actually belonged to a different type of sea creature. "It turns out…...
Chicago police investigate possible attack on CTA Red Line
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (31+ words) Police were on the scene at the CTA Belmont Avenue Red-Brown-Purple Line station in Lakeview early Thursday. Lauren Victory reports. Chicago police investigate possible attack on CTA Red Line...
Workers on strike at Illinois State University
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (168+ words) April 9, 2026 / 9: 43 AM CDT / CBS Chicago More than 300 building services, dining services, and grounds workers at Illinois State University were on strike Thursday, as their union says it continues to push for fair wages. The university's contract with AFSCME Local 1110 expired…...
Giant Illinois interstate sign collapses after truck strike, 'major delays' expected
11+ hour ago (255+ words) Photos shared by IDOT showed the damage, with two giant green road signs over the interstate nearly touching the road, with the metal structure crushed and folded. Giant Illinois interstate sign collapses after truck strike, "major delays' expected The Illinois…...
Large pothole causing issues on Du Sable Lake Shore Drive
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (27+ words) A pothole on the Belmont on-ramp to northbound Du Sable Lake Shore Drive is causing issues for drivers. Large pothole causing issues on Du Sable Lake Shore Drive...