Chicago’s architecture has the power to amplify. It can boost creativity and build connections to the past. As America celebrates 250 years, we take a look back at how Chicago became the city of architecture.

We’re tracking a mainly quiet weekend with highs in the 30s on Saturday and Sunday. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather Forecast tonight at 10 on CBS News Chicago.

When Kyra Puetz found her car damaged one morning in Bucktown, she thought it was a hit-and-run, but in fact, it was a rusted light pole that snapped at the base. With nearly $3,000 in damages, the city would for sure pay for it … so she thought. Thursday at 10 p.m. on CBS News Chicago.

In 2019, Chicago Cubs fan Bridgett Kolls brought a sign to a game in search of a kidney donor. It caught the attention of White Sox fan Thomas Allesio. How a lifesaving need turned into a chance of a lifetime. Find this story on CBSChicago.com. https://CBSChicago.com

A husband and father was arrested by federal agents last October. Since then, his family says they’re living with fear and uncertainty, scared they, too, might be detained by agents. Their story, tonight on CBS News Chicago at 10.

From a foundation helping people to rebuild their lives to the Chicago sky giving the city a high five. Here’s what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist’s eye this week.

Two teens were arrested and charged with taken a 3-foot-tall teddy bear from a chocolate factory in the Loop. While officers arrested them in about an hour, see why some say the resources to retrieve the bear could’ve went to something else. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Frances Dahlke waited 88 years before taking her first-ever flight. She said there was a particular reason behind her decision to wait. So, what was it? Find this story on cbschicago.com.

The Chicago area will send five new representatives to the House in 2026. Several candidates on the ballot have never run for office before, yet are outpacing veteran politicians in fundraising. Why are a lot of these nontraditional candidates raising so much money?

For the second time in days, a delivery robot leaves glass shattered on the sidewalk after crashing into a bus shelter, this time in Old Town. Neighbors there are now saying enough is enough. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

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I used to work for Twin Metals. I still know people who do. And I'm still telling you to call your Senator before 11 AM. Some things are bigger than a paycheck. 📞 202-224-3121 — Vote NO on HJ Res 140. #BWCA #boundarywaters #Senate #VoteNo #ElyMN

More than 1,700 passengers and crew, including some Irish passengers, were ordered to remain onboard a British cruise ship in Bordeaux after a gastrointestinal illness outbreak. French authorities have ruled out any link to the recent hantavirus alert. #VMNews

"One of the things that still infuriates me has to do with children who are dying of starvation." @nickkristof.bsky.social on how USAID cuts are ravaging children's lives in West Africa: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxGh...

The Save Act is NOT what MAGA is claims. It will force US citizens to pay for birth certificates or passports in order to vote, even if you were born here. Expect long lines and chaos which is what Trump really wants... #SaveActIsPayToVote

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Day 47 Post #TotalKneeReplacement Surgery Morning PT Exercises. Woke up with a headache and I’m not letting it stop me. Today I have a Track Meet to coach at, so I’ll be testing my new knee, Austin, again.(Also turn your speakers up…it’s for all of you with your positive support!)

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She’s solo rowing 🚣 from California to Hawaii— attempting to become first woman to do so. She’s on day 4. A big storm is coming.

Significant damage seen to the residential structure targeted by the Israeli Air Force earlier in Beirut, in a reported assassination strike against the head of missile operations in Hezbollah’s Imam Hussein Division, Ali Al-Husayni.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA ⛈️ Lightning strikes a utility pole near Waipahu District Park. It's unclear if this caused any outages. HECO reports about 40,000 customers without power on Oahu. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/16/storms-trigger-road-closures-flight-delays-power-outages-across-oahu/ 

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In this conversation from the Season 2 premiere of Above the Noise: Business Aviation Edition, the Matchroom Boxing Chairman talks about pressure, consistency, and the mindset required to build – and sustain – a global empire. ▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://vsat.co/4ubmgc2

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🚀 Kiev'de Rus füzeleri ile vurulan yapılardan biri. Ukrayna, "burası AVM idi" diyor. Rusya ise AVM'nin bir bomba ve dron tesisine dönüştürüldüğünü iddia ediyor. #BirlikNETDefence

In 2 weeks, CSAS Find integrates with SOLV. Using cell-site location, police will be able to send targeted appeals for missing persons and wanted fugitives. This integration will strengthen investigations. #LawEnforcement #MissingPersons #PoliceTechnology

🔗 On our podcast: @AlyssaFarah Griffin and executive producer Brian Teta go inside 'The View' debate on Mark Cuban partnering with TrumpRx. Hear more on 'Behind the Table' or stream now on YouTube. Original post

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Do you see a difference between a church that’s active… and one that’s alive? Can a church be busy, historic, and well-known… and still be spiritually dead? Jesus seems to think so (Revelation 3:1). What do you think?

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🥔 3rd most available food crop globally 🥔 159 countries cultivate it 🥔 5 000 varieties worldwide 🥔 8 000 years of story Learn more about this staple crop that can contribute to #FoodSecurity and create livelihood opportunities. #InternationalDayOfPotato

have spent weeks tweaking about 8 floats trying to find the "just right" but it feels totally worth. feel like this core mechanic might be able to support something fun

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"Everybody in this state should be pissed off at the gall of this person." 👀 youtu.be/ToV9oFP467s?...

Walter and Waylon debate the morality of pumpkin spice. Waylon talks about French press like it saved his life. Walter insists on cold brew. Then a treat bag crinkles. Silence. This isn’t about coffee. It’s about us. 05.15.2026 ☕️🐾🌅 #CoffeeWithWalterAndWaylon #CoffeeDebate

The paper cup machine is running, and customers are coming to take a look.

Abu Dhabi zum Saisonfinale — und invertmaster testet schon mal, wie viel Auslaufzone Yas Marina wirklich zu bieten hat. #GloriaWM #AbuDhabiGP 🇦🇪 #F1 #F125

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A fifth-grade class from Stafford wrote me about the importance of lowering costs and expanding access to healthy foods. They’re right — and that’s why I couldn’t support this Farm Bill. As the only Virginian on the Ag Committee, I’m working hard to address the concerns of the next generation.

“The institutions that are supposed to represent European opinion have decoupled from European opinion. The people who write the letters and run the broadcasts and edit the papers are no longer in alignment with the public they claim to speak for.” Read the full essay here: https://bit.ly/4drVvsO

The painting "Pure Imagination 16" was born from the idea of capturing the moment when night gives way to light and the horizon fills with the first breath of a new day. Acrylic on canvas, 95h x 75w Painting by @kolodiy.art #art #acrylic #painting #contemporaryart #abstract

Desde esta noche y hasta el día 9 de junio, se cierra el carril de subida de la avenida Príncipes de España, en Ofra, por obras en el Tranvía

BIG NEWS: the House just voted to end the war in Iran!

Roger is a longtime resident of Tivoli Gardens in Columbia Heights. He has seen Aparna show up for renters in DC time after time and is excited to vote for her to be the Ward 1 Councilmember!

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Safety. Affordability. Freedom. Equity. This hook lays out the core message behind the campaign and why it is meant to speak to everyday people. Watch the podcast or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #Campaign #Politics #2026 #Podcast

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The story of an IT specialist who joined the Ukrainian army 🇺🇦🫡