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Ousted DHS Sec. Kristi Noem was at center of Chicago immigration controversies

From midnight raids to shootings, Kristi Noem, who was ousted as DHS secretary by Trump today, was at the center of many of the controversies of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.

Columbia College installs 1st woman of color as president

Dr. Shantay Bolton is the new president of Columbia College in Chicago, the first woman of color and first woman in nearly 90 years to lead the school.

11-year-old girl sexually assaulted by juveniles on Near South Side, police say

An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by three juveniles on Chicago's Near South Side this week.

Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in Southern California

In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Britney Spears referred to her Wednesday arrest in Southern California as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."

Woman robbed at gunpoint in Lincoln Park

A woman was held up by gun-wielding robbers in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.

Residents of building near Obama Presidential Center form union to fight rent hike

Some people who live in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood near the Obama Presidential Center​ said they are facing a tough situation — pay more rent, or lose their home.

Truck left hanging on edge of I-290 bridge in Elmhurst, Illinois

A truck was left hanging on the edge of an Eisenhower Expressway bridge in Elmhurst, Illinois, causing significant closures on Thursday morning.

Pilot killed in Deerfield plane crash

A pilot was killed after a plane crash in north suburban Deerfield, Illinois, on Wednesday night.

Self-cleaning restroom coming to Wicker Park

The restrooms look like pods, each with a toilet that is cleaned after each use, and the floors are power-washed.

Fmr U.S. State Department staffer describes process of returning Americans home

The White House says they're working to get Americans out of the Middle East, but Americans there say the government left them stranded.

Burglary crew targets 6 businesses on South, Southwest sides: CPD

The burglaries took place between 2:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. in the Kenwood, South Shore, Washington Heights, Beverly, Archer Heights, and West Elsdon neighborhoods, police say.

Carole Robertson Center for Learning in Little Village unveils renovated ECE space

The organization raised about $20 million for renovating its three main locations, including its flagship facility in Little Village.

DNA experts identify remains of Illinois man who went missing in 1977

DNA experts have solved the mystery of an Illinois man who went missing nearly 50 years ago.

Pregnant Chicago woman fleeing Israel amid growing war in Iran

With the war in Iran taking center stage in the Middle East, one Chicagoan is trying to make her way out of Israel right and she's more than five months pregnant.