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One of the biggest races to keep an eye on Tuesday is the Republican Primary for Illinois governor.
Crowds were dancing on buses and jumping rope in the street on Belmont Avenue near the Red Line station.
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
The company has completed its first year in business after starting in February 2021.
here's a chance for showers Tuesday night, especially for areas north of Chicago.
At least 42 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer on the southwest side of San Antonio, KSAT reported Monday evening.
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
CBS 2 obtained surveillance video of the break in. Security cameras caught close-up images of the alleged burglar.
The sentencing Tuesday was the culmination of a prosecution that detailed how Epstein and Maxwell flaunted their riches and associations with prominent people to groom vulnerable girls and then exploit them.
here's a chance for showers Tuesday night, especially for areas north of Chicago.
It's time to talk about tornadoes.
As CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains, First Alert Weather is not a slogan. It is a promise
CBS2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has a look at the forecast.
Chicago police are searching for at least one suspect in a burglary at an electronics repair shop in Bucktown. The burglary took place at E-Repair on North Avenue near Paulina around 4:30 Tuesday morning.
Polling sites close at 7 p.m., and you can vote as long as you are in line by the closing time. As of 9 a.m., more than 141,000 ballots have been cast.Chicagoans ages 65 to 75 are leading to voter count.
One of the biggest races to keep an eye on Tuesday is the Republican Primary for Illinois governor.
At least two cars were damaged by falling debris. The Fire Department said no one was hurt.
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Some LEGO sets are headed to kids stuck in hospitals, as the centerpiece of a new nonprofit organization.
Chicago and communities across the nation held their first official Juneteenth celebrations Monday – and in the Pullman neighborhood, that meant some serious hoops.
Bent but not broken herself, Lavern Herron knows she will weather this storm. Her work is too important not to.
It is something that is sure to make you stop and stare; a new space for Black entrepreneurs is taking shape on the South Side of Chicago.
For three decades, the men behind grills have helped alter the image of Father's Day in Chicago and across the country.
In the greater Englewood community - prayers to heal hurt, but also foster hope.
Imagine the feeling of setting a goal you thought was unrealistic – only to achieve it despite huge odds.
Twenty-one are from the Chicago area. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports on the growing list of arrests and charges. The most recent arrests include women from Elmhurst. The were taken into custody last week.
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
In Chicago, the people calling sports are often household names as well-known and beloved as the athletes. Broadcaster Jason Ross Jr. is making a name for himself at just 23 years old.
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago on Friday night.
Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
One of the biggest races to keep an eye on Tuesday is the Republican Primary for Illinois governor.
Crowds were dancing on buses and jumping rope in the street on Belmont Avenue near the Red Line station.
Amtrak said two locomotives and eight cars on an eastbound Southwest Chief train derailed after hitting a dump truck at a railroad crossing in the town of Mendon around 12:45 p.m.
The company has completed its first year in business after starting in February 2021.
here's a chance for showers Tuesday night, especially for areas north of Chicago.
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Cutting through bureaucratic red tape can be frustrating – but red tape is not the reason for one west suburban woman's frustration.
Ald. Anthony Beale has been trying for more than a year to raise the threshold for speed camera tickets from 6 mph over the limit back to the original to 10 mph.
"We've been trying to right the wrong on this corrupt red light camera/speed light camera system," said Ald. Anthony Beale (9th).
One Chicago alderman is hoping the fourth time is the charm when it comes to changing Chicago's speed camera tickets and fines.
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, voters from across the State of Illinois will head to the polls for primary races ahead of the midterm elections.
The Illinois primary is coming up Tuesday, and early voting numbers ahead of that date were down in Chicago. But that has not been the case everywhere.
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it will be up to the states to decide if abortion is legal; and, if it is, under what circumstances.
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
How does a City of Chicago water bill for $70 turn into a $10,000 tab from one bill to the next?
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
Panels of outside vaccine advisers to the CDC and FDA both voted unanimously this week to back the shots from Moderna as well as Pfizer and BioNTech.
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
The company will get the Clif, LUNA and Clif Kids brands of bars.
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning, Noah Syndergaard snapped a four-game losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Richardson, 53, replaces interim head coach Derek King.
Terry played for the University of Arizona, and is known for his energy, competitive drive, and defensive playmaking.
The moment Ross hits the airwaves, you know he's doing exactly what he was meant to do.
The Chicago Wolves are now the first American Hockey League team in 22 years to achieve two shutouts in the finals.
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has a look at the forecast.
Chicago police are searching for at least one suspect in a burglary at an electronics repair shop in Bucktown. The burglary took place at E-Repair on North Avenue near Paulina around 4:30 Tuesday morning.
Polling sites close at 7 p.m., and you can vote as long as you are in line by the closing time. As of 9 a.m., more than 141,000 ballots have been cast.Chicagoans ages 65 to 75 are leading to voter count.
One of the biggest races to keep an eye on Tuesday is the Republican Primary for Illinois governor.
At least two cars were damaged by falling debris. The Fire Department said no one was hurt.
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Check out some of the exceptional nominees for the 2018 GRAMMYs, only on CBS!