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Pinball Expo under way in Schaumburg
The Pinball Expo is under way at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Founder and producer Robert Berk and science teacher Tanner Walters join us.
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The Pinball Expo is under way at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Founder and producer Robert Berk and science teacher Tanner Walters join us.
At Chicago Drives Electric in Oakbrook Terrace, test drivers have the opportunity to look at some of the newest electric vehicles. Lauren Victory did some test drives herself.
Ahead of the 38th Annual Apple Fest in Lincoln Square, Jackie Kostek got to check out all the varieties of apples and products that will be available — and even got an apple pie-making demonstration at The Chopping Block.
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is the only museum of its kind outside Puerto Rico. Jackie Kostek spent the morning there, visiting a new exhibit about baseball and other highlights at the Chicago gem.
Jackie Kostek spent the morning at the International Museum of Surgical Science at 1524 N. Lake Shore Dr. — the only museum in North America dedicated to the art, history, and science of surgery. She explored both the permanent exhibits and the exhibition: “Buñuel: Master of Dreams” celebrating the work of filmmaker Luis Buñuel.
A new 300,000 square-foot commercial lab space in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood will help grow some of the startups that get spun out of the University of Chicago. Jackie Kostek visited Hyde Park Labs Tuesday morning.
The temporary Bally's casino at Medinah Temple celebrates two years on Tuesday, and is opening the new Italian trattoria Tre Denari. Bally's Chicago vice president of community engagement Monica Scott joins Marissa Perlman and Jackie Kostek live, and Dual rate supervisor Jennifer Pickett and Tre Denari chef Paul Kahan also join us.
The newest shop for all things Harry Potter is casting a spell on visitors on the Mag Mile. If you haven't visited yet, Jackie Kostek takes you inside.
Sometimes you need to get away from your usual workspace to get the creativity flowing.
In order to raise awareness about social isolation, local students are honoring National No One Eats Alone Day.
Celebrate Galantine's with a seafood boil at Lowcountry in the South Loop.
We're at the Chicago Athletic Association which is more than just a hotel or club. it hosts a variety of events and experiences, like an art exhibit called "Unmapped: Traces of Home."
Grab your skates and head to the Chicago Athletic Association as we jumpstart your day.
Spend your day at Ghoulish Mortals in St. Charles. Take a sneak peek at this unique experience.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and the Dandy Crown’s Tunnel of Love in River West.
The Oh Art Foundation is celebrating art and diversity in Bridgeport. The foundation is honoring Black artists and Jackie Kostek is taking a look.
Head to McCormick Place for a preview of the Chicago Auto Show, starting Saturday.
Diversey House is opening Wednesday and celebrating the start of Black History Month in the process. The experimental sports bar and brewery is a collaboration between Steep Ravine Brewing Company, formerly known as Ravinia Brewing, and Moor's Brewing Company, one of America's rising Black-owned breweries.
Check out the “Zoom Room” at the Chicago Children’s Museum for a racing experience with Jackie Kostek.
Valentine's Day is coming up and The St. Regis Hotel was named among the most romantic spots.
Grab a hat, coat and gloves and head to Lake Geneva with Jackie Kostek for the 30th Winterfest.
It’s time for the 6th annual West Loop Wedding Walk. Check out the latest wedding trends with Jackie Kostek.
It may be cold in Chicago, but there’s a place in Lincoln Park where it’s summer every day. Jackie Kostek gets a gets a behind-the-scenes look at summer house on Halsted Street, which brings the sunshine to the city 365 days a year!
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your morning at Lake Forest College where sled hockey players will show off their skills.
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said Mayor Brandon Johnson's campaign promises of improved transparency in the mayor's office don't match his actions since he took office.
It's looking increasingly likely that Illinois voters will not see an amendment about creating a "millionaire tax" on the ballot in November.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to lead the Transportation Security Administration, according to a person familiar with the decision.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Brian Frank, chief engineer with the Lake County Stormwater Manager Commission, joins CBS News Chicago to discuss flooding impacts.
The local nonprofit Guest House is offering low-cost housing for families needing to be close to a hospital.
The TotalLink Trot and Paddle for a Purpose are taking place on Sunday in Northbrook.
Rep. Kelly Cassidy joins Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago.
A man is in serious condition after he was stabbed in Chicago's Grant Park overnight.
The long-anticipated CTA extension was in limbo after the Trump Administration froze approximately $2 billion in funding for the CTA's Red Line Extension and Red & Purple Line Modernization projects.
A man is in serious condition after he was stabbed in Chicago's Grant Park overnight.
Six Flags Great America opens Saturday for its historic 50th anniversary season.
Two people were injured after a car crashed into a guardrail and went airborne on I-294 early Friday morning in Deerfield, Illinois.
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
There are 22 city of Chicago crews out on our roads filling potholes across the city day in and day out.
Michaels spent years as an advocate for sexual assault survivors, putting pressure on Congress and speaking out on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein survivors, like herself.
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Madeline Morgan said she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off.
Chicago deals with the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., according to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
The Chicago Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the 1st round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning that lifted the Chicago White Sox over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 for their third win in four games.
Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings for their ninth straight win and the Phillies' ninth loss in a row.
A year after his passing, the late Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael is being honored for advancing CTE research.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The family of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while waiting for the bus near Hyde Park Academy High School said they believe the shooting was sparked by a minor argument earlier in the day at school.
A woman was ordered detained Thursday on charges that she shot and wounded three men on busy Irving Park Road in the Chicago neighborhood of the same name earlier this month.
A lockdown was lifted at Evanston Township High School on Thursday afternoon, after shots were fired at a park near the school.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Chicago police are searching for a man wanted in an act of public indecency on a CTA 'L' train in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
