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Lee Harris said he lost 33 years he can't get back, but through his lawsuit he can make sure someone else doesn't lose that kind of time.
According to CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, some fog is possible Thursday night and early clouds Friday.
"With a lack of existing buildings to put people in, I know the city has looked at this as one of its options, but I don't think this is the only option," Pritzker said.
Each Thursday, CBS 2 is highlighting pet rescue organizations around the Chicago area.
Police said the suspect ran away after being confronted by officers.
Since starting their operations in May of 2023, they've moved more than 800 households from city-run shelters into more permanent housing.
The venue at 901 W. Kinzie will not only be pouring classic Guinness stout, but also a variety of brews created by Megan Schwarz and Nate Morton.
So far, no one has been arrested.
When the victim tried to run away, one of the offenders stabbed him in the back.
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
A Mount Prospect couple with a passion for food and travel wanted to create a cooking club.
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Officials said the person who died was inside the Covington LX RV that was completely torched.
The low for Wednesday night is 62.
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
President Trump said his administration might hold talks with Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro as the Pentagon weighs military action inside the country.
The Illinois National Guard remains activated at this time, but the Texas National Guard is returning to Texas, the official said.
A big sigh of relief on Monday for people getting ready to travel for Thanksgiving. Airlines are slowly getting back to normal after the FAA lifted restrictions imposed during the government shutdown.
In a reversal, President Trump says House Republicans should vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ended its emergency order mandating reductions at 40 airports, including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway international airports. This comes right in time for the start of Thanksgiving holiday travel. CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg has a breakdown of what it all means for travelers.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
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.
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.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
For over two days, chefs prepared the Italian dessert, which took five hours to put together in Chelsea Old Town Hall in London.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado in Runaway Bay and an EF-1 tornado in Springtown, northwest of Fort Worth.
Rain and storms will mainly come in two waves tomorrow, the first round between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Meteorologist is tracking the latest.
Gas in the Chicago area is averaging $4.45 — that’s up nearly one dollar from the average one year ago.
Christopher Payne was convicted of sexually assaulting a Japanese woman, in a case that hinged heavily on DNA evidence, but CBS News Chicago investigator Megan De Mar is looking into how that DNA evidence was severely edited, and experts said it was misinterpreted.
Authorities on Sunday morning identified a Chicago police officer who was killed in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital the day before.
Chicago police said the suspect was identified as the gunman who shot and killed Michael Hunter on March 22.
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne's conviction has been overturned, and a retrial has been ordered.
The fire broke out at the home around 6 p.m. No injuries were reported.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne's conviction has been overturned, and a retrial has been ordered.
A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger.
Almost 24 hours after a derailment made a mess of the Red, Purple, and Yellow lines in Chicago, the CTA continued to investigate the cause of the incident, and experts were raising concerns about what they called a troubling pattern.
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.
Sergeant Frank Veselak, at 100 years young, is a lifelong Chicagoan who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings, becoming the first Dodgers pitcher since 2009 to win his first four starts.
After the teams played nine scoreless innings, Lile advanced to third on Jorbit Vivas' groundout and scored when left fielder Tanner Murray injured his shoulder making a diving catch on Abrams' sinking liner.
The Chicago Bears ended up selecting seven players in the NFL Draft — three defensive players and four on the offensive side.
Roki Sasaki earned his second major league victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Cubs 12-4.
A man was critically wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday morning.
A man was hospitalized early Sunday after a shooting near Foster Avenue and Broadway on the cusp of Chicago's Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods.
Authorities on Sunday identified a Chicago police officer who was killed in a shooting inside Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital.
Efforts were ramping up Friday night to support the family of a Little Village fruit vendor who was killed in a mass shooting that left three other people wounded earlier this week.
Zamil Limon's remains were found on the Howard Franklin Bridge in Tampa. His roommate was in custody, officials said.
