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The activists spread the word about their campaign, called "Fighting for our Lungs."
The group Cease Fire says there have been eight shootings in West Pullman since last month – and five people have been killed.
Peoples Gas eventually shut off the leak.
The woman was identified as Amy Kelts, 20, of Edgewater.
"Disorders like labeling it with something that's not treatable. It's an injury. It's like oh, injuries can be treated."
The burglaries had taken place between 10 p.m. and midnight on Monday.
"It is the hot activity right now," said Slice co-owner Ron Saslow. "I like the fact that it's fun, it's social, it's easy to learn, it's easy to play."
"When I wake up, I don't like hearing that someone has lost a child, or someone has lost a mom or a father."
More than 100 first responders from county, state, and federal agencies were in attendance.
The 800 students and staff inside were able to get out safely. They said the smoke came from a fire on the roof.
One of the three defendants took a plea deal after the trial started, and agreed to testify against the other two.
Chuck Janczy's feet were hanging out of the sunroof of a car that hit him on Tuesday night outside of Guaranteed Rate Field.
The lane closures are set to last three nights. All lanes are set to reopen by 5 a.m. each morning.
The Bubble Run supposed to be a blast. But some suburban families told CBS 2's Tara Molina it's a bust.
This year marks the 17th year of the Soldier Ride event and in Chicago, it's entirely funded by the local community.
The Prince of Darkness was laid to rest Wednesday as Ozzy Osbourne's funeral was held in Birmingham, England. Fans flanked the streets and his late wife Sharon, their three children and his older children from his first marriage were all in attendance.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking storms moving into Chicago.
According to the City of St. Charles, firefighters were called to search the area of Ferson Creek Park just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials said two kayakers were fishing when one man fell out of his kayak and into the water. He never resurfaced.
Police in Gary, Indiana, said an officer shot and killed a man armed with a gun while executing a search warrant on a home suspected of drug activity.
In new court filings, the Justice Department is asking federal judges in New York to unseal grand jury information in the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking cases.
The Broadview Village Board on Monday approved changes to its zoning laws to place new restrictions on prisons and detention centers, following months of protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in the suburb.
After the U.S. deposed Maduro, Trump and top officials did not rule out efforts at overthrow or annexation in other countries. Here's what they've said.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley on Tuesday said he plans to run for mayor of Chicago in 2027.
The Illinois Department of Human Services said Tuesday that it has not received any notification about a freeze to federal social service funding.
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The Savannah Bananas have turned baseball into a full-blown party, featuring dancing players, trick plays, and packed stadiums wherever they go. Now, Chicago wants to get in on the fun.
Skies stay mostly cloudy tonight with above-average temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
Rosca de Reyes is a centerpiece, including the tradition of baking a baby Jesus figurine in the bread, and whoever gets the figurine in their slice hosts a family gathering in February.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
At least a dozen GameStop locations were targeted by thieves in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs in 2025.
The city of Chicago is expanding the existing $1.50 rideshare tax from a focused area around downtown to include much wider swaths of the North, West and South Sides.
CPD data shows homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36% in 2025.
The Trump administration plans to halt billions of dollars in federal funding for social services programs in five states led by Democrats following allegations of fraud.
The boys, ages 15 to 17, were arrested and charged with felony armed robbery and attempted armed robbery.
A man and woman have been charged with stealing $5,000 worth of Funko Pop figurines from an apartment in Joliet.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
The Cowboys finished last in the NFL in both scoring and passing defense, wasting one of Dak Prescott's best seasons.
This was the Redbirds' first time in this game since 2014, and they left empty-handed.
The Boston Celtics held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the opening half of a 115-101 victory on Monday night.
Arvid Soderblom made 13 saves to help Chicago win its third straight game and fourth in six games.
North Central, which has appeared in six consecutive Stagg Bowls and has won three titles in that span, had its 29-game win streak snapped.
Chicago showed signs of progress in the city's fight against crime in 2025, as police data showed homicides were down more than 29%, shooting incidents fell by 35%, shooting victims fell by 34%, and robberies dropped by 36%.
A person was in custody after a man was stabbed in a fight in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood Monday.
Chicago police early Tuesday were searching for the attacker who stabbed two people on a CTA Red Line station platform on the city's South Side.
A man and woman have been charged with stealing $5,000 worth of Funko Pop figurines from an apartment in Joliet.
A Chicago shooting injured three people in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood Monday morning, police said.
