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The Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed 2-year-old Emory Day-Stewart and 9-year-old Autumn Day-Stewart died Friday night.
Police say around 1:26 a.m., a man attacked the 26-year-old victim on the elevated platform at the Adams and Wabash stop.
Everyone will be feeling a little bit Irish this weekend as St. Patrick's Day festivities ramp up.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 62 years old.
Joliet police are investigating after 30 cars were broken into in the parking lot of an Amazon facility.
Illinois State Police say around 6:05 p.m., troopers located a black BMW that was wanted in connection with a previous shooting. While attempting a traffic stop, the vehicle fled from troopers.
Chicago police arrested Justin Smith, 40, in the 700 block of West Lake Street around 12:33 p.m. on Saturday.
A Rockford woman accused of driving under the influence was arrested after crashing her car into the rear of a Chicago Fire Department truck Sunday morning.
A 17-year-old boy is arrested and charged with robbing a man while on a CTA train last month.
You're invited to sip, shop, and support women-led businesses on the Northwest Side.
The shooting happened near Dearborn and Randolph Street just before 9 a.m. right as crowds gathered for the dyeing of the Chicago River.
The grassroots group - Chicago 4 Iran - is joining seventy other cities around the world to honor Women's Day and condemn the recent poisoning attack of hundreds of Iranian school girls.
Gloomy with rain and snow today. Model info indicates there will be a lull, with more spotty coverage, from late morning to mid-afternoon.
A round of nuisance rain and snow showers tonight and Sunday, then cool for several days.
Producers said 79 kids showed up for Saturday's auditions at Ballet Chicago, some even coming from out of state.
The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said their brave school resource officers handed out fake tickets to as many students using the phrase as possible.
The trains will run on Dec. 6, 13, and 20.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
How can we give ourselves micro moments of self-care? Jill Kottmeier, program director of wellbeing and vitality with Endeavor Health, joins Marie Saavedra with some ideas.
New tensions in the Middle East threaten the fragile U.S. and Iran peace agreement. Bradley Blackburn reports.
A man was stabbed early Sunday morning in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago.
A shooting was reported at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, overnight Sunday into Monday.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, June 29, 2026.
An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect at noon Monday for the Chicago area, as dangerous heat locks in for the next several days.
A shooting was reported at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, overnight Sunday into Monday.
South Shore Line train service through Northern Indiana will continue to run on a weekend holiday schedule through Friday, July 3.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
A woman was shot in the leg and wounded in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community late Monday night.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
NASCAR is back in town next weekend, but not for a downtown street race — this time, for the first time in seven years, races will be held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.
Jacob Webb (3-2) got the win with a scoreless ninth. Wicks notched his first save of the season.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
A shooting was reported at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, overnight Sunday into Monday.
A woman was shot in the leg and wounded in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community late Monday night.
Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
