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Last year, more than 25% of people who attended the job fair were hired at the event.
Police say the victims were walking on the sidewalk when shots were fired.
According to CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon, highs Wednesday will be in the low 40s with a mostly cloudy sky and a breeze off the lake.
"Being a civil engineer means you get to improve society. And I was always one of those kids who wanted to find a way to improve society. What better way than to be a civil engineer?"
The damage has kept the doors shut for a business, and has caused a major setback for a community organization.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he was told said the Taste of Chicago will move this year to Polk Bros. Park near Navy Pier.
No one was hurt.
Information from Des Plaines police was not immediately available.
The Brookfield facility will offer mental health assessments, classes, and programs like yoga and meditation to any 14- to 18-year-old who wants or needs them.
Both victims were taken to the University of Chicago Hospital.
You will need to download the lime app to access a ride.
CBS 2 first broke the story of the investigation into Officer Kyle Mingari.
Illinois has the strongest law in the country to protect biometric data.
"We're going to work with the next mayor in the city of Chicago to help us."
The project created more than 200 new construction jobs – primarily for women and people of color – and it is also bringing in new tax dollars for future improvements.
The immigration enforcement operation in North Carolina is now being called “Charlotte’s Web.” As Bradley Blackburn reports, agents arrested nearly 100 people in Charlotte on Saturday.
The Federal Aviation Administration early Monday lifted its restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports. Darius Johnson reports from O'Hare International Airport.
The man told officers he was attacked by two men, one of whom was wielding an axe.
The fire broke out around 10:40 p.m. in the 10700 block of South LaSalle Street.
A new Coldwell Banker survey finds more than 70% of people are postponing marriage, having children, or career changes until they can afford a home.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills since Friday, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a new ordinance Monday morning he said will increase protections for the city's renters.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
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.
Family identified the victim as 57-year-old Thomas Kevin Barlow, who worked as a switch worker for CTA for 18 years.
As our reporter and photographer were preparing to go on the air during the 4 p.m. newscast, two men in a truck rushed at them while shouting racial slurs.
The hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 105 to 110 degrees during peak heating hours.
Matteson police said the victim and the suspected shooter, who was a food delivery driver, got into an argument that turned into a fight, during which the shooter shot Perkins several times.
The duo got a direct message from the brother of the bride inviting them to crash the wedding. The couple and their guests were stunned by the appearance and even got a once-in-a-lifetime private performance.
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a new ordinance Monday morning he said will increase protections for the city's renters.
The hottest days this week are expected to be Tuesday and Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees.
Nonprofits like Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly are helping with wellness checks on senior citizens as a dangerous heat wave hits the Chicago area.
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.
A memorial service was held Monday morning for Chicago Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion Stacey King.
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.
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this month for robbing a mail carrier on Chicago's Near West Side back in 2022.
A new trial was denied Monday for Marni Yang, who is serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead.
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, after an employee was shot and killed.
