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New restrictions expected to add more pressure on Illinois abortion providers as more come from out of state seeking services.
Several recent breaks in the century-old mains have resulted in boil orders and even the closure of local schools.
Illinois' lead pipe situation is the worst in the country.
"I wish more people would do this because I feel like if we all said some thing when we see something, I think there's less crime, or at least it would be a deterrent people probably think twice about it."
Join anchors Ryan Baker and Audrina Bigos and First Alert meteorologist Laura Bannon, as well as traffic reports from Kris Habermehl.
The man was traveling eastbound on 59th Street when three unknown offenders approached in a dark-colored SUV.
The Cicero Mexican Independence Day Festival continues through Sunday at the Cicero Fairgrounds, located at 34th and Laramie.
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Sue Kamuda sued the medical device sterilization company, claiming emissions from the plant near her home caused her cancer.
"Each day, I was inspired by his commitment and hard work."
The largest settlement is a $15 million payment to the family of an innocent woman who was killed during a high-speed police chase in 2020.
Nominations can be be sent to dcase@cityorchicago.org through October 7.
Metra spokesperson confirms late evening trains will now run as scheduled Thursday night.
A South Shore man is charged with the deadly shooting of a 22-year-old woman in West Englewood in June.
Adults get the chance to view the exhibits while enjoying food, drinks and music.
The outbound express lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway were closed for hours after the crash.
President Trump explained he is sending troops as part of an immigration and crime crackdown. He has repeatedly said the military will “straighten” out Chicago. Lauren Victory reports.
Paramount announced Monday it has purchased "The Free Press" and named Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News.
The judge previously stopped the White House from using the Oregon National Guard, so the administration wanted to send the California National Guard instead. But the judge said that defied her previous order and stopped it. Jarred Hill reports.
The judge previously stopped the White House from using the Oregon National Guard, so the administration wanted to send the California National Guard instead. But the judge said that defied her previous order and stopped it. Jarred Hill reports.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After the Supreme Court announced it would take up a challenge to Cook County's assault weapons ban, State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke said she is ready to defend the law before the high court.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
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 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.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS News Chicago.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died.
"My Block, My Hood, My City" is stepping up to help deliver supplies to seniors struggling amid the Chicago heat wave.
A possible record-breaking 4th of July travel period is underway at Chicago's airports on Wednesday.
Northwestern professor Paul Gowder joins CBS News Chicago.
A deadly shooting was reported overnight in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
An expected record-breaking 4th of July travel period is underway at Chicago's airports on Wednesday.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
During the incident, a reporter and photographer were approached by three men, one with a dog, before their news truck and gear were destroyed.
"My Block, My Hood, My City" is stepping up to help deliver supplies to seniors struggling amid the Chicago heat wave.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
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.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami.
It was Suzuki's second career game-ending hit and Chicago's major league-leading 10th walk-off win this season.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
During the incident, a reporter and photographer were approached by three men, one with a dog, before their news truck and gear were destroyed.
A man was charged with videotaping a boy in a men's restroom at Woodfield Mall in Chicago's northwest suburbs last week.
Police in Burr Ridge, Illinois, issued a warning Tuesday about burglars using distractions to break into homes.
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.
