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An 82-year-old man from Michigan has been indicted on murder charges, 37 years after the disappearance of his wife in Will County, Illinois.
A Chicago shooting injured three people in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood Monday morning, police said.
A car fire in the garage of a high-rise building in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood prompted a massive emergency response Monday morning.
Four people were arrested after a burglary and police chase early Monday in west suburban Downers Grove.
A fire left a building in ruins in unincorporated Elgin northwest of Chicago this past weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state.
Chicago police on Monday were investigating a string of armed robberies that happened over the past week on Chicago's South Side.
A fire swept through a residential building in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Monday.
An employee was pistol-whipped early Monday during the robbery of a 7-Eleven store in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared in federal court in New York on Monday on narco-terrorism-related charges.
A man and woman were shot and wounded Sunday night in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.
A man was killed late Sunday in a drive-by shooting on busy Garfield Boulevard on Chicago's South Side.
Traffic was disrupted in the southwest Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn early Monday after a car hit a pole.
A grandmother is raising her three grandkids full-time, but faces various health issues and was a victim of domestic violence. Because of this, the kids did not get much for Christmas.
They said a 33-year-old man was in a parking lot when a stolen Kia approached and a gunman from inside opened fire, hitting the victim multiple times.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson already has very high praise for what he's seen from second-year wide receiver Luther Burden III after just the second practice of the team's OTAs.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
A man is dead after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Diversey Harbor Thursday afternoon.
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson said, for the first time in 20 years, the village is finally building new homes, but you'll need to enter a raffle to be able to buy one.
Some Chicago Public Schools students on Thursday got to see firsthand how a person with a disability experiences everyday life through adaptive sports.
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.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
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.
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.
Experts say kids don't cool off the way adults do, and want parents to keep a few tips in mind amid the dangerous temperatures.
The Mundelein Police Department said Officer Paul Viduya Jr. died in a single-motorcycle crash early Sunday morning in the city of McHenry.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
NASA says its Swift Observatory telescope is falling back to Earth faster than expected, due to recent solar activity.
In a 6-3 ruling Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down White House efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, which It grants citizenship to anyone born in the country regardless of their parents' immigration status. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
During the incident, a reporter and photographer were approached by three men, one with a dog, before their news truck and gear were destroyed.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday issued a state disaster proclamation for eleven counties ravaged by severe weather this spring and early summer.
Police said the girl saw a man with a gray or black dog walking northeast through the park, who attempted to lure the girl after getting her attention.
The Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus recently brought together supporters, advocates, and leaders for an event centered on connection, recognition, and joy.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
