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A 22-year-old Chicago man was charged after being caught at a motel in northwest suburban Libertyville with a 14-year-old girl from Gurnee who he allegedly had sex with, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
The Europeans and Canadians want to do more than simply take the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's word that alterations to a key flight-control system will make the 737 Max safer.
Lawsuits are piling up for Boeing, and now the Justice Department is issuing subpoenas in the wake of two deadly plane crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft.
Armed robbers have been targeting delivery drivers on the Northwest Side and ride share drivers on the West Side in recent weeks.
A Northwestern graduate set to start climbing Mount Everest next month stopped by Lurie Children's hospital to talk with some of the kids he's dedicating his climb to.
The ATF wants your help to identify two suspected arsonists who have been on the run for months.
Chicago building inspection records show more than 10,000 open cases for minor code violations. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker has been following two specific cases that have lingered for years and have only gotten worse.
There is no arguing that Sarah Dynia has touched a lot of hearts.
A pair of shootings on I-57 during the past weekend happened just a few hours apart and within a few exits on the stretch of highway.
R. Kelly's concerts were recently canceled in European countries including Germany and the Netherlands, and he now wants permission from the court to travel to Dubai for work.
A Zion family is frantically searching for Corey Rhinehart, 28, who went missing Friday. Rhinehart's family told Zion police they last saw him at 9 a.m. Friday.
Don't worry, no one else is doing any work during March Madness, either. Or are they?
For months drivers in south suburban Mokena have raised concerns about their safety at railroad crossings. First the crossing arm was not going down as well as several other issues CBS 2 documented over the last several months. Now the crossing arms are not going up.
As the EpiPen shortage approaches the one-year mark, more and more pharmacies don't have any supply of the life-saving drug. That's leaving parents of children with allergies worried about what to do.
Thieves are posing as utility workers are preying on seniors on Chicago's north side and the surrounding suburbs.
CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg is back for the latest on travel.
A newly released report uncovered hundreds of investigations of sexual misconduct, fraud, and mismanagement within Chicago Public Schools.
A man was shot during a home invasion in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
The Illinois General Assembly just passed a bill for local police departments to temporarily take guns from a person who has an order of protection against them. Orders already revoked a person's FOID card, didn't necessarily take the guns. The bill is named after Karina Gonzalez, who was shot and killed by her husband in 2023 along with her 15-year-old daughter. She filed for an order of protection two weeks before her death.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
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."
A new era for Northwestern football is set to begin this fall, when its new state-of-the-art stadium opens. Matt Zahn reports.
The Chicago Bulls on Friday introduced rookies Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, their two first-round picks from Tuesday’s draft.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged more strikes this weekend while issuing aggressive threats. Wendy Gillette reports.
Suzanne Le Mignot got to try some delectable food items at a James Beard Awards event, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us the Balloonfest in Howell, Michigan.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
Hundreds of thousands lined Halsted Street, Belmont Avenue, Broadway, and Diversey Parkway on Sunday for the Chicago Pride Parade.
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a head-on crash in Chicago's Jackson Park early Sunday morning.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
Officers found three people who had been hit by a vehicle, who had left the scene before they arrived.
Joliet police said the driver of a Cadillac CTS ignored an attempted stop by an officer and drove away at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner.
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.
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.
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
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.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
