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The attack happened around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Wildwood Drive and Wilshire Street, police say.
One person was rescued from Lake Michigan near Montrose Harbor and another made it to shore on their own Tuesday evening.
Tuesday was a magical "day off" in Chicago for a nine-year-old Indiana boy who was scalded over virtually his entire body at the age of two.
Vera Watson suffered a fractured pelvis in the 2015 crash. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Officers found the shooting suspect being held down by fellow passengers.
Bond was set at $150,000 Tuesday for a west suburban high school teacher charged with possession of child pornography.
Chicago and Cook County officials are trying to chart a unified effort to bring more jobs to impoverished young people in the area.
3-D printed body parts may seem straight out of a science fiction movie, but a recent medical breakthrough out of Northwestern University could use 3-D printing to benefit women who have lost their fertility.
A job announcement is a chance to advertise your business, to make a first impression, and to dictate how your organization works.
Dawn Valenti, a crisis responder known to Chicago media, spoke on behalf of the aggressor seen in a now-infamous surveillance video.
37th ward Alderman Emma Mitts said she cannot support the expansion of the Speer Academy Charter School.
Animal Adventure Park opened for the season Monday for fans to get an up-close look at April the giraffe's baby.
RompHims, a successful Kickstarter campaign, is launching rompers for men.
Park Forest police helped two suicidal people over the weekend and, as a public service, shared some details on the department's Facebook.
All's well that ends well... especially for several wayward ducklings in west suburban Addison.
Around 8:30 p.m., police said the victims were inside a business, located at 51st and Laflin streets, when shots were fired. The Windows of the business were shattered.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your day with pancakes, waffles and more in South Shore.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
Esther Liu is now battling the City of Chicago to pay for damages. Lauren Victory reports.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) on Wednesday called for answers from the Department of Justice, saying along with other lawmakers that the Chicago immigration court needs revisions when it comes to unaccompanied immigrant children.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Seven people were hurt, at least two of them critically, when a semi-truck and a work van crashed in southwest suburban Bridgeview early Wednesday morning.
At least 95 people are dead and hundreds are missing after a catastrophic flash flooding hit China and Nepal. Officials said an earthquake triggered a large landslide, which then sent a torrent of water downstream.
The Shedd Aquarium confirmed the loss of Peekachu, a 23-year-old beluga rescued from Canada and brought to Chicago just two weeks ago.
Melissa McGurren and Austin Huff, co-hosts of the morning show on US 99, join CBS News Chicago.
The Hollywood Casino is making one year on land in Joliet. Take a look inside!
Illinois will receive nearly $768 million from a landmark Meta lawsuit settlement over social media addiction, Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday.
A beluga whale rescued from Marineland in Canada has died at the Shedd Aquarium.
Seven people were hurt, two critically, when a semi-truck and a work van crashed in southwest suburban Bridgeview early Wednesday morning.
A man was arrested and charged with taking part in a shooting that killed a mail carrier in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood in 2024.
NIPSCO said power has been restored to 99% of customers impacted by this month's devastating storms.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16 minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged four minutes.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
A man was arrested and charged with taking part in a shooting that killed a mail carrier in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood in 2024.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
