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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Four buildings in the Autumn Ridge apartment complex have been without AC, but just Tuesday afternoon, it was fixed in one of the buildings.
Seven of O'Hare's 10 busiest days have happened in the past five weeks, according to the TSA.
Chester Weger, most infamously known as the "Starved Rock Killer," has died at age 86.
Keith won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He also twice won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Three Mariano's grocery stores in the Chicago suburbs are closing as part of a larger move by its parent company, Kroger.
The 2025 Chicago Pride Parade steps off Sunday in Northalsted. See the parade route, map, street closures, parking restrictions and more so you're ready to celebrate.
Noah Syndergaard will attempt to make a comeback with the Chicago White Sox, who have signed the veteran right-hander to a minor league deal.
Schaumburg officials said the public swimming pool at Meineke Recreation Center is still closed Tuesday after a fire.
Davis Gates also said more needs to be done to persuade lawmakers in Springfield to provide CPS more money, arguing the state's education funding formula calls for district to receive $1.2 billion more each year.
Connelly died Thursday at the age of 94, shortly after entering hospice.
The driver of the semi truck was taken to a local hospital. The extent of the driver's injuries was not immediately released.
All southbound lanes have been closed since 3 a.m. between Dolton Boulevard and Sibley Avenue.
The circumstances surrounding the missing man's safe return were not immediately available.
It doesn't help the situation, needless to say, if someone's air conditioning goes out at home. So experts have tips to prevent that from happening.
Every year, Pride Chicago picks an organization to lead the city's annual Pride Parade. This year, it's the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, which has been at the forefront of the fight for health in the LGBTQ+ community for decades.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, June 4, 2026.
The Obama Foundation offered its first glimpse inside the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park on Wednesday, ahead of the $850 million facility's grand opening on June 19.
The Eisenhower Expressway remained shut down in both directions in Chicago's western suburbs as the evening rush began Thursday, after a person was found dead in a vehicle surrounded by shell casings on the roadway. Asal Rezaei reports from the scene, and Kris Habermehl has an overview of traffic from CBS Skywatch.
A teenager was killed, and three others were injured, in a shooting outside a high school after a graduation ceremony in Fairfield, California.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday told a judge they aren't yet ready to say whether they'll retry the lead defendants in the "ComEd Four" case who were convicted in 2023 of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign confirmed on Tuesday that it recieved a letter from the Department of Defense, which has announced "research security audits" at 30 universities nationwide.
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.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
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.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
A statue honoring Loyola University legend Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was unveiled to mark the start of the new school year on what would have been the beloved Rambler icon's 107th birthday.
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.
A tornado siren was unintentionally activated for the second time this week in DuPage County.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
They might not be the most endearing of creatures, but a tiny mussel can make a huge impact on the environment.
Thunderstorms return to the Chicago area on Friday.
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.
A tornado siren was unintentionally activated for the second time this week in DuPage County.
A statue honoring Loyola University legend Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was unveiled to mark the start of the new school year on what would have been the beloved Rambler icon's 107th birthday.
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.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Crow-Armstrong is the first player in MLB history with two leadoff home runs and a walk-off in a two-game span, and the 13th since 1900 to follow a walk-off homer with a leadoff shot.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
The man charged in a deadly boat crash on the Fox River last month pleaded not guilty to murder and DUI charges on Friday.
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Authorities in Kenosha County, Wisconsin apprehended three people this week after a pursuit that crossed state lines into Illinois.
Chicago police released surveillance video Thursday of a suspect in a shooting that left a CTA switch worker dead in the Roseland community back in June.
A Kane County, Illinois, man stood charged Thursday with gathering real pictures of children and using artificial intelligence to make them into pornography.
