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In a petition filed Friday, Henry Sembdner's family asked the school district for evidence.
Preparations are already underway for what stands to be a magical night, the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Governor Eric Holcomb pardoned Keith Cooper, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison for an armed robbery he didn't commit.
The son of the late State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka suggests his mother would be livid at the long budget stalemate underway in the state of Illinois.
Police are warning pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals since this is mating season for coyotes.
These Illinois organizations can help small business owners learn about new resources and find new customer bases.
The heroin-trafficking operation grossed $15,000 a day at one spot on the South Side, Chicago Police and federal officials say.
Want to keep your family safe from foodborne illness? Try these tips from Dr. Hank Parker, author of "Containment."
The teens have been charged with drug offenses after investigators determined the candies were laced with marijuana.
A Chicago police officer will not face criminal charges in the deadly shooting of Quintonio LeGrier and Bettie Jones.
With Valentine's Day just a few days away, the FBI is warning people who are looking for love not to fall victim to any Romance Scams.
Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday said he believes President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily banning people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S. was "overly broad," and said the federal government should instead focus on comprehensive immigration reform.
Any "best of" rating is going to be highly subjective and open to dispute, but there are some vehicles at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show that are just so good that they deserve to be so acknowledged. From luxury cars to heavy-duty work trucks, and from crossovers and sedans to roadsters, here are just five of the Best New Models of the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
There are as many reasons to take a road trip as there are drivers and passengers who make them. Road trips can and should be pleasant adventures; memorable for the good times rather than the discomfort, cost and unpleasant incidents. Choosing the right vehicle to take on the trip can make all the difference; here are just five of the most road-trip worthy cars of the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
There are a lot of technologies that offer slight improvements for the driving experience, but the most important ones are those that effect how a vehicle performs, how a car is able to communicate with its driver and how it can keep those inside safe. Here are just some of the best new technologies that have been built into the cars on display at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
Sara Machi reports the City of Chicago is facing this problem for its 2025 budget because Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city needs to find $982 million, but some experts have ideas to fix the problem.
A rusted traffic light was spotted Thursday after falling onto the sidewalk in the West Loop. The traffic light pole once towered over the intersection at Washington and Morgan, but was lying on the sidewalk on Thursday. Rust appeared to consume the pole's base.
Police said five men used the pickup truck and chains to circumvent big barricades set up in the front of the Quik Mart at a Grand Crossing gas station, and rip down the security gate and front door. Tara Molina reports.
This year's headliners include jazz master Amina Claudine Myers, Kenny Garrett, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Weekend performances at Millennium Park are free and open to the public.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
Zoe Ma, the latest candidate to throw her hat into the Chicago mayoral race, will officially launch her campaign on Tuesday.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce whether he's running for re-election in 2027, his political organization is inviting supporters to a "special announcement" next month.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton said in the aftermath of the extended outage that just because the power is back on does not mean everything is back to normal.
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.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, used performed a complex operation to preserve mobility for a 3-year-old boy who had to have part of his leg amputated after suffering a horrific accident with a lawnmower.
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.
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block.
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.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
The Edgewater Music Festival was under way this weekend on Chicago's north lakefront.
People around the world, including Chicago, continued to gather Wednesday to pay tribute to the late Dolly Parton.
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.
Zoe Ma, the latest candidate to throw her hat into the Chicago mayoral race, will officially launch her campaign on Tuesday. Ma joins Dana Kozlov.
A fire broke out early Tuesday morning in the south Chicago suburb of Harvey.
Burglars struck at least eight different businesses in the Southport Corridor in Chicago’s Lakeview community overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to announce emergency assistance for impacted community members around 9:30 a.m.
Thieves targeted at least three businesses in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the South Side funeral home where more than 50 decomposing bodies were found last month.
Community organizers are holding a free crisis resource event on Tuesday for the people affected by the mass shooting in Washington Park late Saturday night.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Chicago and a number of surrounding Illinois counties from Monday afternoon through Wednesday night.
Thieves targeted at least three businesses in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood.
Zoe Ma, the latest candidate to throw her hat into the Chicago mayoral race, will officially launch her campaign on Tuesday.
Hundreds of people are suing the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, where they say they were sexually abused by staff. For the first time, survivors detailed their experience exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Why has the family that runs South Chicago Chapel, where 56 decomposing bodies were found this month, never faced criminal charges, despite a history of mishandling human remains?
Red flags about a family behind two funeral homes and crematories shut down by the state for mishandling bodies were missed in part because two different agencies regulate the death industry in Illinois.
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.
The Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in a series opener between American League division leaders.
Jacob, a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, sat in the front row at a recent game with his dad and sister, but Jacob was there to connect and possibly drum up some business with his favorite player, Jake Burger, who now plays for the Texas Rangers.
The nine longballs matched the second-most by one team in a major league game, according to Sportradar.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Former pitcher Jon Lester, catcher Jody Davis, and broadcaster Vince Lloyd were all inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame over the weekend.
Burglars struck at least eight different businesses in the Southport Corridor in Chicago's Lakeview community overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
A man was stabbed in a fight with another man he knew in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood early Monday morning.
An overnight burglary left a huge mess in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood early Monday.
A man was shot and wounded in a residence in Chicago's East Lakeview neighborhood on Sunday evening, police said.
