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The originators of the referendum drive have not come forward, which some find sinister. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
The suspect tried to grab a 12-year-old girl walking with other children in the 3200 block of West Diversey and yelled profanities at them.
Earlier this week, the CPS boss sent a letter to parents blaming the Republican for the Chicago schools spending freeze.
But they've got some strategies that appear to be paying off, CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports.
The family of a man killed by Forest Park police are demanding a thorough investigation. They dispute the officers' story and they have hired a civil rights lawyer to get answers.
Walter Long Jr, also known as rapper dinnerwithjohn, was stabbed to death Wednesday afternoon in the River West neighborhood.
The head of the Chicago Republican Party has filed a complaint with the inspector general of Chicago Public Schools - after the Schools CEO Forrest Claypool sent a letter to parents criticizing Illinois' Republican governor.
Carl Le'Ellis Blount pleaded guilty to murder last month in the July 6, 2014, slaying of Gary Patrolman Jeffrey Westerfield.
Stuart Wright is charged with one felony count of a hate crime against a place of worship and one felony count of criminal damage to a school.
Chicago Transit Authority bus drivers staged Wednesday a small protest at CTA Headquarters, in the West Loop, demanding that the agency build staff proper bathroom along routes and do away with the use of port-a-potties.
Despite how relatively mild as this winter has been, forecasters have said an early spring is unlikely for Chicago.
The Chicago Police Department has unveiled the second of its two new Strategic Decision Support Centers, which will use high-tech tools to predict where violent crime might happen.
President Donald Trump again decried gun violence in Chicago, this time blaming the crime in part on undocumented immigrants.
Here are 5 tips on how a little bit of small business spring cleaning can give your business a real shot in the arm.
It is Democratic businessman's first run at an elected office, but as CBS 2's Mai Martinez reports, Chris Kennedy says he's ready for the job.
James Crowley, a Chicago police officer who was left paralyzed by a drunken driver on the job nearly 37 years ago, has died. Crowley was on call in 1987 when his squad car was hit by the drunk driver. He was badly hurt and couldn't walk or care for himself.
Ten-year-old Nylah Anderson died after taking part in a so-called "blackout" challenge, which went viral on TikTok. Now, her family is suing the social media app. Joling Kent more on the lawsuit.
Karen Siler with Safe Haven Dog Rescue brought Ruby, one of three sisters who had 21 puppies and all got pulled to safety. The pups have found homes, but Ruby, Robin, and Reba are looking for forever homes.
On Sunday, Sept. 8, the Archdiocese of Chicago will hold an outdoor mass to bless a new section of the cemetery in Palatine, Illinois.
Meteorologist Ed Curran has a look at the extended forecast.
The head of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is stepping down.
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.
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.
The Jackson Chance Foundation started a paid parking program for NICU families in honor of the founders’ late son, and now it is adding a parking program at the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital. Cofounder Carrie Meghie joins Dana Kozlov.
The head of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is stepping down.
Arden Joy, a Chicago-area travel expert and founder of the Girls Who Travel Facebook group.
President Trump touted a new historic deal to tap into Venezuelan oil, but analysts say it won’t help bring relief anytime soon. Meanwhile, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, and the U.S. Supreme Court allowed construction to proceed on a White House ballroom. Jarred Hill reports.
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.
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.
The family of a man who was stabbed to death on a CTA Blue Line train in January is now suing the transit agency and the private security firms working at the time.
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.
