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This Saturday's welterweight title bout between Keith Thurman and challenger Shawn Porter on CBS is more than just another fight.
The Chicago firehouse dog that was apparently the inspiration for the dog in TV's "Chicago Fire" is ailing right now.
Cook County government and healthcare officials on Tuesday applauded the American Medical Association's decision to declare gun violence is a public health crisis that requires federally funded research.
Some Chicago school crossing guards and their union have asked the City Council to reverse a decision transferring their oversight from the Police Department to the Officer of Emergency Management and Communications.
Boeing Co. said Tuesday it signed an agreement with Iran Air "expressing the airline's intent" to buy its aircraft, setting up the biggest business deal between the Islamic Republic and America since the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran.
CFB Strategies Founder Trace Anderson advises on the importance of a strong infrastructural bedrock.
A foul smell and taste in the water in Elgin should be gone in the next couple days.
At 3:38 p.m., the suspects entered the branch at 800 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest and announced the bank robbery while "aggressively" pointing a black handgun at multiple employees, according to FBI spokesman Garrett Croon.
A 17-month-old boy died Sunday evening after he was found dead in a swimming pool in southwest suburban Homer Glen.
Area Central detectives are investigating after a vehicle was damaged by gunfire early Tuesday while driving on Lake Shore Drive on the South Side.
Hundreds of people lined up downtown Tuesday morning to get their hands on tickets to the hit musical "Hamilton," with many of them camped out overnight, eager to see the hottest show on Broadway.
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Keep the baseball cap at home and sport a new beach hat by checking out these independent retailers in the Chicago area.
Start crafting your July 4th dessert spread with these red, white, and blue recipes.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon tracks rain showers for next week in the extended forecast.
Their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away. Noel Brennan has the story.
Noel Brennan reports, that their high school prom may have been decades ago, but for some seniors in Roseland, Friday was prom day as some residents showed how they turned back the clock and danced the day away.
Much of the world woke up Friday to news of the major software issue that sidelines flights, disrupted healthcare systems and delayed banking. The outage was linked to a cybersecurity firm called Crowdstrike that services Microsoft. While much of the problem seemed to be resolved by the late afternoon, several Chicago companies experienced a lot of grief because of the outages.
Marybel Gonzalez reports the postal worker was in front of a home when an unknown man walked up and shot her, then fled in a vehicle.
This week on The Angle, CBS Chicago's Chris Tye sat down with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to dive deeper into his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced in a campaign video on Sunday that he is running for a second term.
A federal judge has granted a stipulated temporary restraining order exempting the Chicago Archdiocese and its health care providers from participating in Illinois' new medical aid in dying law or being penalized for their refusal.
Five months until the 2027 mayoral election in Chicago, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is leading in early polling, and has a commanding lead in fundraising.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
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.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday announced two human cases and one death from the West Nile virus in the city this year, and one of those two people has died.
The Jackson Chance Foundation supports the lives of families with babies in the NICU by removing the financial burden of finding parking near hospitals.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
More than 100 Black-owned businesses were showcased at Soldier Field Sunday for Black on the Block.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
James Fulton Engstrom, now a healthy teenager, was born without a pulse in 2010 — and his survival is the miracle the Catholic Church credited to Fulton Sheen's intercession, clearing the way for beatification.
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.
Chicago police say the man took the truck while the postal worker was delivering mail Saturday night.
Alexi Giannoulias touted his campaign coalition, which is filled with labor groups, business groups, and more. He also spoke about his record and accomplishments as Illinois Secretary of State.
Meteorologist Shane Hinton is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
From a cat who's found something new to chase to taking on a rock climbing wall, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Shane Hinton's eye this week.
Chicago police say the victims were approached by two unknown men inside a light-colored sedan, who fired multiple gunshots in their direction.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce his political plans, it is expected that he may run for re-election in 2027.
The 15-year-old girl is facing murder charges after CPD said she pushed a man from a moving CTA Red Line train on Labor Day.
Chicago police say a USPS worker got out of the truck to deliver mail when the suspect hopped in and drove away.
This week on The Angle, CBS Chicago's Chris Tye sat down with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to dive deeper into his campaign to become Chicago's next mayor.
According to Chicago police, two people were killed and seven others were injured in shootings across the city as of Sunday.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Several lawsuits are challenging Illinois' medical aid in dying law that is set to take effect on Sept. 12, including one in federal court arguing the law discriminates against people with disabilities.
Back in 2023, ISP got a $10 million grant from the Illinois Secretary of State's Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council.
Two years before dozens of decomposing bodies were found inside the South Chicago Chapel funeral home, police in nearby Evergreen Park found two bodies in the owners' minivan outside their home.
The Cubs won their second straight as the Pirates dropped a second straight after winning nine of 11.
Erik Pedersen, 10, and his family got exclusive on-field access and spent time in the dugout during batting practice before Saturday's game.
Rookies Joshua Báez and Leo Bernal each three hits and drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-3.
Alex Bregman hit his 25th homer and doubled among three hits, Shota Imanaga tossed six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Friday to end a four-game slide.
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has agreed to a $33.75 million, three-year extension.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
Police are searching for a group wanted for damaging multiple cars in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Thieves stole three golf carts from the Billy Caldwell Golf Course on Chicago's Northwest Side early Thursday.
Dorian Smith spent much of his time at the Grant Park skate park, where skaters knew him as Avery. His father said the family is distraught. No one is in custody.
