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Attorneys for the state of Illinois and the City of Chicago on Monday asked the Supreme Court to keep in place a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.
The Supreme Court will decide whether a federal law that prohibits unlawful drug users from having firearms violates the Second Amendment.
The government shutdown extended into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate failed to advance a House-passed measure to end the impasse for an 11th time.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
Since the Gaza peace plan took effect early this week, Hamas has handed over 20 living hostages and the confirmed remains of 12 hostages.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit said in a unanimous decision that "the facts do not justify" President Trump's actions.
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a $16.6 billion budget plan that relies on a number of new or increased taxes on corporations to close a $1.2 billion shortfall while protecting the city from funding cuts by the Trump administration.
A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters.
The plan is officially called the Broadway Land Use Framework, and it would simplify the regulatory process for constructing mid-rise residential buildings in the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods by changing the way Broadway is zoned.
Cook County's top judge has signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Detaining residents outside court has been a common tactic for federal agents, who have been stationed outside county courthouses for weeks.
The city's top watchdog has recommended Mayor Brandon Johnson's right-hand man, senior adviser Jason Lee, be fired for failing to cooperate with a misconduct investigation, but the mayor is standing by his top aide.
Officials warned that attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities to steal credentials, move laterally through networks, and potentially take full control of targeted systems.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement, as federal agents detained people across Little Village.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new transit funding bill on Tuesday.
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget plan on Tuesday advanced an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags and liquor sales, and allow ads on city vehicles and light poles.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
The app lets you link your Instagram account to watch reels on your TV. The app also supports up to five accounts to customize content.
The new variant, subclade K, is driving most infections, and the U.S. may see a severe flu season.
The five-ounce bags may have undeclared nuts or wheat, which could cause serious or life-threatening reactions if people with allergies eat them. So far, no illness has been reported.
The holiday fun runs through Wednesday. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day.
Rain chances increase late Wednesday night into Thursday as a strong storm system moves through the Great Lakes.
CBP Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday. He and his agents were seen in Little Village, near Midway and in Cicero taking people into custody.
Tom Cunningham and Ewelina Siuta recalled the moment of a road rage incident on Monday afternoon on the city's Southwest Side that continued to escalate.
Critics of Mayor Johnson's 2026 budget plan moved forward to vote on an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags, liquor sales and more.
A federal jury on Tuesday declined to award any damages to a man shot by two Chicago police officers at a CTA station in 2020, siding with the officers' attorneys who argued they shot him in self-defense.
Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein organized the event and worried whether people would show up following the deadly mass shooting in Sydney, Australia.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago to offer insights into their possible motivation.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
The Blackhawks were without third-year center Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday for at least two weeks because of an upper-body injury.
Earlier this month, the team was trying to raise $18,000 to fund their trip to the American Youth Football Championship.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve.
The last-place Pelicans won their second straight and have beaten the Bulls twice this season.
A Flint, Michigan, man is heading to trial after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago intercepted firearm conversion kits from China.
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.
A second man has been charged in a string of armed robberies, including one in which the victim was kidnapped, last month in the Humboldt Park and Little Village neighborhoods.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
