Biden says Putin should face war crimes trial for alleged atrocities in Ukraine
"What's happening in Bucha is outrageous and everyone sees it," the president said.
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"What's happening in Bucha is outrageous and everyone sees it," the president said.
Despite the Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocking on advancing her nomination, Jackson is likely to be confirmed with three Republican senators having pledged support.
Frye spoke Thursday on what she calls her "sweat equity."
New legislation awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature will give drivers more protection from unscrupulous towing companies.
The president criticized oil companies for failing to produce what the country needs, while sitting on "record profits."
Many are pointing out the fact that both Mayor Lightfoot and Willie Wilson may be eyeing the same job.
Under the deal, the state will get a $70 million up-front payment, while keeping 425,000 square feet of renovated office space in the Thompson Center.
Witzburg held the No. 2 post at the inspector general's office until last November, when she resigned to pursue the top job.
Chicago last hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1996.
The last time the city hosted a political convention was 26 years ago, back in 1996, when President Bill Clinton was renominated for a second term at the United Center.
Usually, we hear about some school districts asking for more money. But one southwest suburban school district is able to do the opposite – and give money back.
Protect Our Parks filed a second lawsuit last year attempting to stop the presidential center from being built in historic Jackson Park, arguing the years-long federal review of the project's environmental impact on the site was flawed.
For the first time, lynching will be designated as a federal hate crime.
"When people are harmed, they can go to the hospital and they can treat that wound. But we need trauma recovery centers here in Illinois where we can go and we can heal out of that growth," said Bertha Purnell, whose son, Maurice, was murdered in 2017 less than a mile from her Austin home.
When the light pole came crashing down in Streeterville last week, it reminded someone on the Southwest Side of what she experienced three years ago.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
From smoothies to toast and other unexpected recipes, cottage cheese has become a star ingredient in recipes all over social media.
The ten puppies, made up of five males and five females, are already showing off their unique markings and energetic personalities under the watch of their parents.
A native of Brazil, Barbosa came to the city in 2022 to get his clinical doctorate in psychology at Roosevelt University. Now, an unexpected hurdle could mean a forced exit from the United States.
Wednesday’s highs return to the 40s, below average with showers remaining in the forecast. Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest.
Despite the large number of teens in Hyde Park for that takeover, Chicago police said they issued just three curfew violations and charged a 16-year-old girl for unlawful possession of a weapon.
Cell phone video shows Monday's takeover as it turned destructive, with teens filling the streets and running on top of cars.
The journey to his doctorate is coming to an end, and now, an unexpected hurdle could mean a forced exit from the United States.
Preliminary information indicated that the victim, a 55-year-old man, was attempting to load a large metal spool onto a flatbed truck using an overhead crane when it gave way.
Experts said some of the most severe damage may not be visible to the naked eye.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman was laid to rest Tuesday. The service was small and private, unlike the original plan.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
Chicago has now lost four in a row after losing to the Jets on Tuesday night.
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon gave up two hits over 4 2/3 innings in his season debut.
Munetaka Murakami singled to drive in Edgar Quero, and Andrew Benintendi hit a line drive to right field to bring Acuña home and give the White Sox a 2-0 lead in the second.
For the first time ever, Wrigley Field will host two matches for Big Ten women's volleyball later this year.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
