Woman in very critical condition after Ashburn fire
The Fire Department said they would be on the scene for some time late Friday, as there was a lot of debris due to hoarding.
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The Fire Department said they would be on the scene for some time late Friday, as there was a lot of debris due to hoarding.
Neighbors questioned what exactly was fueling the dark plumes.
The roof collapsed at the building at 79th Street and Hoyne Avenue. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The fire broke out in a commercial building near 79th Street and Hoyne Avenue. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Police Supt. David Brown said more resources will be directed toward keeping the Chicago Transit Authority system safe after several high-profile acts of violence and ahead of one more. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
CTA trains were bypassing the 79th Street Red Line station on the city's South Side late Monday after a shootout between two men.
Red Line trains are bypassing the station as police investigate.
Police on Monday also released surveillance video of two men wanted in a shooting that left a man dead on a Red Line train on the South Side over the weekend. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
A Mercedes ran a red light and slammed into a Jeep, which in turn was sent into a bus stop where it hit the girl and a woman. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
Police said a 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were standing outside when a man came up and shot them both.
The victims were standing outside when they were shot.
An ambulance rushing to a gunshot victim to the hospital was struck by a sport-utility vehicle in Ashburn Sunday afternoon.
An ambulance rushing to a gunshot victim to the hospital was struck by a sport-utility vehicle in Ashburn Sunday afternoon.
Surveillance video released Monday showed the moment seven people were shot and wounded outside a strip mall in the South Chicago community the day before.
The shooting happened at a strip mall at 79th Street and Exchange Avenue Sunday afternoon. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
At least seven people were shot at a strip mall at 79th Street and Exchange Avenue Sunday afternoon. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray is at the scene, and Sabrina Franza is at the University of Chicago Medical Center
One adult and three children were rushed to the hospital Friday evening after a car hit a Fire Department vehicle in the Chatham community.
A man was shot and wounded in a car in Chatham Thursday evening.
A 64-year-old woman was shot and wounded in the Auburn-Gresham community late Wednesday.
A West Pullman neighborhood man stood charged Thursday with the murder of another man in a gas station parking lot near 79th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway this past summer.
An Illinois state trooper was in good condition late Thursday after his squad car collided with another vehicle in West Chatham.
Not only family and friends, but also total strangers came out to watch the funeral procession for fallen Chicago Police Officer Ella French on Thursday and pay their respects.
One man is dead and another was critically wounded in a shooting on 79th Street near Cottage Grove Avenue in broad daylight Tuesday.
Four people were injured Wednesday evening in an accident at the busy intersection of 79th Street, Stony Island Avenue, and South Chicago Avenue.
A young girl was shot in the head and critically injured Thursday afternoon on the cusp of the Grand Crossing and Chatham communities.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry did a little spring cleaning this past week to spruce up a fan favorite artifact.
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.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
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.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The Department of Homeland Security has identified someone they are calling a suspect, a migrant they say is in the country illegally, who was previously arrested and released for shoplifting. Chicago police have not confirmed the claims from DHS.
In a rare Sunday session in the U.S. Senate, the chamber voted to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the Secretary of Homeland Security. Two Democrats voted with Republicans, in a 54 to 37 split. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Police said all six victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, though they did not specify each victim's condition.
Gov. JB Pritzker at the Dridiron Club dinner, he made comments joking about a possible presidential run and his weight loss.
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Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for the driver behind a hit-and-run that left a teenage girl dead in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Canadian distance runner and four-time Olympian Mohammed Ahmed came in first in Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
Chicago police were investigating Sunday morning after a man was found shot in the head in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
The ages of the victims range from 22 to 57, according to Chicago police.
