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Police in far north suburban Lake Zurich are trying to determine what led to a confrontation early Wednesday that ended with four vehicles damaged, including two police squad cars.
A terminally ill mother who admitted to killing her severely disabled daughter was due to be sentenced Wednesday.
Chicago's new police superintendent is calling for more cooperation from the courts and the public in the effort to curb crime and violence on the city's streets.
Forty activists and family members gathered Saturday outside the Cook County Jail to try to wish a Happy Mother's Day to women who are incarcerated.
Some walked into the street at Van Buren and Clinton and sat down. Others rolled onto the street in wheelchairs and refused to move.
A honey importer in the Midwest alerted the feds earlier this year when the domestic operation became suspicious about 195 barrels of bulk honey.
A Lake County Indiana jail escapee and his girlfriend await extradition from Texas after being recaptured by police in San Antonio.
A five-year-old's art drives the non-profit Dainty Warrior Project.
Illinois has a first-place finish that is nothing to brag about.
The bill has sat dormant in committee since being introduced Feb. 19.
Twenty years ago, records and record stores were left for dead – but they're coming back and today is the international celebration of Record Store Day.
A zookeeper at the Lincoln Park Zoo had her finger bitten by a rhinoceros Saturday morning, according to a spokesperson for the zoo.
Preservationists call Saint Adalbert's an architectural masterpiece. The Chicago Archdiocese calls it rundown and under-used.
Known abusers who obtain a pet, or any pet shop, rescue or individual caught selling an abuser a pet would be subject to fines up to $5,000.
The oldest priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has died. Monsignor Richard O'Donnell was 105, reports WBBM's Bob Roberts.
Today Mayor Emanuel was briefed on a new task force report that finds the Chicago Police Department is plagued by systemic racism, reports WBBM's Bob Roberts.
Chicago Schools CEO Forrest Claypool Tuesday denounced the latest statewide school funding proposal, saying it is a conscious effort to bankrupt the Chicago Public Schools.
Once again, someone has uttered a racial slur on a Chicago Police radio frequency. An investigation is underway.
Researchers also warn that urban density is no protection, so, Chicago could still be hit. WBBM's Bob Roberts reports.
It took crews at Wrigley Field more than six hours put on the final touches for the iconic marquee Wednesday.
Many churches bless animals. But this Sunday, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in southwest suburban Homer Glen will host a blessing for a different type of "hog."
The Chicago Botanic Garden is urging gardeners to hold off on planting pansies and other early-spring annuals until at least next week.
Attorney Robert Held announced the lawsuit against federal agent Adam Saracco outside the Broadview ICE facility on Saturday.
The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and comes at a time when the city of Chicago has recorded historic lows for summer violence, despite recent incidents.
Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya each doubled and singled for the Cubs, who finished with 13 hits.
Chicago police said the victim was outside when an unknown person approached him and an argument ensued, which turned into a fight.
The five students allegedly engaged in "racist harassment" during a football game against Homewood-Flossmoor on Friday night.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act set aside $140 million to give controllers a 3.8% pay raise, but they have so far only received the 1% raise given to all government employees.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Officials and city leaders say events during the weekend are cornerstones to make sure people can celebrate Labor Day safely.
Chicago police said officers attempted a traffic stop in the 2000 block of West Birchwood on a red Toyota matching the description of a car that was reported stolen. Police said the driver of the sedan drove off and hit a Chicago police squad car.
It will take cyclists and pedestrians on a dedicated trail along the west side of the river.
Organizers say the goal is to celebrate the creativity, resilience and traditions of Africa.
Just one day after President Trump called the conflict with Iran “small potatoes”, U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian oil tankers. Iran’s military alleges they've retaliated and targeted three more U.S. vessels.
Plans for a newly designed Chicago White Sox stadium along the river in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood were released on Saturday.
Chicago police and community groups are getting their safety plans into order as the Labor Day weekend begins.
The five students allegedly engaged in "racist harassment" during a football game against Homewood-Flossmoor on Friday night.
Attorney Robert Held announced the lawsuit against federal agent Adam Saracco outside the Broadview ICE facility on Saturday.
New and disturbing details have emerged about the death of a toddler after his mother was charged with murder.
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.
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?
Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya each doubled and singled for the Cubs, who finished with 13 hits.
Plans for a newly designed Chicago White Sox stadium along the river in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood were released on Saturday.
Shota Imanaga allowed three hits and one run in six innings and Pete Crow-Armstrong doubled and stole his 33rd base as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1.
Colson Montgomery hit a two-run homer and Erick Fedde pitched five sparkling innings, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 39th homer, Kevin Gausman threw seven sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Thursday night.
A Frankfort mother charged with the murder of her 2-year-old son was very invested in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Will County prosecutors say.
The owner of a pet resort in northwest suburban Wheeling has been charged after the death of a dog that was left inside a hot van.
A man was killed in a shooting in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood Thursday night, police said.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
