MISSING: Miguel Cortez, 69, Last Seen In South Loop
Chicago police are searching for 69-year-old Miguel Cortez, who was last seen in the South Loop earlier this month.
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Chicago police are searching for 69-year-old Miguel Cortez, who was last seen in the South Loop earlier this month.
She was last seen leaving her home in the 4300 block of West Drummond Place on Feb. 21.
Red Line riders are getting punched while waiting on the CTA platform at some stations.
Chicago police have issued a community alert after wheel assemblies were stolen from six vehicles in the Jefferson Park and Portage Park neighborhood.
"I kill mother-----s. "Those words are not from a spree killer or a hardened Chicago gang-banger, but instead, from a Chicago police officer, one with a history of questionable arrests and use of force: Officer James Hunt.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Police Department announced the deployment of 95 new police officers Monday.
"It's not the Chicago police saying he did something, it's the evidence, the facts and the witnesses that are saying this."
Six people were injured in a five-car accident downtown Sunday evening, Chicago police said.
The 13-year-old was reported missing after he didn't come home from school Friday, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police are searching for a missing 11-year-old boy last seen in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
John House, 34, of Chicago, has been charged with one felony count for aggravated battery/use of a deadly weapon.
"Those are resources and time spent that we can never get back and we can utilize for another investigation."
Allegations that actor Jussie Smollett fabricated a crime with racial and homophobic undertones caused harm for the City of Chicago, a visibly angry Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Thursday, the day after police charged Smollett with disorderly conduct alleging he made a false police report.
"To put the national spotlight on Chicago for something that is both egregious and untrue is simply shameful," Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said.
A man has been arrested in Monday's fatal shooting of a man in the "Tent City" area along the Dan Ryan Expressway near 700 West Taylor Street, according to Illinois State Police.
In an indication that the case against him is intensifying, Empire actor Jussie Smollett has lawyered up—way up—hiring Los Angeles based attorney Mark Geragos.
Police are searching for a male suspect who broke into a home in Chicago's Lower West Side in the early morning hours of Feb. 20 and sexually assaulted two underage females.
Prosecutors want the 40-year-old sentenced on the aggravated battery counts, which could result in a longer prison term.
Chicago police are warning residents of the North Lawndale neighborhood about a series of car thefts reported during February.
A 20-year-old woman told police she was walking near 117th and Union around 10:15 p.m. Monday night when a man forced her into his car and attacked her.
Police are questioning a possible suspect in the fatal shooting of a man in the "Tent City" area along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
A Chicago man was charged with identity theft after allegedly using credit cards stolen from burglary victims last year, according to Chicago police.
Chicago police are hoping to speak with Jussie Smollett again, after the investigation into the alleged attack against the Empire actor shifted over the weekend.
Chicago police are searching for a man who tried to lure a boy into his vehicle in the Austin neighborhood on Wednesday.
Michael Elam, 17, was fatally shot by police Saturday in North Lawndale, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
Fans saw the team's chances of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years crushed on Monday night in their knockout match against Belgium.
The kit is filled with toys, sensory devices, and objects—all tools designed to bridge the communication gap during emergencies.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Chicago police said the argument led to a fight and an unknown person pulled out a gun and shot in the victim's direction before fleeing the scene.
Preliminary findings indicated that the victim died after suffering multiple injuries consistent with being hit by a car, the Kane County Coroner's Office said.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Cyclosporiasis is spread by a microscopic parasite usually found in fresh produce or contaminated water. Washing fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk but may not completely rid them of the parasite.
Jack Sims was able to hold it for one hour, one minute, and five seconds.
All four died from health conditions that were complicated by the heat.
Unfortunately, the U.S. men's team lost to Belgium 4-1. The team has not made the quarterfinals since 2002.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
The kit is filled with toys, sensory devices, and objects—all tools designed to bridge the communication gap during emergencies.
Fans saw the team's chances of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years crushed on Monday night in their knockout match against Belgium.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
George Johnson died on Monday at the age of 99, a spokesperson said.
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
Fans saw the team's chances of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years crushed on Monday night in their knockout match against Belgium.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. A watch party in Daley Plaza will close streets downtown.
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
The finale was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions on the water-logged outfield warning track.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies and a K9 were credited with stopping a burglary in progress Sunday night.
Two teenage boys stood charged Monday with robbing a woman in downtown Chicago the night before.
A 72-year-old man was slashed and killed in a fight in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Sunday.
One of the men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew last week was due back in court Monday in an unrelated case.
