Parades, river dyeing coming up for St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
This marks the 69th year of the dyeing of the Chicago River. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown will follow Saturday, and the South Side Irish Parade in Beverly is coming up Sunday.
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This marks the 69th year of the dyeing of the Chicago River. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown will follow Saturday, and the South Side Irish Parade in Beverly is coming up Sunday.
"We know he had a unique perspective. He may have been able to see the beauty in those scenes that other Chicago artists couldn't."
The Chicago Maritime Museum is the new home to a rare collection of paintings. But behind their fascinating history, there's a bit of mystery. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story.
The Merchandise Mart also will be lit up with the 5th annual ART on THE MART show for New Year's Eve.
The Chicago Electric Boat Company has launched the six-person heated vessels in the Chicago River.
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue around 9:50 a.m.
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue just before 10 a.m
It was at the 600 block of West Chicago Avenue.
Its new showcase, "Season of Light," debuts Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
The visuals were created by students from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and SAIC alum, Yorgo Alexopoulos.
"We're trying to get ridership back up so we can start running this again full-time," captain Doug Chyna said.
She was taken to a hospital by paramedics in good condition
A 17-year-old girl was rescued after ending up in the Chicago River Thursday night.
There were more than 93,000 ducks in this year's race. The owner of the winning duck received a new SUV.
More than 93,000 adopted ducks swam up the river to benefit the Illinois Special Olympics.
There was a sea of yellow in the Chicago River on Thursday as tens of thousands of rubber ducks took a dip for a good cause.
Tens of thousands of rubber ducks will be dumped into the Chicago River on Thursday, and race through the water to support a good cause. The racing ducks are adopted through donations that benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
Thousands of rubber ducks will be dumped into the Chicago River for the annual benefit for Special Olympics Illinois.
A male, John Doe, was pulled just before 7 p.m. near the 1300 block of North Elston Avenue.
"I can't use the word that I'm thinking, but that's ridiculous."
The Riverwalk flooded on Sunday after several inches of rain fell in a matter of hours, forcing the city to close the stretch from State Street all the way west to Lake Street, where the Riverwalk curves.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District said it had no choice but to reverse the river to prevent further flooding on Sunday.
Many in Chicago were still reeling from Sunday's significant rainfall after storms shut down the Riverwalk and many public beaches. CBS's Lauren Victory explained how a decision to reverse the Chicago River's flow led to water quality issues at local beaches.
Many in Chicago were still reeling from Sunday's significant rainfall after storms shut down the Riverwalk and many public beaches. CBS's Lauren Victory explained how a decision to reverse the Chicago River's flow led to water quality issues at local beaches.
Many in Chicago were still reeling from Sunday's significant rainfall after storms shut down the Riverwalk and many public beaches. CBS's Lauren Victory explained how a decision to reverse the Chicago River's flow led to water quality issues at local beaches.
The ages of the victims range from 26 to 57, according to Chicago police.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
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.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
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."
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 late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
A woman died after she was found inside a burning home in Logan Square.
A man is in court on Saturday for the death of a Chicago firefighter who died from injuries after battling a fire in Rogers Park.
Meet Lenore, she is looking for a forever home!
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
A Chicago man is charged with murder and arson in the death of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
The ages of the victims range from 26 to 57, according to Chicago police.
Police in Barcelona said the death of Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois who went missing on vacation, was likely an accident.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
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.
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
James Harden scored 36, Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds and Cleveland hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 even though Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell missed the game because of a bruised left eye.
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
A man was charged Thursday after a long police chase that alternated between high and low speeds on interstates through Chicago's north suburbs the day before.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
