One tribe's fight to save the Great Lakes from oil pipeline
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
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The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
That vulnerability of one type of plant, orchids, is what makes them such a good indicator of environmental change, a canary in the coal mine for ecological shifts.
Anyone who stepped outside on Tuesday may have noticed a big warmup. Chicago was about 20 degrees warmer than average for this time of year. Scientists are watching how the shifts affect local plant life, and orchids, which are on display at the Chicago Botanic Garden, hold special significance.
A widespread coral bleaching event is happening across the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and scientists warn similar events could be happening all over the world. Bleaching means the coral is under stress from things like warming ocean temperatures and pollution. These ecosystems not only provide food and economic security to millions of people, but saving these habitats could also save lives.
Thanks to the warmer weather, the commute for motorists should be getting a little smoother. Chicago crews have been able to patch more potholes.
Dramatic changes in temperatures affect the flow of sap used to make syrup for the Funks family, who've run their business for generations.
For generations, the Funks Grove Maple Sirup Farm has been a destination for drivers traveling the historic Route 66. It's the largest maple syrup farm in the state, and it's getting ready for a busy season. But recent warm weather has spoiled some of the producers' plans, and it's becoming a trend.
Experts say they need to hunt rodents to survive long winters and climate change is making their prey more scarce.
What might be a few enjoyable days for humans, is deadly for animals in and around Chicago.
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are usd to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change.
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are used to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
But the unseasonable weather is an example of the unpredictable weather that experts say climate change will ensure everyone continues to see. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
With no snow on the ground or ice on the lake, drought is among the larger implications. Some parts of the Midwest are already seeing it.
This week, the high on Monday was a record-setting 69 degrees, followed by a high of 74 on Tuesday, and then a crash to a high of 32 on Wednesday. It is all connected to climate change, as CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
Similar lawsuits have been filed recently in California and New York City.
Dirt is about as basic and fundamental as it gets. But under a microscope at a lab at Northwestern University, something we think of as simple becomes much more complex. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Through one Chicago area lab's research, soil could be a change maker.
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists unveiled its latest reading of the Doomsday clock on Tuesday morning, signaling how close humanity is to global catastrophe.
Illinois is the first state in the Midwest to put legislation in place charting a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2050.
With more extreme weather expected moving forward due to changes in our climate, home energy use in the event of winter weather must be acknowledged. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chicagoans know how to handle frigid temperatures, but it’s not so certain that homes do. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Experts say weather events such as extreme cold spells also impact parts of the city differently.
A night after losing the series opener 10-3, the Rangers (51-50) finished with a season-high 18 hits and avoided falling below .500 for the first time since June 27.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
On Fridays at the Green Mill, the jazz starts in the afternoon and goes until the wee hours of the morning.
On July 8, Josiah managed to leave the school building and wander from Cermak nearly half a mile down State Street.
The contractor, who was conducting work, was stranded about 130 feet above ground inside an enclosed sign structure toward the top of a sign pole.
Republican candidate for Illinois governor Darren Bailey is calling for greater transparency over nongovernmental organizations that receive at least $10,000 in state grants by making them subject to public records and open meetings requests.
Two independent Latino candidates seeking to run for retiring U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's seat in Congress won't appear on the ballot in November.
New search data shows "fascism" drew roughly 264,700 monthly searches nationally in 2026, but in Illinois the most-searched word definition was "bias."
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
Parents of students in the Chicago Public Schools system had a chance Monday to weigh in on the next budget.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
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.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
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.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
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.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is the first film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras, and Cinemark Seven Bridges in Woodridge is 1 of roughly 30 theaters nationwide equipped to show it that way.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
The pharmacy chain says common medications for dogs and cats are now available at about 9,000 locations nationwide.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
Co-owners Jill Skintges and Jason Cole recently brought back the late-night weekend hours that were a key part of the legendary jazz club.
Residents say they've been dealing with the issue for the past two months. Some expressed that they're glad to see the business closed.
Orlando Rivas, 52, was killed outside Buffalo Grove High School in April while he was shielding students when a pole fell on him after a car hit it while trying to pull out of the parking lot.
A bar on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Lincoln Park community was shut down by Chicago police Tuesday morning, days after a fight broke out at a party in the bar and led to a fatal shooting.
On Fridays at the Green Mill, the jazz starts in the afternoon and goes until the wee hours of the morning.
On July 8, Josiah managed to leave the school building and wander from Cermak nearly half a mile down State Street.
The contractor, who was conducting work, was stranded about 130 feet above ground inside an enclosed sign structure toward the top of a sign pole.
Orlando Rivas was killed while he was shielding students after a car hit a pole that fell on him earlier this year.
Record heat and major air quality issues created by wildfire smoke were key topics as some of the top climate leaders from around the world gathered in Chicago this week for the Aspen Institute's annual climate summit.
Police say a man and a woman were last seen speaking with the victim before the shooting.
Neighbors in the Avalon Park neighborhood said their community has been plagued by squatters, weeds, rats, and water leaks – all thanks to an abandoned home that's been sitting vacant for years.
Chicago has been feeling the heat this week, with highs in the 90s the past five days, but officials are making moves to cool off some of the hottest parts of the city, specifically Chicago Park District fieldhouses where many turn to keep cool.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
A night after losing the series opener 10-3, the Rangers (51-50) finished with a season-high 18 hits and avoided falling below .500 for the first time since June 27.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
Head coach David Braun is excited about what an intimate environment can do for his team.
The WNBA All-Star Game is being held in Chicago on Saturday, with the city hosting events in celebration.
All eyes are on Chicago as the city gets set to host the WNBA All-Star Weekend for the second time.
A bar on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago's Lincoln Park community was shut down by Chicago police Tuesday morning, days after a fight broke out at a party in the bar and led to a fatal shooting.
A man was shot and wounded early Tuesday in the Wentworth Gardens public housing development just south of Rate Field.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning for a man accused of shooting a woman and a Chicago police SWAT officer in Chicago's Albany Park community the day before.
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
A man was shot and killed in a fight in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
