Ribbon cut on Logan Square redesign 2 years in making
The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled the now-completed renovations and new public spaces after two years of construction in Logan Square.
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The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled the now-completed renovations and new public spaces after two years of construction in Logan Square.
Chicago police said a group has targeted multiple construction sites in Chicago's Back of the Yards and Canaryville neighborhoods between May 27 and May 28.
Up until kickoff, Ryan Field might be tackled with questions and concerns from neighbors not ready for change.
A construction worker died on Thursday afternoon when he fell from the roof of a building under construction at Northwestern University in Evanston.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is closing nearly all ramps at the I-80/Chicago Street interchange in Joliet until 2028 as part of their long-term renovation project along that highway.
The town has asked for additional funding to finish what they said will be a $200 million project to replace 13,000 water lines.
The public got its first look at the projectat the Orland Park Village Hall and the chance to hear directly from Amazon.
There is a new push to turn Loretto Academy, in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood, into homes.
The final preparations are under way for the CTA State/Lake station to close Monday for the next three years, as it's demolished and reconstructed.
A southwest suburban dad died on a job site earlier this month when he was hit with a piece of steel. His son is now suing the construction companies, fighting for new safety measures.
The second phase of a major infrastructure project along Grand Avenue is set to begin in 2026, but there's pushback over its potential impact.
The elevated State/Lake CTA station will officially close on January 5, 2026, to be demolished and reconstructed over three years, the city said Thursday.
After nearly three years of lane closures and major traffic delays, the Kennedy Expressway construction project has been completed ahead of schedule.
Crews are back to tearing down the silos right off the Stevenson Expressway following a temporary pause.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Three major bridge closures could cause major Chicago traffic issues, and they're set to persist for, in some cases, years.
Construction firm Clayco hosted the company's fourth annual "Kids Dig" fundraiser at the "78" development site in the South Loop.
The city of Chicago is finally breaking ground on a major expansion to O'Hare International Airport Monday that has been in the works for nearly a decade.
There will be less Metra UP-NW trains running starting Monday to accommodate a construction project that lasts through mid-September.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is planning to build a new tower on its Streeterville campus in downtown Chicago.
There are some major closures going into place on some of the Chicago area's biggest highways this week, which impact traffic, especially overnight.
Another stretch of Lincoln Avenue is now closed as part of ongoing construction work near the Western CTA Brown Line stop in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood.
The Chicago Fire released a sneak peek at renderings of the new stadium they're building in the South Loop.
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the reopening of the Ohio Street ramp on the Kennedy Expressway has been delayed.
A major runway at Chicago Midway International Airport is getting a multi-million dollar makeover, and the project broke ground Thursday.
A man was found shot to death in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Friday night.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley expected to officially launch his 2027 Chicago mayoral race campaign on Saturday afternoon.
One person died after a crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle on I-57 in the south Chicago suburbs early Saturday morning.
The 1893 World's Fair was hosted by Chicago just a couple decades after the entire city burned down, and it put the city back on the world map.
Loved ones of a teen who was shot and killed in Auburn Gresham last week honored his member with a vigil and balloon release on what would have been his 15th birthday.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
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.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
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 Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
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.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Author Annie Mare joins CBS News Chicago to discuss Chicago Pride Book Fest and her inspiration for her own books.
A man was found shot to death in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Friday night.
One person died after a crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle on I-57 in the south Chicago suburbs early Saturday morning.
Grand Crossing is welcoming the new "Life in Color" Gallery
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist is tracking a heat wave.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley expected to officially launch his 2027 Chicago mayoral race campaign on Saturday afternoon.
One person died after a crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle on I-57 in the south Chicago suburbs early Saturday morning.
A man was found shot to death in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Friday night.
Chicago's 2026 Pride Parade steps off Sunday on the North Side. Before heading to the parade, here's what you need to know.
The 1893 World's Fair was hosted by Chicago just a couple decades after the entire city burned down, and it put the city back on the world map.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
A Chicago teacher is hard at work on his quest to visit every NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision stadium in America, while also strengthening bonds between the sports world and the LGBTQ+ community.
Walmart heir Lukas Walton and his wife Samantha have purchased a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center, the team announced Friday.
There was a big honor for a Chicago Bulls legend as Mayor Brandon Johnson declared Thursday to be Horace Grant Day.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
A registered sex offender was ordered detained until trial Thursday on charges that he sexually abused a 6-year-old girl at a bus stop in Chicago's Chatham community last weekend.
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
