Residents voice mixed reactions to possible Amazon retail store in Orland Park
The public got its first look at the projectat the Orland Park Village Hall and the chance to hear directly from Amazon.
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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.
Traffic now down to one lane in both directions of the bridge.
The three-day workshop was organized by Polished Pebbles, a mentoring initiative that has been helping girls across the Chicago area for 15 years.
The three-day workshop was organized by Polished Pebbles, a mentoring initiative that has been helping girls across the Chicago area for 15 years.
We are getting our first look at renderings for what the future DuSable Park will look like.
One of the main stretches of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood is closed to traffic this week, giving pedestrians a unique chance to enjoy themselves.
Starting next month, the Addison Street bridge over the Kennedy Expressway will be reduced to a single lane in each direction while repairs are made to the bridge.
A Chicago man has been charged with robbing and beating a CTA passenger on board a Red Line train last fall.
Don Tracy, a former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, is among six Republicans running for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's seat as he prepares to retire at the end of his term.
AI use in the classroom is growing fast, even as educators are still grappling with what guidelines to set and enforce.
President Donald Trump's administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states, including Illinois.
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
Don Tracy, a former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, is among six Republicans running for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's seat as he prepares to retire at the end of his term.
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside Chicago's Willis Tower Thursday morning as they fought for a new contract.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
The members of Ratboys were teenagers when they met by chance, and now in their 30s, the Chicago band formed by two college friends almost two decades ago appears to be on the brink of something big.
Mostly sunny and mild Wednesday. Highs near 40.
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, is announcing a civil lawsuit the day after bodycam video and text message from federal agents were made public.
A winter Olympic athlete made a shocking confession after winning the bronze medal.
After a short government shutdown, the delayed January jobs report is out, and it's stronger than expected.
Don Tracy, a former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, is among six Republicans running for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's seat as he prepares to retire at the end of his term.
A freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge is impacting Metra SWS service on Wednesday morning.
A man was shot and killed early Wednesday during a carjacking on Chicago's North Side.
Three bodycam videos show what happened before and after Marimar Martinez was shot by a Border Patrol agent agent on Oct. 4, 2025 in Brighton Park.
President Donald Trump's administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states, including Illinois.
Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall, is announcing a civil lawsuit.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
This is due in part to the new "Big Beautiful Bill" and job cuts at the Internal Revenue Service.
Fewer Chicago kids are getting the dental care they need, and some dentists are blaming Chicago Public Schools.
Cynthia Eason recounted the moment Chicago police officers raided her family's home in 2018.
Water bills could be going up in several Chicago suburbs and other parts of Illinois, as Illinois American Water seeks a rate increase to fund infrastructure improvements.
The city recently made its pitch video to the Bears, calling it "Hallas Harbor."
The White Sox and Cubs are opening up camp in the desert, with both teams feeling good about more than the warmer weather.
Indiana plans to build a bronze statue of longtime basketball coach Bob Knight inside Assembly Hall, where he led the Hoosiers to national championships in 1976, 1981 and 1987.
Keith Brookshire details his friendship with Seattle Seahawks wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson and the generosity he continues to provide to Chicago student athletes.
Anfernee Simons scored 23 points for Chicago, which lost its fifth straight.
A Chicago man has been charged with robbing and beating a CTA passenger on board a Red Line train last fall.
A man was shot and killed early Wednesday during a carjacking in Chicago's Northalsted district.
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Kouri Richins allegedly poisoned her husband Eric by putting a fatal dose of fentanyl in his drink, leading to his sudden death in 2022.
