Cook Co. moving to ban flavored nicotine products
Under the proposed ordinance, retailers would be barred from selling any flavored nicotine product. Violators could be fined up to $5,000 per offense.
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Under the proposed ordinance, retailers would be barred from selling any flavored nicotine product. Violators could be fined up to $5,000 per offense.
Foxx has faced intense criticism in her two terms in office, from her office's charging decisions, to her handling of high profile cases involving disgraced singer R. Kelly and actor Jussie Smollett.
It's the third time in less than a week a corrections officer faces criminal charges. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports there are a number of questions watch dog agencies now have for the sheriffs office.
It's the third time in less than a week a corrections officer faces criminal charges. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports there are a number of questions watch dog agencies now have for the sheriffs office.
Police charged Alan Kettina, 25, of Salem Walk with first degree murder. The Cook County Sheriff's office confirmed Kettina was employed as a corrections officer at the time of the shooting.
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth announced $863,000 in federal funding to help premature babies at Stroger Hospital.
Some big money is coming for some of Cook County Health's tiniest patients. On Monday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth announced $900,000 in federal funding to help premature babies at Stroger Hospital.
Veterans can sign up for the clerk's veterans discount card program.
"The ability to move freely is something that a lot of us take for granted."
Reginald Roberson, 52, has been charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct, the second corrections officer to be charged in as many days.
A correctional officer at Cook County Jail has been charged with beating an inmate who had requested a medical evaluation in December 2021. Reginald Roberson, 52, has been charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct. As CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reported, it was the second announcement of charges against a Cook County corrections officer in as many days.
Richard Smith, 44, faces charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
It's actually the third mural in the county's "Spring" series.
The renovated and ADA accessible office will help people file their property tax saving exemptions and appeal applications.
The Cook County Assessor's Office reopened its Bridgeview office Monday morning. The renovated and ADA accessible office will help people file their property tax saving exemptions and appeal applications.
Anyone with information should call Cook County Sheriff's police at (708) 865-4896.
It's the first in a series of murals planned for all Cook County health care sites.
They said they take his care very seriously, after calls from animal activists last year to move him to a sanctuary in Colorado.
Former prosecutors in the State's Attorney's Office has been 'hemorrhaging talent' and morale is being affected.
Ready or not, the first installment for property tax bills in Cook County are due.This follows months of protests and pushback from Pilsen homeowners. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos went looking for answers.
If you miss the deadline, you'll face late fees.
The Cook County Treasurer's Office said payment for 2022 first installment bills must be paid by 11:59 Monday night.
Property owners were given an extra month due to many county tax bills arriving late last year.
Regina Clemmer said she's felt anxious for years inside the halls of justice as she's been the target of bullies.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning nationwide for the drug known as xylazine. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey found out it's been showing up in autopsies in Cook County for years.
For decades, Ford City Mall was a major shopping destination on Chicago's Southwest Side. Now, the mall is closed and its future is at the center of a debate over what comes next.
Chicago's Colombian community continues to step up to help victims of a deadly earthquake earlier this month.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Frustration and concerns continue to linger as many remain without power for the ninth day after storms hit northwest Indiana last week.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign confirmed on Tuesday that it recieved a letter from the Department of Defense, which has announced "research security audits" at 30 universities nationwide.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is demanding an apology from Treasurer Maria Pappas for some profanity-laden text messages he says are offensive.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
NIPSCO gives a timeline for residents in Gary, while some in Hammond say their estimated restoration time has passed and the outages continue.
For decades, Ford City Mall was a major shopping destination on Chicago's Southwest Side. Now, the mall is closed and its future is at the center of a debate over what comes next.
Two Penn State University fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people,
Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings reported hours apart in Chicago overnight.
Carter Sampson’s day at Wisconsin’s Gilles' Frozen Custard took a turn when he was caught on cam fumbling a vat of custard mix, resulting in one spectacular splatter.
Frustration and concerns continue to linger as many remain without power for the ninth day after storms hit northwest Indiana last week.
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a major increase in tolls starting next year to help fund future maintenance and repairs.
Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings reported hours apart in Chicago overnight.
For decades, Ford City Mall was a major shopping destination on Chicago's Southwest Side. Now, the mall is closed and its future is at the center of a debate over what comes next.
Chicago's Colombian community continues to step up to help victims of a deadly earthquake earlier this month.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Crow-Armstrong is the first player in MLB history with two leadoff home runs and a walk-off in a two-game span, and the 13th since 1900 to follow a walk-off homer with a leadoff shot.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
A man and woman were shot and killed in the middle of the day Wednesday on Chicago's West Side.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
A man was stabbed at the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line stop late Tuesday night.
Chicago police early Wednesday were looking for the person who stabbed a man and a woman in the Little Village neighborhood the night before, leaving the woman dead.
A man has been arrested and charged after authorities said he decided to make himself at home at the Macy's flagship store on State Street in downtown Chicago.
