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June 19 will be a paid holiday for Cook County and state of Illinois workers.
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June 19 will be a paid holiday for Cook County and state of Illinois workers.
On Monday, Cook County will kick off a weeklong celebration of Juneteenth.
A glitch in the system dealing with evictions is now stopping evictions that do not fall under the Illinois governor's moratorium.
The offer is only while supplies last and there are 15,000 tickets available.
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman's lawyer wants mental health counseling for her while she is in custody at the Cook County Jail, the CBS 2 Investigators have learned.
"My brother was 25 years old, just starting his life."
The Cook County Jail started the chess program in 2012.
Cleanup efforts like these benefit the people who enjoy the Chicago River for fun, but also the plants and animals that rely on the river to thrive.
Jury trials are set to return to the Daley Center in Cook County next week. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov spoke exclusively with Chief Judge Tim Evans about precautions now in place.
Mass vaccination sites in Cook County are gearing up for the Food and Drug Administration to approve the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.
More help is now available for people struggling with mental health and substance abuse in Cook County.
"The attorney in bond court did not intend to give the impression that Adam Toledo was holding a gun when shot," Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's office said in a news release.
A defense attorney on Monday asked to have serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman released from jail and placed back on electronic monitoring, but a judge refused.
Any remaining balances after Monday will be subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee.
This week is National Small Business Week.
Former U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez on Sunday denounced Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx for her handling of the Adam Toledo investigation.
Cook County is expanding walk-in COVID-19 vaccine availability to all of its mass vaccination sites beginning Monday.
Both locations are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will need a photo ID to register on site.
Cook County Health is releasing approximately 10,000 first-dose vaccine appointments Tuesday at noon.
The prosecutor who said 13-year-old Adam Toledo was holding a gun when he was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer has been put on administrative leave.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing teen from unincorporated Maine Township.
A Cook County Sheriff's Office official is no longer on the job after complaints that he initiated inappropriate and unsolicited sexual comments toward a colleague in 2013.
Cook County Health will release about 10,000 first dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments on Friday at 12 p.m.
Reaction ranged from heartbreak to outrage among elected officials and caucuses late Thursday, following the release of video of the police shooting that killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
A spokeswoman for the Cook County State's Attorney's office said Thursday that a prosecutor misspoke over the weekend in saying 13-year-old Adam Toledo had a gun in his hand when police shot and killed him.
Authorities said that Holden was visiting his girlfriend on Aug. 2 near 160th and Drexel when he was shot and killed in a case of mistaken identity.
A Chicago police officer has been found not guilty of groping a woman while she was handcuffed in a holding cell after she was arrested for shoplifting in 2023.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Authorities said the woman and man who were found shot were members of the household.
Portillo's plans to open a new restaurant along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, according to city records.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget plan have dropped their own plans for an increase in the city's garbage collection fee, as they expressed optimism that they could pass an alternative budget plan that avoids the corporate head tax backed by the mayor.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
A ruling striking down emergency levies could force the federal government to return most of the tariff revenue it has collected this year, according to Penn Wharton.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Across the country, five ticket holders won $1 million, and two won $2 million in the last drawing.
Beatrice Davidson couldn't contain her tears when she arrived at Engine 115 to show her appreciation.
The video shows another angle of a Metra train in Hinsdale hitting an SUV with an 80-year-old woman inside. She suffered minor injuries from the crash.
The village of South Holland announced on Sunday that 21-year-old Javan Moore, 20-year-old Demon Smith, and a 16-year-old boy, all from nearby Phoenix, Illinois, were charged in the deadly shooting of Davell Holden.
Roomba maker iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but says that it doesn't expect any disruptions to devices.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, L.A. sheriff's records show.
Two students were killed, and nine others were wounded in the shooting.
Authorities said that Holden was visiting his girlfriend on Aug. 2 near 160th and Drexel when he was shot and killed in a case of mistaken identity.
A Chicago police officer has been found not guilty of groping a woman while she was handcuffed in a holding cell after she was arrested for shoplifting in 2023.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago to offer insights into their possible motivation.
With Chicago facing a projected deficit of more than $1 billion in 2026, why does the city's salary database show at least a dozen aldermanic aides with salaries close to $200,000? The database is wrong, but staffers are getting hefty bonuses.
The new charges for a man facing federal charges after allegedly lighting a woman on fire on the CTA Blue Line has exposed a range of gaps in the criminal justice system, experts say.
The Cook County Assessor said the county's commercial businesses saw millions of dollars cut from their property tax bills this year, and the burden was shifted onto homeowners.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
The Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has been placed on the injured reserve.
The last-place Pelicans won their second straight and have beaten the Bulls twice this season.
The Bears (10-4) heated up early on a day when the gametime temperature was 8 degrees, scoring two first-quarter touchdowns and breaking the game open with two more in the third.
After every home win this season, students who were at the game can get a free lunch.
Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and Emmitt Finnie also scored for the Red Wings, who have won four of five. Chicago dropped its fourth game in five.
A second man has been charged in a string of armed robberies, including one in which the victim was kidnapped, last month in the Humboldt Park and Little Village neighborhoods.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
A south suburban Chicago man stood charged Monday with shooting a man and beating a woman in the city's Englewood neighborhood this past weekend.
Crash-and-grab burglars hit a shoe store in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Monday morning.
A man was critically hurt Sunday night in a liquor store in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood.
