Advocates concerned about how well CPD is trained to protect protesters' rights during DNC
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Stephen Colbert of the Late Show did arrive at Wrigley Field on Friday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised, officers will respect First Amendment rights during protests at the Democratic National Convention. But experts are questioned on how well officers have been instructed to do so. Investigator Dave Savini reports.
The route for the protest march during the Democratic National Convention goes right past many Near West Side residents' homes. Sara Machi reports.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Those living in the South Loop or headed there this weekend will see some added security with several roads closed down in anticipation of the Democratic National Convention starting at 10 p.m. on Friday.
A lot of congestion is to be expected on the Near West Side as the Democratic National Convention gets under way. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
Some of the streets around the United Center—including Washington Boulevard—have high security barricades on either side. But on other parts of the route, the sidewalks and streets are wide open. As Sara Machi reports, some neighbors aren't thrilled that the protest is going right past their doors.
The protest group said they would still continue fighting for a longer protest march route than the city has allowed.
The $11 million twin-engine Bell 429 is CPD's first new helicopter since 2006. It was purchased with federal funding for DNC security.
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
Greater traffic restrictions begin for the red zone around the stadium starting Thursday night.
Whether they have a permit or not, a pro-Israel organization said its members will gather near the United Center during the Democratic National Convention next week to show solidarity for the hostages still held by Hamas. Charlie De Mar reports.
The main votes, entertainment, and big-ticket speeches will all be held at the stadium next week. Sabrina Franza got a sneak peek.
During National Black Business Month, they're calling attention to Black business owners in the Chicago area.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
While hotels are not fully booked for the convention, the opportunity to showcase the city is a subject of excitement for many in the hospitality industry. Tara Molina reports.
Some of the teens preparing to cast their first ballot this November.
Permits to protest have been approved, but the group said the city is imposing restrictions they believe are in place to silence them. Sabrina Franza reports.
Hotels are not fully booked for the convention, but those in the hospitality industry still foresee a long-term benefit. Tara Molina reports.
Protesters oppose the city’s decision to approve their permit applications to protest during the DNC without the conditions for which they asked, which included requests for a sound system, port-a-potties, and other support materials. Sabrina Franza reports.
An employee of the Democratic National Committee has filed a complaint seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
Investigator Dave Savini looks at Rush University Medical Center, where they have moved some outpatient appointments to virtual visits and say they are prepared for anything—with specialized medical equipment.
Dozens of attorneys have volunteered to represent those who are taken into custody.
Cuypers has scored at least one goal in each of the nine games he has played this season.
The drivers for one of the state's largest distributors are on strike, and inventory at some bars has taken a hit.
The families say they went to Makeda Designs because the owner, Makeda Evans, makes gorgeous gowns as seen on TikTok.
The bill was for a minimum of $800 for one hour, and $80 for every additional six minutes over that hour. It was learned that the helicopter was grounded for at least three hours.
Chicago police said tactical officers responded to a call of a person with a gun when they found a person matching the description in the South Chicago neighborhood on Monday evening.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is marking three years in office, a term filled with a mix of wins and losses for the man in the chair on the 5th floor at City Hall.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
A month after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an attempt to halt any future scheduled pay hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, the City Council advanced a compromise to instead pause those raises for two years.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Democratic National Committee officials visited Chicago on Monday as the city made its official bid to host the party's 2028 convention – a rare move after having just hosted the event in 2024.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced an expansion to the city's CARE Program, a specialized team that responds to mental health crises without police.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Officials are now monitoring three people in Kansas who came in contact with an infected passenger from he cruise ship.
Charges are pending after a CTA bus was hijacked and the driver held at knifepoint.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
University leaders say they want to deepen their commitment to affordability to make sure the brightest minds can join them.
Hamlet was eventually reunited with his owner after being spotted in an alley in Dayton, Ohio.
The bill was for a minimum of $800 for one hour, and $80 for every additional six minutes over that hour. It was learned that the helicopter was grounded for at least three hours.
The drivers for one of the state's largest distributors are on strike, and inventory at some bars has taken a hit.
The families say they went to Makeda Designs because the owner, Makeda Evans, makes gorgeous gowns as seen on TikTok.
Chicago police said tactical officers responded to a call of a person with a gun when they found a person matching the description in the South Chicago neighborhood on Monday evening.
A CTA bus was hijacked and the driver held at knifepoint and made to drive for miles overnight, Chicago police said.
People in Lincoln Park and Lakeview have rallied against a plan to build a new industrial ComEd electrical substation in their neighborhoods, pushing local and state leaders to get involved.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Cuypers has scored at least one goal in each of the nine games he has played this season.
The Cubs managed just four hits — all singles — after being held to a single hit in the series opener, a 5-2 victory for the Braves.
The White Sox had a 3-0 lead before the Royals rallied in the fourth.
AJ Dybantsa is likely going No.1 overall, leaving Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, Duke Forward Cameron Boozer, and North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson as the likely options for the Bulls at No. 4.
Nearly 80 NBA hopefuls are sweating in the South Loop at the NBA combine, with only 60 spots in next month's draft.
A Chicago-area man who ran a business helping people apply for asylum and immigrant visas was recently sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud and child pornography.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Chicago police on Wednesday morning were looking for two people who broke into a restaurant in Printer's Row in the South Loop.
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
