Federal Judge In Hawaii Puts Latest Trump Travel Ban On Hold
President Trump called the ruling an example of "unprecedented judicial overreach" and said his administration would appeal it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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President Trump called the ruling an example of "unprecedented judicial overreach" and said his administration would appeal it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey was defending his office's use of a social media meme involving President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama, after some criticized the posts as racist.
Chicago's image is taking a beating around the world. Several Chicagoans offer a vigorous defense of the city and all the good it holds.
President Trump unveiled the Republican plan to replace Obamacare, but it immediately came under fire from both the left and the right.
It happened on the day the president signed a revised travel ban against some Muslim-majority countries. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
The west suburban Republican -- under fire for not meeting with constituents in town hall-style settings -- did not entertain questions from constituents or reporters outside the City Club. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
President Donald Trump's revised travel ban drew a swift rebuke from opponents of the original ban, who said the new executive order is "nothing more than a wolf in sheep's clothing," which still unfairly targets Muslim immigrants.
Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation weigh in on Trump's tweets accusing Obama of having Trump Tower wiretapped.
A team of lawyers was standing by at O'Hare International Airport on Monday, waiting to help anyone who might be affected by a new travel ban President Donald Trump signed to replace the one blocked by the courts.
Trump took to Twitter to accuse former President Obama of wiretapping phone calls made by Trump during the campaign, but cited no source.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside of Trump Tower on Friday night to show their support for transgender rights.
Rep. Mike Bost described the town halls as "out of control." He added that they were like "the cleansing that the Orientals used to do where you'd put one person out in front and 900 people yell at them."
Cardinal Blase Cupich is telling priests of the Archdiocese to not allow federal agents onto church property without a warrant.
Rush says the president has talked so much about Chicago's crime problems, he has an obligation to be part of the solution. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
The Republican also recounted many familiar themes: cutting taxes, building a Mexican border wall and repealing Obamacare.
Obviously, immigration reform is on the minds of the Democratic members of the Illinois congressional delegation.
The Illinois Attorney General declined President Trump's invitation to meet with a group of states' attorneys general at the White House.
Photos of the White House Adviser kneeling on an Oval Office couch with her shoes on sparked debate about decorum in the executive mansion.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said if President Donald Trump is serious about helping Chicago deal with violent crime, he'll focus on investments in impoverished neighborhoods.
Exactly who he's talking to he won't say. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
Around 100 activists, artists and clergy gathered to promote immigrant artists and to denounce the president's immigration policies.
ACLU of Illinois spokesman Ed Yohnka said, since Election Day, membership more than doubled to more than 50,000 people.
The tweet comes in the wake of reports that Chicago saw its deadliest day of the year, so far, with seven homicides across the city on Wednesday.
Civil rights advocates and LGBTQ activists denounced President Donald Trump's decision to roll back an Obama administration policy regarding transgender restroom access at public schools, accusing the president of being "cruel to children."
President Donald Trump has lifted the Obama administration's policies requiring public schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom matching their gender identity, but the decision likely means little for existing policies in Illinois.
The City of Aurora is rescheduling its July 3 fireworks show due to severe weather expected on Friday night.
A man was found dead after he was attacked by a dog in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Thursday night.
A fire broke out at a Hilton hotel in Naperville overnight.
With severe storms on the way, some Illinois counties are at risk of flooding on Friday.
A woman was pushed onto the CTA train tracks in Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood on Thursday night.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
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.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
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 Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Today is allegedly the day Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are tying the knot at Madison Square Garden.
Meteorologist David Yeomans in tracking rounds of severe weather.
Oak Brook is hosting its annual Independence Day celebration. Stop by with Jackie Kostek.
A woman was pushed onto the CTA train tracks in Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood on Thursday night.
Amanda Puck from Mariano's shares budget-friendly ways to host your Fourth of July celebration without overspending.
The City of Aurora is rescheduling its July 3 fireworks show due to severe weather expected on Friday night.
With severe storms on the way, some Illinois counties are at risk of flooding on Friday.
CTA Yellow Line passengers were forced to evacuate after a downed tree caused a derailment in Evanston, Illinois, during storms on Thursday night.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 2026 will mark the United States' 250th birthday. Here's where to see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago, surrounding suburbs and in Northwest Indiana.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
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.
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man is charged for sexually assaulting a woman while she was jogging on the 606 Trail in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood over the weekend.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were ordered detained until trial on Thursday.
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
