More Illinois Republicans Distance Themselves From Trump
Others, however, say they'll support the controversial presumptive GOP candidate for president. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
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Others, however, say they'll support the controversial presumptive GOP candidate for president. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Sources in the governor's office confirm Rauner will pass on attending the Republican National Committee event.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz abruptly ended his presidential campaign Tuesday night after falling to Donald Trump in Indiana's primary, a devastating loss that left him with no viable path to the Republican nomination.
Most, but not all, of the major candidates for president are crisscrossing Indiana ahead of that state's key primary Tuesday, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Millions of people around the globe are honoring "May Day." In Chicago, for some, it means bringing immigration reform to the forefront, reports CBS 2's Derrick Blakley.
People taking the pulse of the electorate in Indiana says they're not sure Republican candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich will succeed in their bid to team up and stop Donald Trump's bid for the presidential nomination, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Tuesday results mean one thing: Both parties' primaries will continue deep into the spring.
CBS 2's Vince Gerasole talked with a local man who has called him boss for the better part of a decade.
The Washington Post editorial board asked the GOP presidential candidate about his threats against the family that owns the Chicago Cubs. The Donald unloaded.
Governor Bruce Rauner said he's prepared to back Donald Trump if he wins the GOP Presidential nomination, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
The joint Chicago Police-State Police statement said the decision to drop the charges against CBS network journalist Sopan Deb was made after a "methodical review" of video and interviews with the troopers and officers involved.
The Michigan woman says not only was she stitched and bandaged, she's now facing charges, reports CBS 2's Audrina Bigos.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump returned to Illinois on Sunday for a stump speech at an airplane hangar in Bloomington before a far more receptive and calmer audience than the Chicago rally that was canceled Friday night.
In campaign 2016: Donald Trump is back in Illinois.
Police arrested four protesters outside the cancelled Trump rally Friday night and two remain in custody.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders dismissed accusations made by Republican Donald Trump blaming his supporters for protests that led to the cancellation of a rally at UIC Friday.
The controversial Republican candidate for president suggested police advised him to pull out as protesters swarmed his campaign event in Chicago.
Thousands of Donald Trump filled the UIC Pavilion Friday, in anticipation of a speech by the controversial Republican presidential candidate.
Yes, they exist. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley introduces us to some of them.
With one week until the primary elections in Illinois, presidential candidates from both parties have been focusing more on this state.
Latino elected officials and activists are calling for a vocal, but peaceful, protest when Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a planned speech in Chicago on Friday, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
The Illinois Primary is coming up and many presidential candidates will meet with voters in and around Chicago this week, but one may not feel as welcome as others.
A veteran political observer in Chicago said the Republican Party's leadership is finally taking Donald Trump seriously, but time is running out if they want to stop him from claiming the GOP presidential nomination.
Northside College Prep students Cole Makuch and Xander Gottfried are flush with creativity, CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
CBS 2's Mike Parker spoke with some folks about why they're becoming part of Donald Trump's sometimes controversial political movement.
A Park Ridge daycare worker has been arrested and charged for striking a child, police said.
Nathan Church and Masyn Winn hit three-run homers and the St. Louis Cardinals had 17 hits overall to beat the Chicago Cubs 17-1.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
Chicago police are looking for three men who targeted four businesses in Bridgeport and Bronzeville overnight, on the hunt for ATMs and cash registers.
Black men are much more likely to die from prostate cancer than the general population. A group of Chicago-area researchers is working to close that gap by targeting which men get a critical blood test that screens for the disease.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
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.
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 were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson gave an update on two CPD officers shot after a traffic stop in South Shore Friday evening.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America’s 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
Chicago police are looking for three men who targeted four businesses in Bridgeport and Bronzeville overnight, on the hunt for ATMs and cash registers.
Black men are much more likely to die from prostate cancer than the general population. A group of Chicago-area researchers is working to close that gap by targeting which men get a critical blood test that screens for the disease.
Taylor and Travis who? Congratulations to our own Tara Molina, who got married to Omar Said in a bright lush, ceremony full of big smiles in Chicago.
Two Chicago police officers were shot on the city's South Side Friday evening during a struggle after a traffic stop. The driver was also shot and critically injured.
Another round of thunderstorms is approaching, prompting a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire Chicago area into the overnight hours.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Multiple Fourth of July fireworks displays planned for Friday night in the Chicago area have been canceled or rescheduled because of strong thunderstorms moving through the area.
A Park Ridge daycare worker has been arrested and charged for striking a child, police said.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
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.
Nathan Church and Masyn Winn hit three-run homers and the St. Louis Cardinals had 17 hits overall to beat the Chicago Cubs 17-1.
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.
Chicago police are looking for three men who targeted four businesses in Bridgeport and Bronzeville overnight, on the hunt for ATMs and cash registers.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday.
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.
