Chicago sees record tourism in first half of 2023, but slower years ahead
NASCAR, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and small armies of conventioneers that are back have helped Chicago shine in a post-COVID spotlight.
NASCAR, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and small armies of conventioneers that are back have helped Chicago shine in a post-COVID spotlight.
Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park on Thursday, and as music fans flock to Chicago, the city is already having a banner year for visitors, but a slight slowdown might soon be coming.
Pop superstar Ed Sheeran spent the time between his Chicago concerts surprising fans at a legendary hot dog stand. Read more
Openers for Sheeran include Khalid and Cat Burns.
Ed Sheeran won a copyright lawsuit alleging his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" took fundamental elements from Marvin Gaye's classic.
Being in the Secret Service perimeter will mean road closures, parking restrictions, and security checkpoints.
The driver self-extricated from the truck, and was treated on the scene for minor injuries. The Morris Fire and Ambulance District said one family who lives in the building also suffered minor injuries.
Caleb Williams said the biggest thing he's accomplished during his first offseason program in the NFL has been building a connection with his teammates.
Ald. Brian Hopkins cited multiple incidents in which people were attacked in or around the downtown area. The current citywide curfew is 10 p.m.
The event is bringing the community together to honor and celebrate Black culture and history.
Do Joe Biden and Donald Trump have the mental and cognitive health to serve as president? A quarter of American voters say neither one does.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended former President Donald Trump's Wisconsin lawyer from a state judicial ethics panel a week after he was charged with a felony for his role in a 2020 fake electors scheme.
The resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt passed by a vote of 216 to 207, with all but one Republican voting in favor.
Mapes was convicted of lying to a grand jury about his knowledge of Madigan's relationship with longtime confidant Michael McClain.
Preliminary violent crime data released by the FBI shows dramatic decreases, including a 26% drop in murders in the first quarter of 2024, compared to last year at the same time.
A shopper discovered 10-cent bag fee instead of a 7-cent tax on a recent receipt from Mariano's.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
Chicago had a total of 64 confirmed measles in April and March, but has had no new measles cases in two full incubation periods for the disease – or 42 days.
"I asked myself if we can have a fitness tracker for the human body, why can't we have one for the human brain," said Dr. Alex Leow.
The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
An Indiana law that requires porn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court.
The budding businessman's experience was not unique when it comes to theft victims at Public Storage facilities.
The observatory said plans for the 30,000 square-foot space have yet to be finalized – but a restaurant will not be back.
Instead of a chance to prove himself, he got another email saying his account had been removed and that he wouldn't be able to book reservations.
Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group.
An Indiana law that requires porn websites to verify users' ages is being challenged by an association of the adult entertainment industry in federal court.
Ridge Avenue at Ardmore Avenue, alongside the Nicholas Senn High School campus in Edgewater, now has a second name of William Friedkin Way.
The Blues Festival carries on a tradition that has carried on for all but two of the last 40 years.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Grant Park Music Festival kicked off for the season Wednesday night.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports a location on the 24th and Michigan might not be so beneficial this August because it's in the middle of the U.S. Secret Service's anticipated security perimeter for the DNC.
The Red Cross has been at the scene all day, and is making sure everyone affected has a place to sleep when the night comes around. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The deputies were shot after going into a house in a gated community following a standoff.
Forty-nine people were killed after a gunman opened fire inside the LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando. It is the second deadliest mass shooting in the country's history. The city is still in talks to create a permanent memorial.
Neighbors were alarmed by the commotion in their quiet gated community.
The new location was announced Wednesday morning and the venue SeatGeek Stadium comes with parking, organizers emphasized on social media.
No injuries were reported.
Being in the Secret Service perimeter will mean road closures, parking restrictions, and security checkpoints.
Caleb Williams said the biggest thing he's accomplished during his first offseason program in the NFL has been building a connection with his teammates.
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer listened to hours of community input on what specific traffic stop-related requirements should be added to a CPD consent decree.
The alert came from the UN's Special Rapporteur on Racial Discrimination, who said local efforts to address Chicago Police torture have been "piecemeal and far too slow in implementation."
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives.
There are also additional needs this year with months of massive events on the schedule, notably including the Democratic National Convention in August.
At the time of the crash, the city had a strict police policy about when an officer can chase a fleeing vehicle.
Caleb Williams said the biggest thing he's accomplished during his first offseason program in the NFL has been building a connection with his teammates.
Jerry West, the Lakers Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.
Brandon Lowe capped Tampa Bay's four-run ninth inning with a three-run homer, lifting the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
The comments come after Illinois state lawmakers took no action on funding a new lakefront stadium for the Chicago Bears.
Phoenix Gill still has his senior year ahead of him at Ignatius. But he has now verbally committed to play in Evanston.
In 2017, Charles Johnson, Larod Styles, Troshawn McCoy, and Lashawn Ezell were exonerated for the murders of Khaled Ibrahim and Yousef Ali.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended former President Donald Trump's Wisconsin lawyer from a state judicial ethics panel a week after he was charged with a felony for his role in a 2020 fake electors scheme.
More than 40 protective bollards will be set up on the designated stretch of the Mag Mile.
Three suspects were taken into custody about half an hour after the pursuit, according to dispatch reports.
CBS 2's cameras captured Chicago Police officers taking the man away.