Group pushes to plant more trees in disinvested Chicago neighborhoods
Our Roots Chicago is planting thousands of trees in Chicago communities to fight climate change. CBS 2 Climate Watch Reporter Tara Molina reports.
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Our Roots Chicago is planting thousands of trees in Chicago communities to fight climate change. CBS 2 Climate Watch Reporter Tara Molina reports.
Ald. Moore (17th) explains why he decided to camp out and what changes he hopes his initiative will bring.
Ald. David Moore (17th) is seeking to bring awareness to a problem he said no one seems to care about.
The temperature hit a record 97 degrees in Chicago on Monday—and since he set up his tent this past weekend, Ald. David Moore (17th) has already had to dodge some gunfire. But as CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports, Moore said he is drawing attention to an issue that is otherwise being ignored.
Dennis Green volunteered with the Englewood First Responders. Charles McKenzie, the founder of the organization, said Green's death only makes him even more motivated to do the world.
Dennis Green volunteered with the Englewood First Responders. Charles McKenzie, the founder of the organization, said Green’s death only makes him even more motivated to do the world. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Domonique Tolson-Montagano had previously left Chicago and had recently moved back – only to become the face of gun violence in her first summer back in town.
Domonique Tolson-Montagano had previously left Chicago and had recently moved back – only to become the face of gun violence in her first summer back in town. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Almost 26 months after Eddie Gardner's mom reported him missing, workers found his remains in the basement of an abandoned building. His mother's focus has shifted from finding him to finding out who killed him, as CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Chicago Police say the driver of the stolen vehicle took off and left four people behind inside the car.
He was found in the 1300 block of West 64th Street.
He was found with no shirt, green shorts, and black sandals.
Chicago fire officials said it started around 3 a.m. at a one-and-a-half-story home at 64th and Carpenter and spread to a neighboring house.
Information from police was not immediately available.
Three men were wounded in a drive-by shooting Tuesday night at 66th and Halsted streets in Englewood. An evening later, two of the three attended a vigil.
The shooting took place near 65th and Halsted streets in Englewood.
Police said Uziel Burgos shot and critically wounded a 36-year-old man on Saturday near 57th and Loomis.
The rideshare driver was not injured by the shooting, but the passenger, in his 20s, died at the hospital.
Durr was imprisoned at Pontiac Correctional Center in central Illinois serving a sentence of life in prison plus 30 years for raping and killing Ryan in 1998.
A rideshare passenger was shot and killed in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, and the shooter is still on the loose.
Police say a man would use the online selling platform to either sell or buy cell phones.
Police say a man used the online market, to sell or buy cell phones. When victims arrived near 63rd and Morgan, the man pulled out a gun and demanded the victim's money and cell phone.
According to police, the victim was standing outside when he was approached by an unknown male who pulled out a firearm and shot the victim one time in the upper chest area.
Chicago police said around 12:44 a.m., officers responded to an unresponsive man lying in the street in the 6600 block of South Green Street.
The victim suffered head trauma and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition, where he died a short time later.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
Officers found three people who had been hit by a vehicle, who had left the scene before they arrived.
Joliet police said the driver of a Cadillac CTS ignored an attempted stop by an officer and drove away at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner.
Khadijah Farrakhan, the longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died this weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
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.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
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 Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
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.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A new era for Northwestern football is set to begin this fall, when its new state-of-the-art stadium opens. Matt Zahn reports.
The Chicago Bulls on Friday introduced rookies Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, their two first-round picks from Tuesday’s draft.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged more strikes this weekend while issuing aggressive threats. Wendy Gillette reports.
Suzanne Le Mignot got to try some delectable food items at a James Beard Awards event, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us the Balloonfest in Howell, Michigan.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
Hundreds of thousands lined Halsted Street, Belmont Avenue, Broadway, and Diversey Parkway on Sunday for the Chicago Pride Parade.
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a head-on crash in Chicago's Jackson Park early Sunday morning.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
Officers found three people who had been hit by a vehicle, who had left the scene before they arrived.
Joliet police said the driver of a Cadillac CTS ignored an attempted stop by an officer and drove away at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner.
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.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
A lot of the work to make the new stadium iconic has already been completed or is well in progress, from the giant video board to the loads of food and drink options.
Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
