Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle gets underway at 8:30 a.m.
The 8K and 2-mile races will take place at Grant Park at 8:30 a.m.
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The 8K and 2-mile races will take place at Grant Park at 8:30 a.m.
Thousands will take to the streets for the annual Shamrock Shuffle. For one participant, what he's looking forward to in the race is to "get it over with."
Thousands are expected to run in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Grant Park.
Thousands of runners will make their way through Grant Park and the Loop as the Shamrock Shuffle returns.
If you're planning on driving near Grant Park, you can expect street closures throughout the weekend.
If you’re planning on driving near Grant Park you can expect street closures throughout the weekend.
The food festival has been a summertime fixture in Grant Park for more than 40 years – but now, it may be forced to find itself a new home. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he was told said the Taste of Chicago will move this year to Polk Bros. Park near Navy Pier.
One of Chicago's marquee events might be on the move this year. According to published reports, Taste of Chicago is getting bumped from Grant Park, because of a scheduling conflict with NASCAR's first-ever street race downtown.
The race is uncharted territory for both Chicago and NASCAR.
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett will perform in concerts at the two-day event in Grant Park.
Participants in the 5, 10, and 15K races wrap up the day with treats after going through the soggy streets this morning.
Metra said there were no injuries or transports due to the incident.
Athletes will test their endurance as the Chicago Triathlon begins Saturday.
While flying over downtown Chicago this Lollapalooza Friday, Kris Habermehl gave us a comprehensive lesson in Chicago history. Learn about the evolution of Chicago's lake shore, Aaron Montgomery Ward's quest to preserve Grant Park, and all kinds of facts about Buckingham Fountain, Northerly Island, and more.
CBS News Chicago's Jamaica Ponder talks with rapper D.Carr, who is performing at Lollapalooza this year.
Police on the scene said a driver took off from an officer who had pulled them over near the University of Illinois at Chicago campus on the Near West Side.
Portions of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue, Columbus Drive, and other downtown streets will be transformed into a 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The lines and waits were long for the Taste of Chicago Saturday. But it was worth it for one couple who got engaged in front of Buckingham Fountain.
New this year at the Taste, customers no longer need to buy food tickets. All vendors will accept cash or credit.
"Our boys and our young men of color have goals, dreams and aspirations. They don't want to die as a gunshot victim."
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend. CBS News Chicago's Jamaica Ponder reports.
After two years of pandemic disruption, many were pleased to see the honors for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country return. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports.
This Memorial Day marked a return to tradition for many people, after two years of pandemic disruptions. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports.
The University of Chicago issued a notice after a man was shot just east of campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood this week.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as afterschool programs.
An investigation is underway after a teen was unintentionally shot in Chicago's Oakland neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
An 18-year-old man was charged after a crash involving a stolen car left two Chicago police officers with serious injuries early Monday morning.
Samantha Bragg, 44, was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 in Garfield Park.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as afterschool programs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Every year, there’s a tendency to shift to new food preferences. As Mandy Gaither reports, experts say some trends may be better for you than others.
President Trump on Monday also discussed more strikes against suspected drug traffickers in Venezuela. Kamal Afzali reports.
Chicago is gearing up to ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, and major national attention along the Riverwalk. Asal Rezaei reports.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as afterschool programs. Lauren Victory reports.
Police in Australia provided an update on the father and son suspects in the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Samantha Bragg, 44, was hit and killed by a hit-and-run driver around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 in Garfield Park.
The unit recovered more than 25,000 pounds of stolen protein powder from the Bridgeview warehouse last Tuesday.
The University of Chicago issued a notice after a man was shot just east of campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood this week.
Some homeowners in central Illinois were dealing with damage they didn't expect in December, after a tornado touched down on Sunday amid severe storms.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Playing the Music City Bowl isn't exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers once targeted in a season that featured four losses to teams inside the top 15 of the final College Football Playoff rankings.
Brock Purdy threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings with 2:15 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers forced an incomplete pass on the final play from the 2 to beat the Chicago Bears 42-38 and set up a Week 18 showdown for the top seed in the NFC.
The Penguins led 4-0 midway through the first period.
The Bears have the potential to become the NFC's No. 1 seed with victories over the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions and one loss by the Seattle Seahawks.
The University of Chicago issued a notice after a man was shot just east of campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood this week.
Chicago police are warning about a string of burglaries last week targeting businesses in the Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods.
The owners of a consignment shop in Chicago's northwest suburbs said they are devastated after thieves nearly wiped out their entire inventory in a matter of seconds.
Police were coming up short Monday in their investigation of a mass shooting in Chicago's River North district, which killed one man and left three others in critical condition.
Charges have now been filed against four people after a teenager's gun went off during a struggle with police in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood.
