Sen. Dick Durbin urges passage of bill to preserve DACA program
Federal lawmakers want action to protect the program before the new Congress when the GOP is expected to take over the House.
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Federal lawmakers want action to protect the program before the new Congress when the GOP is expected to take over the House.
Three men, one of them dressed as a postal worker, robbed a Bolingbrook bank at gunpoint, after tying up the employees Tuesday morning, according to the FBI.
Nearly two dozen guns were stolen from an Oak Forest gun shop. The suspects used a stolen car to smash into the shop before taking off. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman found out this wasn't the first time guns have been stolen from the shop.
Winter in Woodstock is starting off its holiday events in a bit of a pickle.
Army Corporal William M. Zoellick went missing in North Korea in November of 1950 when he was only 18 years old.
A soldier from Des Plaines received a proper burial on Thursday, decades after he was killed during the Korean War.
He pleaded guilty to trafficking 10 firearms while being a convicted felon, prosecutors said.
The AP has projected U.S. Rep. Sean Casten has won re-election over Republican challenger Keith Pekau in the tight race for the 6th Congressional District.
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten spoke about his late daughter, Gwen, who died this year as he sought re-election to his seat in the 6th Congressional District. Casten faces GOP challenger Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park in a tight general election race.
Republican candidate for the 14th Congressional District in Illinois Scott Gryder said he always knew his race with incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood would be a "nail biter." He's trying to flip the seat Underwood has held since her election in 2018.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar joins CBS 2's Brad Edwards to talk about the early returns in the 2022 midterm election.
The new 11th Congressional district spans several counties from the northwest to southwest suburbs. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, the Democrat, is facing off against Republican challenger Catalina Lauf.
The winner will succeed U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush, who is retiring.
A south suburban mayor is challenging an incumbent Democratic member of Congress in the 6th District. U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, the Democratic candidate, is seeking reelection to a third term in the House of Representatives against Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, the Republican candidate.
Democratic Illinois State Rep. Delia Ramirez is facing off against Republican Justin Burau for the open seat representing the 3rd Congressional District.
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, the Democratic candidate, is seeking reelection to a third term in the House of Representatives against Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, the Republican candidate.
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, the Democratic candidate, is seeking reelection to a third term in the House of Representatives against Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, the Republican candidate.
The Republican candidate traveled to Oak Brook, Bourbonnais and Merrionette Park on Monday.
Kimberley Egonmwan, an attorney and talk show host for WVON and former GOP Chairman Pat Brady break down what we can expect on Tuesday.
There are several congressional races to be watching closely.
Discussions about security for Tuesday's midterm contests started across the state after the 2020 election.
The race is on this election eve and it's not just ballots being handed out at polling sites. Some election workers are getting panic buttons. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman had more on the stepped-up security for the midterm election.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was busy on Monday in Oak Brook and Bourbonnais ahead of Tuesday's election. He was expected to end the day in Merrionette Park with a Get Out the Vote event at 7 p.m.
The race is on this election eve and it's not just ballots being handed out at polling sites. Some election workers are getting panic buttons. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman had more on the stepped-up security for the midterm election.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was busy on Monday in Oak Brook and Bourbonnais ahead of Tuesday's election. He was expected to end the day in Merrionette Park with a Get Out the Vote event at 7 p.m.
Two cars were involved in a deadly crash in Hillside, Illinois, early Thursday morning.
The Chicago Board of Education is gearing up to vote on a budget plan worth almost $10 billion.
Surveillance video captured thieves breaking into a smoke shop in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Two 15-year-old boys were shot in Calumet Heights on Wednesday night.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
John Kelly, who lobbied for the Chicago White Sox, Bally's and the United Center, is the latest name to join the list of candidates to become the city's next mayor
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' bill to crack down on rogue tow truck companies and strengthen oversight has been sent to the desk of Gov. JB Pritzker.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday signed an executive order to toughen standards for where city departments and sister agencies buy guns, firearm accessories, and ammunition.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
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.
East Chicago, Indiana is being placed on a precautionary boil water advisory starting Monday morning for planned installations that could affect water safety.
A new Northwestern Medicine study on long COVID shows women show more neurological symptoms than men.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
A Wisconsin appeals court reversed a lower court ruling that had declared Act 10 unconstitutional, keeping the 2011 law limiting public workers' collective bargaining rights in place as unions prepare to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
The changing developments at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. represent a microcosm of 40 years of changing development priorities on the Clybourn Corridor as a whole, and in Chicago and beyond.
The food deserts on Chicago's South and West sides could spread even wider if seven Save A Lot grocery stores close.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Chicago Canine Rescue brough Waffles and Pierogi into the studio, who are both available for adoption.
Jackie Kostek joins live from the sky, kicking off Lollapalooza 2026 in the Goodyear blimp.
The Chicago Board of Education is gearing up to vote on a budget plan worth almost $10 billion.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your morning from the sky, with views of Lollapalooza from the Goodyear blimp.
Lollapalooza 2026 is officially underway at Grant Park.
Lollapalooza 2026 takes over Grant Park Thursday with headlining performances from Lorde, Charli XCX, the Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Tate McRae and more.
The Chicago Board of Education is gearing up to vote on a budget plan worth almost $10 billion.
While this is the highlight of the summer for so many, there are some important tips to keep in mind ahead of the big four-day weekend.
Surveillance video captured thieves breaking into a smoke shop in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Two 15-year-old boys were shot in Calumet Heights on Wednesday night.
Shavonne Worthy said she visited her mother's grave at Oakridge-Glen Oaks Cemetery in Hillside and found an empty hole where the headstone had stood for nearly 10 years — and the cemetery's new owner told her it was removed intentionally.
Earlier this month, charges were dropped in one case against Weinstein, but he still faces charges in New York and California.
The summer camp serves about 75 kids every year, with the mission to help them heal from a violent loss.
While Mayor Brandon Johnson hasn't announced if he will run for re-election next year, he's boasting about lower vacancy rates for Mag Mile buildings and taking credit for the positive changes.
A Lockport foster parent said he lost his kids, job and home for months after a mix-up that landed his name on the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
St. Louis snapped a three-game losing streak. It had lost nine of its last 11 games entering play Wednesday.
A fired-up Dennis Allen wants more from his defense, saying despite all the takeaways last year, they weren't good enough in any fashion, and when it comes to the pass rush, it's on the whole unit.
Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Happ punctuated an 11-pitch at-bat with a two-run double to get the Cubs' scoring started.
Shavonne Worthy said she visited her mother's grave at Oakridge-Glen Oaks Cemetery in Hillside and found an empty hole where the headstone had stood for nearly 10 years — and the cemetery's new owner told her it was removed intentionally.
A man stood charged Wednesday with firing a gun at a car and going on to lead Illinois State Police on a chase on I-57 this week.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a film producer on charges that he defrauded clients out of more than $100 million.
Chicago police were searching Wednesday for two men in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded in the Northwest Side's Hermosa neighborhood.
Chicago police on Tuesday warned of a pattern of car thefts from parking garages at O'Hare International Airport.
