Chinese Developer Plans 88-Story Skyscraper In Lakeshore East
City officials have unveiled a Chinese developer's plans for an 88-story hotel and condo skyscraper, designed by Chicago architect Jeanne Gang,
City officials have unveiled a Chinese developer's plans for an 88-story hotel and condo skyscraper, designed by Chicago architect Jeanne Gang,
While Cuban Cigars are an icon in the smoking world, new relations with Cuba will apparently not turn that world upside down, reports WBBM's John Cody.
The people who knew the late Judy Baar Topinka best were gathering Wednesday to share stories and celebrate her life, a week after the longtime Illinois politician died of complications from a stroke.
Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor said it's vital for the county to find a way to restore funding for the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, lest unused electronics hasten the end of two already overburdened landfills.
A forensic investigator says he doubts a high powered legal team will be able to stop news outlets from publishing embarrassing Sony emails which have been leaked by unknown hackers.
If you're feeling a little giddy when it's time to refuel, you're not alone, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Chicago's Agricultural High School is getting a new horse barn, thanks to a teacher's essay and her students' diligence in stuffing the social media ballot box, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Dr. Amara Enyia, a community activist who was one of the first candidates to announce a bid to unseat Mayor Rahm Emanuel has dropped out of the race, and thrown her support behind Ald. Bob Fioretti.
An activist coalition is claiming victory now that the University of Chicago Medical Center plans to expand trauma care up to cover 16-and-17 year-olds.
No longer the tallest building in Chicago, the Auditorium Theatre is now certainly one of the most durable and is celebrating its 125th anniversary Tuesday, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Corporate dollars are hitting the streets for hundreds of young people getting a hand back onto the straight and narrow, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Former Illinois State Rep. Keith Farnham pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on Friday, after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
Ald. James Balcer (11th), a Vietnam veteran, joined Ald. Edward Burke (14th) at O'Hare International Airport on Thursday to unveil ceremonial caissons decorated with the American flag, and displaying the insignia of all five military branches.
A study from the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania has found summer job and mentoring programs for disadvantaged youths in Chicago reduced violent crime arrests by nearly half over a 16-month period.
Residents of Libertyville and Grayslake will see some daytime fireworks all this week, as North Shore Gas burns off excess propane gas, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Police in west suburban Aurora were warning car owners not to leave running cars unattended to warm them up before driving.
A pair of immigrant mothers trying to keep their families together visited the Thompson Center on Monday, hoping for an audience with Gov. Pat Quinn – or, better yet, a pardon for their husbands.
White Styrofoam will get you a big orange sticker now if you put it in your blue cart, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Members of Chicago's anti-war community are applauding the decision to keep talks going between the U.S. and Iran, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Former U.S. Representative and longtime federal judge Abner Mikva will receive the nation's highest honor granted to civilians today at a White House ceremony.
Four Macy's employees were taken to hospitals after an aerosol can overheated and ruptured during an employee breakfast at the State Street store Friday morning.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has inmates breaking down buildings to build themselves new careers, reports WBBM's John Cody.
A century-old dam in west suburban Batavia is either a major attraction or a major nuisance, depending on your source, and its future remains in doubt.
Many in Chicago's Croatian Community will be celebrating the day before, the day of, and for days afterwards as Blaise Cupich is installed as Archbishop of Chicago, reports WBBM's John Cody.
Over 120 candidates or their aides waited in line with boxes and bales of paper and signatures to get themselves on the City of Chicago ballot next February, reports WBBM's John Cody.
A source familiar with the investigation said the victim is the brother of the woman who was carjacked.
Monday's highs will be in the mid-80s, nearly 10 degrees above average.
Police said it was a "difficult decision to shut it down for the safety of all attendees."
A light lake breeze will keep temperatures in the 60s lakeside and 70s inland.
Hundreds were left outside after the doors closed.
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has appointed a replacement for a conservative-leaning Universities of Wisconsin regent who is refusing to step down, setting up another potential confirmation stalemate in the Republican-controlled state Senate.
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.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
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.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking for a preliminary injunction expanding the medical exemptions and blocking the hospital-only requirement.
Lawmakers applauded federal efforts to crack down on one of the most common opioids, illegal fentanyl.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
Earlier this month, Chuck E. Cheese President and Chief Executive Officer David McKillips told CBS News the company needed to keep up with the times and the interests of today's kids.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
No one was hurt but the fire burned a charred area on the outside of the mall.
The owner, Andy Kalish, says he just doesn't have the energy to keep it going.
Lagunitas will move its Chicago brewing operation to their original brewery in California by early August, and permanently close its Chicago brewery and taproom.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
In his fourth special, Pepitone gets to a new level of honesty in confronting his own battles but not without social commentary
It was not specified whether Young or someone else involved in the concert was ill, and or what the ill person was suffering from.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
During the carjacking, police said a 20-year-old man was shot in the chest trying to intervene. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. A source familiar with the investigation said the victim is the brother of the woman who was carjacked.
Take a mental health minute with Marie Saavedra and schedule some "me" time.
Mexico's projected presidential winner, Claudia Sheinbaum, will become the first woman president in the country's 200-year history.
A carnival in south suburban Posen was cut short Sunday evening due to a large fight, according to the Posen Police Department.
Just after 2 a.m., police said a woman was approached by four men who battered her and took off in her 2011 silver Volkswagen sedan from the 1500 block of North Linder Avenue.
Monday's highs will be in the mid-80s, nearly 10 degrees above average.
A source familiar with the investigation said the victim is the brother of the woman who was carjacked.
Police said it was a "difficult decision to shut it down for the safety of all attendees."
A light lake breeze will keep temperatures in the 60s lakeside and 70s inland.
Hundreds were left outside after the doors closed.
Meanwhile, Target was just hit with a class-action lawsuit from Illinois shoppers, who say the retail giant used high-tech cameras to collect face scans of its customers.
The owner of the dog has already filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the CPD and the officer in this case.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Chennedy Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark that knocked her to the floor before an inbound pass during the third quarter of Saturday's 71-70 win by the Fever.
Clark turned the tables on two of her college rivals — former LSU star Angel Reese and former South Carolina star Kamilla Cardoso, each of whom beat Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes in the last two Division I national championship games.
The Sox have also lost 13 out of 14, falling to 15-43.
The Illini won 4-1, and will face No. 1 seed Kentucky Saturday.
Williams had a much better week of practice after a rough start against the defense last week.
Neighborhood groups have been pushing for such a measure—but they say they did not hire the private security.
More than a dozen shell casing markers were visible in the street, and over a dozen more on the sidewalk nearby.
No one was in custody late Friday. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
The rally supported neighbors and families advocating against gun violence, and called for guns to be turned in – either publicly or anonymously.
Stanley Smith Jr., 41, was shot and killed around 6:20 p.m. Sunday, May 5, outside the Taco Bell at 5630 W. North Ave. in Milwaukee's Uptown neighborhood.