Judge to hold hearing in civil lawsuit against Dolton Trustee Andrew Holmes
A former village employee accused him of sexual assault during a conference in Las Vegas. She and a Dolton police officer claim Mayor tiffany Henyard tried to cover it up.
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A former village employee accused him of sexual assault during a conference in Las Vegas. She and a Dolton police officer claim Mayor tiffany Henyard tried to cover it up.
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.
Officer Tangie Brown has been charged with driving drunk when she struck and killed Maria Schwab, of Texas, outside the House of Blues.
With a "Shawshank Redemption"-style stone exterior and high castle-like guard towers, Wisconsin's oldest prison, built in the 1850s, has long been a target for closure amid concerns about deterioration, lockdowns and staff shortfalls. Now the calls are growing again.
Charles Johnson, Larod Styles, Troshawn McCoy, and Lashawn Ezell were exonerated in 2017 of the murders of Khaled Ibrahim and Yousef Ali.
Isabella Keating was sitting in her Jeep at a stop light in Streeterville on Feb. 25, 2020, when a rusted light pole came crashing down on her windshield, causing her a serious concussion.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago, claims the woman was repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted by the teacher and track coach at the school in 2015 and 2016.
The more than 100 new plaintiffs in a lawsuit added to previous allegations of abuse, some of which happened as late as 2019.
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is facing new allegations from dozens of men and women who said they were abused as children when they were incarcerated. Nearly 200 have come forward to sue the state agency that operates Illinois Youth Centers, many of which operate around Chicago, including in St. Charles, Warrenville, and Joliet.
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is facing new allegations from dozens of men and women who said they were abused as children when they were incarcerated. Nearly 200 have come forward to sue the state agency that operates Illinois Youth Centers, many of which operate around Chicago.
Jack Murray's family attorneys said police knew he had a history of suffering mental distress, but did not use proper de-escalation tactics before shooting him.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
They said the company employees removed eight Black men from a flight over a body odor complaint. The men who were removed from the plane did not know each other, and they weren't seated together.
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.
Legal journalist Meghann Cuniff joined the stream to discuss the sixth lawsuit alleging abuse by Combs.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
Wisconsin criminal justice advocates are arguing that Republican-backed cash bail constitutional amendments approved by voters last year should be invalidated over procedural flaws.
Amara Harris was found not guilty of stealing and hopes to change the culture of police disciplining students in schools.
A former Naperville North High School student filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against the City of Naperville and two police officers, alleging she was wrongfully accused of stealing AirPods from a fellow student in 2019.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 50 female and Black employees. The suit claims non-White journalists made 86 cents for every dollar a White employee made.
The lawsuit was filed for more than 50 female and Black employees. The suit claims journalists of color made 86 cents for every dollar a white employee made.
There have been no criminal charges in the shooting that killed Abnerd Joseph last year, but his family hopes the lawsuit will bring them closure and justice. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Astarte Washington was 15 years old when she suffered multiple broken bones after an unattended Chicago police car rolled over her.
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Irene Chavez's family said police ignored her pleas to go to the hospital, even after she repeatedly told them she was a veteran suffering from PTSD.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.
Joliet police said the bicyclist was thrown from his bicycle due to the impact.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
The fire broke out at a building home of F & L Pallets in the 1300 block of South 1st Avenue.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The Illinois Accountability Commission is asking the federal officials who ran Operation Midway Blitz to testify at two hearings on federal agents' tactics during last year's immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters' birthday is Saturday, and in his memory his eldest son is putting on a concert in Chicago.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
When Jean-Luc Godard's "Hail Mary" opened in Chicago on April 4, 1986, it drew a throng of angry protesters who considered the film an affront to their faith.
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year.
There was a range of emotions in the Illini locker room after falling short of their championship goal in their loss to the Huskies on Saturday night.
The event was hosted by Chicago businesswoman, Chaz Ebert, honored four people for the impact they made in their communities. FECK stands for Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness.
A coalition of trans-led organizations want to call attention to issues facing their community, including access to gender-affirming care and accurate legal documentation, such as driver's licenses.
Drivers lined up for $35 of free gas at 31 different gas stations around Chicago and northwest Indiana.
Rescue crews, along with a veterinarian, rescued the horse, which was suffering hypothermia.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The fire broke out at a building home of F & L Pallets in the 1300 block of South 1st Avenue.
After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.
Joliet police said the bicyclist was thrown from his bicycle due to the impact.
A Morgan Park family is still in shock after a staggering 300% spike in their latest property tax bill, and the man poised to take over as Cook County Assessor at the end of the year says it's an error he wants to make sure doesn't happen again.
Researchers at the University of Chicago have built a "self-driving" lab that uses robotics and artificial intelligence to accelerate work that would take humans weeks or months to complete.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
Watch parties are underway in Chicago, the suburbs, and Indianapolis with Illini fans hoping the team punches their ticket in the Championships.
Murakami's 431-foot shot to straightaway center off Brendon Little was his fourth homer and first at home since signing with the White Sox (3-5) as a free agent in December.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel.
Some Joliet, Illinois, residents were asked to shelter in place Thursday morning as police executed a search warrant.
A man stood charged Thursday with holding up five men at gunpoint after luring them by offering to buy anime cards on online marketplaces.
A man was apprehended late Wednesday night after a standoff in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
