Family of teen hit, killed by train in Chicago's northwest suburbs files lawsuit
The family of a teenage girl hit and killed by a train in northwest suburban Barrington earlier this year filed a lawsuit against the train companies and the village.
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The family of a teenage girl hit and killed by a train in northwest suburban Barrington earlier this year filed a lawsuit against the train companies and the village.
Some extremely valuable works of art, including one by the renowned painter Georgia O'Keeffe, from a museum at Valparaiso University in Indiana will be heading to the auction block. The school said it needs to sell the artwork to help pay for dorm renovations, but CBS News Chicago heard from a now-retired founding director who fought hard to stop the sale.
The Dolton school official said she was suspended after asking about what happened with $13 million in federal school relief funds.
A Dolton school district official claimed in a federal lawsuit she was put on unpaid leave after raising concerns over the use of $13 million in federal funds.
Amica Richardson is expected to take questions about what happened at Ellis Middle School in Elgin alongside her lawyers.
The incident in question happened one year ago, and her lawyers say she plans to file that lawsuit this Thursday morning.
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court voiced concerns Tuesday about the motives of a conservative activist who is seeking guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters.
A patient at a women's mental health facility in southwest suburban Lemont was repeatedly raped by an employee while undergoing treatment, a new lawsuit alleges.
Ten-year-old Nylah Anderson died after taking part in a so-called "blackout" challenge, which went viral on TikTok. Now, her family is suing the social media app. Joling Kent more on the lawsuit.
His family said they wanted to prevent this from happening to another patient.
George "Tim" Yaros had blood work done in 2017. Tests showed he had cancer, but Saint Mary Medical Center in Valparaiso never sent the results to the specialist who ordered the blood work.
The woman accused the team of "negligence and recklessness" and not enforcing its "No Firearms" policy, according to her lawyers.
It's about a woman who died from a severe allergic reaction after she ate at a Disney Resort restaurant. Disney argued her husband couldn't sue because he signed up for a one-month trial of Disney+ streaming.
Customers of mobile payment service Cash App whose data or accounts were hacked can file a claim.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
It comes after they posted online during the Paris games false claims she wasn't born a woman. The lawsuit was technically filed against X, formerly known as Twitter.
TikTok, with 170 million users in the U.S., is accused of violating the law by allowing kids under 13 to create accounts to interact with adults on the platform.
Dexter Reed, 26, was shot and killed by police on March 21 in Humboldt Park. The city initially said he was pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt.
Lawyers for the City of Chicago said the officers who conducted a traffic stop that ended in the fatal shooting of Dexter Reed earlier this year did so because of tinted windows, contradicting an earlier explanation that the stop was because of a seatbelt violation.
StubHub's use of so-called drip pricing — or when a company dangles an initial low price but later tacks on fees — can deceive consumers into paying more than they expected, the suit alleges.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedures in swing state Wisconsin.
The city accused the gun maker, local dealers of endangering residents by selling and marketing Glock handguns that can be easily turned into fully automatic weapons.
The suit was filed against county and the State of Illinois. As Sara Machi reports, nearly 200 people signed their names to the suit as plaintiffs
The City of Chicago is suing two suburban gun shops accused of contributing to crime in the city. The newly expanded lawsuit named Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest and Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons as defendants. The parent company of Glock Handguns in Austria was also added as a defendant.
This is the latest in a series of lawsuits alleging the sexual abuse of minors in the state of Illinois. Sara Machi reports.
Robert Magiet bought and is donating more than 30 air conditioners this week.
It was Suzuki's second career game-ending hit and Chicago's major league-leading 10th walk-off win this season.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
The hottest days this week are expected to be Tuesday and Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills since Friday, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a new ordinance Monday morning he said will increase protections for the city's renters.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court allowed Lisa Cook to continue in her post as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors while legal proceedings over President Trump's attempt to fire her continue.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
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.
The char-grilled Vienna beef hot dog is infused with giardiniera and provolone and is only offered for a limited time.
The bought and is donating more than 30 air conditioners this week to give some residents relief from the stretch of extreme heat.
The new flag features an orange and yellow flame set against a green field—inspired by the "Skokie Spirit" stained glass at village hall.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest on the dangerous heat and when the Chicago area will get some relief in First Alert Weather
A reporter and photographer were preparing to go on the air during the 4 p.m. newscast when two men in a white tow truck rushed at them while shouting racial slurs targeted at one of our journalists.
One of the men then smashed our photographer's camera while the other smashed the windshield of our news truck.
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
Robert Magiet bought and is donating more than 30 air conditioners this week.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced a new ordinance Monday morning he said will increase protections for the city's renters.
The hottest days this week are expected to be Tuesday and Wednesday, with feels-like temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees.
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.
It was Suzuki's second career game-ending hit and Chicago's major league-leading 10th walk-off win this season.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
A memorial service was held Monday morning for Chicago Bulls broadcaster and three-time NBA champion Stacey King.
NASCAR is back in town next weekend, but not for a downtown street race — this time, for the first time in seven years, races will be held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.
Jacob Webb (3-2) got the win with a scoreless ninth. Wicks notched his first save of the season.
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this month for robbing a mail carrier on Chicago's Near West Side back in 2022.
A new trial was denied Monday for Marni Yang, who is serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead.
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
An Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, became a crime scene overnight Sunday into Monday, after an employee was shot and killed.
