Best Friend-Date Locations In Chicago
Have a memorable day out with your friends by planning your next get-together at these must-see venues in the Chicago area.
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Have a memorable day out with your friends by planning your next get-together at these must-see venues in the Chicago area.
Chicago Police were warning CTA riders about a series of early morning robberies on trains in Lincoln Park.
Chicago Police are looking to identify a person of interest in a home burglary in the Lincoln Park neighborhood last Wednesday.
Chicago Police have released surveillance images of a man they say robbed a woman inside her garage earlier this month in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Officers responding to a call of a battery about 4:15 p.m. in the 2100 block of North Halsted found a 16-year-old boy with stab wounds and bruises, according to Chicago Police. He had gotten into a fight with another male near a basketball court.
Help your dog put his best foot forward on your next walk by picking up a new outfit or two at these unique stores in Chicago.
A 27-year-old Lincoln Park man is in bond court right now - charged with two felonies and accused of firing a gun on the roof of his apartment building Sunday afternoon.
Chicago Police are investigating a report of shots fired from a rooftop of a building in the Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday afternoon.
The attack happened in broad daylight along the busy block of 1900 North Sheffield Avenue, CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Police are warning about two armed robberies in as many days in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the North Side.
The robberies happened about 3:55 a.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of West Irving Park and about 8 p.m. Sunday in the 2100 block of North Clybourn, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
For the fourth time in 30 days, thieves made off with several items of clothing in a smash-and-grab burglary at a Moosejaw store in the Lincoln Park neighborhood early Sunday on the North Side.
Where in Chicago can you rent a mandolin, a guitar or a saxophone? With this list, you can find just the musical instruments you need.
There's more to do in Chicago on New Year's Day than stay at home. Get out of the house and enjoy the start of 2016 with these five ideas.
In both robberies, two to three armed men exit a car late in the evening, approach victims on the street and demand money, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
Police are warning residents about a series of auto thefts reported since November on the Near North Side and in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
This year, send customized holiday cards to friends and family. From craft stores to the perfect spot for a holiday photo, our list will help you create the perfect card.
Get your costumes and your favorite treat buckets. It's time for some serious trick-or-treating in these five locations in the Chicago area.
The bicyclist was in the truck's "blind spot" when she was struck about 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the six-way intersection of Lincoln Avenue, Fullerton Parkway and Halsted Street, police said.
Were you planning to dress up as your favorite sports figure for Halloween again? Consider changing up your costume plans with these tips from two Chicago costume experts.
Not by themselves. Thieves are leaving the expensive vehicles on blocks. CBS 2's Mike Parker reports.
Do you want to lend support and raise awareness of breast cancer this month? You won't lack for options in Chicago. From road races to discussion panels, here are five ways you can support different organizations in the area.
Raheem McCaskill, 21, and Ledonte Washington, 20, were each charged with one count of attempted robbery while armed with other dangerous weapon, according to police.
If you want to spend the afternoon watching for birds, then you're in luck. Grab your binoculars and check out these locations for birding in and around Chicago.
A man from Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, suspected of being a serial rapist, has been charged with one of three recent sexual assaults in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
A driver was found dead with a gunshot wound after a crash in Palatine, Illinois, on Monday night.
If you're voting in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday, March 17, this is when polls are open and closed.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
If you're voting in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday, March 17, this is when polls are open and closed.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Do you know where your polling place is? Here's how to find where to vote in Tuesday's Illinois primary election.
The Chicago Board of Elections said early voting numbers for the 2026 Illinois primary election Tuesday are already higher than previous midterm years.
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.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
A death investigation is underway in Palatine, Illinois.
North Central College Professor Stephen Maynard Caliendo joined CBS News Chicago to discuss early voting turnout.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston sided with the American Academy of Pediatrics and other plaintiffs who challenged Kennedy and Health and Human Service’s efforts to cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines.
Researchers looked at saliva samples from participants with people they labeled "hasslers" in their lives, people who frequently caused stress. They found several biomarkers linked to accelerated aging, including inflammation and hormone changes.
If you're voting in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday, March 17, this is when polls are open and closed.
A driver was found dead with a gunshot wound after a crash in Palatine, Illinois, on Monday night.
A vote was delayed from the Joliet City Council that could pave the way for the state's largest data center.
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.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded this weekend in Joliet, Illinois.
A man stood charged with a hate crime Sunday following an incident at a bakery in the west Chicago suburb of Lombard last week.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in the North Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
