Rock Wild Man Dee Snider Brings 'Christmas Tale' To Chicago
The Twisted Sister frontman says his "Rock & Roll Christmas Tale" is a sort of "Wonderful Life" show that mixes Christmas with rock and roll.
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The Twisted Sister frontman says his "Rock & Roll Christmas Tale" is a sort of "Wonderful Life" show that mixes Christmas with rock and roll.
Riley's Trick shop in Palos Hills has been making people laugh for decades.
Cintas Corp. has named the Michigan Avenue store as having one of "America's Best Restrooms," among 10 finalists.
Obstetricians and hospitals across Illinois were expecting a bit of a baby boom in the next couple months, all thanks to the infamous polar vortex this past winter.
What does music look like to those who cannot hear it? So-called "performance interpreters" from Austin-based LotuSign will be on hand at Lollapalooza this weekend to help the deaf and hard-of-hearing experience the many concerts going on over the next three days.
The latest recipients for the four-year college scholarships were selected from 300 applicants across the state.
Tucked away inside the Bank of America Building in the Loop financial district is a place to let off a little steam and get a little exercise at the same time.
It's mid morning at the Globe Pub and all eyes are to the TV screens as Mexico plays Cameroon.
How much do you know about pizza? And where are the best places to get it? A new website that launches next week is devoted to all things Chicago pizza.
The event, dubbed the Bronzeville Bike Builder, takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 244 East Pershing Road.
City officials are giving you a new reason to visit the often forgotten stretch of Michigan Avenue.
Major movie chains made the switch more than a year ago. The conversion has been much more difficult for small, independent theaters such as the Wilmette Theatre.
Several teams from the U.S. and around the world are transforming 10-foot blocks of snow into creations of art. WBBM's Lisa Fielding reports.
WBBM's Lisa Fielding talks with a couple of the specially trained navigators.
While 12-year old Mikai Daniels' friends are home playing with their new Christmas toys, he's working on his math. WBBM's Lisa Fielding reports.
One shopper said she purchased $1,500 in wine at half off.
Rugby is one the fastest-growing sports in the U.S, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. In recent years, more and more women are joining the team.
Proctor & Gamble donated 10,000 rolls of toilet paper, 1,800 rolls of paper towels and 4,500 boxes of tissues.
It's Maywood's marquee landmark. Inside the historic Carnegie Building, the village's public library will turn 140 years old next year.
Federal budget cuts left the show with a little less sizzle this year, as all military airshow flights like the Thunderbirds were cancelled. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley found most spectators didn't seem to notice.
City officials were putting the finishing touches on the new Safe Passage routes for Chicago Public Schools students, and said they're ready for the first day of class a week from Monday.
Cheryl Jackson got the call that her brother Cary Owsley had killed himself on April 7th. She said his death was immediately ruled a suicide but Jackson says there was no autopsy and no forensics.
Residents and owners of older high rises in Chicago were racing against the clock to fight a proposed state mandate that they say would force many residents to move.
It was pay up time at the Greater Chicago Food Depository as Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick returned to his hometown to settle his wager with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn.
Outside the Holiday Inn in Skokie Friday, hundreds lined up around the hotel and into the back parking lot for a chance to be an extra in "Transformers 4."
The Bulls shot 56.2% overall and made 14 of 36 3-pointers on the way to a rather convincing win after losing eight of nine.
The team said they are not asking for state taxpayer dollars, but are still seeking a commitment to local infrastructure and reasonable property tax certainty.
The team is on a comeback and a come-up ahead of Saturday's pivotal rematch with the Packers.
Volunteers with Operation North Pole will host 140 seriously ill children from Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge on Saturday.
Back-and-forth budget talks between Mayor Brandon Johnson's office and his opponents on the City Council continued Wednesday afternoon at Chicago City Hall with no resolution in sight.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino returned to Chicago Tuesday and wasted no time escalating immigration enforcement, as federal agents detained people across Little Village.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new transit funding bill on Tuesday.
Critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget plan on Tuesday advanced an alternative spending plan that would increase taxes on plastic grocery bags and liquor sales, and allow ads on city vehicles and light poles.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The nearly 100-year-old cinema will close briefly after New Year's Day and reopen on Jan. 9 with a showing of Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother."
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
In an open letter, President and CEO Kevin Warren said that the team is expanding their search and evaluating opportunities throughout the wider Chicagoland region, including Northwest Indiana.
No practice for the Bears' injured wide receivers, Luther Burden and Rome Odunze.
Officials said they are already seeing an increase in hospitalizations for flu cases, particularly among children.
Allegations that the company's use of "11%off everything" falsely implied an immediate discount, while Menards actually only offered merchandise credit for *future purchases.
It requires vehicle impact protection, such as reinforced barriers or bollards in front of building entrances that are considered vulnerable and outdoor public areas.
A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday afternoon, according to the FAA.
A pedestrian was struck and killed, and multiple people including police officers were injured, when a car lost control and crashed into a Walgreens parking lot in Hillside Wednesday afternoon, village officials said.
Back-and-forth budget talks between Mayor Brandon Johnson's office and his opponents on the City Council continued Wednesday afternoon at Chicago City Hall with no resolution in sight.
As federal agents continued immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area on Wednesday, the Back of the Yards community was rallying to support the family of a 68-year-old tamale vendor who was detained on Tuesday.
The team said they are not asking for state taxpayer dollars, but are still seeking a commitment to local infrastructure and reasonable property tax certainty.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
Homeowner and Army veteran Kaliff Chilembwe's property tax bill has seen an increase of 118%.
Why are Chicago police officers arresting and charging Black gun owners with valid FOID cards and CCLs? An inside source spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago to offer insights into their possible motivation.
The Bulls shot 56.2% overall and made 14 of 36 3-pointers on the way to a rather convincing win after losing eight of nine.
The team said they are not asking for state taxpayer dollars, but are still seeking a commitment to local infrastructure and reasonable property tax certainty.
The team is on a comeback and a come-up ahead of Saturday's pivotal rematch with the Packers.
The Blackhawks were without third-year center Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday for at least two weeks because of an upper-body injury.
Earlier this month, the team was trying to raise $18,000 to fund their trip to the American Youth Football Championship.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people with a glass bottle on Tuesday morning in the Loop in downtown Chicago.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please horror villain Slender Man and then fled a group home won't fight the state's attempt to revoke her release privileges.
The Original Rainbow Cone ice cream shop was broken into on Chicago's West Side.
A Flint, Michigan, man is heading to trial after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago intercepted firearm conversion kits from China.
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
