Chicago's Hidden Gems: Nonprofit Wild Hearts cares for dogs with disabilities
Erin Kowalski founded Wild Hearts back in 2014 after adopting Bialy, a mobility-impaired dog.
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Erin Kowalski founded Wild Hearts back in 2014 after adopting Bialy, a mobility-impaired dog.
Chicago police said the victim was riding a motorized scooter when the driver of a silver Honda Civic failed to stop at the red light and struck the victim in the intersection.
Two smoke shops were targeted in Logan Square and West Loop.
Thieves are targeting more smoke shops, this time in the Logan Square and West Loop neighborhoods. Four other stores were previously burglarized.
Owners of Funkytown Brewery; Zack Day, Greg Williams, and Rich Bloomfield Spoke with CBS 2’s Brad Edwards on how they transformed a hobby into barrier-breaking business.
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her Logan Square apartment Wednesday morning.
"I just want to make sure everybody else watches themselves. That's really all you can do."
A man bringing supplies to his family business in Logan Square gets guns pointed at his head. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke with that man who now wants his neighbors to be aware.
City leaders previously chose to it shut down after denying plans to expand the market along Logan Boulevard.
City leaders previously chose to it shut down after denying plans to expand the market along Logan Boulevard.
The Trash People of Logan Square, an organization promoting waste reduction, is hosting a back-to-school drive for teachers Saturday.
The Trash People of Logan Square, an organization promoting waste reduction, is hosting a back-to-school drive for teachers Saturday.
In each robbery, two or three people get out of a vehicle, and demand the victims' property at gunpoint.
Police said a group of armed robbers drove up to people in a small to mid-sized SUV, got out, and demanded the victims' property at gunpoint.
New surveillance photos show the van is a gray 1996 Chevrolet with the Illinois license plate number AH42791.
New surveillance photos show the van is a gray 1996 Chevrolet with the Illinois license plate number AH42791.
A 36-year-old woman was taken to the Community First Hospital in grave condition after suffering cardiac arrest.
Police say officers responded to a service call of a person with a gun and found an unknown male in the area.
Among those targeted were customers at a late-night hot dog stand and an employee at a 24-hour convenience store.
He is charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, and concealment of a homicide.
The man charged in connection with the murder of Brittany Battaglia is expected in court again Wednesday.
Genesis Silva, 34, is facing multiple charges including unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, obstructing an officer and concealment of a homicide.
The 33-year-old was found dead last week in her boyfriend's Logan Square home after being reported missing.
Family and friends will gather to honor the life of Brittany Battaglia.
Genesis Silva, 34, has been charged with concealment of the homicidal death of Brittany Battaglia, 33, and obstructing an officer. He has not been charged with her murder as of Thursday afternoon.
Thousands in Gary, Indiana, remain without power nearly two weeks after severe storms left damage and flooding.
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Sunday that he has deployed the Indiana National Guard to clear the way for NIPSCO crews, with power outages dragging on in Northwest Indiana.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday told a judge they aren't yet ready to say whether they'll retry the lead defendants in the "ComEd Four" case who were convicted in 2023 of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking the latest, including the next chance for rain, in First Alert Weather.
More than 20,000 people in Northwest Indiana have been without power for nearly two weeks.
Grayson had been battling Stage 4 colon cancer, for which he was undergoing treatment. It is unclear if that was the cause of death.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city’s Bronzeville community.
Suzanne Le Mignot and her family recently spent the evening watching the fireworks over Navy Pier, and Mary Kay Kleist is giving a shout-out to the artist restoring downtown Naperville.
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Sunday that he has deployed the Indiana National Guard to clear the way for NIPSCO crews, with power outages dragging on in Northwest Indiana.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Two people are dead and one is injured after a shooting inside a store at a strip mall in Hebron on Saturday night.
A woman died after being pulled from Lake Michigan offshore from the Bronzeville area of Chicago Sunday morning.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Parts of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and Lower Wacker Drive in Chicago were closed Sunday morning because of the Supertri Chicago — the race formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the Bears' starters made their preseason debuts in cameo fashion, playing just the opening series.
At least four people were killed, and 13 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
A man was shot and killed Saturday night while sitting in a sport-utility vehicle in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
