Man found guilty of threatening to kill former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
William Kohles, 44, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was found guilty of two counts of threatening a public official.
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William Kohles, 44, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was found guilty of two counts of threatening a public official.
To make the LaSalle Street corridor feel more like a neighborhood, the city plans to build 1,400 mixed-income apartments in the coming years.
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, according to Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was hired by the Dolton Board of Trustees to investigate Henyard's alleged misuse of public money.
Lightfoot reported "gross financial mismanagement" in Dolton, where Tiffany Henyard is mayor. Jermont Terry reports.
A spokeswoman said no one was present when the bullet got into the garage wall, and no one was injured.
CBS News Chicago Political Analysts Lori Lightfoot and Leslie Munger break down the 2024 election returns, as Kamala Harris takes on Donald Trump.
Chicago Police Chief of Patrol Jon Hein and Navy Pier Chief Operating Officer Brian Murphy have an update on the shooting that prompted a lockdown at Navy Pier Tuesday. Former Chicago Mayor and CBS News Chicago Political Analyst Lori Lightfoot also has some thoughts.
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a Democrat, and former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger, a Republican, gave their takes on where the 2024 race stands with hours to go before Election Day arrives.
Lightfoot is a CBS News Chicago political analyst, and you’ll see her with us next week.
CBS News Chicago’s political analysts—former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady—discuss the performance of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris at their first and possibly only debate Tuesday night.
CBS News Chicago political analysts, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and the former head of Illinois' Republican party Pat Brady explain what the candidates need to do to win over undecided voters.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady have a breakdown of Harris' speech and how she handled the topics she addressed.
CBS News Chicago Political Analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady talk about how the Democrats can win over undecided voters, the change in the Republican Party since the rise of former President Donald Trump, and what the future might look like for the GOP.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the Democratic National Convention.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joined CBS News Chicago to talk about the second night of the Democratic National Convention.
Joining Joe Donlon, Irika Sargent, and political analyst Lori Lightfoot, Giannoulias also talked about his decades of knowing former President Barack Obama—and whether he himself would consider a run for governor or U.S. Senate.
CBS Chicago Political Analysts former mayor Lori Lightfoot and former alderman Leslie Hairston discuss what he should do and what pitfalls he must avoid.
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th), who represents the area around the United Center, says the neighborhood has adapted well to the Democratic National Convention coming to their community. Burnett and former Mayor Lori Lightfoot, a CBS News Chicago political analyst, also weighed in on what they’ve seen at the DNC halfway through.
CBS News Chicago's political analysts, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Ald. Leslie Hairston, have analysis of the speeches by former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, and Gov. JB Pritzker, at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night.
The protest outside the Israeli Consulate has been growing heated with protesters facing off against police. Jermont Terry and Andrew Ramos are on the ground, and former Mayor Lori Lightfoot has analysis.
Lightfoot says people have every right to express their First Amendment rights—and even stand by side in disagreement—as long as the situation does not become violent.
CBS News Chicago political analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady have an analysis of President Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, and the emotional response it evoked.
CBS News Chicago’s political analysts—former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th)—talk about the security perimeter breach during protests, the honor for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and other highlights and lowlights on the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke briefly at the Democratic National Convention, while CBS News Chicago Political Analysts Lori Lightfoot and Pat Brady discuss what Harris’ strategy should be at the convention—and how much she should embrace the Biden administration and the past.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
The Trump administration has repeatedly asserted that their immigration crackdown in Chicago is targeting the worst of the worst, but the government's own data belies that claim.
The season of giving was in action Thursday morning at several Chicago area high schools, as they participated in the 4th annual CBS News Chicago toy drive trolley.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
In some cities where federal agents have conducted large-scale immigration operations that officials said would largely target criminals, more people without criminal records were detained in recent months.
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.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
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.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
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.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
As the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Fire all push for brand-new stadiums, a new report provided some advice about what teams can do to be successful.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
This month marks 50 years since critics and A-list Chicago celebrities Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert debuted their movie review show.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Throughout the Trump administration's ongoing immigration enforcement effort in the Chicago area, federal authorities repeatedly have said they're targeting the worst of the worst. But the government's own data reveals only 15% of those detained had a prior criminal conviction, and only 3% have convictions for violent crimes.
The season of giving was in action Thursday morning at several Chicago area high schools, as they participated in the 4th annual CBS News Chicago toy drive trolley.
A south suburban mom says her 6-year-old was sent home early and left alone in the cold for more than an hour.
The suspect in a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September made her first court appearance Thursday.
A Park Forest, Illinois police detective has died, nearly a decade after being shot multiple times in the line of duty.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The Bulls led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, holding the Magic without a field goal for the first five minutes of the period.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
Authorities charged a woman and her husband with murder Tuesday in the death of her pregnant biological daughter, whose body was found in a Michigan forest three weeks after she disappeared.
