Ukrainian refugees, Chicago families join Mayor Lightfoot for holiday shopping
It was part of the city's Christmas in the Wards tradition.
Watch CBS News
It was part of the city's Christmas in the Wards tradition.
Funding for the trail comes from a $20 million federal grant.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, Congressman Bobby Rush, and other dignitaries will speak about future plans for the Englewood Nature Trail.
The money can be used for pre-development, construction, or renovation costs for permanent capital improvement projects.
"When they serve their time, we have to give them a pathway to stay home."
Monday was the final day for candidates to file to make in on the ballot for the 2023 election.
Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot and multiple challengers made it official on Monday as they filed the necessary paperwork to get on the ballot for next year's mayoral election.
Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot had a huge smile on her face as she turned in her paperwork this morning to run for re-election. Monday was the final day for candidates to file to make in on the ballot for the 2023 election.
In one of the largest exoduses in recent history, 14 aldermen who won in 2019 announced they are either resigning or not running again.
The mayor wants to create a new transit tax increment financing or "tiff" district to provide money for the $3.6 billion extension.
A long-awaited southern extension of the CTA Red Line gets a boost from Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
CPS told us the work at the former Wadsworth Elementary was "routine maintenance work." That didn't really make sense, so CBS 2 filed a records request.
There are now at least 11 candidates running for mayor – and it is shaping up to be a divided race.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia officially kicked off his second run for mayor of Chicago on Thursday, joining the race as likely the most formidable challenger seeking to oust Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
"The timing works really well for this, because on days he has to vote or days he's supposed to be doing committee work, it's only 30 days."
CBS 2's Lauren victory asks how can the congressman be in two places at once? CBS 2 wanted to ask Rep. Garcia how he plans to handle intense campaigning here with bills to be voted on 700 miles away.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has another challenger in her bid for re-election in 2023. Newly re-elected Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia is announcing he's joining the race for mayor.
As she prepares to run for re-election next year, Lightfoot did not seek an increase in property taxes in her 2023 budget plan.
The six finalists are from different neighborhoods -- Grand Crossing, South Shore, Rogers Park, Galewood, West Lawn, and Edgewater.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 2023 budget is one step closer to approval.
Two committees signed off Wednesday on her spending plan and revenue ordinance.
For the first time since taking office, Lightfoot is not asking for a property tax increase to help balance the budget.
At least 14 other alderpersons elected in 2019 also are not running for re-election next year.
City attorneys said a recent Appellate Court ruling determined state law limits penalties for various parking offenses to $250, after the city had been imposing penalties of up to $500.
We are only a few days from Halloween and city leaders want to make sure this year's celebrations are safe.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
The largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States is celebrating a major milestone with a gift of a million pounds of food to help feed families all over the country.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
A proposal by the Francis W. Parker School to acquire more neighboring condos is once again up for discussion at Tuesday evening's community meeting in Lincoln Park.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
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.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
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.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
The timing is raising some eyebrows, as the mayor just announced he's eliminating Chicago's chief homelessness officer just two years after creating the position.
A community meeting is underway to discuss the proposal by the Francis W. Parker School to acquire more neighboring condos in Lincoln Park.
Murphy, who is one of the U.S. women’s hockey team members and an Evergreen Park native, visited Most Holy Redeemer School.
Storms end but could return later this week. Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking the latest.
Jascent Harvey, 30, has been charged with 51 felonies, including two counts of production, six counts of reproduction, and eight counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, two counts of unauthorized video recording of victims under 18, and 33 more counts of unauthorized video recording.
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman was laid to rest Tuesday. The service was small and private, unlike the original plan.
Preliminary information indicated that the victim, a 55-year-old man, was attempting to load a large metal spool onto a flatbed truck using an overhead crane when it gave way.
A proposal by the Francis W. Parker School to acquire more neighboring condos is once again up for discussion at Tuesday evening's community meeting in Lincoln Park.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
For the first time ever, Wrigley Field will host two matches for Big Ten women's volleyball later this year.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Vargas' slam in the fourth gave the White Sox an 8-0 cushion.
The Bulls took the court two hours after waiving Jaden Ivey for "conduct detrimental to the team." Ivey, who is injured, did not travel with the team during its four-game road trip.
Happ extended his homer streak to three games, and Ballesteros grounded a two-run single into right field.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
