SUV smashes into White Castle on West Side
Incredible video shows the car on its side in the dining area of the White Castle, located at 3901 W. Madison St.
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Incredible video shows the car on its side in the dining area of the White Castle, located at 3901 W. Madison St.
A massive effort was launched to reunite dog and owner over the past 24 hours.
A massive effort was launched to reunite dog and owner over the past 24 hours. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
The victim was shot in the head and was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in critical condition.
The victim was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood in critical condition.
It was not immediately learned whether the robber had a gun or got away with any cash.
It was not immediately learned whether the robber had a gun or got away with any cash.
In the dark of night, a suspected would-be thief began eyeing the pricey pieces inside a store on Jewelers Row downtown, and then smashed part of the door with a chain – only to be greeted by another shiny piece in the form of a gun.
Video shows a drunken driver ramming right into a West Loop business in reverse early Friday, and neighbors said they heard it, felt it – and then broke out the cameras to record what happened next.
Two men were shot and critically wounded in West Garfield Park late Sunday morning.
An 18-year-old was fighting for his life Thursday after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run in West Garfield Park almost one week earlier, and the offender remained on the loose.
Three people – including a 14-year-old boy – were shot Monday night in West Garfield Park.
A group of men on Divvy bikes were caught on camera knocking a man to the ground and stealing his bike downtown last week, and the same group is now suspected in multiple attacks.
A man on his bike was riding through a busy intersection right downtown this week, when he was suddenly surrounded, pushed, and then pulled off the bicycle.
A car was caught on video speeding down Madison Street on the city's West Side Monday morning, only to crash and split in half.
Police on Thursday were searching for the owner of a gun that was left in the back seat of an Uber the night before.
A debate has erupted over a piece of land on Chicago's West Side. The city says the site is ideal for family fun. But some in the community insist the location is too violent.
New numbers reveal carjackings in Chicago are down, but attacks are still unusually high compared with last year.
Three men were shot and wounded in a vehicle on the city's Near West Side Thursday evening.
A traffic stop for police ended with a foot chase right in the Loop Tuesday night.
Police on Sunday released images of people wanted in connection with two specific incidents in the all-night looting spree that happened in and around the downtown area early on the morning of Monday, Aug. 10.
It's getting out of hand – that's what people who live downtown say about crowds gathering on weekends.
A man has been arrested and charged after police said he looted a liquor store and then shot three people who confronted him – killing one – during civil unrest on Sunday, May 31 on the city's West Side.
Police on Thursday issued a community alert seeking information about a suspect who hit a CPD lieutenant with a dirt bike on the West Side over the weekend.
Firefighters were working to put out hot spots late Tuesday night after a building caught fire in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
The district said the closures are due to "widespread storm impacts, including power outages and damage."
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
Chicago police said the suspect and the victim were fighting before the stabbing occurred.
Police said the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall and lose consciousness.
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."
Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making the rounds on different podcasts, and this past weekend, he brought the podcasters to the West Side.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
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.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
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.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
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.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran is advising residents to remain home and not to assess damage caused by severe storms for themselves.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is continuing to track the next round of severe storms impact Chicago and surrounding areas.
Severe storm activity, including tornadoes and thunderstorms, left grapefruit-sized hail and damaged vehicles, homes, and businesses. Here's a look at the damage through the eyes of CBS Chicago viewers.
Homes in Aroma Park were left damaged with roofs and siding ripped off after a reported tornado touched down on Tuesday.
Fire crews say they are assisting people who were trapped after a tornado touched down in Kankakee on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency crews are assessing damage after a tornado touched down, damaging homes in Kankakee, Illinois, amid an outbreak of severe weather.
The body of a Chicago father who went missing in November 2025 has been found in Blue Island, his daughter said.
The district said the closures are due to "widespread storm impacts, including power outages and damage."
Chicago police said the suspect and the victim were fighting before the stabbing occurred.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
Chicago, which had lost three in a row, including a 4-3 setback to Dallas on Sunday night, has now won all three meetings with Utah this season, with the teams' fourth and final game of the season scheduled for Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
A Lake County judge ordered a Fox Lake woman to remain behind bars on Tuesday, following her arrest on charges accusing her of abusing her 11-year-old son for years.
A 75-year-old man was due for a detention hearing Tuesday in a shooting that killed two women, ages 68 and 71, on Chicago's Far South Side this past weekend.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
