Thousands Converge On D.C. For Puerto Rico Unity March
The Unity March coincided with "Discovery of Puerto Rico Day," a national holiday that marks the day Columbus discovered the island.
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The Unity March coincided with "Discovery of Puerto Rico Day," a national holiday that marks the day Columbus discovered the island.
Two months after Hurricane Maria left catastrophic damage to Puerto Rico, a charity drive is being held on the northwest side.
Lucy Blasi has taken eight girls under her wing, spending hours with each in front of a sewing machine.
Three years ago, Fred Moffatt was convinced to take a yoga class at the Orland Park Vet Center.
The picture captioned "KKK" was taken at a "white out" party in July, not at the school.
A 67-year-old man and 50-year-old woman were wounded when they were caught in crossfire between two vehicles Monday afternoon in Pilsen on the Near West Side.
A personal safety consultant who works with churches in the Chicago area says now is the time to take precautions.
Discussed were components of what could be a New Quality of Life plan for Pilsen, placing emphasis on education, health, jobs, young people and their activities, and affordable housing.
The Cubs offense disappeared again, mustering just an Addison Russell solo homer in a 4-1 loss.
The Porter County Sheriff's office has just released surveillance photos of four people wanted for questioning after a credit card skimmer was found at a gas station.
Retailers in one northwest suburb stand to lose revenue, if the Elk Grove Village board moves forward with a ban on tobacco sales.
After watching a close friend lose a loved one to childhood cancer, Reilly Waldoch is dedicating this season to that little girl.
People troubled about what happened far from home are eagerly walking in to help. They're donating blood for the Las Vegas victims.
The incident occurred in rural Big Rock, about 10 miles west of Aurora. WBBM's Michele Fiore reports.
It happened Saturday between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Police are getting a sketch together of the suspect.
A community football league could be playing its last homecoming game at Jackson Park, as that's where the Obama Library is set to be built.
Chicago's ComEd crews have helped to restore power to two million people in the Daytona Beach area following Hurricane Irma.
Ever find a rock or a seashell that looked like a fossil? Once a year, scientists at the Field Museum take a look, at no charge, and give you their best answer.
Hot weather didn't steer people away from the St. Jude 5K Run/Walk to End Childhood Cancer Saturday morning.
The Chicago River isn't quite what it used to be, and elected officials took great effort to prove that Saturday.
Supporters of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick say he deserves the right to play.
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County has signed on to help send them to young scientists elsewhere in the world.
The Salvation Army announced Thursday its Chicagoland location is offering volunteer Emergency Disaster Training (EDS) for anyone interested in helping critical relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey in Texas and potentially Hurricane Irma in Florida.
A London-bound flight was forced to return to O'Hare Sunday after mechanical problems forced one of the plane's engines to be shut down.
Sen. Durbin says Obama told him that he warned President Trump, right after he took office, that North Korea would be his biggest headache.
As the heads of the FBI, Douglas DePodesta, and the Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling, are leaving their post, there is now a new concern about how that could make the city less safe.
A pass through the Illinois toll system already costs anywhere from 30 cents to $1.50 per trip with an iPass and more without it.
Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke on Monday swore in a special new member of her office.
The City Council Finance Committee on Monday backed a plan to spend $425 million in taxpayer funds for new roads, utilities, and other infrastructure supporting Chicago Fire FC's new South Loop stadium in the megaproject known as The 78.
Chicago is bracing for another heat wave, less than two weeks after the last one. This time, the heat comes with air quality concerns.
The City Council Finance Committee on Monday backed a plan to spend $425 million in taxpayer funds for new roads, utilities, and other infrastructure supporting Chicago Fire FC's new South Loop stadium in the megaproject known as The 78.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) issued a statement honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who died this weekend.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer home in Highland Park reopened after a $70 million gut renovation that redesigned the stage to reduce sound levels harmful to musicians.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Former world No. 1 golfer Ernie Els is still making an impact on and off the course with his Els for Autism Foundation, supporting individuals with autism around the country. The Chicago Highlands Club helped the foundation teach local kids and adults skills through the game of golf.
With Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta leaving as head of FBI Chicago and Supt. Larry Snelling retiring from CPD this week, a new concern over what that may mean is starting.
Teens from across Chicago are getting a taste of what it's like to be a firefighter this week. The Chicago Fire Department is hosting "Camp Courage" at the Engine Company No. 121 firehouse in the Beverly neighborhood.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
The new proposal could cost motorists an additional 45 cents starting next year.
Chicago is bracing for another heat wave, less than two weeks after the last one. This time, the heat comes with air quality concerns.
A drug known to be 10 times more potent than fentanyl has been linked to seven deaths this year in Cook County.
As the heads of the FBI, Douglas DePodesta, and the Chicago Police Department, Larry Snelling, are leaving their post, there is now a new concern about how that could make the city less safe.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
A pass through the Illinois toll system already costs anywhere from 30 cents to $1.50 per trip with an iPass and more without it.
Chicago is bracing for another heat wave, less than two weeks after the last one. This time, the heat comes with air quality concerns.
The university released what it's called a strategy statement about the impact it's already seeing artificial intelligence make on higher education and the legal profession.
New Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is fighting innocence claims more often than her predecessor, Kim Foxx, and hiring outside counsel to help.
On Tuesday evening, CBS News Chicago reported on wild weeds taking over a property in the South Side's Washington Heights neighborhood, and neighbors who said they spent months trying to get help.
Kevin Jackson was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 22 years in prison before he was freed. Now he has realized his dream by starting a landscaping business. But his quest to be declared innocent continues.
The Cliburns are one of 10 sets of twins in MLB history to reach the major leagues.
Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91.
Chicago (50-45) swept the three-game series by outscoring the A's 24-2 after getting swept in three games against Boston.
Chicago took two of three from the Reds and entered the All-Star break at 54-42, in position for an NL wild card and five games back of NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Michael Busch had three hits and Carson Kelly also went deep for the Cubs, who improved to 3-2 on their six-game trip before the All-Star break.
Burglars smashed into a gas station minimart in the south Chicago suburb of Calumet City, Illinois, early Monday.
Armed robbers held up a restaurant in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning, police said.
Burglars tried unsuccessfully to take an ATM from a store in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, police said.
A person was shot early Monday morning on Interstate 57 in Chicago's south suburbs in what a source said was a road rage incident.
A woman has been charged after a burglary and standoff in Aurora, Illinois, this weekend.
