CPD Gets 4 New Mounted Officers After "Extremely Difficult" Training
The officers ran their equine partners through a demonstration that included a police SUV barreling into the training arena at the South Shore Cultural Center.
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The officers ran their equine partners through a demonstration that included a police SUV barreling into the training arena at the South Shore Cultural Center.
The Des Plaines City Council has modified a new policy regarding what flags can be flown on public buildings, and aldermen were taking another look at the rule after the police chief could not raise a thin blue line flag that pays tribute to fallen officers.
Wrigley Field became the scene of an active shooter drill on Thursday, in an effort to make sure the Friendly Confines remain friendly and safe for fans.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed an executive order he said will increase the number of women- and minority-owned businesses that receive state contracts.
Officials in south suburban Hazel Crest have announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the murder of a 39-year-old man and his two daughters.
The Des Plaines City Council has approved restrictions on what flags can fly over city buildings after Des Plaines Public Library flew a gay pride flag in response to the Orlando night club massacre.
Some Chicago area animal shelters have been busy the past few days trying to reunite lost dogs with their families, after the pets were scared off by fireworks.
With 24 people shot within 24 hours from Thursday into Friday, Chicago police were worried about a potentially bloody 4th of July holiday weekend.
An activist who often shows up at crime scenes in Chicago helping police with less-than-cooperative witnesses has a warning about gunshots and fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches.
The city and the Park District seek to bring peace between walkers, runners and cyclists. WBBM's Mike Krauser reports.
Mayor Emanuel says the people of Chicago are the ones who came out on the losing end of the fight over the Lucas Museum, now that exasperated filmmaker George Lucas is taking the project to California.
Cook County government and healthcare officials on Tuesday applauded the American Medical Association's decision to declare gun violence is a public health crisis that requires federally funded research.
Hundreds of people lined up downtown Tuesday morning to get their hands on tickets to the hit musical "Hamilton," with many of them camped out overnight, eager to see the hottest show on Broadway.
Saturday marked the start of two weekends of gay pride in Chicago, with Pride Fest kicking off this weekend, and the Pride Parade set for next weekend; and the nightclub massacre in Orlando very much on people's minds.
People have been flocking to the Garfield Park Conservatory this weekend for the rare opportunity to see and smell a blooming corpse flower.
A painted horse that's part of a public art campaign intended to honor fallen police officers has been defaced in front of a Bridgeport restaurant.
A man standing on the sidewalk, apparently posting a live video on Facebook, was fatally shot in North Lawndale.
A 14-year-old boy from Arlington Heights has the Internet giggling with his graduation speech.
A program to help formerly homeless veterans with household supplies was nearing its halfway point Tuesday, and the alderman behind the effort said Chicagoans have been coming through.
The mural is a replica of a picture taken in 1930 in which a white crowd watches a lynching of two black men in Indiana.
The Chicago civil-rights leader threw his support Saturday behind the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Jeremy Dabney was with a group of friends on a pontoon boat. Around 6:30 p.m., a number of them jumped into the water, but Dabney started struggling, authorities say.
Yorkville police said volunteers at the Kendall County Food Pantry came forward about suspicious transactions and possible misuse of funds.
A group of visually impaired students from Chicago had a day to remember at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday.
The Chicago Fire Department took part in a little show-and-tell on Tuesday at 57th Street Beach, in an effort to help keep young swimmers safe this summer.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The lawsuit alleges the teacher engaged in grooming, sexual assault, and abuse against a 15-year-old student who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Operation BBQ Relief has been out helping those impacted by last week's EF-3 tornado.
A vote on Monday night from the Joliet City Council could pave the way for the state's largest data center.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
Do you know where your polling place is? Here's how to find where to vote in Tuesday's Illinois primary election.
The Chicago Board of Elections said early voting numbers for the 2026 Illinois primary election Tuesday are already higher than previous midterm years.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
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.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston sided with the American Academy of Pediatrics and other plaintiffs who challenged Kennedy and Health and Human Service’s efforts to cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines.
Researchers looked at saliva samples from participants with people they labeled "hasslers" in their lives, people who frequently caused stress. They found several biomarkers linked to accelerated aging, including inflammation and hormone changes.
From big names like Waymo and Coco to your neighborhood mattress store, more and more locally owned businesses are doing everything from recreation to retail without a single on-site employee.
Another system arrives Tuesday night in the form of a fast-moving clipper, bringing a period of light accumulating snow. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest.
Parents addressed the school board at a meeting on Monday night, saying the administration and board overlooked prior arrests and background checks and allowed him to stay employed at the school.
Sources said the firefighter suffered extensive burns all over his body.
A vote on Monday night from the Joliet City Council could pave the way for the state's largest data center.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
The lawsuit alleges the teacher engaged in grooming, sexual assault, and abuse against a 15-year-old student who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded this weekend in Joliet, Illinois.
A man stood charged with a hate crime Sunday following an incident at a bakery in the west Chicago suburb of Lombard last week.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in the North Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
