Rauner Plans To Sell Thompson Center To Developers
Gov. Bruce Rauner has announced plans to ask state lawmakers to allow him to unload the costly Thompson Center in the Loop, and move 2,200 state employees to other office space.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner has announced plans to ask state lawmakers to allow him to unload the costly Thompson Center in the Loop, and move 2,200 state employees to other office space.
Dog walkers in Northwest Indiana are being told to be wary of aggressive hawks, which are dive-bombing small animals in at least one local park.
An extra-alarm fire ravaged a nearly century-old landmark church in Woodlawn on Wednesday, causing the roof to collapse, and sending gray water streaming out the front door hours after firefighters began dousing the heavy flames.
The suit, filed by Chicago attorney Patrick Keating, alleges the city didn't have proper authority from the Illinois General Assembly when it started the red light camera program more than a decade ago.
Classes were canceled again Tuesday for students at two high schools in northwest suburban McHenry, as striking teachers continue to walk the picket line.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is backing a new anti-violence initiative started at a west side church and he's prodding other churches to get involved, as well, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
A local group of moms is joining forces with police to fight back against crime in the city.
Former Bears coach Mike Ditka has lent his voice to a campaign to find a cure for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, which killed Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton.
Advocate Health Care's 16-foot "Support Bra" on Pioneer Plaza, next to the Tribune Tower, stands like a beacon. Advocate is donating $1 to the American Cancer Society for every photo of the "Support Bra" tagged with #SupportYourGirls on Twitter or Instagram all month long, up to a total of $5,000.
Hundreds of people touched by violence attended a memorial service Saturday hosted by the Cook County State's Attorney's office, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
An extra-alarm fire late Friday night in the Back of the Yards neighborhood left a 12-year-old girl dead, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
Diamond Bynum and her nephew, King Walker, vanished on July 25, after going for a walk near their home in Gary, Indiana.
Many Chicagoans who could not be at the U.S. Capitol to see Pope Francis in person on Thursday as he spoke to a joint session of Congress were glued to their television sets as he became the first pontiff in history to address a joint meeting at the U.S. Capitol.
The trial continues today for a former north suburban man accused of murdering his parents nine years ago near Crystal Lake, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
Yellow police tape blocked the Shell gas station at the intersection of Route 64 and Route 83 in Elmhurst, after police were called for a well-being check at 5 a.m. There was no sign of the clerk who was supposed to be working there at the time, but there was reason to believe a robbery had taken place at the gas station.
Two south suburban workers helped police catch a man who tried to abduct a boy who was walking to school.
The boy was riding his bicycle in front of his home in the 300 block of Eastgrove Road in Riverside around 5 p.m. Monday, when Cynthia Grosse, of Lyons, struck him in front of his 6- and 11-year-old siblings, according to Riverside Police Chief Tom Weitzel.
For eight years, the burned remains of a teenaged girl found in a garage in Gary were identified only as the "Lake County Jane Doe." Now, a sibling has solved the case for police, reports Mike Krauser.
Cab drivers in Chicago and elsewhere staged a global protest Wednesday against Uber and other ride-sharing companies, demanding they be regulated like taxis.
Former Barrington student Tyler Bosworth, 18, allegedly posted a message on Snapchat on Sept. 6, threatening to use guns and knives to kill people at the school on Wednesday, according to police.
A retired Chicago police officer made an unsuccessful bid for reduced bail Tuesday morning, on charges he threatened Lake County officials investigating the shooting death of Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz.
The Sheriff's Department in Lake County has released the results of a prostitution sting last month called National Day of Johns, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
A procession of motorcycles set off in a steady rain this morning from Highland, Indiana, heading to Fox Lake with a police escort to honor fallen police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz.
Kenosha police are investigating the deaths of two children whose bodies were found following a 911 call early Saturday morning, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
More than 100 seniors living at three North Side apartment buildings subsidized by Presbyterian Homes have been left wondering where they'll go; after the charity told them it's selling the buildings, and residents will have to move.
For decades, Ford City Mall was a major shopping destination on Chicago's Southwest Side. Now, the mall is closed and its future is at the center of a debate over what comes next.
Chicago's Colombian community continues to step up to help victims of a deadly earthquake earlier this month.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Frustration and concerns continue to linger as many remain without power for the ninth day after storms hit northwest Indiana last week.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign confirmed on Tuesday that it recieved a letter from the Department of Defense, which has announced "research security audits" at 30 universities nationwide.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is demanding an apology from Treasurer Maria Pappas for some profanity-laden text messages he says are offensive.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
NIPSCO gives a timeline for residents in Gary, while some in Hammond say their estimated restoration time has passed and the outages continue.
For decades, Ford City Mall was a major shopping destination on Chicago's Southwest Side. Now, the mall is closed and its future is at the center of a debate over what comes next.
Two Penn State University fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people,
Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings reported hours apart in Chicago overnight.
Carter Sampson’s day at Wisconsin’s Gilles' Frozen Custard took a turn when he was caught on cam fumbling a vat of custard mix, resulting in one spectacular splatter.
Frustration and concerns continue to linger as many remain without power for the ninth day after storms hit northwest Indiana last week.
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a major increase in tolls starting next year to help fund future maintenance and repairs.
Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings reported hours apart in Chicago overnight.
For decades, Ford City Mall was a major shopping destination on Chicago's Southwest Side. Now, the mall is closed and its future is at the center of a debate over what comes next.
Chicago's Colombian community continues to step up to help victims of a deadly earthquake earlier this month.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
Crow-Armstrong is the first player in MLB history with two leadoff home runs and a walk-off in a two-game span, and the 13th since 1900 to follow a walk-off homer with a leadoff shot.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
A man and woman were shot and killed in the middle of the day Wednesday on Chicago's West Side.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
A man was stabbed at the Chicago Transit Authority Green Line stop late Tuesday night.
Chicago police early Wednesday were looking for the person who stabbed a man and a woman in the Little Village neighborhood the night before, leaving the woman dead.
A man has been arrested and charged after authorities said he decided to make himself at home at the Macy's flagship store on State Street in downtown Chicago.
