Knife-wielding man fatally shot by out-of-state officers near GOP Convention
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
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Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
The former president who also hopes to be a future president came out to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to a standing ovation, as speakers focused on safety and crime with a theme of calling to "make America safe again." Joe Donlon reports from the Fiserv Forum.
Meanwhile in Milwaukee Tuesday, at a breakfast for the Illinois RNC delegates, CBS News Chicago asked leaders about the somewhat significant divide between Vance and Trump.
Illinois' delegation is made up of almost all newer faces, while figures such as former Gov. Jim Edgar, former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, and former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin are absent. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from the RNC in Milwaukee.
One move by U.S. Sen. Vance earlier this year had deep ties to the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from the Republican National Convention In Milwaukee.
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention in a mere five weeks.
It was a love fest for former President Trump, who also seeks to be future President Trump, just two nights after he was hurt in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Joe Donlon has a recap of the first day of the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee.
Some also say Vance's age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket.
Delegates hope the addition of the junior senator from Ohio to the ticket produces a landslide for the Trump-Vance campaign in November. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Former President Donald Trump selected Vance—the junior senator from Ohio and the author of the popular book "Hillbilly Elegy"—at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Some say Vance’s age—just 39 years old—brings a youthfulness to the ticket. As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, delegates also say his book “Hillbilly Elegy,” released eight years ago, tells the story of a hurting America that continues to hurt.
"He hits the ground, but he comes back up, and you saw the fight in him when he came back up, and that's what we need in the White House," U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Illinois) said.
Police officers from all around—including Chicago---have been deployed to Milwaukee, and the security perimeter is subject to tight restrictions. Meanwhile, the big question is who will be selected as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. Joe Donlon reports from Milwaukee.
A total of 50,000 people are expected for the Republican National Convention, and the tone and the tenor have changed with the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday. Joe Donlon reports from Milwaukee.
With the Republican National Convention set to kick off in Milwaukee on Monday as scheduled, Wisconsin officials are decrying the attempted assassination of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Changes to the security plan were planned after former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign says the assassination attempt will not impact the Republican National Convention set to start in Milwaukee on Monday.
Former President Donald Trump will be nominated at the convention here in Milwaukee next week, and Biden's insistence on staying in this race is welcome news for the trump campaign, which is eager for a rematch.
Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on what to expect as former President Donald Trump is set to be nominated.
Security guards at a Milwaukee hotel are seen in the video of the incident on June 30th. According to police, 43-year-old Dvontaye Mitchell was escorted out of the Milwaukee Hyatt Regency after "causing a disturbance."
Cellphone video of the Milwaukee incident shows four security guards holding Dvontaye Mitchell down on the hotel's driveway.
Thousands will gather for the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum next week to renominate former President Donald Trump for a nonconsecutive second term.
A federal judge has ruled that protesters can't march through a security zone at the Republican National Convention, handing a defeat to liberals who wanted closer access to where delegates will be gathering next week in Milwaukee.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone took pointed criticism from Jewish groups in May after he reached a deal to end a pro-Palestinian campus protest. The dayslong demonstration was part of a nationwide protest on college campuses against Israel's war in Gaza.
A downward escalator from the terrace to the loge level malfunctioned and sped up, the Brewers said.
Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.
His father, Rod, is an NHL great who is currently the head coach of the Wolves' affiliate, the Carolina Hurricanes.
Families who have lost loved ones serving in the U.S. military were treated to a trip to Walt Disney World.
Des Plaines police said the USPS driver claimed that he temporarily lost control of his vehicle, leading to the crash.
Chicago police said Damoni Gray, 12, was last seen on Nov. 28 in the area of the 7600 block of South Essex Avenue.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The village's tree lighting event brought plenty of holiday spirit and a Christmas parade.
The annual Snowball Express event was put together in partnership by the Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines.
Saturday morning’s eruption sent lava fountains up to 100 feet high.
Authorities hunted Saturday for the last of three inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail after removing concrete blocks from a deteriorating wall.
Nicole Pokrzywa, 36, and William Cosmen, 38, were charged on Saturday with one count of desecration of a corpse.
A winter weather advisory will take effect overnight for the Chicago area and parts of Indiana. Here's what you can expect.
Elgin police officers were told by the agent that the crash occurred while they were conducting an enforcement activity.
Des Plaines police said the USPS driver claimed that he temporarily lost control of his vehicle, leading to the crash.
A man and a woman were charged after authorities said they buried an infant child at a home in Wilmington, Illinois, last year.
Families who have lost loved ones serving in the U.S. military were treated to a trip to Walt Disney World.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.
His father, Rod, is an NHL great who is currently the head coach of the Wolves' affiliate, the Carolina Hurricanes.
Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
