NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
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"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
The North Texas man is being remembered across the world for his inspirational story of resilience, after living in an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio.
Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series has sold millions of copies and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and films.
Richard Lewis, the actor and comedian known for his long-running stand-up career and recurring role in the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is dead at 76.
He played alongside many music legends, touring and recording with reggae greats Bob Marley and Peter Tosh as well as Mick Jagger and Albert King.
Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star.
"You will always be in my heart! I love you Adam," Rick Harrison wrote after his son's death, alongside a broken-heart emoji.
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
Kohl was a popular figure in Wisconsin, purchasing the Bucks to keep them from leaving town and spending generously on civic and educational causes throughout the state.
Tom Smothers and his brother Dick performed as the Smothers Brothers and delighted audiences for decades.
The longtime actor was also known for the popular video game "Call of Duty: Black Ops II," and Oliver Stone's "Nixon."
Andre Braugher, known for roles in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Homicide: Life on the Street" and "Men of a Certain Age," has died at the age of 61.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
Maryanne Trump Barry retired from her role as a federal appeals court judge in 2019.
Matt Ulrich, a father of four, played on the Indianapolis Colts when they won the Super Bowl in 2006.
Knight, one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, coached at Indiana for three decades.
Matthew Perry rose to fame with his iconic role as Chandler Bing on "Friends," beloved for his eccentric mannerisms and quirky personality.
Somers was most famous for her role as Chrissy Snow on the beloved 1970s sitcom "Three's Company."
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are gathering information from people impacted by tornadoes, including here in Illinois.
Spanish officials said the search for University of Alabama student James Gracey, who went missing on a trip to Barcelona, is partially focused on the sea.
The University of Notre Dame in Indiana has joined a growing list of colleges and universities expanding their financial aid programs.
Lollapalooza tickets are on sale but quickly selling out for the 2026 music festival in Grant Park. Organizers released the daily lineup as well.
Cuts to your summer flight schedules out of O'Hare International Airport could be on the way after a meeting between the Federal Aviation Administration and airlines.
Fresh off his win in the Tuesday's primary election, Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey visited the Chicago suburbs on Wednesday, and said he'll be focusing on building support in the Chicago area during his rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a $27 million settlement with the family of an innocent woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
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.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
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."
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
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.
Since midnight Wednesday night when a lockout began, workers at the Northwest Indiana refinery have been at the picket lines. They said they are willing to stay out as long as it takes. Darius Johnson reports.
Local reports say the search for a missing University of Alabama student from the Chicago suburbs, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, Spain, is partially focused in the sea.
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
It's almost wedding season and bride-to-be Jackie Kostek is at Oakbrook Center.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
An 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed while walking near the lakefront in Rogers Park overnight, school officials confirmed.
Spanish officials said the search for University of Alabama student James Gracey, who went missing on a trip to Barcelona, is partially focused on the sea.
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are gathering information from people impacted by tornadoes, including here in Illinois.
The University of Notre Dame in Indiana has joined a growing list of colleges and universities expanding their financial aid programs.
Lollapalooza tickets are on sale but quickly selling out for the 2026 music festival in Grant Park. Organizers released the daily lineup as well.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
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.
The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
It's the Illini's sixth tournament appearance under head coach Brad Underwood, but for the first time in program history, the Illini are led by a freshman all-American.
The White Sox's current lease for Rate Field expires after the 2029 season.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
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.
