Property tax workshops happening Saturday for Little Village, Pilsen residents
Mi Villita Neighbors is announcing property tax workshops Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
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Mi Villita Neighbors is announcing property tax workshops Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Homeowners in Little Village and Pilsen will get some help when it comes to their property taxes.
Christian Acevedo is charged with an adult with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder. CBS 2's Noel Brennan attended his bond hearing.
Brandon Perez, 15, and Nathan Billegas, 14, were both killed while two other teens, a boy and a girl, were wounded.
Brandon Perez, 15, and Nathan Billegas, 14, were both killed while two other teens, a boy and a girl, were wounded outside the Pilsen school. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The one-term incumbent Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez is facing a challenge from Aida Flores, a community organizer and former CPS principal.
Voters on Wednesday got to hear from the two candidates running for 25th Ward alderperson at what was expected to be a standing room only forum at Benito Juarez High School. Ahead of this face-off, CBS 2's Andrew Ramos spoke to residents to get the pulse of voters in Pilsen.
The events keep causing problems despite efforts to crack down. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos told us, Ricardo Camacho is trying to change that, one conversation at a time.
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to addressing mental health is breaking stigmas, and just talking about it. As CBS 2's Andrew Ramos told us, one Pilsen man is trying to change that, one conversation at a time.
Residents say tax bills are climbing as much as 46 percent.
Residents say tax bills are climbing as much as 46 percent – and are forcing longtime Pilsen residents to leave their homes.
The Pilsen Neighbors Community Council and several groups are partnering for Wednesday's event.
The Pilsen Neighbors Community Council and several groups are partnering for Wednesday's event.
Parishioners protested outside Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral Sunday to send a message to Cardinal Blase Cupich.
Residents are saying that this practice is out of control in part because of its abuse, even after light snowfall like the city saw this week.
The snowy weather is sparking the return of the time-honored Chicago tradition of "dibs." Car owners use everything from buckets to old furniture to reserve the spot. But as CBS 2's Andrew Ramos found, some Pilsen residents are saying this unwritten rule is out of control.
Advocates point to gentrification as the main culprit for the average 46% increase for homeowners in Pilsen.
The Cook County Tax Assessor felt the heat from homeowners on Friday in Pilsen when they came face to face for a meeting to talk about recent increases in property taxes.
Back-to-back robberies in the Pilsen neighborhood has a business on, and has caused a community group from nearby Little Village to step up their efforts in keeping the community safe. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Police said there were also several other robberies on the block.
Celso Ignacio began volunteering during the pandemic and soon became the face of the pantry.
Leaders and workers at the Pilsen Food Pantry are devastated after co-worker's unexpected death. Celso Ignacio began volunteering during the pandemic and soon became the face of the pantry. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray spoke with his co-workers who helped raise money for his funeral expenses.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman spoke Tuesday with some of the migrants about their journey, and the organizations that are now scrambling to help.
A metal recycling company in Pilsen that had been ordered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to monitor their levels of pollutants is now getting a stamp of approval. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports on a continuing controversy surrounding the metal shredder.
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a painting that was forcibly taken from a Jewish art collector during World War II.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
Dr. Naomi Esquivel knew achieving her dream of becoming a veterinarian meant overcoming major gaps and long odds. Now that she has, she's built an organization to help veterinarians of the future.
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan has filed a lawsuit seeking to keep three rivals off the ballot, arguing they shouldn't be allowed to run for mayor while also running for re-election to their current positions.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a painting that was forcibly taken from a Jewish art collector during World War II.
Chicago Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry, who has served as Mayor Brandon Johnson's top attorney since he took office, is retiring from her post, and the mayor is tapping University of Illinois Chicago professor Renee Hatcher as her replacement.
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan has filed a lawsuit seeking to keep three rivals off the ballot, arguing they shouldn't be allowed to run for mayor while also running for re-election to their current positions.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
Organizers hope to raise $400,000 for research, awareness and to grant wishes for cancer patients across the Midwest.
The death of a fourth beluga whale, the third rescued from Marineland in Canada, at the Shedd has raised questions about just how medically fragile they were when they arrived.
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a painting that was forcibly taken from a Jewish art collector during World War II.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
They're not regular donuts, they're quantum donuts. That's the pitch from a business hoping to get more dough as a massive new quantum computing campus continues construction in South Chicago.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
Iowa State's men's wrestling program will serve a year of probation and was fined $25,000 after the NCAA ruled a booster had improper contact with two transfers.
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says quarterback Caleb Williams "will likely miss some time," but is considered "week to week" after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Sam Antonacci had a two-run double in a three-run fourth inning and the Chicago White Sox kept pace in the AL Central and eliminated the Detroit Tigers from playoff contention with a rain-soaked victory Sunday.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
