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When the Bring Chicago Home effort failed at the ballot box last month, and the more progressive Democratic candidate for Cook County State's Attorney lost, some wondered if Chicago's political winds were changing. Not so fast, though, at least according to the head of the Cook County Democratic Party, Toni Preckwinkle.
Lawyers for the federal government and the State of Texas were in front of a federal appeals court on Wednesday, arguing over the constitutionality of the state's immigration enforcement bill. SB 4 allows local officers to arrest and charge migrants suspected of entering the country illegally.
Former President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail this week visiting two key battleground states: Wisconsin and Michigan. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is playing up abortion rights in campaign ads, an issue he believes will be important to voters in November.
Evers vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have banned high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. Republicans don't have the votes needed to override the veto.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
The Democratic primary in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office race remained too close to call nearly a week after Election Day. Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,600 votes, as of Monday. As of shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, Burke's vote count stood at 261,885 (50.2%), while Harris had earned 260,242 (49.8%).
The Democratic primary in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office race remained too close to call nearly a week after Election Day. Eileen O'Neil Burke held a narrow lead over Clayton Harris, just about 1,900 votes, as of Monday.
Vladimir Putin has faced no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have amassed enough delegates to secure their party nominations, CBS News estimates.
Previously set for October, the jury trial for Richard Allen is now scheduled for May 13 through May 31, according to court records.
Families of hostages taken by Hamas, IVF patients and the parents of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich were among the notable guests for the president's address to Congress.
There were hundreds of delegates up for grabs for both Democrats and Republicans on Super Tuesday.
A senior U.S. official says Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it.
The sentencing hearings for the four people convicted in last year's ComEd bribery trial were delayed. Last year, a jury convicted former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, retired ComEd vice president John Hooker and former ComEd consultant Jay Doherty of conspiring to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to arrange no-work contracts and high-paying jobs to his allies in exchange for favorable treatment.
The Kentucky Republican, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday.
Tim Mapes, the longtime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison on Monday for lying under oath to a grand jury to protect his old boss. A federal jury found Mapes guilty in August 2023 of one count of perjury and one count of attempted obstruction of justice. The perjury charge carried a sentence of up to five years, and the obstruction charge carried a sentence of up to 20 years.
Tim Mapes, the longtime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison on Monday for lying under oath to a grand jury to protect his old boss.
The super PAC aired an ad with images of from his uncle's John F. Kennedy's slogans, clips and a song, and Robert Kennedy Jr. then apologized to members to his family if the ad caused them pain.
Protesters will be allowed to set up just outside of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, despite opposition from Democratic officials, because of a technicality.
The federal wire fraud and money laundering trial against William "Sam" McCann was delayed Monday after court officials learned that the former Illinois state senator was hospitalized over the weekend.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tweeted after the Assembly vote that he will veto the bill if it reaches him.
Federal officials are clearing the ways for grounded Boeing planes to resume flying.
A major winter storm is bearing down on Chicago this week as more than 500 migrants were still waiting for shelter space in the city. More than 200 asylum seekers were staying in warming buses at the city's landing zone. Plus, three more charter buses from Texas were expected to arrive in Chicago on Thursday. Mayor Brandon Johnson has been vocal in pleading for help from the federal government to tackle the migrant crisis in Chicago. He sat down with CBS 2's Sabrina Franza about the city's response and more.
A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
Conspiracy theory still finds purchase; nation splits over Trump's name on ballots.
Police say the boy was riding his bike when he saw a dark vehicle on the street and heard multiple shots fired.
Two boys, 14 and 17, and two girls, 14 and 15, were arrested in the 0-100 block of West 95th Street just before 2:30 p.m.
Chicago police said just after 11:30 p.m., two men were arguing on the sidewalk in the 500 block of North Leamington Avenue. Both pulled out handguns, and one of the men fired shots at two others who were in a group.
A girl, 14, was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where she died.
A cooler lake breeze will develop Sunday as the cold front is now south of Chicago.
Under a proposed new policy, Cook County prosecutors would not file drug, gun, and theft charges in cases that begin with minor traffic stops such as broken tail lights or having an expired vehicle registration.
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday morning.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
A coalition of pro-Palestinian activists groups said they will march with or without permits during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
Chicago police said it happened just after 11:30 p.m. in the 500 block of North Leamington Avenue.
The Life Time races are a fixture on Chicago's athletic calendar each year. Allison Humbert Wilkinson, Life Time's senior marketing manager, says the race is a way to celebrate the end of winter.
Some students, faculty, and alumni are protesting his visit over his policies in the Israel-Hamas war. The school's president, David Thomas, warned he would halt graduation ceremonies if demonstrations erupt.
Several Israeli tanks fired warning shots along one of the main roads in central Gaza in an attempt to clear the path of Palestinians before the aid convoys arrived.
From a purple sky to a dog measuring soil temperatures for cicadas. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. in the 700 block of South Albany Avenue. Nearly 100 evidence markers were placed at the scene.
In the courtroom, one set of parents watched their son face a list of charges as the other clutched a photo of the son they lost.
Police say the woman convinced her coworker, whom she had a romantic relationship with, to shoot and kill her boyfriend.
The city is trying to prevent larger problems like one incident when a group of men attacked an SUV that then hit a woman.
Police say the boy was riding his bike when he saw a dark vehicle on the street and heard multiple shots fired.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Why are more than 27,000 people in Cook County still holding on to their weapons when they shouldn't?
Nina Sanders was brought on to build relationships between the team and the Native American community. But instead, she said she was pushed out.
Eligible homeowners and business owners would be able to have their water bills lowered if they can prove their higher bill is the result of leak in the underground service line.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Juan Soto had his first multihomer game with the Yankees, Luis Gil struck out a career-high 14 and New York beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday to extend its winning streak to a season-high six games.
Christopher Morel singled in Cody Bellinger with one out in the ninth to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Andrew Vaughn had two RBI singles and leadoff batter Tommy Pham finished with three hits for the White Sox.
The Wildcats remained down 1-0 until the third, only to score seven runs in the bottom of the inning.
Paul Skenes struck out 11 in six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3.
The Chicago Police Department said it is expecting extra people out this weekend, and thus, there will also be extra patrols along the lakefront.
No one was in custody Friday night. Wentworth Area detectives were investigating.
All three victims were taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition.
Taeyoung Kim of Northbrook was charged in the crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic.
The teacher from Bloom Trail High School in Steger began abusing the student in 2000, according to a lawsuit.
