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The Mount Carmel Academy students who participated in the mock conclave before the election of Pope Leo XIV spent their first full day in Rome Tuesday, exploring the city and seeing where the pontiff gets his famous hats.
From Pope Leo’s childhood home to his new home at the Vatican. That's where CBS Chicago’s Noel Brennan is headed for a very fun reason.
A group of Chicago grade schoolers who made headlines for their mock conclave in May is about to take the trip of a lifetime to see Pope Leo XIV in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV has for the first time waded into an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Thousands of participants will gather at Soldier Field to raise awareness and support Northwestern Medicine's research for a cure.
Staff members at Insight Hospital and Medical Center joined in the commemoration of Pope Leo XIV with the unveiling of a new plaque in his honor.
Seventy years ago, a baby was born at the hospital, formerly known as Mercy Hospital. He would grow up to become the first American Pope.
There were lots of songs, prayers, smiles, and even a special balloon release.
City officials said the election of Pope Leo touched off a pilgrimage here by Catholics from all over the world, and that is a blessing for the economy. Tourism could give the city a $40 million boost.
On Saturday, the newly appointed American ambassador presented the first American-born pontiff with a chocolate birthday cake.
The Chicago-born pope is turning 70 this Sunday. On Thursday, students at St. Mary Catholic School in Riverside are gathering donations of cake mixes and canned frosting to donate to a food bank.
Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis on Sunday during an open-air mass in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Leo XIV is partnering with Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani and Chef Art Smith to open a restaurant at one of the historic papal summer residences.
Pope Leo XIV met with one of the most prominent Catholic advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion and vowed to conitnue Pope Francis' legacy.
In the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV also took time to remember the victims of the Minneapolis shooting.
The Kane County Cougars are giving away Pope Leo XIV bobbleheads on Thursday when they host the Gary Southshore RailCats.
The custom table was gifted to the pope by Robert Blackwell Jr., the chairman of the luxury table tennis company Killerspin.
The custom-made pearlescent ping-pong table and equipment that Killerspin gifted the pope features his coat of arms.
A new tour is taking people to see where Pope Leo XIV grew up and took his first steps toward the Vatican.
He's now known across the world as Pope Leo XIV, but people in Chicago first knew him as Robert Prevost. Now a new tour is taking people to see where the pope grew up and took his first steps toward the Vatican.
Music legend Madonna wants Pope Leo XIV to take a humanitarian mission to Gaza “before it’s too late” to help starving children. She believes he’s the only person who cannot be denied entry into Gaza.
St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Chicago on Saturday debuted an exhibit designed by the soon-to-be-canonized first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis.
Young people from more than 146 countries got the thrill of a lifetime for the occasion.
Survivors of clergy abuse held a news conference Thursday to speak out against alleged coverups in the U.S. in Peru by Pope Leo XIV when he was a bishop.
Survivors of clergy abuse held a news conference Thursday to speak out against alleged coverups in the U.S. in Peru by Pope Leo XIV when he was a bishop.
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.
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump's 2026 budget.
A rollover crash in Chicago's Loop shut down part of Wacker Drive overnight.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Four people were injured, two of them seriously, in a crash on Chicago's South Side early Friday morning, police said.
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.
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 divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
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.
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.
As the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Fire all push for brand-new stadiums, a new report provided some advice about what teams can do to be successful.
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 Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
Danica McKellar, best known for playing Winnie Cooper on "The Wonder Years," joined CBS News Chicago to discuss her new Christmas movie "Have We Met This Christmas," which she wrote and stars in, as well as her children's books.
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.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your day with a look at Ruth Page's "The Nutcracker."
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump’s 2026 budget.
You can drop off toy drive donations to 145 W. Main Street in Barrington, Illinois.
Ten residents were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a West Humboldt Park apartment building overnight.
A south suburban mom says her 6-year-old was sent home early and left alone in the cold for more than an hour.
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump's 2026 budget.
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.
A rollover crash in Chicago's Loop shut down part of Wacker Drive overnight.
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.
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.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The Bulls led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, holding the Magic without a field goal for the first five minutes of the period.
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.
