Hack targeting CDK is first time car dealers have been affected nationwide, Chicago experts say
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
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One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
Hoffman Estates-based CDK Global told its car dealership clients that software tools powering their operations likely will not be fully functional for the remainder of the month after the company was hacked—causing a systemwide outage. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Multiple cyberattacks on software maker CDK Global are causing havoc for thousands of car dealerships across the U.S.
The hack targeted change healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth, forcing the nation's largest medical payment system offline on Feb. 21.
It has been out for nearly a month. Also, the hospital is planning to restore its systems in phases.
On Wednesday, officials at Lurie Children's Hospital would only say they are aware that Rhysida is claiming the attack, but would not give details beyond that. But a post on the ransomware gang’s "data leak" appears to make the terms pretty clear. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Members of the Lockbit gang were finally caught after years of ransomware attacks on companies and organizations around the world.
It was not immediately confirmed whether LockBit was responsible for a cyberattack on Lurie Children's Hospital, but it is suspected. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The group's involvement has not been confirmed, but LockBit took credit for a very similar outage at a hospital on the city's West Side.
In what could be a major development in the cyberattack against Lurie Children’s Hospital, the FBI and British authorities have taken down LockBit -- which they call the world’s most prolific ransomware group. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
In a statement, she said she looks forward to passing along a more effective and independent office.
About an hour and a half south of Chicago, a Grundy County farm stands out as different from the rest — as it is a 100% sustainable operation.
Metra hopes to drive up ridership and keep riders from running late by turning one car into a full-service café.
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
Metra said just before 7 p.m., Metra Electric train No. 345, scheduled to arrive at 93rd Street/South Chicago at 8:38 p.m., hit a pedestrian around 27th Street.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
Burnett, 61, is the dean of the City Council, having represented the 27th Ward on the West Side since 1995. He's also the vice mayor and chairman of the Zoning Committee.
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
After years of working on and performing their song, "Pursuit," Chicago band Pixel Grip woke up to a surprise when they heard a sample of their song in a Travis Scott track.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Guerrero talked recently about the challenges he has faced, and the full-circle moment that has led to his dream job as principal conductor of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago.
Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg announced she will not seek another term. The decision comes after Chicago's City Council approved new ethics reforms that would give the inspector general more latitude.
House republicans last night the final stamp of approval for $9 billion in spending cuts from the federal government.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 17, 2025.
About an hour and a half south of Chicago, a Grundy County farm stands out as different from the rest — as it is a 100% sustainable operation. David Yeomans reports.
Just after 6 p.m., the LaSalle County Sheriff's office said Ronald W. Martin Jr., 45, was in custody.
Metra hopes to drive up ridership and keep riders from running late by turning one car into a full-service café.
"The Late Show" franchise will "end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season," CBS said.
In a statement, she said she looks forward to passing along a more effective and independent office.
About an hour and a half south of Chicago, a Grundy County farm stands out as different from the rest — as it is a 100% sustainable operation.
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
Gilbert and Hester Mendez said police pointed assault rifles and handguns at them and their children, Peter and Jack, after raiding the wrong home in 2017.
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
During a cruise on Sunday, Urlacher, who played linebacker for the Bears from 2000 to 2012, will share some stories from the glory days of the NFC Championship run.
Ruth Chepngetich, who set the women's world record at the Chicago marathon in 2024, has been provisionally suspended for a positive doping test.
Will Reilly scored his first career goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally Atlanta United to a draw with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
The LaSalle County Sheriff's office said Ronald W. Martin Jr., 45, was taken into custody.
More than 500 people were arrested for retail theft recently in a specifically targeted mission by more than 100 law enforcement agencies across the U.S.
The charges to which Monica Davis admitted in Cook County included aggravated battery and license violations.
