Former Mayor Richard M. Daley back at home after suffering stroke
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
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Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
Vanecko was the second oldest of the seven children of former Mayor Richard J. Daley and First Lady Eleanor "Sis" Daley.
"The Daley Show" was written by Forrest Claypool—who served as Daley's chief of staff and as the head of several city agencies.
Richard M. Daley was mayor of Chicago for 22 years. Former Daley chief of staff, Cook County commissioner, and head of several city agencies Forrest Claypool is now out with a book, "The Daley Show," that examines Daley's successes and scandals, clout and conflicts. Claypool joins Joe Donlon and Marie Saaevedra to talk about the book.
No one cared that Millennium Park was four years behind schedule and $300 million over budget when they witnessed its beauty.
The daughter of a former Chicago mayor has combined her family's passion for public service and her love of the arts to lead the Illinois Arts Council.
Daley even stopped for a few quick pictures, with his brother John P. Daley serving as the photographer.
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley attended an awards reception at the Chicago Architecture Center on Thursday night. Five cities were honored with a Water Equity Community Award, which provides funding to help remove lead water lines.
Daley's doctor said he is expected to fully recover.
Daley will remain at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for a second night Thursday into Friday.
Bill Daley served as President Obama's Chief of Staff and Secretary of Commerce for President Clinton.
Also at the library is the desk Richard M. Daley sat behind during his 22 years in office and his father used before him when he was mayor.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has vowed to resurrect a plan to provide express trains between O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago, a project long touted but ultimately abandoned by his predecessor, Richard M. Daley.
Calling it "another sordid episode in a long, tangled and distinctly Chicago saga," the Illinois Appellate Court has kept alive a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed by the Denver attorney hired by former Mayor Richard M. Daley to oversee city hiring, only to be stripped of that power.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley is set be questioned under oath about police torture by disgraced Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge and his "midnight crew" of detectives, a long-running scandal that simmered under Daley's watch both as mayor and Cook County State's Attorney.
Former President Bill Clinton and a who's who of Illinois politics were on hand Monday morning as Mayor Rahm Emanuel was sworn in for a second term.
We are learning a little more about former Mayor Richard Daley - and his cancellation of a speech at a Grand Rapids, Michigan, college.
Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Saturday.
It's Chicago's oldest hospital, treating patients since before the Civil War, but Mercy Hospital wouldn't be here today without the spunk, smarts, and determination of a 77-year-old nun.
The northern tier of Grant Park will soon be getting a major makeover, and a new name in honor of late Chicago First Lady Maggie Daley.
From time-to-time, the conversation about a second NFL team in Chicago comes up. This time, it's former Mayor Richard M. Daley who is bringing up the conversation.
The makeup of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's security detail is the subject of a lawsuit.
Construction will begin this fall to turn Northerly Island – the onetime site of Meigs Field – into a new hub for urban camping.
A judge is set to rule Friday on whether to appoint a special prosecutor in a politically-charged case involving the nephew of retired Mayor Richard M. Daley.
The Better Government Association is urging the appointment of a special prosecutor to reinvestigate the case of David Koschman, who died after being punched by a nephew of retired Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Park Ridge police said the worker was caught on surveillance video hitting the child in the chest and stomach while the child was lying on the floor.
Joliet police said officers assigned to the fireworks display at the park responded to reports of a group of juveniles causing a disturbance at the playground near Bluff Street, south of Jefferson Street Friday night.
The ages of the victims range from 18 to 54.
Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential downpours may accompany the strongest storms.
Chicago police said that during the incident, the suspect exposed himself, committed a lewd act, and made unwanted contact with the victim.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Park Ridge police say Olivia Cepeda, 29, was caught on surveillance video hitting a 4-year-old child in the chest and stomach while the child was lying on the floor.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
CBS News Chicago crews caught some drivers trying to push their cars out of flood waters, especially through viaducts—others were trying to slowly drive through it.
Rocky is a sweet gentleman who just celebrated his 13th birthday! This polite boy is looking for a cozy home for the simple things, including a good nap, a squeaky toy, and some treats.
Fire officials said four people were taken to the hospital in good condition, and three others in fair condition. Twelve other people refused treatment.
Frequent lightning, damaging winds and torrential downpours may accompany the strongest storms.
Two Chicago police officers were shot on the city's South Side Friday evening during a struggle after a traffic stop. The driver was also shot and critically injured.
It is unclear how the fire started and whether there were any displacements.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Park Ridge police said the worker was caught on surveillance video hitting the child in the chest and stomach while the child was lying on the floor.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
Nathan Church and Masyn Winn hit three-run homers and the St. Louis Cardinals had 17 hits overall to beat the Chicago Cubs 17-1.
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Chicago police are looking for three men who targeted four businesses in Bridgeport and Bronzeville overnight, on the hunt for ATMs and cash registers.
Two people are dead, and one is injured after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man is charged for sexually assaulting a woman while she was jogging on the 606 Trail in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood over the weekend.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
