Man due in Illinois court in murder of ex-wife and her husband in Columbus, Ohio
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home. Lauren Victory reports.
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Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home. Lauren Victory reports.
A dog brought as a stray to an animal shelter in Rockford, Illinois, has been reunited with their owner in Houston after five years and a thousand-mile journey.
Rockford actually moved up a spot from second place last year. Zillow said Rockford is so popular because of its affordability and proximity to Chicago.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Southern California was diverted to Rockford on Sunday.
The plane was expected to depart Rockford early Sunday afternoon to take customers to their destination.
Four former employees at the oldest manufacturing plant in Rockford are reopening the once-shuttered factory that laid them off.
Passengers go through TSA security at Rockford’s airport, hop on the bus, and go straight to their gate at O’Hare.
The 12-acre garden features winding pathways, waterfalls, and koi ponds.
The family-owned store that has been around for over 25 years is no stranger to selling tickets worth big bucks.
Rockford police said a K9 officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1300 block of East State Street around 3:20 p.m.
As an officer and K9 pursued him, Vernon Frills of Madison fired shots in the direction of the officer and the K9, hitting the K9 twice, according to police.
The player matched all six numbers to score the prize.
The family said Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum promised a security plan when she took office last year, but failed to protect Jesus Macias.
Jesus Macias, 62, was shot and killed on Monday of last week while traveling with his mother, wife, and child.
The Wolves snapped a four-game losing streak in the first of 12 meetings with the IceHogs.
Rogelio Ibarra, 24, of Rockford, pleaded guilty to the distribution of cocaine and unlawful possession of firearms earlier this year.
Romona and Jacob Schupbach were laid to rest Saturday morning at Crosspoint Church.
Jenna Newcomb, 15, along with Jacob Schupbach, 23, and his mother, Romona Schupback, 63, were killed last week in the violent rampage.
All three victims will have respective memorial visitations on Friday afternoon at two different locations in Rockford.
The victims include a 15-year-old girl and a U.S. postal worker.
That worker, 49-year-old Jay Larson, was honored today by the U.S. Postal Service. Multiple mail carriers led a procession along Jay Larson's mail route to recognized the impact he made on the community.
Jay Larson was one of four people killed in a stabbing attack on Wednesday.
Jay Larson was one of four people killed in a stabbing attack on Wednesday.
The suspect was arrested after a 20-minute rampage, with police taking him into custody as he was stabbing his last victims.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
Some musical artists are taking a step back into the past, preserving wartime letters soldiers wrote to loved ones for a recording project in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
Indiana state officials on Friday continued to survey tornado damage in Lake Village, after two people were killed in Tuesday's storms, though strong winds made cleanup efforts that much more difficult.
The general manager of the Arlo Hotel in Chicago has lived many lives and had many careers, but she said her own growth goes hand-in-hand with mentoring other women.
A key City Council committee on Friday backed a $27 million settlement with the family of a mother of six killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
A key City Council committee on Friday backed a $27 million settlement with the family of a mother of six killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The Senate failed for a fourth time to advance a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, with no deal in sight.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
A play inspired by the story of Emmett Till has now been extended twice past its initial run at Collaboraction Theatre in Humboldt Park.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
In these high-tech days, letter writing seems to be a lost art relegated to the past. Some musical artists are taking a step back into the past, preserving wartime letters soldiers wrote to loved ones for a recording project in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday. Words written long ago find a new voice as they're set to music.
Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it will stop operating flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June.
The weather isn't going to keep people from coming downtown to celebrate St. Patrick's Day festivities on Saturday. Police want everyone to stay alert, especially after recent attacks in the U.S.
More than 100 residents formed the Astoria Tower Tenants Association because of the living conditions. Under the guidance of a tenants' rights organization, some have withheld a portion of their rent.
Chicago is gearing up for a weekend full of St. Patrick's Day parades and citywide celebrations. Here's what you need to know.
Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it will stop operating flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June.
Strong wind gusts tore through the Chicago area on Friday, knocking out power to thousands, taking down trees, and even tearing the roof off of a north suburban school.
The man killed in Aroma Park after an EF-3 tornado touched down in Kankakee County on Tuesday has been identified.
Some musical artists are taking a step back into the past, preserving wartime letters soldiers wrote to loved ones for a recording project in celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Two separate child abuse cases in Lake County, Illinois, are prompting questions about the roles schools play in identifying warning signs and alerting authorities.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
Connor Bedard scored off a rebound off a post at 3:57 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles said there was a common theme to the free agents they are bringing in this offseason, saying the team "wanted to get faster, more explosive" with guys that are "passionate about football."
Northwestern now has a seven-game winning streak against the Hoosiers.
Chicago's Jalen Smith converted two free throws with 1.4 seconds left in regulation to send the game into OT, and Tre Jones contributed 22 points for the Bulls
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and opened fire, but he was the only one killed, law enforcement officials said.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
A man was shot and killed on the street in the midday hours Wednesday in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Park rangers cited the four visitors, all from Illinois, for collecting and defacing park resources.
A woman has been charged in a road rage shooting that left someone injured this past weekend on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
