12 Buildings To Come Down In Effort To Fight Crime
Twelve residential buildings on the South and West Side were scheduled to be torn down Thursday, in an effort to eliminate hives for gang activity and violent crime.
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Twelve residential buildings on the South and West Side were scheduled to be torn down Thursday, in an effort to eliminate hives for gang activity and violent crime.
A man was shot dead in the Fuller Park neighborhood Tuesday afternoon on the South Side, police said.
Chicago Police are looking for two suspects who used a not-so-ordinary weapon during a hold-up overnight on the South Side.
A man was shot late Saturday in the South Shore neighborhood.
Chicago Police say an officer shot and killed a man on the city's South Side early Sunday morning.
Three teenage boys -- one as young as 14 -- were among at least 12 people hurt in separate shootings across the city Friday night.
A West Side man who is not a bus driver is in big trouble, after he allegedly stole a CTA bus from one garage and returned it to another across town for reasons unexplained.
A firefighter suffered heat related injuries during a fire at a home in the South Side Canaryville neighborhood Sunday morning.
A long legal fight over control of a church on the far south side ended with a judge ordering the group that took over the building to vacate. Parishioners who were locked out were devastated when they returned Saturday.
A total of 16 people -- one of them in serious to critical condition -- have been taken to hospitals from a crash involving a CTA bus and another vehicle on the South Side Saturday morning.
The New Orleans Hornets have selected Kentucky forward Anthony Davis with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
Firefighters were on the scene of a large pallet fire on the South Side.
Contrary to previous reports, President Barack Obama will not be the grand marshal at this year's Bud Billiken Parade, due to scheduling conflicts.
An 88-year-old woman sustained injuries after struggling with a masked man who broke into her South Side Bronzeville neighborhood Friday night and put a knife to her throat and robbed her.
A 13-year-old boy died after being shot early Sunday in the South Side Woodlawn neighborhood. police said.
Police say drug markets in the South and West Sides were "effectively dismantled" with the culmination Friday of several missions targeting these markets, in areas affected by gang violence.
Police are alerting residents of the South Side Greater Grand Crossing area of an increase in armed robberies that have occurred there in the past month.
A teenage boy was killed in the South Side Hamilton Park neighborhood and at least 13 others were wounded in shootings in the city Friday night into Saturday morning.
A man was wounded in a possible drive-by shooting Wednesday night in the South Shore neighborhood on the South Side.
The city's Water Department has been flooded in recent days with reports of open fire hydrants as people try to cool off amid the recent heat wave.
Chicago police shot a person allegedly carrying a gun Monday night on the South Side.
Police are asking for the public's help to find a teenage girl, missing since last Thursday on the South Side.
A woman was killed early Sunday on the South Side when a shooter took aim at the van she was riding in, police said.
A teenage girl died early Sunday after she and a man were shot Saturday night in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.
Nine people -- two of them in serious to critical condition -- have been taken to hospitals after they were exposed to elevated carbon monoxide levels at a home in the Far South Side South Deering neighborhood Saturday morning.
City leaders and first responders will hold a press conference Monday morning to inform people how to stay cool and safe during the extreme heat.
The new flag is inspired by the "Skokie Spirit" stained glass at the village hall.
Jacob Webb (3-2) got the win with a scoreless ninth. Wicks notched his first save of the season.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
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.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
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 Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
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.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
According to the village's website, the board adopted a new village seal in March 2025, replacing the one used since the 1940s. The old flag still uses that seal.
Dozens of people packed into Bunena Park's Saint Mary of the Lake Parish to pray for those who've lost loved ones in the devastating earthquake and those who are still missing.
Police said one of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries and is still in the hospital. The victim's ages and genders were not released.
The two countries have spent this weekend exchanging missile and drone strikes, with Iran targeting two U.S. allies.
The two countries have spent this weekend exchanging missile and drone strikes, with Iran targeting two U.S. allies.
City leaders and first responders will hold a press conference Monday morning to inform people how to stay cool and safe during the extreme heat.
Officers found three people who had been hit by a vehicle, who had left the scene before they arrived.
The new flag is inspired by the "Skokie Spirit" stained glass at the village hall.
Hundreds of thousands lined Halsted Street, Belmont Avenue, Broadway, and Diversey Parkway on Sunday for the Chicago Pride Parade.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
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.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
Jacob Webb (3-2) got the win with a scoreless ninth. Wicks notched his first save of the season.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
A man was left in critical condition after being shot while walking in Chicago's River North district early Sunday morning.
A 20-year-old Chicago man is accused of being the administrator of a Signal messaging group that was allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the UFC event at the White House.
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
