Investigators Look To Cell Phone In Missing Woman Case
The mystery goes on in downstate LaSalle County where a 40-year-old mother of four vanished after the car crash that killed her husband early Sunday.
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The mystery goes on in downstate LaSalle County where a 40-year-old mother of four vanished after the car crash that killed her husband early Sunday.
Wearing a long red dress on a freezing night, she vanished after a car crash killed her husband. The search for a missing mom has taken a new turn. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.
A man whose job was to counsel troubled children, and who also worked as a high school sports coach, now stands charged with trying to arrange a sexual tryst with a 13-year-old girl.
It has been more than 48 hours since a LaSalle County woman mysteriously disappeared, and clues have yet to surface in the mystery.
Newsradio 780's Steve Miller visits Wild Blossom Meadery, the only business in Chicago makingwine from honey.
A Chicago Police officer is under investigation for shooting and killing an unarmed man, after he allegedly refused to take his hands out of his coat.
The Marines' Toys for Tots program in the Chicago area is still several hundred thousand toys short - with Christmas just three weeks away.
A pastor in the West Pullman neighborhood who usually provides Christmas toys to hundreds of needy children says he missed a deadline this year - and because of that, he says the toy chest is bare.
A funeral was held Wednesday morning for a Chicago Police officer who was killed in the line of duty as he processed a burglary scene last week.
The Chicago teenager accused of murdering a Chicago police officer and a former Chicago Housing Authority police officer is being described as a neighborhood terrorist. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Tuesday was the last day to file objections to the nominating petitions of the 20 candidates in the race for mayor of Chicago.
A motorist and a CTA train operator were hospitalized Sunday morning when a CTA Brown Line train struck a car in the Albany Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
The main post office in Chicago will have a few thousand "Letters to Santa" displayed in the mezzanine lobby by Wednesday of next week - most of them from needy families asking for help. Newsradio 780's Steve Miller reports.
If candidates in Chicago's municipal elections want to knock the competition off the ballot, 69 West Washington is the place to be for the next several days.
A source says investigators were looking at the golf cart to see if there was a malfunction.
An attorney whose specialty is election law says he will file a challenge on behalf of registered voters who don't think Rahm Emanuel should be on the ballot for mayor because of residency.
Lawyer says bridal business is highly competitive and he won't draw conclusions on the cause of the fire at Eva's Bridals in Oak Lawn until the investigation is done.
A disabled Northwestern University medical student has filed a federal lawsuit against the condo board of her Streeterville building - accusing the board of violating her rights under the Fair Housing Act.
A $55 million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit over strip searches at the Cook County Jail, attorneys said today.
Several candidates declared their plans to run for mayor over the weekend, and now they are taking the next step by officially filing their petitions.
Chicago area Vietnam veterans gathered today to talk about their plans for June of next year - as they mark 25 years since the city honored Vietnam veterans with a parade.
The man charged with killing 3-year-old Riley Fox pleaded guilty on Wednesday and was then quickly sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison.
The man accused of murdering 3-year-old Riley Fox in 2004 is expected to plead guilty tomorrow in Will County court.
Murakami has more home runs than any Japanese-born player through his first 22 games.
Each candle represented an organ donor recipient, donor, or someone still waiting for help.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
The armed group entered the victim's white Nissan SUV, and one of them took the driver's belongings before demanding the driver get out of the car, to which they complied.
Chicago police said the driver of a Jeep Cherokee was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it hit a Honda Pilot entering traffic on Pulaski Road.
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
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.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana on Sunday. The suspected shooter is also dead, according to police.
This comes hours after the president responded to Iran reclosing the Strait of Hormuz, announcing, "We're offering a very fair and reasonable deal," adding if Iran doesn't take it, the US will "knock out every single power plant and every bridge in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!"
The warning goes into effect from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Monday for all areas except central Cook County. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest.
The Federation of Hellenic American Organizations of Illinois hosts the parade every year to honor Greek contributions to culture and democracy.
Proceeds from the event benefit Altman's widow and two kids, one of which was born just weeks after he died in that fire up in Rogers Park.
The attempted sexual assault happened on the train between Cicero Avenue and Austin Avenue on Saturday, April 18.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
Each candle represented an organ donor recipient, donor, or someone still waiting for help.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
Many areas across Illinois are dealing with flooding threats after storms Friday night brought heavy rainfall.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
Murakami has more home runs than any Japanese-born player through his first 22 games.
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
Megan Coronado is helping ignite the Flames in her first season as head coach at UIC.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
Officers from the Iowa City Police Department heard gunfire while responding to a report of a large fight, the department said.
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
Three people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
