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From a special birthday shoutout to a sunrise through Stonehenge. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
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From a special birthday shoutout to a sunrise through Stonehenge. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
Nicole Mildner's doorbell camera captured her mail carrier throwing packages onto the front lawn of her Canaryiville home instead of bringing them to her door. She shared video going back to 2023 and 2024 with CBS News Chicago showing the incidents.
After 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was brutally murdered in 2019, and her baby was cut from her womb, a Chicago non-profit is making sure her memory lives on by helping other mothers-to-be in need.
A man has been charged with murder in the death of a Glenview, Illinois man who was found dead during a well-being check earlier this month.
Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) said she wants to work with other community leaders to create a training program for business owners to stop racial profiling. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
A number of community organizations came together in North Lawndale Thursday night to recognize and celebrate those working to lift up the community. CBS News Chicago’s Suzanne Le Mignot was the emcee, and after handing out several awards, she got an award herself for being "a steadfast advocate for community engagement and storytelling."
Some people welcome the cameras as something that make the roads safer. But one Chicago alderman — while he approved one requested by the residents of his ward — is still not a fan. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Cheretha Morrison disappeared four years ago Wednesday. Morrison’s family feels someone knows something about what happened to her, and they want anyone with information to come forward to help police solve the missing person's case. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Experts warned that the problem is worse in the winter. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
From a beautiful sunrise to dogs styled to look like sheep at the Dog Show, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
We all count on getting our packages delivered at home, but the way a Canaryville neighborhood woman has been getting her packages delivered has her wanting action from the United States Postal Service. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
From a car dwarfed between two trucks to a volcano that has erupted for an eighth time, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
What do you get when 3,000 Chicago Public Schools students join forces during Black History Month to sing? Soulful and empowering songs with a message.
The Chicago Fire Department, in partnership with the IIT Black Student Union, put on the panel discussion called “Rising Through the Heat: Black Voices in Firefighting and Paramedics,” during Black History month. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
From a beautiful sunrise in Miami to Lunar New Year celebrations in River West. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Kylee Miller's eye this week.
Nine chefs joined forces for the unique fundraiser in River North Thursday evening. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The scholarship is for Chicago Police officers who want to pursue a master's degrees in law at the Loyola School of Law, like Preston did. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
From a perfect snowflake to NASA's view of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. monument in Washington D.C. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Ed Curran's eye this week.
From a stunning cloud formation to a tasty cup of hot chocolate, here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and and Ed Curran's eye this week.
For 16 years Dr. Justin Antos has been the music teacher and band leader, here at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island. As Suzanne Le Mignot reports, Antos is now a finalist for the 2025 Music Educator Award at the Grammys.
Mattie Robertson died Dec. 27. She performed music, directed choirs, and taught students for decades. As Suzanne Le Mignot reports, the number of people who knew and loved her were many.
Some elected officials and experts believe tolls to alleviate traffic congestion in Chicago. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
New York City has just rolled out a new congestion pricing toll system to try to relieve traffic in Manhattan? Could something similar work in Chicago? Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
From a cat sitting in his bed to a South Side deli shop that's been around since 1902. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
CBS News Chicago’s Suzanne Le Mignot and her PAWS Chicago rescue dog, Lucy, join the campaign to help raise awareness about mental health and clinical research to help everyone live a happy life. Creator and University of Chicago professor Sara Serritella explains the campaign's purpose and the importance of having research and studies.
A man was charged after an argument led to a fatal shooting in Joliet, Illinois, on Friday.
Chicago's Buckingham Fountain is turning on for the summer season on Saturday.
Letter carriers are teaming up with local suburban leaders to combat food insecurity this weekend.
The MV Hondius is expected to reach the Canary Islands early Sunday. Passengers are set to be carefully removed hours after docking.
A 19-year-old was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood early Saturday morning.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The MV Hondius is expected to reach the Canary Islands early Sunday. Passengers are set to be carefully removed hours after docking.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Plan your Mother’s Day celebrations on theWit Hotel Chicago and check out ROOF for special holiday events.
A new book shares the story Chicago’s architectural history through the humble brick.
Herman is an 8-year-old boy looking for a forever home.
A new report commissioned by the Board of Education failed to identify the sources of the leaks to the media in 2025.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body camera video of a deadly shooting involving police in Humboldt Park in March.
Chicago's Buckingham Fountain is turning on for the summer season on Saturday.
Three people and a dog were displaced after flames engulfed their home early Saturday morning.
A 19-year-old was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood early Saturday morning.
A man was charged after an argument led to a fatal shooting in Joliet, Illinois, on Friday.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Luke Raley drove in a career-high seven runs with his first grand slam and a three-run homer to power the Seattle Mariners to a 12-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
It's all about learning at this point, as Chicago Bears rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday at Halas Hall.
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
