Man With Alleged Ties To Terrorist Group Arrested At O'Hare
A Colorado man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend, on charges that he planned to fight on behalf of a terrorist group in Uzbekistan.
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A Colorado man was arrested at O'Hare International Airport over the weekend, on charges that he planned to fight on behalf of a terrorist group in Uzbekistan.
A look back at the September 11th attacks includes a look up in Chicago to the Willis Tower. The Chicago icon was among those eventually named as a potential terror target.
It won't be just another Sunday for people who are charged protecting others.
The head of a local Islamic-American organization says that after this year, except for remembering its victims, it's time for America to move on from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is now just days away. In Chicago, two men who are working to keep us from harm here and now are saying we're safer than we were a decade ago.
There a few life-changing events in our lives. No question, 9/11 was one of them. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports on how even a simple stroll into work is different than it was a decade ago.
People flying overseas -- or living abroad -- have a new reason to be on their guard. The federal government is reminding travelers of the continued threat from groups like al Qaeda. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman talks with a local expert.
Chicago businessman Tahawwur Rana was found guilty of helping to orchestrate global terrorism, but acquitted of a key charge that he had a hand in the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, India.
Her husband is on trial, accused of supporting terrorists. And now she's speaking out as a jury weighs the fate of Chicago businessman Tahawwur Rana.
Closing arguments are expected later today in the trial of a Chicago businessman accused of helping plan the Mumbai terror attacks.
The prosecution has rested in the case of a Chicago businessman accused of helping plan the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
It has been called the biggest terror trial ever in Chicago. But it's even bigger overseas.
Attorneys will begin presenting their case against Tahawwur Rana, a local businessman charged as a conspirator in the 2008 terror attack in Mumbai, India.
The courtroom was packed and security tight, with metal detectors outside and armed federal marshals inside, as jury selection began in the trial of a Chicago man accused of plotting the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, India.
Oded Orbach, a north suburban man, had been arrested in Romania for allegedly conspiring to obtain and sell anti-aircraft missiles to the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Officials believe the death of Osama Bin Laden increases the risk of retaliation from his supporters. And the greatest threat is to the nation's buses and trains
An Illinois congressman Osama bin Laden is no longer a threat, but that doesn't mean we can allow ourselves to become complacent.
It may feel safer to have Osama bin Laden dead, but is that really the case? University of Chicago political science professor Robert Pape says actually, any plan for retaliation could present an opportunity.
The latest WikiLeaks postings on the Internet suggest a plan was being cooked up in the year after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, to carry out terrorist actions in Chicago.
Federal prosecutors have charged four more defendants in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, as a Chicago man prepares to go to trial in the case.
A Highland Park resident was arrested in Romania Feb. 10 and charged with conspiring to aid terrorists in Afghanistan by attempting to obtain and sell anti-aircraft missiles and other weapons to the Taliban.
The lawyer for a Lebanese immigrant accused of trying to set off a bomb in Wrigleyville last year said Wednesday that his client is "remorseful" about what happened.
A federal judge has agreed to push back the trial of a Chicago businessman charged in connection with the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.
The State of Illinois is hoping to auction off the Thomson Correctional Center this morning.
A local taxi driver charged with attempting to send money to a Pakistan-based terrorist has asked to be released from jail.
The 2026 Illinois primary election is Tuesday, March 17. Here are results for all races.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's bid for the U.S. Senate is leaving her seat in the House up for grabs, and 10 Democrats are vying for the nomination.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hinsdale Police Department's Investigations Division.
Teams of Trinity dancers are performing all over Chicago, taking center stage at schools, churches, and pubs.
A crowded field of 13 Democrats is running to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in Congress, after he announced he will retire at the end of his term, following what will be 30 years in office.
The 2026 Illinois primary election is Tuesday, March 17. Here are results for all races.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's bid for the U.S. Senate is leaving her seat in the House up for grabs, and 10 Democrats are vying for the nomination.
A crowded field of 13 Democrats is running to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in Congress, after he announced he will retire at the end of his term, following what will be 30 years in office.
One of the most closely watched congressional races in the 2026 midterms is in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois, where 15 Democrats jumped into the race after longterm U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky decided to retire at the end of her term.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a record-tying fifth term in office leading the country's second largest county, but her challenger, longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, is considered her toughest rival so far.
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.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
Gov. JB Pritzker addressed his supporters after securing his spot on the November ballot, as he runs for his third term as Illinois governor.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly's bid for the U.S. Senate is leaving her seat in the House up for grabs, and 10 Democrats are vying for the nomination. Her predecessor, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., is looking to return to Congress after resigning in 2012, and is hoping voters will give him another chance despite his conviction on federal charges.
The dancers performed for patients and staff at Shriners as part of their Chicago tour for St. Patrick's Day.
Cloudy Tuesday night with light snow as a quick-hitting clipper moves through. Lows in the low 20s.
A crowded field of 13 Democrats is running to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in Congress, after he announced he will retire at the end of his term, following what will be 30 years in office.
The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls.
A Chicago firefighter has died from injuries he sustained while battling an extra-alarm fire Monday afternoon in an apartment building in Rogers Park.
It's a heated and crowded race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, so Illinois voters are witnessing a generational shift in Senate leadership in Tuesday's primary elections.
A crowded field of 13 Democrats is running to replace U.S. Rep. Danny Davis in Congress, after he announced he will retire at the end of his term, following what will be 30 years in office.
One of the most closely watched congressional races in the 2026 midterms is in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois, where 15 Democrats jumped into the race after longterm U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky decided to retire at the end of her term.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
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.
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 29 points, including five 3-pointers.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
The Boilermakers won the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2023 and the third time overall.
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
