Walter: Keep Your Shirt On, Seriously
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson says a congressional scandal over a beefcake shot on the Internet is funny until you realize the elected official in question helps lead the nation.
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CBS 2's Walter Jacobson says a congressional scandal over a beefcake shot on the Internet is funny until you realize the elected official in question helps lead the nation.
You have to hand it to Pepsi and Groupon for getting a big bang for their bucks during the Super Bowl.
There has been a lot of finger-pointing with this week's blizzard. But CBS 2's Walter Jacobson has this to say to all those finger-pointers: stop whining.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson says lawmakers really dropped the ball by mixing so many tax increases into the state's capital program, which has been ruled invalid by an appellate court.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson says tens of thousands -- either Bears fans or Packers fans -- stand to be disappointed after Sunday's big game at Soldier Field.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson hopes there are more investigative reports into questionable job assignments in county government, following Pam Zekman's story on the treasurer's personal driver.
The TV talking heads have decided, in their ultimate wisdom, that it's the rhetoric in politics that's polarizing America and stirring people up. But just who is responsible for that rhetoric?
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson advises Chicagoans against expecting Bill Daley to bring home the bacon for the Windy City, now that he's White House chief of staff.
President Obama is back from his Hawaiian vacation, concerned about a Republican House and high unemployment. But Walter Jacobson says there's one thing the president is not at all concerned about. Here's his Perspective.
Vacation's about over for Illinois' General Assembly. The challenge when everybody returns? Deal with the state's $15 billion debt. Can they fix it? Walter Jacobson says don't count on it. But there is a chance. Here's Walter's Perspective.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson has some advice for officials in the wake of Wednesday's tragedy: Don't allow dangerous structures to stay standing.
George Ryan won't be getting out of prison anytime soon. While there's much sympathy for his critically ill wife, there's another side of the story. Here's Walter Jacobson's Perspective.
Walter Jacobson's "Perspective" takes the teen star's handlers to task for videos that may negatively influence young fans.
Walter Jacobson says something sneaky is going on in Chicago's race for mayor. Here's his Perspective.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson questions why mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel is spending time in L.A. and Hollywood while he's trying to make himself look like a local back in Chicago.
This time of year, we think about peace on earth and good will towards man. A lot of people think that's hard to do, especially now, with all the news about the damaging WikiLeaks. But Walter Jacobson says what's with all the worry? Here's his Perspective.
Thanksgiving is just two days away. And tonight, Walter Jacobson is talking turkey. Here is Walter's look at turkeys of the year.
CBS 2's commentator says the cry over privacy invasion obscures the need for safety in air travel.
Taxpayers on the hook for Wrigley Field renovations? Walter Jacobson thinks it could happen, and he's not happy about it. Why some quick wheeling and dealing in Springfield could cost you plenty.
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson is not keen on the idea of a "consensus" candidate for African Americans, and says white people shouldn't rally behind someone like them, either.
When it comes to politics and journalism, reporters need to be careful not to cross a certain line. Here's Walter Jacobson's Perspective.
The widow of man who wrote the 1985 hit is getting tackled by the Bears and NFL over creative-rights issues.
In his latest "Perspective," Walter Jacobson says it's time to call off Halloween.
One week: that's all that's left until the midterm elections. And for some, that's seven more grueling days of listening to campaign ads. Walter Jacobson says you'll see more campaign ads than ever. They are not cheap. And that has Walter a little worked up.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded this weekend in Joliet, Illinois.
A man stood charged with a hate crime Sunday following an incident at a bakery in the west Chicago suburb of Lombard last week.
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.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in the North Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
Two eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 were blocked just south of Tinley Park, Illinois, early Sunday after a semi-trailer truck rolled over.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10:30 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Organizers are also reminding people planning to come out Sunday to pay close attention to parking restrictions and street closures in the area as the parade route fills up. Darius Johnson reports.
Shawna Mizelle reports on the servicemembers, who were killed when a refueling aircraft taking part in operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago's West Loop.
Suzanne Le Mignot spotted a man dressed as Pope Leo XIV in the crowd after the dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us some photos of the incredible tornadic activity in the area last week.
A severe weather threat is in place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., with damaging winds as the greatest hazard.
All lanes of the inbound Kennedy Expressway were blocked in the West Loop early Sunday after a crash.
An on-duty Chicago police sergeant was shot overnight Sunday into Monday while driving in the city's Pullman neighborhood.
The 48th annual South Side Irish Parade stepped off Sunday in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded this weekend in Joliet, Illinois.
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.
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
Vegas' Jeremy Lauzon and Chicago's Ethan Del Mastro were ejected in the third period after receiving roughing and misconduct penalties.
Neither team scored until the 81st minute when Cuypers sent a PK into the net after a foul on DC United midfielder Jackson Hopkins.
No. 3 Michigan beat Nick Boyd and No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 on Saturday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship.
Purdue beat short-handed UCLA 73-66 on Saturday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
A 15-year-old boy was shot and critically wounded this weekend in Joliet, Illinois.
A man stood charged with a hate crime Sunday following an incident at a bakery in the west Chicago suburb of Lombard last week.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in the North Park neighborhood on Chicago's Northwest Side.
An on-duty Chicago police sergeant was shot overnight Saturday into Sunday while driving in the city's Pullman neighborhood.
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.
