Visitation and funeral set for Luke Laidley, who drowned saving child in Lake Michigan
Luke Laidley, a 9/11 survivor, jumped off a boat to save a child who fell in the water while tubing.
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Luke Laidley, a 9/11 survivor, jumped off a boat to save a child who fell in the water while tubing.
The man was taken to NorthShore Evanston Hospital in serious condition, but he was pronounced dead.
A man has died after pulled from Lake Michigan in north suburban Winnetka on Tuesday afternoon, when he went into the water to help a group of kids.
The Atlanta group travels the country, and performed Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka.
New Trier reported in a letter to parents that it had investigated a "serious and disturbing hazing incident" that happened at an off-campus party.
Tuesday is your chance to live out a real life holiday classic.
In what amounts to a real dog fight on the North Shore, pet owners are battling to keep a beloved dog beach in Winnetka from shutting down.
Scarlett Harper is fearless, especially when it comes to bees. When the 11-year-old Winnetka resident learned the bees in her neighborhood were being wiped out by mosquito pesticides, she launched a campaign to save them.
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's ties to Chicago are many – and while she will be remembered for her time presiding over the nation's most powerful courtroom, she also spent time in the Chicago area presiding over a wedding.
Firefighters say once they got inside the large home they discovered a body on the second floor.
Teresa Claybrook is hoping her antibodies will help other COVID patients.
Police in the North Shore suburb of Winnetka issued a community alert Monday about a suspicious man who has been spotted driving around.
A Winnetka man stood charged with child pornography Wednesday, after authorities said he used the social media app Kik to send someone an explicit video of a minor.
Former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner listed his Winnetka mansion for nearly $3 million.
Christian and his family's second annual fundraiser will take place on Saturday night, from 5 to 10 p.m.
A suspect has been charged in connection with the killing of a lawyer in north suburban Northfield.
A partner at a prominent Chicago law firm was shot and killed Monday evening in north suburban Northfield, and a suspect was taken into custody after a standoff in neighboring Winnetka.
Phil Andrew's career and life have been shaped by that tragic day on May 20, 1988.
A video about a kind garbage man in Winnetka has helped make one of his life-long wishes come true.
The mother of a 3-year-old Winnetka girl has taken to social media to find a matching bone marrow donor for her daughter.
A Winnetka teen has found a way to light up some faces in more ways that one with a spectacular display.
Eleven Chicago suburbs made Bloomberg list of "American's 100 Richest Places," released last week.
A New Trier High employee has been charged with stealing more than $10,000 from the north suburban school.
The Village of Winnetka was hit with about five inches of rain during a six-hour period, causing some widespread flash flooding.
See a few fireworks shows, eat your fill of barbecue and even squeeze in a bit of history when you take a look at these Fourth of July parties and events in Chicago and the suburbs for 2016.
Repairs on the State Street Bridge over the Chicago River are expected to be completed late this winter, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
Chicago weather Wednesday morning took a sudden turn for the worst, and a Snow Squall Warning was issued. But what is a snow squall?
A CTA Brown Line train hit a car in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood.
It has been months since the Chicago City Council approved a plan to update the way a roughly two-mile stretch of Broadway in the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods is zoned.
Sudden snow showers and wind Wednesday morning prompted Chicago weather advisories and a Snow Squall Warning, snarling the morning commute.
It has been months since the Chicago City Council approved a plan to update the way a roughly two-mile stretch of Broadway in the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods is zoned.
Rick Garcia, a longtime Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and community leader who was at the forefront of many civil rights victories, died this week.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus before Rosa Parks, has died at 86 years old.
The department warned borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans that money from their paychecks could be withheld if they don’t pay off their debt. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
Chicago weather turned from regular winter to sudden white out conditions as a snow squall hit the city during the Wednesday morning commuter.
A Snow Squall Warning was issued for parts of the area Wednesday morning. Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast, and Kris Habermehl has an eye on traffic.
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez joined Dana Kozlov to discuss ICE tactics. She is joining a growing list of Democrats considering using a potential government shutdown to make some major changes.
A CTA Brown Line train hit a car in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood.
Chicago weather Wednesday morning took a sudden turn for the worst, and a Snow Squall Warning was issued. But what is a snow squall?
Sudden snow showers and wind Wednesday morning prompted Chicago weather advisories and a Snow Squall Warning, snarling the morning commute.
Repairs on the State Street Bridge over the Chicago River are expected to be completed late this winter, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
It has been months since the Chicago City Council approved a plan to update the way a roughly two-mile stretch of Broadway in the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods is zoned.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Steve Buzil with SitClose Tickets was outside Soldier Field doing another media interview about ticket sales on Sunday when he came across Ruth and Mikey.
Ramova Theater in Bridgeport is setting up for a Bears vs. Rams watch party for thousands of fans Sunday.
The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak, which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
A man was left in critical condition Tuesday morning after he was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and went on to crash his car.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, must return to court later this week for a detention hearing after being extradited to Chicago.
A man has been charged with stabbing a CTA passenger to death while the victim was sleeping on a Blue Line train over the weekend in the Loop.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
