Watch CBS News

Chicago alders urge CTA to step up enforcement of smoking ban

Interim CTA President Nora Leerhsen on Wednesday faced questions from members of the Chicago City Council who are seeking to crack down on smoking on trains and buses.

Jul 30, 2025 (00:57)

PAWS Pet of the Week: Sunflower

PAWS Pet of the Week: Sunflower

“Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence”

“Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence”

"Ask a Farmer" at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills

"Ask a Farmer" at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills

Founders of "SlopScore" are identifying businesses with local ties

Founders of "SlopScore" are identifying businesses with local ties

Chicago police release photos of car wanted in hit-and-run in West Englewood

Chicago police release photos of car wanted in hit-and-run in West Englewood

4 injured in drive-by mass shooting in Little Village

4 injured in drive-by mass shooting in Little Village

Coldest air of the season this weekend

Coldest air of the season this weekend

Chicago weather: Freeze and frost possible overnight

Chicago weather: Freeze and frost possible overnight

Eye on Chicago: The Chicago Lighthouse nonprofit marks 120th anniversary

Eye on Chicago: The Chicago Lighthouse nonprofit marks 120th anniversary

"Society of Screams" transforms Chicago Park District space into haunted house

"Society of Screams" transforms Chicago Park District space into haunted house

Elk Grove Village giving residents $200 each from sale of data centers

Elk Grove Village giving residents $200 each from sale of data centers

Gunman identified in deadly school shooting in Bend, Oregon

Gunman identified in deadly school shooting in Bend, Oregon

School Spotlight: Morton West High School

School Spotlight: Morton West High School

School Spotlight: Morton West High School folkloric dancers

School Spotlight: Morton West High School folkloric dancers

AEPi fraternity vows to make sure suspect in UChicago alleged sex assault is prosecuted

AEPi fraternity vows to make sure suspect in UChicago alleged sex assault is prosecuted

Warmer winter predicted in Chicago amid “Super” El Niño

Warmer winter predicted in Chicago amid “Super” El Niño

Chicago weather: First frost of the season possible overnight

Chicago weather: First frost of the season possible overnight

IHSA puts Lincoln-Way East High School on probation after racism accusations

IHSA puts Lincoln-Way East High School on probation after racism accusations

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, other Illinois leaders seek hate crime probe in Palatine mass shooting plot

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, other Illinois leaders seek hate crime probe in Palatine mass shooting plot

Bird attacks passengers at Chicago O’Hare Airport in Terminal 5

Bird attacks passengers at Chicago O’Hare Airport in Terminal 5

Washington Post photojournalist hurt by settlers attacking Palestinians in West Bank

Washington Post photojournalist hurt by settlers attacking Palestinians in West Bank

School Spotlight: The Morton West High School marching band

School Spotlight: The Morton West High School marching band

ATM theft caught on camera at Englewood gas station

ATM theft caught on camera at Englewood gas station

Uptown Theatre opens to Open House Chicago tours amid restoration hopes

Uptown Theatre opens to Open House Chicago tours amid restoration hopes

CBS News 24/7

CBS News 24/7

48 Hours

CBS News Baltimore

CBS News Baltimore

Latest Baltimore News & Headlines

CBS News Bay Area

CBS News Bay Area

Latest NorCal News & Headlines

CBS News Boston

CBS News Boston

Latest Boston News & Headlines

CBS News Chicago

CBS News Chicago

CBS News National

CBS News Colorado

CBS News Colorado

CBS News Colorado Weekend 5pm

CBS News Detroit

CBS News Detroit

CBS News Detroit Weekend 6pm

CBS News Los Angeles

CBS News Los Angeles

Latest Los Angeles News & Headlines

CBS News Miami

CBS News Miami

CBS News Miami 7pm

CBS News Minnesota

CBS News Minnesota

WCCO News at 6pm

CBS News New York

CBS News New York

Latest New York News & Headlines

CBS News Philadelphia

CBS News Philadelphia

In Your Corner

CBS News Pittsburgh

CBS News Pittsburgh

KDKA News at 7

CBS News Sacramento

CBS News Sacramento

Your Stories From Your Community Reporters

CBS News Texas

CBS News Texas

CBS News Texas Saturday 5pm