James Lewis, prime suspect in the Tylenol murders, found dead

In 1982, seven people in the greater Chicago area died after taking Tylenol laced with cyanide.

• Jul 10, 2023

Chicago investigates officer sex misconduct allegations involving migrants

The allegations involve officers and at least one migrant who was being housed at a police station on the city's West Side.

• Jul 8, 2023

Youth find purpose through classic car restoration

A Chicago nonprofit has helped hundreds of young people turn their lives around by teaching them to restore old cars. Kris Van Cleave has more.

• Jul 5, 2023

Program helps young people find purpose through classic car restoration

About 1,500 people have passed through the Automotive Mentoring Group since 2007.

• Jul 5, 2023

NASCAR contractor electrocuted to death at Chicago Street Race

The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the man who died as 53-year-old Duane Tabinski.

• Jul 3, 2023

Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR Chicago Street Race after weather delays

It was the New Zealander's NASCAR Cup Series debut — marking the first time since 1963 that a rookie won his first Cup Series race.

• Jul 2, 2023

The history of Ferris wheels

In 1893 up-and-coming engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. created an attraction for the world's fair in Chicago: A giant, steam-powered wheel on which passengers could gently ride to a height of 250 feet for a spectacular view. These days, Ferris Wheels (or observation wheels) are all the rage. Correspondent Roxana Saberi spins the story of their origins, and takes a ride on some of the most notable Ferris wheels around.

• Jul 2, 2023

Former Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris reflects on work to support LGBTQ+ community

In more than 16 years in the Illinois House, Greg Harris sponsored legislation that changed the lives of many members of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Jun 29, 2023

More Canadian wildfire smoke for U.S.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is sweeping across the border again, affecting more than 80 million people in the U.S. The below-average air quality conditions have prompted beach closures as well as calls to stay indoors. Andrew Ramos from Chicago's CBS2 reports.

• Jun 28, 2023

Biden touts economic record in Chicago, hoping to convince skeptical public

President Biden had a tough sell Wednesday, trying to convince voters that the U.S. economy is flourishing.

• Jun 28, 2023

Canada wildfires continue impacting U.S. cities

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact cities in the U.S. Chicago on Tuesday had the worst air quality in the world, according to the NOAA.

• Jun 27, 2023

Chicago has the world's worst air quality due to wildfires

Midwestern cities struggled with air quality in the purple or "very unhealthy" zone.

• Jun 27, 2023

Billionaire James Crown dies in crash at Colorado racetrack

The 70-year-old's official cause of death is still under investigation, but the coroner said "blunt force trauma is evident" from the crash.

• Jun 26, 2023

Doctor helps child patients with cast art

A Chicago children's doctor is using an innovative technique to help her patients by creating works of art on the children's casts. Charlie De Mar takes a look at how these casts help put the kids at ease.

• Jun 20, 2023

How to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 across the U.S. this holiday weekend

Parades, concerts and art festivals are among the broad range of programs and events happening nationwide to honor Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.

• Jun 19, 2023

4 shot during funeral procession near Chicago

Police have not identified a suspect or suspects in connection with the Saturday afternoon shooting in Oak Park.

• Jun 12, 2023

Black women make up one in 4 crime victims in Chicago

Black women only make up 16% of the Chicago's population, but account for 1 in 3 of the city's batteries and assaults.

• Jun 12, 2023

Earn big bucks? Here's how much you might save by moving to Miami.

High-income people in cities such as New York and San Francisco can save up to $200,000 a year by migrating to Miami, study finds.

• Jun 9, 2023

Woman dead, 6 others hurt in shooting at Chicago memorial

A woman was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a memorial event on Chicago's West Side early on Sunday.

• Jun 4, 2023

Architect Jeanne Gang on changing the shape of a city

Jeanne Gang, arguably the most important female architect working today, heads her own firm, Studio Gang, which is pushing the boundaries of the good that architecture can do, for connecting communities and for the environment. Gang talked with correspondent Martha Teichner about her most recent project, an expansion of New York's American Museum of Natural History, and about the skyscrapers, airport terminal, and other civic spaces she has designed in her hometown of Chicago meant to transform spaces, outside and within.

• Jun 4, 2023

Chicago museum shows work by U.S. veterans

Among some of the world's greatest museums is a hidden gem showcasing the art made by American veterans. The National Veteran's Art Museum, located in Chicago, gives veterans a place to share their stories and talent, helping them heal. Charlie De Mar reports.

• Jun 3, 2023

Art museum in Chicago gives veterans a place to heal

The National Veterans' Art Museum offers a space for those who served to share their stories, talent and trauma.

• Jun 3, 2023

Veterans museum showcases the healing power of art

The National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago is a space for those who served to share their stories, talent and trauma. Charlie De Mar has more.

• Jun 1, 2023

Chicago museum showcases the healing power of art for veterans

The National Veterans Art Museum includes more than 2,500 works of art by military veterans.

• Jun 1, 2023

New photo exhibit celebrates Chicago's vibrant Puerto Rican community

"We're a group that has provided and contributed to society, to the building of Chicago," said Puerto Rican Arts Alliance program manager Jorge Felix.

• Jun 1, 2023

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