Drone lands in Wrigley Field outfield during game

Umps cleared field before it landed, then it took off, hovered, and flew away

• Sep 17, 2020

Disparities between Chicago neighborhoods

COVID-19 has served as a harsh reminder of the stark differences between Chicago neighborhoods. Tonika Lewis Johnson joined CBSN to discuss her "Folded Map Project," which sheds light on the disparities in the city.

• Sep 15, 2020
• 6:00

Girl, 8, among those killed during holiday weekend in Chicago

Year-to-date homicide numbers in Chicago are now similar to 2016, when murders soared to 19-year high in the city.

• Sep 8, 2020

Chicago mayor on Trump's threats: "We will see him in court"

"We will make him pay for what his foolishness has done to the city of Chicago," she said

• Sep 4, 2020

Teens turn liquor store into fresh food mart

In the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union, Adriana Diaz reports on a group of Chicago teenagers who turned frustration and anger into action. They teamed cup with professional athletes and transformed a looted liquor store into a fresh food market.

• Sep 3, 2020
• 4:04

Chicago passes 500 homicides this year

Chicago has seen a surge in shooting deaths with over 500 homicides reported so far in 2020. Politico's Illinois Playbook author Shia Kapos joins CBSN to discuss the connection to COVID-19 and what local officials are doing to combat the violence.

• Sep 2, 2020
• 8:03

Long-lost silent film discovered in Illinois basement

A 1923 Midwestern murder mystery film that was thought to be lost forever like many others has been found in a basement in Illinois, thanks in part to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Sep 1, 2020

Murder rate climbs in big cities across U.S.

According to a new report, homicides are up 37% in 20 cities across the United States. Former Chicago police officer Dimitri Roberts joined CBSN to discuss the latest numbers and what's behind the disturbing increase.

• Sep 1, 2020
• 7:14

Number of homicides increases during pandemic

As coronavirus cases rise around the country, violent crime is also rising in major cities. A recent study found violent crime, including homicides, is up in cities like Chicago and New York City. Errol Barnett takes a look at why there may be an uptick and spoke to a family personally affected by recent violence in Chicago.

• Sep 1, 2020
• 5:18

Preserving dioramas of African American history

In 1940, at the American Negro Exposition in Chicago (marking the 75th anniversary of Emancipation), evocative dioramas were created to celebrate the often-unacknowledged achievements of African Americans. Today, conservators, including African American students, are restoring these dioramas, bringing their magical artistry, and history, back to life. Correspondent Rita Braver reports.

• Aug 30, 2020
• 6:40

Nun runs marathon on treadmill

A Chicago nun made headlines this week when she ran a marathon – on a treadmill. Not only did Sister Stephanie Baliga break a world record, she also raised money for a cause close to her heart.

• Aug 25, 2020
• 1:47

Celebrating 100 years of voting rights for women

On this historic centennial, “CBS This Morning” is celebrating the milestone and exploring the long struggle for full equality. Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago, where she spoke to generations of women about the past, present and future fight for women's rights.

• Aug 21, 2020
• 5:21

President Obama designated Chicago and Canton, Mich., as new high-tech manufacturing hubs that bring together the resources of government, business and universities to maximize innovation the field

President Obama designated Chicago and Canton, Mich., as new high-tech manufacturing hubs that bring together the resources of government, business and universities to maximize innovation the field.

• Feb 25, 2014
• 3:30

Chicago named Drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman public enemy number one, but may not get the chance to put him on trial

Chicago named Drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman public enemy number one, but may not get the chance to put him on trial. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains how diplomacy and politics will affect where he will face justice.

• Feb 25, 2014
• 2:50

The grant has the potential to turn the windy city into a new Silicon Valley

Chicago is getting $70 million from the Pentagon to create a digital research lab for high-tech manufacturing and that it has the potential to turn the windy city into a new Silicon Valley. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Feb 25, 2014
• 1:12

The latest storm pushed snowfall in Chicago and Philadelphia this winter to more than 42 inches above normal, while New York is 39 inches above normal

The latest storm pushed snowfall in Chicago and Philadelphia this winter to more than 42 inches above normal, while New York is 39 inches above normal. All that snow piled on roof tops has caused leaks and collapses in Illinois, Indiana and New Jersey. Vinita Nair reports.

• Feb 18, 2014
• 1:35

Chicago mayor: Feds' "chaos" hampering COVID response

Lori Lightfoot says the federal government must do more to help cities respond to the pandemic.

• Aug 16, 2020
• 6:09

Transcript: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot that aired Sunday, August 16, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

• Aug 16, 2020

Actual temperatures are expected to stay below zero into Wednesday in Chicago, and the overnight wind chill could reach as low as 40 degrees below zero

Actual temperatures are expected to stay below zero into Wednesday in Chicago, and the overnight wind chill could reach as low as 40 degrees below zero. White out conditions forced road closures across the Midwest, while schools in Chicago, Cleveland and Milwaukee were closed until Wednesday due to the cold. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Jan 27, 2014
• 2:43

It's colder in Chicago than it's been in two decades, with frigid temperatures forcing schools to close and freezing up critical parts of public transport

It's colder in Chicago than it's been in two decades, with frigid temperatures forcing schools to close and freezing up critical parts of public transport. Dangerous wind chills of 50 below zero were widespread, many businesses advised workers to stay home and doctors were treating increasing cases of frostbite. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Jan 6, 2014
• 2:56

Chicago police are seizing about 130 illegal weapons each week, which Superintendent Garry McCarthy says is more than any other major city

Chicago police are seizing about 130 illegal weapons each week, which Superintendent Garry McCarthy says is more than any other major city. In a continuing effort to combat the city's high murder rate, police have also flooded high-crime areas and beefed up street intelligence gathering. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Dec 10, 2013
• 2:04

Chicago or New York? Tallest building debate latest battle between cities

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat officially named One World Trade Center, when it's completed, the tallest building in the country, a title held for four decades by Chicago's Willis Tower. Alexander Trowbridge reports.

• Nov 12, 2013
• 1:30

Two of America's biggest cities are waiting to learn which one towers above all

Two of America's biggest cities are waiting to learn which one towers above all. Dean Reynolds reports on a decision coming from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, which will make the call as to whether New York or Chicago has the country's tallest building.

• Nov 8, 2013
• 3:17

100 arrested, 13 cops hurt in Chicago unrest: "Assault on our city"

Hundreds of people smashed windows, stole from stores and clashed with police in Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping district.

• Aug 10, 2020

Chicago mayor on overnight looting

Chicago Mayor Lori LIghtfoot said the looting and vandalism that happened overnight was not part of a legitimate political protest. "What occurred in our downtown and surrounding communities was abject criminal behavior, pure and simple," she said. "This was straight-up felony criminal conduct." Watch her remarks.

• Aug 10, 2020
• 6:32

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