Giannoulias launches pilot program to make handicap placards easier to obtain in Illinois
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday that he has launched a pilot program to make parking disability placards easier to obtain.
Burglars hit pizzeria in Lockport, damage cash registers and gaming machines
Police in the southwest Chicago suburb of Lockport were investigating a crash-and-grab burglary at a pizzeria early Thursday.
Car hits nail salon in Glenview, no one injured
A car slammed into a nail salon in the north Chicago suburb of Glenview on Thursday morning.
Multimillion-dollar renovation coming for The Shops at North Bridge on Mag Mile
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
2026 Ducky Derby splashes down Thursday in Chicago River
The Chicago Ducky Derby is an annual event that raises funds for Special Olympics Illinois.
Burglars target bar in Garfield Ridge
Chicago police on Thursday were investigating a break-in at a bar in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood.
Candy store burglarized in West Ridge
A candy store in Chicago's West Ridge community was burglarized early Thursday morning.
LaPorte County Sheriff's office retires K9 who worked with deputy who was shot and wounded
LaPorte County, Indiana, Sheriff's office K9 Bosco, who worked with a deputy who was shot and critically wounded in the line of duty back in May, has retired from service.
Willie Wilson announces he's running for Chicago mayor in 2027
In a CBS News Chicago exclusive, Willie Wilson said he is making another run for mayor in 2027, becoming the 10th candidate to enter the race.
New Illinois legislation protects domestic violence survivors from courthouse intimidation
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed into law new Illinois legislation protecting domestic violence victims from courthouse intimidation.
Chicago mayoral candidate Joe Holberg calls for balanced budget, safer CTA
Nine people and counting have now announced campaigns for mayor of Chicago for 2027, and the first was Chicago business owner and former mathematics teacher Joe Holberg.
3 people injured in crash near Woodstock
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Woodstock, Illinois, this week.
Woman charged with stabbing man during fight on Chicago's West Side
A woman stood charged Tuesday with stabbing a man during a fight in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood this past weekend.
Dolton secures funds to help residents facing high water bills
The south Chicago suburb of Dolton is helping residents who have been facing high water bills.
Ann Sather to open in former Stella's Diner location in East Lakeview
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.