Columbia College Chicago to discontinue several degree programs, lay off faculty members
On Monday, Interim Columbia College President Jerry Tarrer announced that the cuts were "a logical and necessary step."
Fire rips through house in Bridgeport
CBS News Chicago was told the fire started in the basement of the house and quickly spread.
Man injured in shooting in Rogers Park
The victim was taken to Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston in fair condition.
Mayor Johnson announces pick for Chicago school board president, 5 other new members
Sean Harden was sworn in as a CPS board member last week.
Chicago City Council narrowly approves 2025 budget after property tax hikes are spiked
The final vote was 27-23 in favor of the budget plan.
Lil Durk tied to another murder-for-hire plot, this one in Chicago
The feds believe Stephon Mack's murder was revenge for the death of Lil Durk's brother.
New Chicago school board member sworn in during last meeting of 2024
It was not clear Thursday night whether Sean Harden will be president of the board.
Chicago Police seek to identify carjacker who struck in broad daylight in Washington Heights
Police said the carjacker got away with the vehicle and the victim's personal items.
President Biden commutes sentence for former Dixon, Ill. Comptroller Rita Crundwell
The president commuted the sentences of 1,499 people who were released from prison and placed on home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion sells for $9.5 million
Jordan originally put the mansion up for sale with a $29 million asking price in 2012.
McNally's bar, a fixture in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood, is going out of business
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
$950,000 settlement to be paid to latest person claiming abuse by Fr. Daniel McCormack in Chicago
A lawsuit filed by attorney Lyndsay Markley claimed that in 2004, the plaintiff in this case was sexually abused several times by McCormack.
Chicago City Hall and Cook County Building evacuated after small fire
The fire was contained to a storage room, where several cardboard boxes caught fire.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra receives gift of $50 million
The gift will help the symphony fund prestigious tours, as well as strengthen the organization's balance sheet.
Illinois man arrested, accused of attacking Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol grounds
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be fine.