Over 90% of Illinois school leaders report teacher shortage, survey says
School leaders say burnout and low pay are the main causes of the shortages.
White deer has to be euthanized after being hit by car in Northwest Indiana
The deer named Snow was hit in the downtown area on Monday, according to the city.
Fireworks blast for weeks, draw complaints in Lincoln Park
The fireworks happen anywhere between 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., and have even been mistaken for gunshots on Citizen app and other platforms.
A taste-test of some chocolate delicacies with Bob Wallace: from the CBS 2 Vault
During their Chocolate Month in 1982, Stop & Shop, formerly on Block 37 in Chicago's Loop, was offering an assortment of the finest chocolate products in the world.
Bring Chicago Home tax referendum officially fails
With all precincts reporting, the referendum failed by a vote of 53.2% to 46.8%. A total of 173,217 votes were cast against the initiative, while 152,248 were cast for it.
American white pelicans spotted on water in McHenry County
The American white pelican migrates back north around this time of year – and it is not uncommon for a flock to make a stop in the Chicago area.
Chicago's Tavern on Rush to reopen across the street from old location
Tavern on Rush closed its former location in October 2022, as the owners of the building wanted to put a new restaurant concept in a space.
Cubs propose new billboards on buildings across from ballpark; new building also planned
Ald. Bennett Lawson (44th) on Wednesday introduced an ordinance to allow signs on two of the rooftops owned by the Ricketts family that do not include private clubs.
3 Chicago precincts vote in favor of idea of turning lakefront into national park
A referendum on the matter passed with more than 60 percent of the vote.
Chicago alderman calls for renaming Columbus Drive as Barack Obama Drive
Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) said Chicago needs more tributes to Black men and Black history.
Beverly restaurateur shot and killed last week was awaiting trial in mall shooting
Tyran Williams, 34, was shot and killed this past Friday morning outside his restaurant – Gusto's Kitchen, at 1767 W. 95th St.
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis easily dispatches challengers
Davis faced two challengers who were considered to be formidable.
Spyropoulos tops incumbent Martinez in primary for Cook County Circuit Court clerk
Spyropoulous focused her campaign on fighting corruption and misconduct, digitizing systems and cutting, costs, and bringing court sin into communities.
15 measles cases now confirmed in Chicago since beginning of March
As of last week, the city said at least 10 of the measles cases had been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
City of Chicago sues gunmaker Glock, says its handguns are easy to make more powerful
The city is alleging the manufacturer of popular handguns is partly to blame for illegal machine guns on the streets of Chicago.