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.
Chicago ward committeepeople are on the 2024 primary ballot — what do they do?
A ward committeeperson works in an unpaid position on behalf of a political party organization, rather than the public at large.
What do you need to bring to vote in Illinois?
What do you need to bring with you to vote on Election Day in Illinois? With very few exceptions, Illinois does not require registered voters to present ID.
Study finds 129,000 Chicago children under 6 have been exposed to lead-contaminated water
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
Flossmoor calls for "defamatory" language to be removed from dismissed police chief's lawsuit
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
National Weather Service to provide Storm Spotter training in Chicago area
The NWS training will cover severe weather hazards – including thunderstorms and tornadoes, safety concerns, and planning for and anticipating severe thunderstorms
Signal issues disrupt Metra trains to and from Chicago's north, northwest suburbs
Inbound and outbound trains were earlier halted near the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop.
Large hazmat response called for dangerous chemicals at Aurora apartment complex
At the Aurora complex, men in safety suits were seen taking a close look at a barrel marked with the logo of the pool maintenance company Rola-Chem.
Man dies after being shot, crashing on Bishop Ford Freeway
Illinois State Police were called to the northbound Bishop Ford Freeway near 170th Street for a rollover crash, and found the man who had crashed had been shot.
Man charged with hitting, killing woman with car in Chatham
Jeremy Cummings, 38, of Evanston, was charged with one count of first-degree murder in the incident this past Wednesday in Chatham.
1 man killed, 1 critically wounded in South Shore parking lot shooting
The younger man was shot in both legs in the South Shore shooting, while the older man was shot in the chest.
Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers
Fields' status with the Bears had been in doubt since the middle of the 2023 season.
18th Street in Pilsen makes Time Out Magazine's "coolest streets" list
Time Out held up 18th Street's businesses, art galleries, bars, and restaurants.
CBS 2's morning team has St. Patrick's Day fun with green garments and chroma key
Chroma key, or green screen, technology has roots that date back well over a century.
Chicago Police officially name Jon Hein as Chief of Patrol
Hein had most recently served as deputy chief of the Central Control Group – overseeing public safety operations in the downtown area.