Invasive spotted lanternflies found in northern Indiana
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive plant hopper native to China. It was first spotted in southeast Pennsylvania in September 2014 and spread throughout the East Coast.
Chicago area woman returns home after being held hostage by Hamas
Natalie Raanan was released last week along with her mother. It was just in time for Raanan's 18th birthday.
Remembering Harry Porterfield: A look back at the work of someone we all should know
As we honor Porterfield's memory this week, we went to the archive to find some of the stories he told of accomplished and memorable people.
Teen driver not to be charged with hitting, killing 14-year-old in Hinsdale
The 16-year-old driver will face three traffic offenses – but investigators said ultimately, it was all a tragic accident.
Dick Butkus, Chicago Bears and NFL icon, dies at 80
Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 until 1973 and was an iconic representative of the team for generations.
Chicago's Christkindlmarket offering Fast Entry Passes for first time
Christkindlmarket noted that its popularity has been booming in recent years, and the result has been longer lines to get into the festival at Daley Plaza on weekends.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative launches Chicago Biohub, where researchers will study disease
The lab is bringing together researchers from the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois, and Northwestern University.
A 1957 map by CBS 2 weatherman P.J. Hoff is a treasure of broadcasting history
If you're a mail geek, a TV geek, or a weather geek, you might geek out at what CBS 2 Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards received in the mail.
Ford announces layoffs at Michigan facilities in wake of strike at Chicago plant
Ford said the strike at the Chicago plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue is causing more knock-on effects at other facilities.
Fire breaks out in Englewood senior housing high-rise
The fire was contained to one unit on the 12th floor of the 14-story building, the Fire Department said.
University of Chicago alum Moungi Bawendi shares Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Bawendi received his Ph.D. from UChicago in 1988, and now serves as the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at MIT.
University of Chicago statistics professor receives MacArthur 'genius grant'
Barber is being recognized for her work designing ways to better handle data sets that are large or imperfect, the U of C said.
University of Chicago announces plans to expand access to books that have been banned
This week marks Banned Books Week – which was launched in 1982 after a surge of challenges to books in schools, libraries, and bookstores at that time.
Mayor Johnson reemphasizes point on need to help asylum seekers
During a news conference, Mayor Johnson said he has been in touch with the White House and state officials for nearly 20 weeks – asking for aid and help with coordination.
As autoworkers' strike hits 19th day, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley calls for resolution
On Friday, approximately 4,600 Ford workers at the Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue on the Southeast Side joined the strike.