1 man dead, another wounded in stabbing in South Loop high-rise
Police did not specify any narrative about what happened or if anyone else besides these two men was involved.
Man released from custody in shooting that killed woman in Portage Park, faces gun charge
According to court documents, Robert Pasco, 42, was sleeping with a gun under his pillow last week when his pregnant girlfriend — Edith Castrejon, 35 — reached over and grabbed it.
One person injured in fire in apartment building on West Side
The garden apartment in the building was severely damaged.
Judge reassigned from Domestic Violence Division after criticism about handling of case
There had been calls for months to reassign Judge Thomas Nowinski to be reassigned after the stabbing that killed Lacramioara Beldie, 54.
Jim Williams steps back from full-time duties at CBS Chicago after 22 years
After 22 years at CBS Chicago — the longest of his assignments — Williams is quick to point out just how much he has enjoyed the experience.
Mark Diamond gets over 17 years in prison in reverse mortgage scam targeting seniors
Diamond was also ordered to pay $2.7 million in restitution.
Nora Leerhsen to take over as acting CTA president when Dorval Carter Jr. retires
The CTA noted that Leerhsen is the first woman to lead the agency in its 77-year history.
Regional Transportation Authority warns of fiscal cliff, asks for more power over transit
The agency said the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace suburban buses will face a $770 million budget deficit and potentially drastic service cuts next year.
Chicago OIG finds Fire Department covered for high-ranking supervisor found asleep at wheel
This was one of several investigations documented in the Chicago OIG's Fourth Quarter 2024 report.
Seal, flamingo die of bird flu at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo said the specific source of the exposure of the animals to bird flu, or H5N1 virus, is not known.
Kuvia, winter tradition at University of Chicago, canceled over student's arrest, suspension
Student Mamayan Jabateh was arrested in connection with a protest for the Palestinian cause and has been evicted from campus, activists said.
"Todd Mack" MacGillivray, founder of Chicago's Foursided framing and gift shops, dies at 57
A published obituary said MacGillivray, who was known to all as Todd Mack, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, after a lifelong battle with chronic and progressive diseases.
Fire sweeps through house in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood
The fire broke out in the house at 6721 S. Cregier Ave., within the Jackson Park Highlands historic district.
United Airlines plane hit coyote during takeoff at O'Hare this past weekend
United Airlines told CBS News Chicago Tuesday that on Sunday morning, flight 1727 was about to take off when its landing gear struck a coyote.
Evanston modifies Welcoming City Ordinance to strengthen protection for immigrants
One change approved by the Evanston City Council prohibits the sharing of city databases or information with federal immigration authorities.