Crash leaves man seriously injured near Harvard, Illinois
A sport-utility vehicle collided with a semi-trailer truck from Walmart, and the man driving the SUV was pinned inside.
Musicians draw crowds on front porches in Chicago's Lakeview community
The money raised supports the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.
Scientists develop possible replacement for PFAS, common "forever chemicals"
The new material developed by Northwestern scientists is non-toxic, recyclable, and compostable.
Kennedy Expressway construction is a month ahead of schedule
Effective Sunday, June 1, traffic leaving downtown Chicago and heading northwest will be able to use both the express and local lanes to O'Hare.
Remaining phosphorus flares lost in Lake Michigan recovered: Coast Guard
The Coast Guard said it has found the three phosphorous flares that had gone missing in Lake Michigan. The fourth flare washed up on Montrose Beach earlier this week.
Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to overhaul transit, but bill doesn't address budget shortfall
The proposal would replace the Regional Transportation Authority — which oversees the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail, and Pace suburban buses.
Owner of beloved American Science & Surplus worries stores might have to close
The store — which currently has locations in Uptown Park Ridge, west suburban Geneva, and Milwaukee — has been in business for nearly 90 years.
Lost dog returned to Houston after being found in Chicago
The woman who contacted the brothers who lost the dog claimed she bought the animal at Midway International Airport, not knowing the dog was missing.
Rolling Meadows to study impact of potential Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
At a meeting Tuesday night, the Rolling Meadows City Council approved the hiring of a team of consultants.
Jury selection begins for trial of man charged with killing, dismembering woman in Milwaukee
Sade Robinson, 19, was murdered in April of last year. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with her murder and is now going on trial.
1 dangerous phosphorus flare found at Montrose Beach, 3 more still out there
The flares ignite when they hit water, after a cap and screw are removed.
CTA adds summer bus service for beaches, Navy Pier, Chicago museums
The CTA also advises that travelers can purchase multi-day rude passes to get anywhere in the city.
Fire rages on Chain O'Lakes northwest of Chicago
Someone working nearby said the fire is burning at Dolphin Harbor Marina in Antioch. A large grassy area nearby also caught fire.
Man driving tow truck arrested after crash on Chicago's South Side
CBS News Chicago has calls out to police and is waiting to get more information.
CTA Brown, Red Line trains snagged at Fullerton due to person on tracks
Further information about the person on the tracks was not provided.