High water bills, money down the drain and now, relief in sight?
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Cook County Public Defender anticipating surge in immigration detention cases
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
Officials predict Chicago budget deficit of $1.15 billion in 2026
Chicago is staring down a projected budget deficit of over $1 billion for 2026, weeks after the mayor warned city finances are "at the point of no return."
More customers accuse a travelling auction of tricking them
CBS News Chicago reported on these traveling auctions in January 2025 after hearing from a woman who also spent a lot of money on jewelry and artwork that turned out to be worth much less than she paid.
Chicago towing damage claims are regularly denied: analysis
Chicago has paid out on only 76 tow damage claims in nine years.
Congressional lawmakers want answers from IRS on bills being sent for taxes paid
CBS News Chicago has reported on this problem, and it turns out we are not the only ones having a hard time getting answers from the IRS.
Sisters visit suburban Chicago gravesite of brother who had been missing for nearly 2 decades
CBS News Chicago first told Jean Eli Gonzalez's story last month. He vanished in 2007, within two weeks of arriving in Chicago for a rehab program, and DNA testing, recently located his body at last.
IRS quiet on payment processing delays despite more reports of bills
Despite continuing reports of taxpayers receiving bills from the IRS for taxes they already paid on time, the agency has remained quiet about the problem and when it could be resolved.
Chicago sees a drop in auto thefts, but numbers up for certain vehicles
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.
IRS payment processing delays lead to nonpayment notices for taxes paid
Some taxpayers who paid their taxes by the April 15 deadlines are getting notices telling them they still owe money, all because of delays with the IRS electronic payment system.
Ohio sisters find answers about their missing brother in Chicago after nearly two decades
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is on a mission to solve older cases of unidentified people, and in the process, the office helped two Ohio sisters find their missing brother.
Staff shortages, renovation delays at mental health facility contributed to death
Extensive delays in making an Illinois state mental health facility ligature-free played a role in the death by suicide of 19-year-old patient Anthony Stringfellow Jr.
How National Weather Service staffing shortages are already making weather forecasts worse
Many NWS offices are now short-staffed, following recent Department of Government Efficiency-ordered staff cuts and voluntary early retirements.
Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton, studied and taught in Chicago area
Leo XIV also attended the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago in city's Hyde Park neighborhood.
Retailer accuses fraudsters of targeting store using stolen numbers from countrywide
The retailer claims he is a victim of SNAP fraud after a rash of bad reviews from theft victims.