Tickets from Chicago connected to grandmother in New York who has no car
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
Why was Crestwood police officer with troubled history allowed to resign after DUI?
Christopher Spencer's personnel file outlines some concerns about his conduct.
Millions stolen off EBT cards in Illinois SNAP benefits fraud scheme
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
Grieving mother demands answers after son died in a state mental health facility
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. Internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
Dry winter weather stressing out trees in the Chicago area
This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade are impacting Illinois forests and home gardens
Pop-up auctions offer jewelry, fine art and sports cars. Too good to be true?
While the auctions in the Chicago area promise luxurious items for sale at high values, customers are complaining.
The promise, the pledge and the hope to protect Black women in Chicago
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
Documents list complaints against since-fired communications director for Mayor Johnson
The documents reveal four complaints against Ronnie Reese between May 2023 and July 2024—all made anonymously for fear of retaliation.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx reflects on historic time in office
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
Mother fights to get help for her son who says he was abused at a Chicago elementary school
The kindergartner, who has special needs, claims abuse by other students and staff at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary. His mother says she has been retaliated against for standing up for her child.
Nearly 2 years after fire, residents are still displaced from Kenwood high-rise
Residents' finances are stretched to the max, and they are reaching out to say enough has not been done to finalize repairs and get them back into their homes.
School board candidates answer questions regarding hot topics involving money and the CPS CEO
More than half a million dollars has poured in during the week leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5.
Investors buy bigger share of properties in South Shore than other nearby areas
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
Fueled by CTU, contributions in Chicago school board race reach nearly $2.5M
CTU political action committees have contributed more than $1 million to candidate campaign coffers so far in the city's first-ever school board election.
Doctor who sold ineffective stem cell therapies disciplined years after probe
Chiropractor who promoted stem cell benefits for relieving arthritis pain is disciplined after six-year investigation by state