Driver arrested after car crashes into house in Garfield Ridge
Cell phone video posted online shows two young men grabbing personal belongings from a crashed SUV before getting into a red car and driving off.
Chicago area nonprofits in dismay over Trump administration's federal funding freeze
Millions in local funding could be in jeopardy, and many Chicago area nonprofits were anxiously waiting late Wednesday for some clarity on the future of their federal grants.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul calls Trump's federal funding freeze unconstitutional
"Let's be clear, January 20th was an inauguration, not a coronation. Congress is given the power to appropriate the funding. The executive branch cannot unilaterally disregard those appropriations," Raoul said.
Waukegan woman says she doesn't find it fair that her dad was taken by ICE
Yenitza Marquina acknowledges that her father has been in legal trouble in the past. But she said he has taken steps to address it.
Secret Service, not ICE agents, were turned away from South Side school
Sources said the Secret Service was investigating an online threat that a Hamline student made against President Trump following the U.S. ban on TikTok.
Man shot by police after standoff in Mount Greenwood
Late in the afternoon, the man called police and said he had guns and weapons in the house and had "something bad to his family."
Indiana snowplow company's gamble pays off sending plows to New Orleans
With snow in the forecast, office manager Ashley Pettit-Godbey said Sherco Group of Sheridan, Indiana rolled the dice and sent plows down south ahead of the storm.
Man rushed to hospital as firefighters brave cold battling fire in Pilsen
There were hoarder conditions inside the house where the fire broke out, according to the Fire Department.
Chicagoans caught in Los Angeles wildfires are prepared for worst
Some Chicagoans, including CBS News Chicago Investigator Dorothy Tucker's sons, are prepared for the worst as the fires rage.
Couple gets scammed for $4,500, man thrown by car in confrontation
When the couple walked into the Target store at Division and Larrabee streets last Saturday, they were greeted by two men who appeared to be panhandlers—but quickly turned out to be scammers.
Local Chicago expert has advice on reducing bird flu risks, protecting pets
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
Chicago doctor hails Surgeon General's call for cancer risk warning on alcohol
A warning from the country's top doctor about alcohol's cancer risk comes at a time of year when many are already taking a step back from drinking.
Chicago siblings in New Orleans for Sugar Bowl barely miss terrorist attack
Tom and Maureen Power recorded cellphone video of the aftermath of the truck attack on Bourbon Street.
Navy Pier and Chicago River host big fireworks shows to ring in New Year 2025
Chicago police said they're doing everything they can to secure holiday festivities across the city.
Limited-edition Crust Fund Pizzas are sold out of a Chicago alley, all for charities
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.