Servants For Hope preparing Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in Englewood
An Englewood organizer who wants to be a positive change for his community took CBS News Chicago behind the scenes of his group's giveaway.
Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Alderman wants Southwest Side bar shut down after deadly shootout
Ald. Marty Quinn (13th) accuses the former owner of the bar and the new ownership of brokering an illegal backroom deal that skirts city liquor laws.
Man accused of killing doctor in front of their 3-year-old daughter in Barrington
Prosecutors said William Zientek lured Dr. Olga Duchon to his home in Barrington on Sunday on the grounds of having a face-to-face talk.
Doctor had just given presentation before being shot to death in Barrington
On Sunday afternoon, Dr. Olga Duchon, was the featured speaker at a discussion with members of the Ukrainian Medical Association on weight loss medication.
Possible Chicago liquor tax hike would be disaster, hospitality industry says
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Police apprehend suspected bank robber after pursuit through downtown Chicago
How much money was taken in the bank robbery and other details on the crime were not immediately available.
City Council unanimously rejects Mayor Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he's willing to negotiate with the City Council on his proposed budget, but wouldn't commit to any specific alternatives.
Crowds line up for hours in Chicago for tacos from Michelin-starred Mexico City stand
People were willing to sacrifice their whole day to enjoy what some say are among the best tacos in the world.
Independent candidates in Berwyn suspect petition challenges are a power play
On Wednesday, a hearing will be held on the objections made on all the political candidates.
Pitchfork Music Festival will not return to Chicago next year
After nearly two decades in the city, organizers posted on social media that they are "deeply grateful to the City of Chicago."
Illinois Attorney General condemns racist text messages sent to Black residents
CBS News Chicago also heard from universities in Illinois that were targeted.
Man left paralyzed after being shot during robbery in broad daylight in South Chicago
Phillip Radford had just dropped off his twins at school, and then just before 9 a.m., he grabbed a coffee near 91st Street and Exchange Avenue and was shot.
Palestinian advocates protest in Chicago after Trump win
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
Man charged with punching election judge at early voting site in Orland Park
Police said Daniel Schmidt punched a 74-year-old man in the face after refusing to go to the back of the line at an early voting site in Orland Park.