Schiller Park man becomes area's first cold exposure death of year
It was a tragic reminder of the importance of checking on loved ones and neighbors – especially in extreme conditions.
Sensitive documents from Chicago area school districts exposed online
More than 4 million documents were found by an ethical cybersecurity researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, who said this should all serve as a warning.
Bollards to be set up to protect Chicago businesses from crash-and-grab burglaries
The plan is aimed at preventing the crash-and-grab crime trend by keeping vehicles from being able to crash into storefronts. But will such a plan work?
Environmental group warns about impact of road salt on waterways
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center said beet juice or molasses solutions can also end up in the water and restrict oxygen in the waterways.
Supreme Court ruling on Trump's 2024 eligibility will have impact in Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court justices clearly recognized that they need to step in and determine whether the lower courts should play a role in determining who is on the ballot.
Chicago area doctors to fly to Gaza to provide medical aid
The doctors said they recognize that the conflict will continue long after their trip is over – but they stressed the power and importance of simply showing up in the time of crisis.
Chicago firefighter out on electronic monitoring after being charged in shooting
Omotayo Kassim, 34, has been charged with multiple felony counts in the suspected road rage shooting on New Year's Eve.
Hinsdale, Woodstock, other suburbs join crackdown on "rogue" migrant buses
More and more communities are taking action to try to stop buses carrying migrants from Texas from making unscheduled stops in their towns.
Aurora OKs measure to restrict unauthorized buses from dropping off migrants
It comes as police shuttled dozens of migrants from the suburbs to Chicago after the city made it harder for unauthorized buses to drop off migrants without notice.
Current, former alders weigh in on Ed Burke's conviction, reverberations for City Council
Burke was found guilty Thursday of 13 of 14 counts, including racketeering conspiracy.
Ed Burke Trial: Jury convicts ex-alderman on 13 of 14 counts in corruption case
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said he expects Burke will get 8 to 12 years in prison on one racketeering count alone.
Three people hospitalized from scene of Chicago high-rise fire
The Chicago Fire Department said a working sprinkler system played a big role in putting out the fire.
Car flies off Edens Expressway in Northbrook, hits building, catches fire
One witness who was driving on Skokie Boulevard said he saw the car fly over his head after it left the Edens Expressway.
Death of 5-year-old in Pilsen raises questions about Chicago's migrant shelters
Mayor Brandon Johnson claimed it isn't a question of how the city's shelters are run, but instead accused Texas Gov. Greg Abbott of sending asylum seekers to Chicago under inhumane conditions.
Chicago cousins freed after being wrongfully incarcerated for 42 years
James Soto, 62, and David Ayala, 60 were wrongfully convicted in two 1981 murders and were expected to be released on Thursday.