Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail
Monday will be a big day at places like the Cook County Jail and others across the state, as inmates will be able to petition the court to review their case as this ruling takes effect.
City of Chicago projects $538 million budget deficit in 2024
The costs of caring for migrants in Chicago have thrown almost every projection out the window.
2 men could receive millions from Chicago because of wrongful convictions
"We're spending now millions of tax dollars on bad behavior."
City to spend more than $300 million on migrants through year's end
On Friday afternoon, Mayor Brandon Johnson's team rolled out details of the plan to members of City Council.
Oversight commission shuts down Chicago Police gang database
Twice over the last five years, the city's Inspector General laid into the CPD for its out-of-date database that contained jaw dropping mistakes amid allegations that it was deeply discriminatory.
CPD superintendent pick Larry Snelling to attend public forum in Pilsen
Mayor Brandon Johnson chose Snelling for the role last month.
Video shows catalytic converter theft suspect bust his way out of Elmhurst police car
It would be four months until Devin Revels was found in the city.
Jill Biden speaks at Federation of Labor event at McCormick Place
She spoke to organized labor, a once solid wing of the Democratic party that has seen a larger share of members support former President Trump in recent years.
Company donates 2,000 devices to combat overdoses in Cook County
"There's been times that it's been real close. One of which, I think you're all aware of, was covered by CBS 2 News."
7-year-old Streator boy's murder still unsolved 20 years later
His family and the FBI talked about the new theories, old questions, and the possibility that enough time has passed for a killer to come clean.
OBGYN now faces 53 misconduct claims that he crossed line with patients
Dr. Vernon Cannon was an OBGYN at the DuPage Medical Group - now known as Duly Health and Care.
RICO Act used in Georgia Trump case is familiar to Chicagoans
The Georgia case is the first time the RICO Act -- in this case under Georgia state law rather than federal law -- is being used in the prosecution of a former U.S. president.
Chicago Weather Alert: Heavy rain causes flooding around Chicago area
At the Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles, some drivers found themselves in calf-deep cold water upon returning to their cars, while others found floodwaters coming up to the middle of their car doors.
No bail for neighbor charged with killing 9-year-old girl in front of her father
Serabi Medina's father tackled Michael Goodman after he shot the girl, causing the gun to go off and shoot Goodman in the eye, prosecutors said.
Neighbor charged with 9-year-old's murder in Portage Park
Witnesses said the girl's father attacked the shooting suspect and a gun went off during the struggle.