Downpours left basements, streets flooded on North, Northwest sides; problem recurring for some
CBS 2's Chris Tye explored where the storms hit, the calls for service, and why certain neighborhoods get hit the hardest most often.
Lawsuit claims law enforcement used any means necessary to wrongly convict James Hill
Hill has had two convictions overturned -- in the 1980 murder of a police officer at a Hammond, Indiana hotel, and in a rape the same year.
Bears offer first look at plans for Arlington Heights stadium project, say they'll seek some public funding
Last year, the Bears signed a purchase agreement for the 326-acre site of the former Arlington Park racecourse, and remain in negotiations on a contract for the site.
After a 10th child dies in the last 9 months on the DCFS radar, lawmakers demand changes
"At what point is enough is enough? Obviously, whatever they are doing isn't working."
Attack on mother, daughter among the latest violence at CTA 95th Street Red Line station
A CBS 2 crew was at the station when another attack happened on Tuesday.
First temporary members appointed to new civilian commission to oversee Chicago Police
In the years following the shooting death of Laquan McDonald by Chicago Police, an effort has been made to bring the community into the decision-making process around police policy.
Person attempted to scale security fencing, threw rocks at FBI office in Chicago
"The FBI Chicago facility remains secure, and there are no reported injuries or known threats to the public at this time," an FBI spokesperson said.
Experts advise young, healthy people to consider more potent COVID-19 booster in fall
But for immunocompromised and those age 50 and older, experts say don't wait for their second booster shot.
19 Illinois counties sue major drugstore chains, accuse them of helping cause the opioid crisis
The Illinois counties are suing the drugstore chains for helping create what they call the worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history.
After recent Lake Michigan drownings, boating accident in the Playpen, city officials urge water safety
"It's just too many boats, too many swimmers, and people not respecting the water the way they should," Chicago Police Marine Unit Lt. Tony Mendez said.
A family on DCFS radar for 19 years under investigation again after 3-year-old I'Kera Hill died of malnourishment
Three different downstate counties investigated this family over the years, but now there are questions over whether they all knew what was going on by neighboring agencies.
Many with wrongful convictions linked to disgraced CPD detective go free
The Cook County State's attorney said the detective engaged in a "pattern and practice" of framing suspects and manipulating evidence.
Illinois faces 'huge shortage' of teachers, other academic professionals ahead of the school year
"They can go to Amazon or McDonald's and make $21 an hour."
Expert: Many questions remain about incident in which teen was pinned, punched during arrest in Oak Lawn
While the police chief has backed his officers, outsiders say there is a lot we still don't know.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.