Democratic primary for Cook County State's Attorney remains too close to call
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were 109,000 mail-in ballots outstanding in the city of Chicago. But in addition to that, many precincts never reported their full count.
State board unaware of woman's bid for protection order before son's accused killer was paroled
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board was never told a pregnant Chicago woman feared for her life, and was seeking an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, before he was paroled and later allegedly stabbed her and killed her 11-year-old son.
Flossmoor calls for "defamatory" language to be removed from dismissed police chief's lawsuit
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Man charged in killing of boy, stabbing of pregnant mother in Edgewater home
CBS 2 has learned the the man charged has a violent history of domestic battery. He was just released from jail on Tuesday.
Edgewater stabbing victim sought order of protection before fatal attack
The attack left the pregnant mother critically hurt and her 11-year-old son dead. Police have arrested, but not yet charged a suspect in connection with the stabbing.
Suspect in killing of boy, stabbing of pregnant woman had just gotten out of jail
CBS 2 has learned the man identified as the prime suspect in the attack, who is now in custody, has a violent history of domestic battery.
Slow, frustrating commute on first day of Phase 2 of Kennedy Expressway reconstruction
The express lanes will remain shut down between the Edens Expressway junction and Ohio Street through the fall.
Some claim conflict of interest in Chicago Teachers Union student voting rally
One group with which the union is partnering – Bring Chicago Home, the group behind a real estate transfer tax referendum – has some questioning whether the CTU has crossed the line.
Rogers Park youth football team loses $30,000 worth of equipment when car fire spreads
The team is determined that the community will pull together and help the more than 100 youngsters get back on the field.
Flossmoor Mayor: Village 'parting ways' with police chief due to performance issues
This comes days after hundreds of Chief Jerel Jones' supporters packed the Flossmoor Village Hall Monday night, demanding answers.
Northwest Side Chicago man has thieves get into his car by cloning his key fob
A CBS News Investigation last year highlighted how thieves are using digital programs to break into push-start vehicles and override the system - making the cars easier to steal.
Neighbors, alderman appalled by street takeover on Milwaukee Avenue
Even when Chicago Police arrived, the street party did not stop.
Residents of Flossmoor outraged over possible ouster of police chief
There is talk that the mayor and village manager want Chief Jerel Jones out, and it has all left many surprised – including the chief himself.
Kia, Hyundai owners could get cut of $145 million settlement
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
After car break-ins, South Loop residents doubt ideas for solutions
To deter thieves, Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) has decided to clip some trees, and has upped the watts of streetlights.