City sees new push to bring back winter outdoor dining, and restaurants say it would be a win
However, patrons are mixed on hanging out these days in a tent just to eat or drink.
15 cars involved in two separate pileup accidents in Matteson
The slick roads this Halloween night caught many off guard.
Trick-or-treaters hit the pavement in Chicago despite snow this Halloween
Throughout the day this Halloween 2023, the Chicago area was repeatedly socked with squalls of snow.
Survivors describe Halloween party mass shooting; "I just pray this is not my last day"
"At the moment, it just didn't seem like it was going to ever quit, it wasn't going to end," comedian Jermaine Banks said of the shooting.
Detectives who worked on murder case of CPD Officer Aréanah Preston receive Valor Award
Under a blue glow, the men and women of the Chicago Police force gathered for the awards ceremony along with loved ones.
Hit-and-run on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive leaves woman injured
Traffic on the major roadway was blocked off at Balbo after the pedestrian was struck.
No charges for man who fired shot at dueling rallies for Israel and Palestine in Chicago suburbs
There were dueling rallies in Skokie Sunday, with one showing solidarity with Israel and another protesting the country's actions in Gaza.
Fears rise among Muslim residents after threat to Islamic school
The incident came just days after the funeral of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume, who was stabbed to death because he was Muslim.
Alderwoman, aide swarmed over migrant tent camp plans in Brighton Park
Mayor Brandon Johnson denounced the "unconscionable" attack, saying, "any violent act against an elected official in our city is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms."
Markham first responders decry higher health insurance costs
At Markham City Hall, firefighters lined the walls, but instead of responding, they were the ones sounding the alarm.
Chicago area residents mourn Muslim boy killed in alleged hate crime
While hearts were heavy, the Plainfield community continued to wrap its arms around the grieving family.
Palestinian American boy, 6, laid to rest after fatal stabbing
The atmosphere outside and inside the mosque was somber as many made their way in to pay their respects to the family of Wadee Alfayoumi.
Friday Blitz: Brother Rice v. Montini
CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports from Brother Rice High School where they are preparing for their big homecoming game against Montini Catholic.
Escalating Middle East tensions prompt extra security for Chicago area schools and places of worship
"I know many students are scared; are trying to decide whether or not they should not even go to school, or leave their homes," said Hailey Stern, with the non-profit Israel education organization Stand With Us.
Pro-Palestinian group marches in Chicago's Loop
The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine organized the march to protest what the group called "war crimes" by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.