Why did the mayor of Lynwood take home triple the pay budgeted for her office?
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Neighbors raise concerns over possibility of permanent homeless shelter in Kenwood
The city also revealed plans to increase the number of beds at the shelter from about 500 to 764.
Man found shot, killed during fire inside East Hyde Park home
Chicago police said the man was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head.
Chicago area man wins nearly $400K on sports bet, only to have it all canceled
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
Chicago musician writes song to help find kidney donor
A musician from Chatham has written a song to help find a kidney donor, a musical plea to end his yearslong wait for a transplant.
Multiple businesses broken into on Northwest Side and in Morton Grove
An expert said businesses in the city, along with the CPD, have beefed up awareness, so the crooks are moving elsewhere — and suburban businesses are easier targets.
Mother, son set to run Chicago Marathon to support trans, nonbinary young people
Jen and Lev Grosshandler are huffing it to tamp down on misconceptions surrounding transgender and nonbinary children.
Chicago man says he got runaround repeatedly after being locked out of prepaid debit card
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
Giant Olmec heads getting attening in Chicago's suburbs
Olmec Trails takes people on a physical and historical journey with 33 installments across multiple towns.
Cook Co. leaders get COVID and flu shots, urging resident to do it too
The formula inside flu and COVID shots changes every year, which is why another shot is needed.
Check your insurance before getting a COVID-19 vaccine this year
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Illinois launches awareness campaign about fake dentists
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
State's first organ donation center to open at Rush University hospital
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Driver faces major repair bill after finding the perfect parking spot
A woman's car was wrongly towed, and now she's battling for the city to pay for damages.
Road closures return for Chicago's Mexican Independence Day events
Chicago officials warn visitors of increased traffic downtown throughout the weekend, especially around Grant Park.