10-year-old dead, teen in critical condition in Far South Side fire
A 10-year-old boy is dead, and a disabled teen was left in critical condition, after a fire in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood early Monday morning.
CTU wants May Day off so students, teachers can protest
The Chicago Teachers Union wants the school district to cancel classes on May Day this year so students and teachers can attend protests, but the new CEO of Chicago Public Schools is saying no.
Chicago Archdiocese accuses CPS of cutting off disability support funding
The Archdiocese is accusing Chicago Public Schools of abruptly pulling funding for their students with disabilities, but the district disputes their claim.
Fight at CTA 'L' stop leaves man injured, man declines to press charges
A man was injured in a fight with a woman at a CTA the CTA Belmont Avenue Red-Brown-Purple Line station this week, but police said he didn't report until several hours later.
4 people sought in connection with NW Side homicide last month
Chicago police are searching for three men and a woman in connection with the homicide that occurred on March 24, 2026.
Top cop Larry Snelling defends CPD's actions during Operation Midway Blitz
Many Chicagoans on Thursday were demanding answers, investigations, and accountability, accusing Chicago police of collaborating with federal immigration agents in violation of sanctuary laws.
Chicago firefighter Michael Altman laid to rest after private funeral
Fallen Chicago firefighter/EMT Michael Altman was laid to rest Tuesday. The service was small and private, unlike the original plan.
Board of Education appoints Dr. Macquline King as permanent CPS CEO
The Chicago Board of Education on Monday approved the appointment of Dr. Macquilne King as the permanent chief executive officer for Chicago Public Schools.
Prosecutors detail deadly shooting of Loyola student, accused killer detained
Prosecutors laid out the details of the fatal Chicago shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman at a detention hearing for her accused killer Friday.
Large crowds take over downtown streets in situation alderman calls out of control
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
Aurora City Council to take up proposal for data center restrictions
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
ICE agents reported at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
ICE agents have been spotted at at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago has confirmed.
Fatal collision at LaGuardia disrupts flights in Chicago
Flights at O'Hare International Airport were disrupted Monday morning after a deadly collision between a plane and a firetruck shut down LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Loyola student killed in Rogers Park shooting while walking by lakefront
An 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed while walking near the lakefront in Rogers Park overnight, school officials confirmed.
Mayor vows to veto legislation freezing wage increases for tipped workers
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday pledged to veto an ordinance approved by the City Council to halt the phase-out of Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers, calling the proposal "shameful."