Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act in effect; experts says it will improve transit around area
The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act goes into effect Monday, bringing some changes to public transportation across Chicago and the suburbs.
Indiana woman recovering from spinal injuries after massive tree crushes car
A LaPorte County woman is recovering from severe spinal injuries after a massive tree fell onto her SUV last week in northwest Indiana.
Paralyzed in shooting years ago, Angelo Perez now races and inspires others
CBS Chicago is the proud sponsor of Chicago's Race Against Gun Violence, organized every year by the nonprofit Strides for Peace. One participant was shot and paralyzed decades ago, and now races and inspires others.
Crowds pack lakefront for Memorial Day amid concerns about summer violence
Chicago's lakefront is officially open for the summer season, with thousands heading to the beaches this Memorial Day.
Siblings charged with attacking CPD officer who tried to give them ticket
A brother and sister have been charged with attacking a Chicago police officer with brass knuckles after he tried to give them a ticket Tuesday night in McKinley Park.
CPS tries to balance cuts, students to close $733M budget gap
Chicago Public Schools is facing a $733 million budget gap, and has delivered more than 600 individual proposals to its principals with ideas on how to handle the shortfall.
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson hope Chicago can repeat as DNC host in 2028
Democratic National Committee officials wrapped up a three-day visit to Chicago on Wednesday as the city seeks to host the party's national convention again in 2028, and local leaders said the stakes might be even higher this time around.
Intervention programs work to break domestic violence cycles by focusing on abusers
While most efforts to combat domestic violence focus on victims, survivors and breakdowns in systems meant to protect them, one Cook County program is shifting the work to the abusers and breaking the cycle of violence.
How is Karina's Law working to remove guns from accused domestic abusers?
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Police investigate string of smash-and-grabs in Chicago and north suburbs
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
Friday marks "day of civic action" on May Day for Chicago Public Schools
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
22 arrested in NW Indiana raids for illegal gambling operation
Federal prosecutors said 22 people were arrested in FBI raids at Northwest Indiana restaurants and homes for an illegal gambling ring during "Operation Porterhouse Parlay" Wednesday.
Loyola student's parents vow "we will get justice" after accused killer pleads not guilty
The parents of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, killed in a Chicago shooting in March, vowed "we will get justice for our daughter" after her accused killer pleaded not guilty.
Court hearing details what led to hospital shooting that killed CPD officer
A man is charged with murder and attempted murder in the Swedish Hospital shooting that killed Chicago police officer John Bartholomew and critically injured another.
Fruit vendor killed in Little Village shooting with wife, baby nearby
The man killed in a Little Village shooting Wednesday was a well-known neighborhood fruit vendor with a wife and baby who were just steps away when gunfire erupted, neighbors said.