Amid busy Congressional races in Illinois, surprising candidates lead in fundraising
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
Was DCFS aware of past abuse claims before death of boy in Round Lake Beach?
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Citing drop in dental care for CPS students, Illinois lawmaker seeks state takeover
Fewer Chicago kids are getting the dental care they need, and some dentists are blaming Chicago Public Schools.
Homeowner says contractor ghosted her, left $8,900 bathroom project unfinished
A Lake County woman has a warning for other homeowners, after she said a contractor took thousands of dollars, destroyed part of her home, and then vanished, even leaving his tools behind.
Driver fined in deadly 2024 Tri-State crash, despite history of DUI offenses
The crash on June 7, 2024, killed 76-year-old Bernice Pawilan. The driver had a history of traffic offenses, and, in fact, wasn't supposed to be on the road at all.
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Ex-teacher faced sex abuse claim a year before he and twin were charged
More than a year before identical twin brothers stopped teaching at the Thornton Fractional School District, administrators were aware of allegations that one of them had been sexually assaulting a student.
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Twin brothers, both former teachers, accused of sexually assaulting students
Aaron and Andre Richmond are both charged with sexually assaulting teenage girls they taught at Thornton Fractional High School District 215.
Public employees owe Chicago $23.5M in debt for unpaid tickets, utilities, fees
Even as Mayor Brandon Johnson has warned of possible mid-year city worker layoffs if revenue estimates in the budget fall short, city employees and workers at the city's sister agencies owe a mountain of outstanding debt to the city.
CCDPH urging qualified homeowners to apply for free lead removal program
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
IL leaders say fraud claims, funding freeze "politically motivated" attack
Illinois leaders say there is no evidence of childcare-related fraud in Illinois, and the Trump administration's decision to freeze funding is a politically motivated attack on states that didn't vote for the president.
How some Chicago area GameStop stores are fighting back against smash-and-grab burglars
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
Boy, 7, shot in the arm inside home on day new Illinois gun storage law begins
A 7-year-old boy was shot in the arm when another child got their hands on a gun Thursday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Chicago officials address safety concerns ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Psychic leads hit-and-run victim's son, Chicago Police to case-changing clue about crash
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
City Council approves 2026 revenue plan without mayor's proposed head tax
The alternative budget proposal championed by a group of Chicago aldermen won a crucial first full City Council vote on Friday, setting up a final vote on Saturday