No cash bail system under 2 Cook County State's Attorneys shows big differences
A new CBS News Chicago Investigators analysis shows key differences in the way some defendants were handled under the two administrations.
It's been 2 years since SAFE-T Act was implemented in Illinois. Is it working?
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
COPA releases video from GameStop burglary that led to CPD officer firing shots
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video footage of a smash-and-grab burglary at a GameStop store in the Irving Park neighborhood last month that led to a Chicago police officer firing shots at the suspects.
Chicago artists drop off Spotify over concerns about pay and AI-generated music
A growing group of Chicago artists is pulling their music from the number 1 streaming service in the world, over concerns about AI-generated music and compensation on the Spotify platform.
City Council approves $90M settlement of lawsuits tied to corrupt former cop
City attorneys have said that taking the lawsuits to trial would have cost the city far more — up to $500 million — to resolve the avalanche of wrongful conviction cases tied to former Sgt. Ronald Watts.
Mayor Johnson faces backlash after saying "law enforcement is a sickness"
Members of Chicago's law enforcement community are taking offense with a comment made by Mayor Brandon Johnson, after he said this week, in part, "jails and incarceration and law enforcement is a sickness."
Mother speaks out as investigators search for suspect who FaceTimed daughter while performing lewd act
The teenage girl received a FaceTime call back in April from a nude man performing a lewd act.
CPD, community groups hand out gun locks after toddler accidentally killed self
A recent uptick in the number of Chicago children unintentionally shooting themselves with unsecured guns this summer is causing outrage in communities across the city. One police district is trying to solve the problem one gun lock at a time.
Meet the U.S. Customs K9 sniffing out undeclared food at O'Hare
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
Activists remind immigrants of rights as Trump's deportation campaign begins
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Officials predict Chicago budget deficit of $1.15 billion in 2026
Chicago is staring down a projected budget deficit of over $1 billion for 2026, weeks after the mayor warned city finances are "at the point of no return."
Mayor Johnson: City still in the dark about possible National Guard deployment
Mayor Johnson said city officials have heard the same reports as everyone else, but they have not had any direct communication with the federal government about a possible deployment.
Questions about future of cashless bail in Illinois after executive order
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
DOJ rules on victim funds may leave sex assault survivors behind
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Lincoln Park neighbors complain as USPS trucks hog parking, often illegally
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.