5 people found shot to death in murder-suicide in Mundelein
Five people were found dead with gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide inside a house in the north Chicago suburb of Mundelein late Sunday night.
Cook County Clerk hosts "Love Purse" drive for domestic violence survivors
Hundreds of donated purses will soon be in the hands of domestic violence survivors across Cook County.
Snake Road in Shawnee National Forest closes for reptile migration
It's officially Forest Service Road 345 but it's far better known as Snake Road, an incredibly rare stretch Illinois' Shawnee National Forest that may be the only street in the U.S. to close for no-legged friends.
Chicago sees record October heat in apparent last gasp of summer
The Chicago area smashed temperature records Monday, breaking the previous high record set in 2008, as autumn apparently decided to just take a break.
Violinist Samuel Williams plays for travelers passing through O'Hare Airport
Williams says outside of other events, he's usually performing in the pedestrian tunnel seven days a week.
Runners prepare for warm Bank of America Chicago Marathon this weekend
According to CBS Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans, the race will be the warmest race since 2021.
Beloved meal delivery coordinator at Norridge senior facility marks major milestone
Arleen Newhouse heads up the home-delivered meals program at the Senior Assistance Center in Norridge, Illinois.
Mariachi Herencia de México to perform National Anthem for Bears-Eagles game
History will be made at Soldier Field on Monday night when Grammy-nominated band Mariachi Herencia de México will become the first mariachi band to perform the National Anthem at the stadium.
Cubs and White Sox are both postseason bound for only 4th time ever
The MLB Postseason begins on Tuesday, and anticipation is high across Chicago, with both the Cubs and White Sox making the playoffs in the same year for only the fourth time ever.
Law enforcement carry out investigation at Ford Heights Municipal Hall
There was a large police presence at Ford Heights Municipal Hall Thursday as the Cook Cook County Sheriff's Office and Illinois Attorney General carried out an investigation.
Evanston wind phone helps grieving people connect with lost loved ones
An old, disconnected British-style phone booth at Canal Shores Golf Course in Evanston, Illinois, has become a lifeline for grieving people to connect with loved ones they've lost.
Riot Fest organizers assessing damage in Douglass Park as cleanup begins
CBS Skywatch was over Douglass Park on Monday to see what was left after heavy rain led to a soggy event.
"Big Jump" kicks off second annual Chicago River Swim weekend
Beach season is over in Chicago, but the Chicago River was the place to be on Friday morning, as local leaders, former Olympians, and everyday people took the plunge together.
2 sought in North Park restaurant smash-and-grabs
Chicago police are looking for two suspects they said stole cash registers in smash-and-grabs at restaurants in North Park.
Chicago Plays is how one man brings free piano access to public spaces
You could call John McCarthy Chicago's piano man, and his organization Chicago Plays is his way to bring free access to pianos in the city's public spaces.