Judge rules disputed protest route will stay in place during Chicago's DNC
A judge ruled the current route satisfies the First Amendment.
Gast Monuments shuts down, after repeated complaints of headstones never received
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Video appears to show Chicago Police officer pointing gun during street takeover
Witnesses who spoke with CBS News Chicago claimed no one at the takeover was threatening the police in any way.
Protest route for the DNC unclear as judge once again delays key decision
The Coalition to March on the DNC sued the city for violating its First Amendment right to protest. The city has agreed that protesters should be "within sight and sound" of the United Center, but there's still no agreed-upon route.
Chicago Survivors to expand school-based programs for youngsters affected by homicide
Those who provide support services with Chicago Survivors call themselves a small, but mighty team. But the people in their program would call them lifesavers.
Man charged with murder of Cook County Sheriff's Deputy during shootout
Cordarrow Thompson, 32, has been arrested on multiple felony counts, including murder, attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, aggravated battery, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
City changes explanation for traffic stop that led to deadly police shooting
Dexter Reed, 26, was shot and killed by police on March 21 in Humboldt Park. The city initially said he was pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt.
Rally in Chicago with family of Sonya Massey, killed by Illinois Sheriff's deputy in early July
There are many questions about why Sean Grayson, now charged with murder in the shooting that killed Sonya Massey, was hired in the first place after multiple misconduct complaints.
Thieves use pick axe, sledgehammer to break into vape shops in Lincoln Park
The store owner told CBS News Chicago they stole the cash register and between $4,000 and $5,000 worth of products.
Secret Service, CPD canvass areas around DNC ahead of convention
The Secret Service and Chicago Police will be speaking with people who live near the DNC action to give some insight on public safety protocols, road closures, and transportation information ahead of the convention.
Board of Education approves $9.9 billion Chicago Public Schools budget
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
President Biden's exit from 2024 race sets up historic DNC in Chicago
This year could be the first time in decades that a major political party would go into its convention without a presumptive nominee.
Tow truck driver among two men killed in shootout on Chicago's South Side
Police said the 59-year-old man was operating a tow truck when he was fatally shot.
Off-duty sheriff's deputy fatally shot person in Elgin
A Kane County State's Attorney spokesman said the sheriff's deputy shot and killed a person who has not been identified.
Number of migrants in Chicago shelters fall to lowest level in months
As of this week, there were only about 5,800 people living in one of the city and state's 17 shelter locations. At the peak last January, there were nearly 15,000.