Chicago air quality worst in the world as Canadian wildfire smoke chokes skies
Chicago air quality is now hazardous as Canadian wildfire smoke has settled in an acrid haze over the area Thursday morning.
Vigil in Little Village honors victims shot, killed by ICE agents
Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo were both shot and killed during traffic stops by ICE agents days apart in Maine and Houston.
Immigration rights groups say ICE halting most vehicle stops "good first baby step"
Except in cases of serious criminal targets, ICE agents nationwide will temporarily stop pulling people over, multiple law enforcement sources told CBS News.
First public hearing held on proposed toll hike tied to $26.5B road improvement program
A pass through the Illinois toll system already costs anywhere from 30 cents to $1.50 per trip with an iPass and more without it.
Indiana State Police sergeant shot after pursuit in Michigan City; deceased suspect ID'd
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot multiple times after a pursuit in Michigan City Friday morning, and the suspect was later found dead in a wooded area nearby, state police said.
CTA says crime is down throughout the system, but many riders still don't feel safe
The Chicago Transit Authority this week released new crime statistics indicating that violent crime is down on the transit system.
DEA agents search Lowell Animal Hospital in Northwest Indiana
An animal hospital in Lowell, Indiana, was searched by DEA agents, shutting it down for hours Wednesday.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Rolling Meadows group home operator
The family of a disabled woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the operator of a group home in Rolling Meadows.
CPD looking for burglars who hit 4 Bridgeport businesses overnight
Chicago police are looking for three men who targeted four businesses in Bridgeport and Bronzeville overnight, on the hunt for ATMs and cash registers.
CPD Supt. Larry Snelling announces retirement
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
3 in custody after CBS News Chicago crew attacked near Adler Planetarium
During the incident, a reporter and photographer were approached by three men, one with a dog, before their news truck and gear were destroyed.
Reward up to $10,000 offered for information in fatal shooting of CTA switch worker
A Chicago Transit Authority switch worker was shot and killed in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning.
Woman dead, 4 injured after boat crash near Monroe Harbor
A woman died, and four others were injured after a boat crash near Chicago's Monroe Harbor overnight.
Trees fall, buildings flood, thousands lose power in Northwest Indiana after storms
Storms Wednesday night left thousands without power across Northwest Indiana, and left a path of damage and destruction in some areas.
Teens tell city council why "teen trends" appeal, offer their safety solutions
City leaders have searched for ways to address large teen gatherings, and on Wednesday they heard directly from some of the teens who find them so appealing.