17 Chicago churches to take in migrants from CPD stations, as work begins on first tent camp
John Zayas, associate pastor at Grace and Peace Church in Austin said the goal is to start sending buses to police stations on Wednesday.
Confusion over start of construction of Brighton Park migrant tent camp as pollution concerns remain
There has been confusion over when construction will begin due to heavy metal contamination found in the soil at the site.
Construction of Chicago migrant tent camp in Brighton Park not starting yet, mayor's office says
"Let me be clear: I am opposed to the construction of this site," said Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th), whose ward includes the tent camp site.
South Shore woman frustrated after she doesn't get her mail
She reached out to CBS 2, frustrated with the U.S. Postal Service for holding her mail with no real explanation.
Construction begins at possible second Chicago migrant tent camp
Sources told CBS 2 it could be weeks before the 115th and Halsted location opens to migrants.
Chicago salutes fallen firefighter Andrew "Drew" Price at funeral
"One last time, good morning my guy. Your brothers and sisters from Truck 44 and Engine 55 miss you and love you," said CFD Capt. John Haring, Drew's commanding officer.
Family, friends gather for funeral of fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew "Drew" Price
Firefighter Price had been with the Fire Department since March 2009. He was most recently assigned to Truck 44, based at 2714 N. Halsted St.
Chicago lights up the tree in Millennium Park to kick off the holidays
People gathered for the big countdown Friday afternoon to light up the 45-foot tree full of holiday spirit.
Gov. JB Pritzker announces $160 million in new funding for Chicago's migrant crisis
The money from the state will be used to set up a new migrant intake center, help fund the city's plan for tent camps, and to provide support services for asylum seekers.
38 injured, 3 in critical condition in CTA Yellow Line train collision in Rogers Park
A Yellow Line train hit a piece of snow removal equipment at the Howard rail yard along its route.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says new funding coming from county and state to help with migrant crisis
"I am grateful that the county and the state have heard our advocacy – their commitment to fund this mission," Johnson said.
Woman critically injured in attack on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
A witness said a man threw a large stick at the woman, hitting her in the head at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street.
Firefighter dies after battling fire in Lincoln Park
This is the fourth Chicago firefighter death in the line of duty death in 2023.
Chicago City Council passes expansion of paid leave for workers
The ordinance means all workers in Chicago – anyone who works for any company – will earn one hour of leave for every 35 hours worked.
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa escapes City Council censure over allegations of bullying and threats
Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) had sought to formally reprimand Ramirez-Rosa for his mistreatment of Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) at an earlier meeting, and for allegedly threatening other alderpersons.