Firing of mayor's public safety deputy raises concerns from community groups
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
Mayor Brandon Johnson fires deputy mayor for public safety Garien Gatewood
Mayor Brandon Johnson has fired Garien Gatewood, his first deputy mayor for public safety, a position Johnson created just days after taking office in 2023.
Loyola student killed in Rogers Park shooting while walking by lakefront
An 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed while walking near the lakefront in Rogers Park overnight, school officials confirmed.
Bailey seeks to shore up Chicago support in governor's race rematch with Pritzker
Fresh off his win in the Tuesday's primary election, Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey visited the Chicago suburbs on Wednesday, and said he'll be focusing on building support in the Chicago area during his rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker.
Preckwinkle fends off challenger Reilly in primary for Cook County Board President
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle easily fended off a challenge from longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, with Reilly conceding the race.
Cook County and Chicago set records for early voting in 2026 primary elections
The Chicago Board of Elections said early voting numbers for the 2026 Illinois primary election Tuesday are already higher than previous midterm years.
Sabrina Franza honoring late grandmother in Dancing with Chicago Celebrities
Dancing with the Chicago Celebrities, hosted by Arthur Murray Chicago, returns on Friday and CBS News Chicago's Sabrina Franza will be among those taking the stage at Navy Pier.
Attack on CTA bus driver sparks renewed safety concerns from employees
A CTA bus driver was brutally attacked on Monday while in uniform in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Gas prices keep surging in Chicago and beyond amid war in Iran
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
Rev. Jesse Jackson honored at Chicago celebration of life
The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Ousted DHS Sec. Kristi Noem was at center of Chicago immigration controversies
From midnight raids to shootings, Kristi Noem, who was ousted as DHS secretary by Trump today, was at the center of many of the controversies of Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
Man charged in pet boarding van theft in Lincoln Park appears in court
A man was charged after a van full of dogs was taken off the street in Lincoln Park on Tuesday morning.
Dogs reunited with owners after pet boarding van stolen in Lincoln Park
Chicago police are still looking for the person who stole a van full of dogs off the street in Lincoln Park Tuesday morning.
Person injured outside Glenview office building
One person was seriously injured outside an office building Monday afternoon in north suburban Glenview, although it was not immediately clear how they were hurt.
Mourners pay respects to Rev. Jesse Jackson as memorial services begin
Thousands turned out on Thursday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson as his casket lay in repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters, in the first of a series of memorial services over the next several days.