Witness records customer pepper-spraying employees at restaurant in South Loop
The workers have recovered. But they said it was all shocking and painful — and now some people are calling for justice.
Crestwood police officer charged with driving drunk, and not for first time
Police said Officer Chrostopher Spencer was involved in not one, but two incidents in Midlothian on Monday afternoon — minutes apart.
Third child dies after house fire in Carpentersville, Illinois
Neighbors created a makeshift memorial for the boys in front of the home.
LGBTQ+ Pride event organizers concerned about sponsors pulling out
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Illinois U.S. senators take Hegseth, other Trump admin. members to task for group chat
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz inadvertently added Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, to the chat.
Bones found in car found in Fox River belonging to Karen Schepers, missing since 1983
Schepers was last seen on April 16, 1983, when she left a bar in nearby Carpentersville after a party with her co-workers.
Man shot and killed in broad daylight in Bronzeville
Police said, shortly after 11 a.m., a 26-year-old man was standing in the 4700 block of South Evans Avenue, when three men ran up and shot him multiple times.
1 dead in Aurora police shooting after dragging officer from car in nearby Geneva
A Geneva police officer was investigating a driver who appeared to be intoxicated when the driver fled the scene, dragging the officer from his car.
Car windshields, house windows smashed in on multiple blocks in North Austin
Residents said had never seen anything like this before.
Trump's use of wartime act to deport immigrants will go to Supreme Court soon, analyst says
"I suspect that we will get a quick decision from the United States Supreme Court on this one," CBS News Chicago legal analyst Irv Miller said.
Chicago River dyeing, St. Patrick's Day Parade bring out huge crowds
When it comes to St. Patrick's Day tradition, the city soaks it in.
Severe storms race through Chicago area; more strong winds on Saturday
A high wind warning is in effect from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Illinois considers road tax as gas tax revenue drops
An Illinois representative has introduced legislation to tax road mileage as the state sees less revenue from the gas tax.
Co-op grocery store aiming to open in Lombard amid rising food costs
A couple in DuPage County are opening a co-op grocery store they hope can address the strain of ever-rising food costs.
Chicago health care workers say start of COVID pandemic feels like yesterday, yet forever ago
Five years ago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical Intensive Care Unit was in the process of being transformed into a COVID ICU.