Man fatally shot on CTA train served in Marines, wanted to be a police officer
The father of Simeon Bihesi, 28, said his son had fallen on hard times before he was shot and killed on the CTA train early Monday morning.
Investigators detail how suspected Blue Line train shooter was caught
The suspected shooter, Rhanni Davis, was charged in connection with the shooting deaths of four people.
Suspect charged in killing of 4 sleeping people on CTA Blue Line train
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
Off-duty Lyons police officer involved in shootout in Chicago
During the shootout, the gunman and a woman were shot, but it is not clear whose bullet hit the woman.
Surviving family members raise money, awareness on Overdose Awareness Day
Family members who fight for their loved ones' memories in Chicago Heights said they are encouraged by the progress they are seeing.
As Chicago restaurants prep for a long weekend, higher prices still a concern
The cost of Labor Day staples like meat, beer, and beans, was up anywhere from 3% to 10%, according to the CBS News price tracker.
Mayor Brandon Johnson faces $982 million city budget shortfall for 2025
"The size of the budget gap is significant," Johnson said. "There will be sacrifices that will be made."
Baby born weighing less than a pound leaves NICU after 300 days
He's not the youngest or the smallest baby to ever stay, but his length of stay is rare.
Heat wave prompts excessive heat watch, air quality alert for Chicago area
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses in the area, the NWS said.
Some businesses say they lost out as Chicagoans seemed to stay home during DNC
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Content creators get credentials for the first time at DNC
The creators CBS News Chicago spoke to said they're seeing engagement and views increase on their social media platforms
University of Chicago event focuses on youth vote at DNC
Youth Vote Fest, hosted by the nonpartisan University of Chicago Institute of Politics, included students from 180 colleges and universities.
2 Chicago homicide suspects charged after search in northwest suburbs
Police released an image of Osceola Little, 38, who they said fled on foot from Chicago police and was possibly armed.
Poor People's Army camping out in Humboldt Park ahead of DNC protest
Organizers said they hope the city supports them in their mission to raise awareness about homelessness.
DNC brings excitement to Chicago, but also frustration from street closures
For anyone living around the United Center, getting around has gotten complicated in recent days.