Fans celebrate Steve "Mongo" McMichael's Football Hall of Fame induction
Because of his ALS diagnosis, the Hall of Fame brought the celebration to McMichael's residence in outside Chicago.
Lollapalooza organizers stress safety plans for festival goers
Hydration stations, six medical tents, and Narcan demonstrations are just some components of the plan.
Hospital volunteers spread healing vibes with the power of music
Chris Johnson had several patients to see recently on his rounds at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.
Lollapalooza-goers come prepared, but rain misses first day of Chicago music festival
Rain indeed began moving into the Chicago area just before 10 p.m., but that was too late to impact the evening for festivalgoers.
Cradles to Crayons Chicago's Backpack-A-Thon for kids going back-to-school
Some 700 volunteers were barely taller than the bins they are trying to fill — students the same age as those receiving these bags.
Search continues for missing man after party boat capsizes on Lake Michigan in Chicago
Chicago Fire sources tell CBS News Chicago this is now a recovery effort after divers were called off late Friday night.
Infant, father in critical condition after Little Village shooting
A baby and his father are hospitalized following a shooting in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
Man, 37, dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at 31st Street Harbor
Chicago police say the man was found unresponsive in the water just after 4:30 a.m. in the 3100 block of South Ericksen Drive.
2 killed, including a teen, in Brighton Park shooting
Police said, around 10:40 a.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 40-year-old man were in the 2500 block of West 46th Street, when an SUV pulled up, and someone got out and started shooting.
CPS kids grade possible menu items for the upcoming school year
School nutrition staff said they consider these reviews and try to improve recipes, though some will be cut completely until they can return and get a passing grade.
Lawsuit claims sexual abuse went on for decades at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit say the abuse was widespread, perpetuated by a system that silenced any victims.
Getaway vehicle found torched after fatal shooting of Chicago postal worker
Police have found the vehicle connected with the fatal shooting of a Chicago postal worker, but it was torched.
Chicago puts the finishing touches on the United Center for the DNC
By the end of the week, they hope to have all of the exterior projects completed, meaning the rest of the work will take place behind closed doors in the United Center.
Neighbors continue to look for missing 82-year-old Skokie woman
Tsering Wangyal was on her way to a prayer meeting and she had no mental or physical limitations that might have explained her going missing.
Tornado damage in North Aurora called worst ever seen
The National Weather Service has now confirmed 18 tornadoes in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana between the storms Sunday and Monday night.