REAL ID deadline approaching, here's what you need to know
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulis is working to reassure residents who are lining up for blocks head of the Real ID deadline on May 7.
Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky not running for reelection in 2026
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who represents Illinois' 9th District, is retiring at the end of her term and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Rollover crash with beer truck shuts down part of I-55 in Bolingbrook
Illinois State Police said one northbound lane of I-55 is now open again after a truck hauling beer overturned in Bolingbrook Monday morning.
Nearly $2B Cook Co. property tax burden shifted from businesses to homeowners: Pappas
A study from the Cook County Treasurer's Office found nearly $2 billion in property taxes shifted from county businesses to the lowest income homeowners over just three years.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91
Former Illinois Governor George Ryan has died at the age of 91. He served prison time for federal corruption charges.
Portillo's offering BOGO Italian Beefs in May
Italian Beef lovers, this is your month.
Lawyer for driver says seizure caused deadly Chatham, Ill., crash
The lawyer for the woman who crashed into a building in Chatham, Illinois, Monday, killing four girls, spoke publicly for the first time Friday.
Bally's Casino pauses work amid allegations of vendor mob connections
A bombshell investigation is throwing the future of the Bally's Casino site in River West into question.
Plainfield landlord gets over 50 years for murder of Palestinian-American boy
A Plainfield landlord has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the Islamophobic hate crime murder of a Palestinian-American boy and the stabbing of the boy's mother.
Anderson Humane holding baby shower fundraiser for wildlife rescue
Anderson Humane is hosting an event Sunday to raise money for baby animals, and brought adoptable puppy Piglet to visit CBS News Chicago.
Driver in Chatham, Ill., crash that killed 4 not intoxicated, police say
Illinois State Police said the driver who crashed into a building housing an after-school program in Chatham, Illinois, killing four, was not intoxicated at the time of the crash.
1 injured in shooting on I-57 in south suburbs
Illinois State Police said one person was injured in a shooting on I-57 Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago man missing, car with belongings found in Palos Heights
Palos Heights police are searching for a Chicago man who is missing after his car was found with his belongings inside Tuesday.
Chicago City Council committee delays vote on "snap curfew" plan for teens
Critics have said a plan to empower Police Supt. Larry Snelling to impose "snap curfews" with as little as 30 minutes notice would be unconstitutional.
Organizations lobby Springfield lawmakers on Asian American Action Day
A coalition of organizations working to uplift and protect Asian American communities went to Springfield, Illinois, Wednesday to lobby lawmakers and hold a rally as part of a day of action.