Chicago Labor Day weekend shootings kill 8, hurt 51 others, police say
There have been 59 people shot in Chicago, eight of them fatally, over Labor Day weekend in 2025, according to police data.
Officials predict Chicago budget deficit of $1.15 billion in 2026
Chicago is staring down a projected budget deficit of over $1 billion for 2026, weeks after the mayor warned city finances are "at the point of no return."
Man charged with attempted murder for hitting cop while fleeing train burglary
A Chicago man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, for an incident on the South Side that involved freight train burglary, police shooting, chase and crash earlier this week.
HHS threatens to withhold $4M from Illinois over sex ed curriculum
The Department of Health and Human Services warned Illinois and 45 other states and territories that it will withhold federal funding over the state's sex education curriculum.
Trump preparing major ICE operations in Chicago next week: DHS sources
The Trump administration is preparing to launch major immigration enforcement operations in Chicago next week employing tactics that sparked protests in Los Angeles, sources tell CBS News.
Des Plaines man allegedly held delivery driver hostage over missing item
A Des Plaines man is charged after police said he held a pizza delivery driver hostage, upset that an item he ordered had not been delivered.
Advocate Health Care cuts gender-affirming care for minors
Advocate Health Care is the latest hospital system that has cut its gender-affirming care services for minors in the wake of actions by President Trump to withhold funding.
Chicago woman charged after high-speed chase through DuPage County
A Chicago woman faces multiple felony charges after she allegedly led law enforcement in DuPage County on a high-speed chase in a stolen car.
Bolingbrook man charged for hidden cameras in gym bathrooms
A Bolingbrook man has been arrested and charged for hidden cameras found in public bathrooms in a Naperville gym.
CPD searching for burglary crew targeting business on West, SW sides
Chicago police are looking for a burglary crew they say have been targeting businesses in several neighborhoods on Chicago's West and Southwest Sides.
Dog rescued from Chatham apartment fire
A dog was rescued by Chicago firefighters from an apartment in Chatham early Wednesday morning.
Portillo's launches new secret menu for perks members
Portillo's is launching two new secret menu items just for their perks members, at least to start.
Unions announce Chicago Labor Day rally, march against Trump
A coalition of organizers in Chicago were joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson to announce Labor Day rally and march called "Workers Over Billionaires."
1 dead after St. Charles rollover crash
One person is dead after a crash in St. Charles, Illinois, officials said Tuesday morning.
Oasis Chicago merch store opens in Wicker Park ahead of Soldier Field show
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.