Experts: Energy policy changes in "big, beautiful bill" will affect consumers, climate
Anyone who has been on the fence about solar energy still has some time to take advantage before the cuts are official at the end of the year.
4 killed, 14 wounded in River North mass shooting
The drive-by shooting apparently happened as people left Artis Lounge nightclub following an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz.
Shedd Aquarium staff and volunteers take action to clean up Chicago beaches
Volunteers spent the day picking up trash, weighing it, and getting it off the beach at 12th Street Beach, in part to keep plastics out of Lake Michigan.
Congressional lawmakers want answers from IRS on bills being sent for taxes paid
CBS News Chicago has reported on this problem, and it turns out we are not the only ones having a hard time getting answers from the IRS.
Wrong-way driver dies in crash on I-294 in in Glenview
A car was driving southbound in the northbound lanes and hit another car near Golf Road just before 2 a.m.
Visitation held for fallen CPD Officer Krystal Rivera
Colleagues, family, friends and members of the public paid their respects to fallen Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera, who was unintentionally shot and killed by officer earlier in June.
Team of scientists monitors heat, addresses climate change in Chicago
The city remains engulfed in a heat dome — and scientists and researchers in Chicago who pay close attention to heat have warned that more extreme weather like this is expected going forward.
How Chicago beaches are rapid tested for safe swimming
Chicago beaches are tested for bacteria every day during the summer season to make sure it's safe for swimmers to get in. And the testing that happens here is some of the fastest and best in the country.
Chicago conference looking into ways to make transportation more sustainable
Emissions from cars and trucks are among the greatest sources of air pollution in the Chicago area.
High humidity gripping Chicago area; experts say it's only going to get worse
"We're going to see more heat and more humidity, particularly in the Chicagoland area," said Dr. Sheethal Rao, an internal medicine doctor at UI Health.
Rain keeps falling in Chicago area, prompting Flash Flood Warning Wednesday evening
A line of strong thunderstorms brought a tornado watch, flood watch and heavy downpours to the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
What could EPA plan to roll back limits on CO emissions mean for air quality?
"As soon as the rule was released, the EPA employees started talking about how terrible this was going to be for the state of Illinois," said Nicole Cantello, president of AFGE Local 704, the union representing EPA workers in the Chicago area.
With U.S. Steel sale to Nippon advancing, advocates want plan to curb pollution in Gary
Gary, Indiana Mayor Eddie Melton has said Nippon Steel plans to pump $1 billion into the U.S. Steel Gary Works.
IRS quiet on payment processing delays despite more reports of bills
Despite continuing reports of taxpayers receiving bills from the IRS for taxes they already paid on time, the agency has remained quiet about the problem and when it could be resolved.
Chicago sees a drop in auto thefts, but numbers up for certain vehicles
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.