2 killed in Sheridan, Ill. shooting and fire ID'd
The two victims of a deadly Sheridan, Illinois shooting and house fire have been identified. Ronald Martin, Jr. is charged with their murders.
Trial begins for man charged with killing CPD Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso
Officer Vásquez Lasso was shot and killed on the job back in March 2023. The now-21-year-old defendant, Steven Montano, was 18 at the time of the shooting.
CPD investigating 3 pharmacy burglaries in Ravenswood, Bronzeville, Lakeview East
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Interim CPS CEO on district's budget woes, how to reassure parents
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
Alders push to require licenses for event promoters after River North mass shooting
Alds. Brendan Reilly and Scott Waguespack said they've been pushing for an ordinance for more than a decade that they believe could have prevented the shooting.
End of electric vehicle tax credits will have consequences for consumers, dealers
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
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.