Chicago expected to review security after New Year's truck attack in New Orleans
Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said the deadly attack on Bourbon Street—and the way a pickup truck was used—has police departments reviewing their measures.
Cook County health officials monitoring surge in norovirus cases. What you need to know.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chicago alderman seeks possible street takeover solutions from San Antonio
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
How will Amazon strike in Skokie, Illinois and beyond affect package deliveries?
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
City of Elgin works with hotel to house homeless encampment residents after 2 fires
A homeless advocate whom CBS News Chicago connected with said putting the residents up in a hotel would be a start.
Chicago's Kennedy Expressway construction delayed again
A billboard along the Kennedy Expressway is using the holiday season to seemingly troll the Illinois construction project that has yet to be completed.
Ally to Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard drops attempt to knock rival off ballot
Drama persists and a federal probe remains active in the south Chicago suburb.
Funeral held for fallen Oak Park police Detective Allan Reddins
Reddins was shot and killed while responding to a call of a person with a gun seen leaving a Chase Bank.
Road salt use during Chicago winters has dropped with climate change
Last year, the city used less salt than at any point in the last 10 years.
Mag Mile businesses welcome Cook County prosecutor's shoplifting crackdown
With thefts across the city at the worst levels in five years, retailers have high hopes for a crackdown on shoplifting by the county's top prosecutor.
Fire rips through homeless encampment in Elgin
No one was injured in the fire, but the blaze left both the people who live there and their pets with nothing.
When it comes to recycling, Chicago and Cook County have a long way to go
Why does so much of what gets tossed into those blue recycling bins end up in the trash? CBS News Chicago visited the city's largest recycling facility for some answers.
Store owners: O'Neill Burke's tightening of felony retail theft rules is much welcome
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
Police shoot, kill man threatening assisted living residents with chainsaw
Officers used a Taser on the man, but he did not stop, police said.
Burglars target nearly 20 Chicago businesses
Police are asking businesses in the area to report suspicious activity and make sure surveillance cameras are recording.