Climate change is driving up homeowners' insurance rates in Chicago and beyond
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate increase could just be the start.
Extreme cold that has settled in Chicago is linked to climate change, experts emphasize
While everyone feels the cold, an expert said that feeling is doing more to our bodies — with concerns to be aware of beyond hypothermia.
Woman suing Volkswagen for not tracking car with child inside in 2023 carjacking
The family is suing the automaker because they told police the free GPS trial had expired and that $150 was needed to help locate the car.
Some former Chicago area residents lose everything in Los Angeles wildfires
The fires have scorched more than 45 square miles of the Los Angeles area—leaving total devastation behind.
Lost and stolen electronic devices are costing Chicago Public Schools dearly, report says
More than 8,000 devices were detected outside of Illinois. A majority of them ended up overseas in 140 countries—including Azerbaijan, Barbados, China, Ethiopia, Jordan and Nicaragua.
Chicago schools report outlines sexual misconduct concerns, misuse of funds
Recommendations were made for CPS to improve transparency, its handling of high school sports, and its spending.
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.