Burglars use SUV to smash their way into West Englewood liquor store
This crash-and-grab burglary is similar to many other recent crimes that are part of a trend in Chicago.
Illinois plans to go carbon-free by 2050, yet some suburbs continue to depend on coal-fired power
Chicago residents want to see the state push for energy without a heavy carbon footprint.
If your pet eats too many cicadas, when should you see the vet?
Veterinarians emphasize it's rare for a cicada-eating issue to turn into an emergency for pets. But with vets seeing such issues across the Chicago area nonetheless, experts have some advice.
New Chicago initiative to use conflict resolution, mentorship to break cycle of violence
CBS 2 asked Ivanova how the Cycle Breakers program is different from the many other groups in the city promoting community safety.
What will President Biden's executive action mean for migrants who have come to Chicago?
The executive action authorizes U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims.
Chicago man charged with attempted murder after stabbing on CTA Green Line
Chicago Police said Ivan Weldon, 42, was arrested by members of the Counter Terrorism Mass Transit Team on Friday evening just before midnight in the 100 block of N. Wells Street.
University of Chicago taken to task for withholding diplomas over encampment participation
The university is withholding degrees due to a disciplinary process, which is in action because the students "may have been involved" in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Quad.
CTA chairman Dorval Carter Jr. says he thinks push to fire him is personal
Carter said he has made significant improvements for Chicago's transit system, but only hears a constant stream of negativity.
One killed, four people injured after serious crash in Chicago suburb
A 44-year-old woman driving a Honda SUV died in the crash on her way home from work, family members said
Police fatally shoot stabbing suspect on West Side; another man in critical condition
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the shooting.
2 Chicago liquor stores hit by smash-and-grab burglars within an hour and a half
Police aren't officially saying these burglaries are believed to be connected yet, only saying they are investigating.
Chicago summer safety plan involves community engagement, strategic police deployments
The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years.
Experts, transit leaders elsewhere say a safety app could really help on CTA
It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn't Chicago exploring the same solution?
Crowds to head to Chicago's Grant Park as Sueños Music Festival kicks off summertime
Sueños, Spanish for dreams, first debuted in Grant Park back in 2022. It has already become one of the largest Latin music festivals in the United States.
Chicago's first chief homelessness officer says she's up to the challenge
This all comes as homelessness has been on the rise in Chicago, and across Illinois, for years now.