Preps under way for new phase of Kennedy Expressway work, for which express lanes will close
The work will keep the express lanes closed through the late fall. Neither inbound nor outbound traffic will be able to use them.
Neighbors: Violence, drug use persist at West Loop homeless encampments despite complaints
People who live and work nearby say they have serious safety concerns, and also say they have been sounding the alarm for months - but nothing changes.
Video shows Humboldt Park shooting that wounded two CPD officers, teen
One officer was hit by gunfire in his bulletproof vest, while the other suffered injuries to his face from broken glass.
Abortion pill will be made available in Illinois from Walgreens
CVS and Walgreens announced Friday that they will start selling abortion pills as soon as this month.
State Street downtown has highest vacancy rate ever, but experts say there is hope
An expert said short-term leases, or "activations," for retail or art galleries could make a major difference.
Chicago Environment Department tracks unpredictable weather driven by climate change
On Tuesday, the high in Chicago hit 71. By Wednesday, it was back to the 20s. While we are usd to the unpredictable in Chicago weather, experts said we will be seeing more unusual weather moving forward – due to climate change.
Record-setting warmth this February in Chicago is cause for climate change concern
With no snow on the ground or ice on the lake, drought is among the larger implications. Some parts of the Midwest are already seeing it.
Shooter who killed 3-year-old Chicago boy in road rage incident still walks free
Mateo Zastro's family hopes a reward now being offered by Cook County Crime Stoppers will make a difference.
Chicago expert: AT&T outage speaks to reliance on cellular carriers
On Thursday night, the company attributed the outage to a software bug.
Ford Chicago Assembly Plant workers say their cars are being vandalized, stolen in lot
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half.
Thieves targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often in Chicago, new CBS 2 analysis shows
After motor vehicle thefts hit a two-decade high in 2023, thefts are dropping. What's spurring the downward trend?
Dozens of car windows smashed in Chicago's South Loop
A witness reported seeing three men shatter the windows of 20 to 25 legally parked cars.
2 suspects in stolen semi-tractor trailer on the run, last seen in South Barrington
Police said three men ran from the vehicles and only one of them was taken into custody.
Video shows would-be thief getting into woman's car at Lakeview gas station
CBS 2 is told such carjackings are happening at all hours of the day, and it does not matter how busy the station or the area is.
Secrets in the soil: how earth below us might help fight climate change
Through one Chicago area lab's research, soil could be a change maker.