Entire Chicago area upgraded to Extreme Heat Warning
All of the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana have been upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday amid a Midwestern heat wave.
Heat wave hits with Extreme Heat Warning for Chicago, Cook County
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Cook County, and a Heat Advisory for the rest of the Chicago area, through at least Wednesday night.
Chicago heat wave could bring triple digit heat index for over 5 days
The Chicago area is facing a dangerous heat wave next week, with humidity pushing temperatures into the triple digits for days and posing a real risk to life and health.
Illinois home insurance premiums are on the rise right along with severe weather
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
Inside the Cook County Sheriff's Office's CTA public safety patrols
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
Weekend shootings prompt push for gun violence prevention efforts
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
OPRF sustainable football field to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while cutting energy costs
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
Investigators say explosion killed man inside SUV on Eisenhower Expressway
An explosion killed a man in an SUV on the Eisenhower Expressway on Thursday and led to an hours-long closure.
The Obama Presidential Center is built for sustainability and climate resilience
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
Groundbreaking held for $7 billion "1901 Project" near United Center
A $7 billion project is breaking ground at the United Center on Wednesday.
Reward offered for information in arson fire that killed 4 in West Englewood
Cook County Crime Stoppers on Tuesday offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in an arson that killed four family members in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood.
Bill protecting massage customers from sex crimes goes to governor to sign
Legislation protecting Illinois customers receiving professional massages from sexual assaults and harassment is now on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker for his signature.
Feel Free kratom drink gaining popularity, despite addiction concerns
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
Push for Bears stadium legislation coming down to the wire in Springfield
The clock is ticking in Springfield on legislation that could determine where the Bears build a new stadium, with state lawmakers facing a Sunday night deadline to pass a deal before the end of their spring session.
Investigation underway after explosion, fire at Stickney-Cicero border chemical plant
A special hazmat team from O'Hare Airport was brought in to assist in this emergency.