Chicago's second heat wave of the summer brings air quality concerns
Chicago is bracing for another heat wave, less than two weeks after the last one. This time, the heat comes with air quality concerns.
UChicago cutting use of AI by banning technology in classrooms for first-year law students
The university released what it's called a strategy statement about the impact it's already seeing artificial intelligence make on higher education and the legal profession.
Lake Michigan earthquakes could happen more than we realize
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake in Lake Michigan off the North Shore may be only the second such quake recorded in the last 100 years. But that doesn't mean it can't happen again, or closer to Chicago.
City officials unveil underground stormwater storage units to reduce flooding on West Side
City officials unveil underground stormwater storage units to reduce flooding on the West Side
Construction project aimed at fixing flooding issues underway in Crown Point, Indiana
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
UIC scientists check tree cover, health on South Side during heat wave
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
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.