Chicago man charged with murder, arson in death of firefighter Michael Altman
A Chicago man is charged with murder and arson in the death of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
FAA meets again with airlines on possible flight reductions at O'Hare
Cuts to your summer flight schedules out of O'Hare International Airport could be on the way after a meeting between the Federal Aviation Administration and airlines.
Lockout at BP Whiting refinery goes into effect. Will it impact the pumps?
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton projected to win Democratic Senate primary
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is projected to win the heated and crowded Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, according to CBS News analysis.
Autonomous businesses with no employees are on the rise
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Residents call for relief after storms leave streets, homes flooded in Dolton
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
High winds knock out power to thousands, damage roofs across Chicago area
Strong wind gusts tore through the Chicago area on Friday, knocking out power to thousands, taking down trees, and even tearing the roof off of a north suburban school.
Lisle looking at takeover of private utility over water bill complaints
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Chicago neighborhoods, UIC work together to mitigate extreme weather damage
Expert researchers and scientists are now working directly with local Chicago-area communities to address extreme weather and mitigate the damage it can cause.
Preparations underway ahead of Tuesday's severe storms
The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications said they're preparing for Tuesday's storms.
New legislation in Illinois would end time changes for Daylight Saving Time
Newly proposed legislation in Springfield would do away with daylight saving time in Illinois if Missouri and Iowa also opt out of the twice-a-year time changes.
Proposed law would protect consumers from private utility price gouging
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
Chicago alders and residents question Peoples Gas bid for rate hike
With Peoples Gas seeking a significant rate hike for next year, Chicago alders and residents spoke out on Tuesday at a City Council committee hearing on the proposal.
4 dogs stolen from Oak Lawn man's garage
An Oak Lawn man is begging for the safe return of his rare and expensive pets, who were stolen from his home more than a month ago.
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Mother sues CPS after son allegedly put in chokehold by school employee
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.