CTA union leader calls for transit police after string of attacks on workers
Three CTA workers have been attacked in less than a month, and the head of the CTA's rail labor union said anxiety and concern among workers has turned to anger.
High water bills, money down the drain and now, relief in sight?
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
Ald. Andre Vasquez responds after dead rat, derogatory note left in front of his office
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
New EV charging station opening in West Garfield Park
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
DHS announces "Operation Midway Blitz" amid ICE operations in Chicago
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Illinois Climate Education Hub gives teachers head start on climate curriculum
With no state learning program in place, and no money set aside for one, the Illinois Climate Education hub is made possible through a nonprofit.
Expert: Violent Chicago holiday weekend could be used as reason for troop deployment
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
Woman sexually assaulted in River West, rideshare driver in custody
Police said the suspect attempted to flee the scene in a gray sedan and hit a pole.
CTA worker attacked, pushed onto tracks in Blue Line subway
CBS News Chicago has learned the man was a 27-year veteran of the CTA. The union representing CTA workers is now pushing for more security.
Morton Arboretum helping Chicago fight floods using trees to absorb rainwater
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions.
Child critically injured in fight on CTA steps declared brain dead
The 9-year-old boy with autism who was critically injured when he fell down the stairs at a CTA Green Line station during a fight on the steps has been declared brain dead.
FEMA begins preliminary damage assessments in Chicago after July floods
FEMA joined state, county, and city officials this week, going door-to-door in parts of Chicago hit hardest by flooding from heavy rain in July.
Lawsuit: CPS failed to check background of guard accused of sex assault
A former Chicago Public Schools student is suing the Chicago Board of Education, claiming it failed to conduct a proper background check on the security guard who is charged with sexually assaulting her.
Your guide to the 2025 Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show is back for 2025. Watch from along the lakefront as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline the event.
4 suspects linked to burglaries at Chicago businesses, police say
Chicago police are looking for a group of four suspects they say are linked to multiple business burglaries on in the city that have targeted or taken ATMs.