City Council committee backs $27 million settlement in fatal police chase crash
A key City Council committee on Friday backed a $27 million settlement with the family of a mother of six killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
Sabrina Franza honoring late grandmother in Dancing with Chicago Celebrities
Dancing with the Chicago Celebrities, hosted by Arthur Murray Chicago, returns on Friday and CBS News Chicago's Sabrina Franza will be among those taking the stage at Navy Pier.
Illinois man charged with sending threats to federal judges in Texas and Florida
A man from Chicago's north suburbs has been charged with threatening federal judges in Texas and Florida.
Person struck and killed by Yellow Line train in Skokie
A person was struck and killed by a CTA Yellow Line train on Thursday afternoon in north suburban Skokie.
Mayor's proposed fare hike for Chicago taxi industry stalls in committee
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants taxicabs to be able to raise fares during certain times of day, and a City Council committee was set to discuss the proposal Thursday.
1 dead in Aroma Park following destructive EF-3 tornado in Kankakee County
A person was found dead Thursday afternoon in a home in Aroma Park as cleanup and repairs continued after an EF-3 ripped through Kankakee County on Tuesday, leaving major damage.
Cook County provides $10 million in funds to Greater Chicago Food Depository
Cook County is providing $10 million to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help make sure local families in need have sufficient access to fresh food.
Alders to weigh $27M settlement in fatal crash during high-speed police chase
City attorneys are recommending a $27 million settlement with the family of a woman who was killed in a crash with a car fleeing from Chicago police in a high-speed chase in 2017.
St. Patrick's Day 2026: How to see the parades and Chicago River dyeing
Chicago is gearing up for a weekend full of St. Patrick's Day parades and citywide celebrations. Here's what you need to know.
Cook County to award $1 million in scholarships to healthcare students in 2026
Cook County is taking steps to help more students from underserved communities grow into healthcare professionals.
Mayor postpones bid for election protection ordinance named after Rev. Jackson
Mayor Brandon Johnson has called off – for now – a bid to impose new polling place protections in Chicago in an attempt to prohibit federal immigration agents from entering so-called "democracy zones" while voters are at the polls.
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery and Half Acre Beer Co. announce merger
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
CTA plans to boost police patrols by 75% under new security plan
The Chicago Transit Authority is vowing to increase police patrols on trains and buses by 75%, under a new enhanced safety plan submitted to the Trump administration as the mass transit agency seeks to avoid losing $50 million in federal funding.
Mayor Johnson pushes new polling place protections in honor of Rev. Jackson
Mayor Brandon Johnson has scheduled a special City Council meeting on Wednesday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and vote on an ordinance aimed at providing new protections at Chicago polling places.
Man dies after being shot by Chicago police officer on West Side
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.