Chicago area man charged with fake bomb threat at Crystal Lake Public Library
Jacob Spiro faces charges in dozens of other fake bomb threats at businesses and government buildings in the suburbs.
Car crashes into Hobby Lobby in Niles
Niles Fire Department Chief Marty Feld said the front of the car ended up in a women's restroom inside the building.
Dixmoor declares state of emergency after 3 more water main breaks
"at this point our community is overwhelmed," Dixmoor Village President Fitzgerald Roberts said. "We need help. These old pipes are breaking, and we have no idea when it will stop."
Illinois lawmaker proposes restrictions on police traffic stops
The legislation would prevent police from pulling over drivers for speeding, improper lane usage, failure to wear a seatbelt, and several other traffic infractions.
Network outage affects phone, internet service at Lurie Children's Hospital
An internal memo revealed Lurie began experiencing service disruptions early on Wednesday, and as a precaution, the hospital disabled its phone, email, and electronic medical record systems.
Mayor Brandon Johnson casts tie-breaking vote as City Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Chicago becomes the largest city in the nation to vote to call for a ceasefire in the months-long war between Israel and Hamas.
Chicago parents attend hearing with social media CEOs on protecting kids
Lawmakers want to pass more protective regulations, and make it easier for parents to sue tech companies.
Dixmoor schools reopen after three broken water mains repaired
In total, seven water mains in Dixmoor have broken in the past week.
Chicago police to end "scarecrow" police car tactic downtown
Officers who talked to CBS 2 about the so-called Strategic Deployment Initiative felt they weren't doing real police work. They thought it hurt morale and wasted resources.
6 hospitalized after exposure to hydraulic fluid at Chicago packaging facility
The packaging building where the workers were exposed to the hydraulic fluid will be closed until a cleaning crew can come in.
Hundreds of CPS students walk out to support call for ceasefire in Gaza
A sit-in at City Hall came one day before an expected City Council vote on a resolution supporting an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Man charged with assaulting and robbing 2 postal workers in Evanston
Evanston police have said Everett Pullett robbed two postal workers of their "arrow keys" on consecutive days in September 2022.
CPD officer charged with drunk driving while off duty in fatal crash in River North
Prosecutors said Tangie Brown admitted to having three drinks at Tree House Chicago bar before the crash. Her blood alcohol level was 0.093.
Chicago police warn of armed robbers using Facebook Marketplace to lure victims
Police said within nine days this month, three men were behind seven robberies in Englewood, Chicago Lawn, and Gage Park.
Cook County begins mailing 2023 first installment property tax bills
It's the first time since 2021 that Cook County has sent out annual property tax bills on time.