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Jerry West, the Lakers Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended former President Donald Trump's Wisconsin lawyer from a state judicial ethics panel a week after he was charged with a felony for his role in a 2020 fake electors scheme.
Each June, Waubeka, Wisconsin, venerates one of the nation's more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans.
The boy was struck multiple times in the body and was taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Police said the motorcyclist was transferred from Ascension St Joseph Medical Center to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, for further treatment.
Two cars were involved in the crash and one appeared to have a bullet hole in the back passenger window.
After the alleged murders of a 6-year-old boy and four members of the same family, mosque leaders try to help community members grieve and move forward.
More than 40 protective bollards will be set up on the designated stretch of the Mag Mile.
The shih-tzu, Bella, is the companion of a woman with dementia.
The new shelter is a collaboration between the City of Chicago and the Archdiocese of Chicago – which is lending the St. Bartholomew buildings at no cost to the city.
Leinenweber was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the court in 1985, and assumed senior status in 2002.
Three suspects were taken into custody about half an hour after the pursuit, according to dispatch reports.
CBS 2's cameras captured Chicago Police officers taking the man away.
A police community alert did not offer further specifics about the homicide.
The "Bug Bites" event was inspired by the 17-year periodical cicada emergence across the Chicago area this spring and summer.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
CBS News Chicago's Jackie Kostek got to jump tandem with the U.S. Army Parachute Team.
As summer draws to an end, Chicago events are in overdrive.
Two men are facing charges after police say they ran onto the field Saturday during the game between the Cubs and the White Sox.
After months of preparations, the Democratic National Convention starts a week from Monday. With a number of security measures and street closures going into place, the city will look and feel a lot different.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
Henyard wasn't in the office a day after a report revealed the village is more than $3.5 million in the red, and village employees wouldn't say when she will be.
Organizers are hoping to tap into new audiences by inviting content creators on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X to this month's DNC.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024.
CBS News Chicago's Jackie Kostek got to jump tandem with the U.S. Army Parachute Team.
As summer draws to an end, Chicago events are in overdrive.
Two men are facing charges after police say they ran onto the field Saturday during the game between the Cubs and the White Sox.
After months of preparations, the Democratic National Convention starts a week from Monday. With a number of security measures and street closures going into place, the city will look and feel a lot different.
Much of the tight security will go into effect before the DNC begins.
As summer draws to an end, Chicago events are in overdrive.
A dry west/northwest wind flow of 5-15 mph will keep humidity levels low.
The security perimeter buildout will begin on Monday at 6 a.m. with the staging of the perimeter fencing at the United Center and McCormick Place.
CBS News Chicago's Jackie Kostek got to jump tandem with the U.S. Army Parachute Team.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count in Paris again, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
The Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep.
Caleb Williams showed signs of promise in the No. 1 draft pick's preseason debut.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
Ian Happ homered leading off the game, Cody Bellinger connected and the Cubs went deep four times before hanging on to beat the White Sox.
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
Gloria Gastelum, 54, and her son, German Vargas, 22, were charged with felony drug charges.
More than five weeks have passed since hotel workers allegedly pinned down D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
Police believe a third shooting in the same 24-hour period was an accidental self-inflicted shooting.
Police said the teens blocked the road in front of a woman, and surrounded her car when she came to a stop.