Foot Traffic Downtown Is Up To 45% Of Normal, Chicago Loop Alliance Says
People are returning to the Loop, and a new report from the Chicago Loop Alliance proves it.
People are returning to the Loop, and a new report from the Chicago Loop Alliance proves it.
A computer semiconductor chip shortage is sidelining workers across the country at auto plants. As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue sat idle for eight weeks.
Touted as the city's "newest next generation local food emporium," the first of what's planned to be a chain of small footprint grocery stores opened Tuesday in Lincoln Park.
Dogecoin, which started as a joke, is now worth real money, though the value of the cryptocurrency can vary widely.
United Airlines wants to bring supersonic travel back to the skies for the first time since the Concorde was retired 18 years ago.
With the latest round of stimulus checks already distributed to most eligible Americans, many wonder if additional aid is coming.
In a mere eight days, the City of Chicago will officially reopen – with COVID-19 capacity restrictions lifted for full bars, restaurants, and ballparks.
The foot traffic speaks for itself – the Loop is inching toward normal. The Loop Alliance said office building capacity is getting higher by the week with 20 percent as of May 16, which means more downtown workers since the start of the pandemic.
It's a tough competition here in Chicago – young entrepreneurs trying to convince judges to invest in their businesses.
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection on Tuesday launched a new online portal to process registrations for shared housing such as Airbnb and HomeAway.
A part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Chi Biz Strong initiative is kicking off a firestorm of debate. The mayor is proposing a permanent 10 p.m. cutoff for alcohol sales at liquor stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
Minority entrepreneurs may soon have a better shot at getting into the marijuana industry, thanks to legislation that just passed the Illinois House of Representatives.
Alden, which already owned nearly one-third of Tribune, stands to take full control of the Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and other Tribune papers in a deal worth roughly $630 million.
COVID and the policies to help fight its economic implications have put the IRS far behind in its processing of tax returns.
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask measures for vaccinated Americans, several private businesses in Chicago aren't willing to do the same just yet.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
Multiple sources told CBS News there is an active effort to find Antony Vo of Indiana, who was expected to report to a federal correctional facility by early summer.
The Army said the Arlington National Cemetery official won't press charges.
The FBI's handling of child sexual abuse investigations continues to fall short in key areas, an internal watchdog said in a new report Thursday.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
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.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
He's not the youngest or the smallest baby to ever stay, but his length of stay is rare.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Around 12:30 a.m., police said the 25-year-old woman was in a building, near Fitch Avenue and Rockwell Street, when she heard glass break and realized she had been shot in the back.
Widespread disruptions across Israel continue as members of the country's largest labor union went on strike to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a deal to bring home the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
An officer on the scene confirmed one person died in the crash involving a white SUV and a car on Rand Road between Euclid Avenue and Schoenbeck Road.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
After a rash of drownings and tragedies this summer, there's been a renewed push to keep everyone safe in the waters of Lake Michigan. A beach hazard warning was in effect over the last few days because of dangerous conditions. Lifeguards were keeping people close to the shore or out of the water altogether.
Octaviano Romero, 39, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.
The shooting appeared to be random, police said. The suspect was found on another train and police recovered a weapon.
Kara Welsh was set to begin her senior year at UW Whitewater on Tuesday.
It is not clear if she was shot by a stray bullet or if someone intended to fire shots into the apartment.
Police have not released details on the cause of the crash.
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
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.
Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered during Pittsburgh's four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 5-3 victory.
Gunnar Henderson tied a franchise record for shortstops with his 34th home run, and the Baltimore Orioles extended Chicago's losing streak to 11 with a 13-3 rout of the White Sox.
The other players voted captain were Kevin Byard, Tremaine Edmunds, T.J. Edwards, Jaylon Johnson, Cole Kmet, DJ Moore, and Marcedes Lewis.
An extreme swimmer said he again will try to cross Lake Michigan, from Michigan to Wisconsin. He crossed Lake Michigan in 1998, but three attempts to do it again since 2023 have been unsuccessful.
Reese finished with 17 points and 19 rebounds for her 24th double-double, a league rookie record.
Chicago police would not say if the vandalism was being investigated as a hate crime.
A record of 911 calls for service to the facility showed dozens of calls related to criminal sexual abuse or sexual assault since 2018.
Newton County Sheriff's Corporal Brandon Schreiber was helping deputies in Iroquois County, Illinois, respond to an incident Sunday evening, when he was shot.
Police said a man stabbed the 37-year-old victim after a fight on the train near the Wilson stop.
The shooting appeared to be random, police said. The suspect was found on another train and police recovered a weapon.