Jury selection in corruption trial of former Ald. Ed Burke delayed by a week
The judge said one of the attorneys involved in the trial has tested positive for COVID-19, and two others are sick, and likely will test positive.
The judge said one of the attorneys involved in the trial has tested positive for COVID-19, and two others are sick, and likely will test positive.
The Pentagon announced the U.S. military carried out retaliatory strikes against an Iran-linked facility in eastern Syria after rocket and drone attacks against U.S. forces continued.
Ald. Bill Conway is concerned the utility company is seeking $400 million rate hike while posting record profits.
CBS News projected that Ohio Issue 1 will pass, enshrining the right to abortion in the state's constitution.
The case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight.
Lawrence Jackson, 49, was indicted last week related to allegations that he received secret payments from a garbage and recycling company.
The case, U.S. v. Rahimi, involves a 30-year-old law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
The City Council voted 32-17 on Tuesday to place a binding referendum on primary election ballots to approve the so-called "Bring Chicago Home" ordinance.
Burke was the longest-serving and once the most powerful member of the City Council.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) agreed to back the plan after receiving an assurance from the mayor the lot in his ward would not be used as a migrant camp beyond Oct. 31, 2024.
Allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson offered their own proposal on Tuesday to ask Chicago voters to weigh in on the city's migrant crisis.
Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) had sought to formally reprimand Ramirez-Rosa for his mistreatment of Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) at an earlier meeting, and for allegedly threatening other alderpersons.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel in Congress, but her latest comments went too far for some of her colleagues.
There are now new political polls out showing where former President Donald Trump – the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for 2024 – stands in key battleground states.
The Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus has accused Ramirez-Rosa of "physical and verbal harassment" of Ald. Emma Mitts (37th).
The closing of the Little Village shelter comes at a time when more than 5,000 migrant shelter beds in Chicago are empty.
Henyard's lawsuit claims four trustees and other village officials illegally held a meeting at a Park District building instead of Dolton Village Hall.
Attorneys are paying close attention to details in what some say could be the largest political corruption case in Illinois history.
A special City Council meeting had been scheduled for Wednesday to look into the recent school board shakeup, but no school board members showed up.
CTU officials said their plan to sweep TIF funds back to CPS would help the district avoid mass program and personnel cuts.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
A federal judge in Georgia made a ruling that would allow for the Biden administration's sweeping relief that affects tens of millions of American borrowers.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
A pair of cold fronts bring more seasonable October weather this weekend.
Former president Obama hit the campaign trail Thursday night, making an impassioned case for Vice President Harris.
Vince Gerasole has your ticket to Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 at the Writers Theatre.
The robbers were only described as wearing hooded sweatshirts, masks, and gloves.
In Colorado, 23 people were rescued after an elevator malfunction at an old gold mine. One person was killed and four others were injured while visiting the attraction. Another dozen people remained trapped underground for about six hours before they were rescued.
A gun was recovered at the scene. A person of interest was also taken into custody, police said.
The Westchester County, New York school, Shrub Oak, has been investigated for reports of abuse and neglect. Yet, CPS continues sending kids there.
Highs today reach the 70s Thursday and then 80s on Friday.
Coach Naquita Williams said she has not even been told why she is being investigated, but the investigation means the team can't play.
Jen and Lev Grosshandler are huffing it to tamp down on misconceptions surrounding transgender and nonbinary children.
The Westchester County, New York school, Shrub Oak, has been investigated for reports of abuse and neglect. Yet, CPS continues sending kids there.
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Minnie Miñoso Academy is named after the late White Sox icon, and his son wants to make sure students there know exactly who the Hall of Famer is.
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Moore said it can be jarring to take orders from a recent draft pick four years his junior—but when they work together, everything works out.
The groundbreaking for the construction of the new Sky practice facility in Bedford Park was held Wednesday.
Teuvo Teravainen and Nick Foligno each scored for Chicago to help trim a 3-0 deficit.
Police did not provide further details about the human remains.
Video shows a masked suspect with a backpack strapped around the front of his body at the counter. The suspect then pulls a gun and stands up on the counter, pointing the gun.
A gun was recovered at the scene. A person of interest was also taken into custody, police said.
Cook County prosecutors said Almaru beat Maro to death with a metal pole and a rubber mallet.
The dart technology that made the assist in stopping the suspects is called StarChase. CBS News Chicago was first to report on it last year.