Attorneys present arguments for, against cash bail reform before Illinois Supreme Court
The SAFE-T Act was supposed to take effect statewide on Jan. 1. But it has been on hold after 64 counties filed lawsuits claiming the law was unconstitutional.
The SAFE-T Act was supposed to take effect statewide on Jan. 1. But it has been on hold after 64 counties filed lawsuits claiming the law was unconstitutional.
We will know for sure on Wednesday how many wards will be involved in aldermanic races, but it is expected to be more than a dozen.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
The end to cash bail in Illinois was supposed to go into effect on Jan. 1, but the state's highest court has put that provision of a state law on hold for now.
The executive order seeks to ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer.
Over the next three weeks, CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov will be examining where both candidates for mayor stand on the big issues.
While the results from the Feb. 28 election are not 100 percent complete, we now know what Chicago decided.
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money.
The senator said the federal funding will go toward trauma-informed care and additional mental health personnel in public schools through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed by Congress last year.
The bill requires the declassification of information about possible links between the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
The city is seeking a total of $2.2 billion from the feds, but it's unclear when any further federal funding might come through.
The candidates also went negative on each other several times, with Johnson in particular accusing Vallas of supporting the political right wing.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot asked political expert Stephen Maynard Caliendo to weigh in on what the endorsements mean for both candidates.
Prosecutors say he siphoned off millions of dollars from Illinois' $9 billion settlement with tobacco companies in the 1990's, but he did no legal work on the case.
The legislation, House Bill 3768, passed the State Government Administration Committee.
Henyard has frequently clashed with village trustees, who have accused her of financial mismanagement.
Aldermen expressed frustration and disappointment that school board members didn't show up to discuss the mayor's shakeup of the school board.
CTU political action committees have contributed more than $1 million to candidate campaign coffers so far in the city's first-ever school board election.
Trump also degraded the press, and doubled down on false claims of a stolen 2020 election.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
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.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
The denser the breast, the harder it is to detect breast cancer with a mammogram alone.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
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.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
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.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
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.
This Friday night, the second half of the "Blue Bloods" final season premieres. Here’s what you can expect.
Here's a way to make some cash on your gold. You can find Tobina at the House of Kahn in the 900 building on north Michigan Avenue.
Thanks to the Cook County Treasurer’s Office, you can call a special phone-bank to find out if you're owed a refund on your property taxes.
Police said the chaotic scene started in the 100 block of North State Street outside of Chick-fil-A around 9:20 a.m. A 35-year-old woman was leaving the restaurant when she got into a fight with several people.
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Argentine Director of Emergency Medical Services, Alberto Crescenti, confirmed to CBS News. He was 31 years old.
After an historic losing season, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly might be looking to sell the team.
Dolton has frequently clashed with village trustees, who have accused her of financial mismanagement. The FBI is also conducting an investigation at Dolton Village Hall.
A suburban congressman called the messages "hateful" and "antisemitic." It was unclear exactly how the messages got onto the billboard.
Police said the men then forced the victims into a vehicle at gunpoint, stole from them, and then forced them to withdraw money from several ATMs.
Aldermen expressed frustration and disappointment that school board members didn't show up to discuss the mayor's shakeup of the school board.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Chiropractor who promoted stem cell benefits for relieving arthritis pain is disciplined after six-year investigation by state
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.
After an historic losing season, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf reportedly might be looking to sell the team.
Kmet stepped in for injured long snapper Scott Daly against the Jaguars, and executed successful snaps on all five of the Bears' extra points.
Nick Foligno scored Chicago's only goal, and Petr Mrazek stopped 23 shots in goal.
It's a huge milestone for Ball, who has suffered several setbacks in his journey to get back to this point.
After missing the postseason in back-to-back years for the first time in franchise history, the Wolves are on a mission to get back.
Police said Lenell Jenkins, 22, was in the parking lot of the Camaco manufacturing building on Ameriplex Drive, when a colleague shot him after an argument.
The victims in this case are from the area in suburban North Chicago and Waukegan, police said.
Zayden Garrett was shot in the back last week when a bullet came through the window of his grandmother's home while his family was preparing for a night of pizza and movies.
Victims said they think the burglars waited until no one was home to make their move.
Police said bullets went through the glass of the restaurant, hitting a 27-year-old woman.