Mayor Says Old Joliet Prison 'Becoming A Problem' After Raging Fire
A raging fire at the shuttered Joliet Correctional Center on Monday has renewed questions about what should be done with the site.
A raging fire at the shuttered Joliet Correctional Center on Monday has renewed questions about what should be done with the site.
Officer Tim Jones was rolled out of Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, where his squad car was waiting for him outside.
The state offered a new way to show people how important it is to wear seat belts in moving vehicles, by handing out its "Saved by the Belt" award.
In light of the murder of a pregnant woman by her husband in Woodridge, a domestic violence expert said victims need a safe escape plan.
If you have a heart attack away from the hospital in the city of Chicago, your chances of survival have gone up.
A dozen residents of west suburban Addison are getting a taste of what it's like to be a police officer and a firefighter.
Neighbors said children in the home might have seen and heard everything.
A local marine mammal expert said this is an alarming reminder not to get too close to wild animals.
Cops and donuts traditionally have gone together like bread and butter.
A child was found safe after a man stole a vehicle in the Old Town neighborhood on the North Side while she was in the back seat.
It was a close call for a family in southwest suburban Oak Lawn, when a large tree came crashing down on their home during a thunderstorm.
Two men have been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway last year.
Matthew De Leon, of the Portage Park neighborhood, was charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
All's well that ends well... especially for several wayward ducklings in west suburban Addison.
By the end of June, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois plans to close nine programs, costing 100 people their jobs.
That's why Tyrone Salter, 21, was at Delnore Hospital at the time he stole an officer's gun, the Kane County prosecutor says.
Investigations and reevaluations are taking place following Saturday's hostage situation at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.
A man faces multiple felony charges, after he allegedly fled a traffic stop, and police found dozens of fraudulent credit cards in the car.
Chynna Stapleton was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 19-year-old Tatyanna Lewis.
Vernon Hills Police offered a simple solution to thwart burglars: lock your doors and windows.
Firefighters rescued a man from a fire in an East Chatham neighborhood apartment building early Friday morning.
Nurses could be going on strike in less than two weeks at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
The Lake County Coroner's office said 4-year-old Garrion Glover was pronounced dead shortly after 3 a.m. at St. Catherine Hospital.
A 23-year-old man has been charged with a shooting last Halloween on the Eisenhower Expressway.
Supporters of a North Shore public library are trying to find the person who donated a hollowed out book containing items inside, last week.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A police source said a pursuit was underway before the boys – ages 14 and 15 – crashed their car into the front of a store near 75th and Vincennes just after midnight.
Sunday will be the final 6 p.m. sunset of the year.
JJ Peterka scored his fourth goal in three games and assisted on a goal by Tage Thompson to lead the Buffalo Sabres past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde repeatedly accused each other of lying during an often testy and confrontational debate.
Wisconsin voters will vote whether to explicitly bar non-U.S. citizens from voting. Republicans argue they're trying to protect election integrity, but Democrats and other opponents say the amendment has no practical effect.
Voters in the 9th Precinct of the 47th Ward in Chicago are being asked if a liquor ban in place for 117 years should continue.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
The study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
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.
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.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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.
A person was shot in an on-campus parking lot overnight at Northern Illinois University.
Two teenagers were arrested after a stolen car plowed into a convenience store early Sunday in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest 7-day forecast.
Two of the top Division I men's lacrosse teams in the country went head-to-head in a special exhibition game in Chicago last weekend in hopes of inspiring the next generation of players. The game aimed to support a local program that's been helping kids using the sport of lacrosse.
CBS News Chicago Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 10 p.m. forecast for Oct. 19, 2024.
The body of Yolanda Howell, 78, who was missing for over a week, has been found, 11 days after she was last seen, police said.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
Police say the 49-year-old victim got into a verbal fight with a woman on the bus, and that's when she took out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
While Nov. 5 is Election Day, voters in Illinois have the option of voting early in person or by mail beforehand.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
O'Neill Burke said her agenda focuses on getting guns off the street and addressing the root causes of crime.
After learning someone tried to kill him when he was just hours old, he used DNA testing kits hoping to get offenders arrested.
Fioretti is a well-known figure in Chicago politics, but not necessarily on the Republican ticket.
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
JJ Peterka scored his fourth goal in three games and assisted on a goal by Tage Thompson to lead the Buffalo Sabres past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
Luke Altmyer threw for a touchdown and ran for another, leading No. 22 Illinois to a 21-7 victory over No. 24 Michigan.
Tawee Walker ran for 126 yards in another big performance, Braedyn Locke threw for a touchdown and ran for a score, and Wisconsin beat Northwestern 23-3.
The O.W.L.S. program has been around for over a decade, bringing the sport to underserved communities in Chicago
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
Richard Allen stands accused of killing the girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, in 2017.
Police say the 49-year-old victim got into a verbal fight with a woman on the bus, and that's when she took out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
Authorities report that Corey Thompsen, 28, was involved in a crash on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. Investigators haven't said what led to the two-car crash.
Video captured the moments when crowds and vehicles overtook a section of North Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago overnight.
Tatiana Cox's two cousins were killed in the crash and she's frustrated at the lack of updates from police.