Chicago Public Schools' Bond Rating Downgraded Again
One of the nation's bond rating agencies is out with another warning about the Chicago Public Schools system's financial future.
One of the nation's bond rating agencies is out with another warning about the Chicago Public Schools system's financial future.
A lawsuit has been filed in connection with the abuse of a 15-month-old girl by the nanny hired to look after the child.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reiterating his support for the city's campaign asking homeowners to voluntarily install water meters.
A Cook County Sheriff's deputy has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against his employer, claiming that supervisors have done nothing to stop his co-workers from making his life miserable because he is gay.
The City of Chicago may be facing a budget deficit of as much as $369 million next year, and reports are now surfacing that Mayor Rahm Emanuel may be looking at raising some taxes to close the gap.
A south suburban school district has fired the guidance counselor and former basketball coach who wrote a book that some say crossed the line, sexually speaking.
Christopher Vaughn's own blood stain expert agreed with prosecutors Tuesday that his analysis of what happened in Vaughn's Ford Expedition five years ago doesn't match the Oswego man's story.
Some major upgrades may be in store at Midway International Airport.
A warning has been issued for Chicago dog owners about a rare disease that could leave their pet blind.
The West Aurora High School District is in trouble with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services over an allegation involving a teacher.
The Illinois Dept of Children and Family Services is warning in a published report that budget cuts mandated by the General Assembly are going to have a severe impact.
The deadline is nearing for Gov. Pat Quinn to act on the state's gambling expansion bill.
A proposal involving schools and guns is up for a vote in suburban Plainfield – and it actually involves bringing more guns to schools.
A suburban counterfeiting operation has been broken up.
The makeup of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's security detail is the subject of a lawsuit.
A legal battle may be brewing between the U.S. Attorney's office and the Chicago City Council Finance Committee.
An anti-crime pilot program involving the group CeaseFire and the Chicago Police Department appears to be moving ahead after a disagreement was resolved.
It has been about a year since Chicago police brass promised to wipe out the Maniac Latin Disciples street gang on the Northwest Side, and a published report says the campaign appears to be working.
The saga of Rod Blagojevich involved no shortage of the bizarre and the tawdry, but a book about the deposed and imprisoned governor set for release next month may top it all yet again.
Published reports say the girlfriend of the gunman who killed six people at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee has now been arrested.
They never even interviewed Drew Peterson while investigating his third wife's death, and on Tuesday at Peterson's murder trial, the two investigators who handled the case back in 2004 will have to explain why not.
A top-level official with the Chicago City Colleges has been fired, just weeks after he was hired, for lying on his application.
Eight of the state's more volatile criminals were moved Thursday from the Tamms Superman prison downstate.
A Schaumburg family is suing the Girl Scouts after their daughter's troop was disbanded.
The Chick-Fil-A controversy now has Francis Cardinal George upset, but Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st) –who said he would deny the fast food restaurant a permit to open in his ward – is firing back.
She's continued to raise her level each year as a top wrestler in the country, whether it's winning the Midlands championship with the Aurora University Spartans, or medals for Team USA.
Connor Bedard's career-high point streak was stopped at nine games.
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a group of determined volunteers took to the streets on the West Side on Saturday, providing an unexpected lifeline to those in need.
An outbound Union Pacific Northwest Line train hit a car just before 4 p.m. near the Norwood Park station near the intersection of Avondale and Nagle avenues.
Police released surveillance video of the thief, who used a screwdriver to smash the windows of three businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood in the span of a week.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies for authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
City attorneys are recommending settlements in lawsuits tied to former CPD Commander Jon Burge, former Sgt. Ronald Watts, and former Det. Reynaldo Guevara - all of whom have been accused of framing dozens of people.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
In addition to norovirus, regular winter respiratory illnesses like RSV and flu are spiking, as is COVID-19.
Those with endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder are now eligible to be prescribed medical cannabis in Illinois.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Macy's announced the impending closures Thursday, calling it part of the retailer's plan to "return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth."
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
As we say ADIEU to 2024, a new study has revealed last year's hardest Wordle puzzles in each U.S. state, including Illinois.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Aurora University women's wrestling, now in the fourth year of the program, has seen a steady increase in numbers and success, with four of their five All-Americans from last year returning. That includes Plainfield South grad Lexi Janiak, whose talent is helping shine a light on an emerging college sport.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Chicago police were trying to identify a burglar who has been breaking into stores in the Edgewater neighborhood using a screwdriver.
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a group of determined volunteers took to the streets on the West Side on Saturday, providing an unexpected lifeline to those in need.
Authorities in Mexico have arrested a man in a shooting rampage that left a 14-year-old Chicago boy in a coma, and killed his father, uncle, and a third man.
Vanessa Delgado, 21, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Authorities in Mexico said Iram Uranga Armendáriz shot and killed three men and critically wounded a Chicago teen over an argument about a $250,000 debt.
Fires across the Los Angeles area have devastated entire neighborhoods and sent tens of thousands of people fleeing.
She's continued to raise her level each year as a top wrestler in the country, whether it's winning the Midlands championship with the Aurora University Spartans, or medals for Team USA.
Connor Bedard's career-high point streak was stopped at nine games.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
She's continued to raise her level each year as a top wrestler in the country, whether it's winning the Midlands championship with the Aurora University Spartans, or medals for Team USA.
Connor Bedard's career-high point streak was stopped at nine games.
Both Johnson and Glenn have been looked at as top candidates this cycle, and for good reason.
Nikola Vučević had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and Coby White and Jalen Smith each scored 15 points for the Bulls.
Connor Bedard extended his points streak to nine games with a first-period assist, but the league-worst Blackhawks lost for the seventh time in their last nine games.
Police released surveillance video of the thief, who used a screwdriver to smash the windows of three businesses in the Edgewater neighborhood in the span of a week.
Authorities in Mexico said Iram Uranga Armendáriz shot and killed three men and critically wounded a Chicago teen over an argument about a $250,000 debt.
Troopers responded to the scene for a report of an expressway shooting. Upon arrival, the rideshare driver told them they were shot at.
Vanessa Delgado, 21, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Reddins was shot and killed last November while responding to a call of a man with a gun seen leaving a Chase Bank in Oak Park.