Flooding corrected at Bridgeport fishing pier that serves program for people with disabilities
The office of Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) promised to fix the flooding problem with a new pump, and now the waters have receded.
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The office of Ald. Nicole Lee (11th) promised to fix the flooding problem with a new pump, and now the waters have receded.
The pier serves a fishing program for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The popular fishing pier at a park in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood has been flooded for months — and nobody can access it.
The popular fishing pier at a park in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood has been flooded for months — and nobody can access it. Charlie De Mar reports.
Urban Rivers now wants help giving the beaver a name, and asked for ideas on the Chicago subreddit.
The fire started shortly before 7 a.m. in a two-story apartment building in the 1300 block of West Fuller Street.
Doors for the fest open Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m., with early admission for the MVP experience starting at 4 p.m.
The fest takes over the Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport Friday and Saturday. Sheena Quinn, White Sox senior director of public relation, talks about what fans can expect.
The dog's owner, Kent Maynard, said his case was treated differently from the start.
Speaking to CBS News Chicago for the first time, the dog's owner, Kent Maynard, said there has been no accountability in the months since an off-duty officer shot and killed his dog in Bridgeport. He also said his case was treated differently from the start. Megan Hickey reports.
Flames were seen shooting through the roof of the house on Lock Street.
CBS News Chicago was told the fire started in the basement of the house and quickly spread.
Police say thieves have been targeting vehicles in both the Bridgeport and Armour Square communities. Dave Savini reports.
The video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the black Camaro just as it was being stolen back on Dec. 3 around 2:48 a.m. The thieves got out of a different sedan, double-parked, and then waited as members of the crew broke the windows of the Camaro and took off.
A total of 11 cars have been stolen this month during the evening and early morning hours—the latest two were taken on Saturday.
This is the 57th year the Bartlett J. McCartin Boys & Girls Club prepared and handed out plated Thanksgiving dinners.
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.
The Chicago Public Schools declined to release further details.
The show is happening on Sunday at the Zhou B Art Center in Bridgeport. Founders Joshua and Khamii Love talk more about what guests can expect.
Police said two men got into a fight at the Halsted stop on the Orange Line around 12:20 p.m., and during the fight a 44-year-old man was shot in the foot.
Cordale Nichols is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of a home in Bridgeport on Saturday.
Police say a man threw a Molotov cocktail through the window of the row home and was seen running north in the alley wearing all black.
Police say a man threw a Molotov cocktail through the window of the row home and was seen running north in the alley wearing all black.
Chicago police said an unknown male threw an incendiary device through the window of the apartment just before 2:30 a.m.
Two children are among five others hurt as a result of both fires. The ages and genders of each of the victims were not released.
I-65 is shut down near Demotte, Indiana due to a massive semi fire.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
A chance for showers and storms on Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court. Dave Savini reports.
Pope Francis was known for praying the rosary as one of his favorite ways to talk to God, and so in the pope’s honor on Monday, people at the shrine reflected during the holy hour as Pope Francis once did. Sabrina Franza reports.
Pope Francis has been described as a compassionate man who welcomed "imperfect Catholics” — one of the many attributes that made Fr. Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Parish in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, one of the pope’s biggest supporters. Dorothy Tucker reports.
The birth of the bison marks the start of the calving season.
The best chance for showers in the morning will be to the north near the Wisconsin Stateline. Additional widely scattered storms are in the forecast closer to Chicago in the afternoon and evening.
Chicago-area Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis and a requiem Mass will be held at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines Monday evening.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is a voting member of the College of Cardinals, the body that will hold the conclave to elect a new pope.
Southbound lanes of I-65 are shut down near Demotte, Indiana due to a massive semi fire.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
A day after a wild 13-11 win, Kyle Tucker tripled and drove in two runs along with Suzuki and Busch, Dansby Swanson added two hits for the NL Central leader, including a double.
The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
