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The kids lived in an apartment building in Rogers Park. The family’s attorneys said the Chicago Housing Authority gave the family a federally-mandated form claiming no knowledge of lead-based paint in the unit, when it turned out there was a long history of just such paint.
The family of Jah'mir Collins and Amiah McGee-Collins said they suffered "severe lead poisoning," and that the CHA lied about knowing about the lead-based paint in their apartment.
Three children were rushed to the hospital Wednesday from the scene of a fire in a Chicago Housing Authority building in Bronzeville.
The city agency said about $50 million will be used to fix up empty units, some of which have sat vacant for years.
The city agency said about $50 million will be used to fix up empty units, some of which have sat vacant for years. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Complaints ran the gamut but included selling narcotics, shots fired, and criminal trespassing. It all stemmed from the area that's supposed to be empty.
Complaints about the Lathrop Homes along the North Branch of the Chicago River ran the gamut -- but included selling narcotics, shots fired, and criminal trespassing. It all stemmed from the area that's supposed to be empty. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Part of the Julia C. Lathrop Homes along the Chicago River are vacant eyesores that have waited years to be redeveloped.
The Julia C. Lathrop Homes along the Chicago River used to be a public housing complex. The beautiful North Side location is filled with some ugly buildings. They're vacant eyesores that have waited years to be redeveloped, so CBS 2 looked into the latest on Lathrop.
The fire was contained to one unit on the 12th floor of the 14-story building, the Fire Department said.
Helen Chambers said the situation is so bad that her grandson is taking the battery out of her vehicle after she parks.
"Every time I see these young people, I'm inspired. I try not to show tears in front of them because they would be tears of joy."
Isis Gullette, Unique Moore, and Christal Westmoreland just finished their first professionally-produced short film, "I Am Not Your Token."
The fire was on the seventh floor of the nine-story high-rise but has been extinguished, officials said.
Critics of the deal have said CHA land should be used only for creating affordable housing.
The Chicago Fire Football Club is officially moving it's training facility to the Near West Side, after signing a lease with the Chicago Housing Authority to build the $80 million complex on CHA land.
Community groups gathered to propose the new school be built on a vacant site at 17th and Canal streets in East Pilsen.
"I'm looking forward to many, many Christmases, many memories."
Using the stove for heat is dangerous. But residents are doing it anyway - just to stay warm in their CHA high-rise.
Many of the people living in the building are using extreme and dangerous measures to keep warm inside their own apartments.
First, the pipes burst at a Chicago Housing Authority high-rise – sending water everywhere. Now, the seniors who live there say the heat went out, leaving them to resort to dangerous measures to stay warm.
On Tuesday night, the residents told CBS 2’s Jermont Terry the conditions in the building are horrible.
The development is still mostly vacant 22 years after the CHA announced plans for redevelopment.
The development is still mostly vacant 22 years after the CHA announced plans for redevelopment.
"I want you to feel that there are people all over the city who are invested in you, so you can live a life that is vibrant, safe and supportive."
The Grammy-winning artist announced her tour, The Mayhem Ball, on Wednesday.
Police have not released details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A few showers are possible early Thursday morning, but better chances arrive by the afternoon.
Chicago police said 57-year-old Robert Romo was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder, one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
"New Illinois" is a nonprofit educational group that wants Illinois residents to know about their right to pursue the creation of a new state.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. We took your nominations for the Chicago institution serving up the most delicious hot dogs, and arrived at our brackets!
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
A Chicago nonprofit, Fame Center, is raising money for art camp scholarships. Here’s how you can help.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joined Dana Kozlov.
A shooting investigation is under after a man was found dead in Chicago's Rosemoor neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Divers at the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, on Tuesday pulled out a car that belonged to a woman who disappeared in 1983, and skeletal remains have since been found in the car.
A man has been charged in a deadly shooting and stabbing that took place on Sunday minutes apart on the same block in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood.
Chicago police said 57-year-old Robert Romo was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder, one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery.
Schepers’ 1980 Toyota Celica was pulled from the Fox River in Elgin Tuesday, nearly 42 years after she was last seen.
An attorney for the archdiocese said the conspiracy was discovered while investigating recent lawsuits — in what involved some intensive detective work.
The Grammy-winning artist announced her tour, The Mayhem Ball, on Wednesday.
Police have not released details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
Burglars targeted two restaurants where officers found broken glass and open cash registers.
There was no word on a condition or any suspects Monday night.
The circumstances of the shooting not immediately released.
Christopher Lepe, 19, was shot and killed by Aurora police early on the morning of Wednesday of last week.
A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side, police sources confirmed.
