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This Memorial Day weekend, the City of Chicago, 19th Ward Alderman Matthew O'Shea and the Chicago Park District are kicking off the second annual "Operation Help-A-Hero" drive to support formerly homeless veterans.
With seven days left in the legislative session, Mayor Emanuel is doing every thing he can to keep the focus on Governor Rauner for the Chicago Public Schools financial problems.
The Chicago City Council is expected to move towards creation of a task force to keep people who are freed from jail or prison from ending up back behind bars.
The Chicago Cubs are giving a $1 million grant to pay for the installation of 30 new security cameras around their North Side park.
At a sometimes raucous hearing, the Zoning Committee advanced controversial plans for a mixed-income apartment building in Jefferson Park.
The mayor took his fondness of alliteration to another level when describing efforts to bring corporate and industrial companies to Chicago.
A Chicago city council committee approved a measure regarding police enforcement at airports in response to the United Airlines incident.
Chicago aldermen are displaying mixed emotions about the Emanuel Administration's borrowing plan to bail out the Public Schools.
The Mayor's office confirmed the city will rely on short-term borrowing to keep the Chicago Public Schools running through the end of June.
Governor Rauner said it is not easy bringing more companies and jobs to Illinois, but he and his business allies are trying.
Northwest Side residents and aldermen are clashing over a planned apartment complex as issues of race and the neighborhood's future are debated.
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he might sign legislation allowing for a casino in Chicago and some other places in Illinois.
Many of the city's garbage carts have proven no match for hungry squirrels, raccoons, and rats in search of an easy meal.
New measures would further crack down on valet parking lots and make sure parking lot services like Spot Hero are paying city taxes.
A new study shows the Chicago City Council is not marching in lock-step with Mayor Emanuel's wishes so much.
The financial crisis at the Chicago Public Schools apparently has a leading alderman rhetorically wanting to wring the Governor's neck.
Chicago and Cook County officials are trying to chart a unified effort to bring more jobs to impoverished young people in the area.
37th ward Alderman Emma Mitts said she cannot support the expansion of the Speer Academy Charter School.
The mayor still won't say how the city will keep CPS going if the state does not help the district close a massive budget shortfall.
As more facts come to light, Mayor Emanuel talks about his decision to fire Chicago's Water Commissioner late last week.
Democratic candidate for governor, J.B. Pritzker, is being criticized by the Illinois Republican Party for claiming a property tax break.
A Republican Congressman admits the Senate will likely make changes in the HealthCare bill passed, but he said even the current bill is better for the public than so-called Obamacare.
"President Trump is in dangerous territory. What we are facing now is a question of whether there's obstruction of justice," Durbin said.
It was a rare joint appearance for the squabbling mayor of Chicago and the governor of Illinois. CBS 2 Political Reporter Derrick Blakley has more.
Blackhawks star Patrick Kane won high praise from a flight attendant after giving up his first-class seat for a soldier on the same flight.
A cooler and windy day is ahead in Chicago with the first snow of the season approaching.
As the officers approached the parked white Lexus, police said several men got out and started running.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Miami Ohio (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.
The Wildcats' Jalen Leach made a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining and Justin Mullins sealed it with another free throw with 2 seconds left.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Carminho is a world-renowned voice of fado and is performing in Chicago. Here’s a sneak peek.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon. He is due for a detention hearing on Wednesday at the 3rd District Cook County Courthouse in Rolling Meadows.
Payne, 31, died on October 16 when he fell from a balcony of the Casa Sur Palermo hotel in Buenos Aires.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking scattered snow showers approaching the Chicago area.
Just before 2:15 a.m., police said officers on patrol spotted a car that matched the description of a vehicle wanted in an earlier incident involving an armed suspect. The car was parked in the 4600 block of North Knox Street.
As the officers approached the parked white Lexus, police said several men got out and started running.
By mid-morning Thursday, a band of snowfall is expected to rotate around a low-pressure system in Wisconsin into our area.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
Numerous fire crews rushed to the scene and lined State Street alongside the high-rise.
A cooler and windy day is ahead in Chicago with the first snow of the season approaching.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
City law requires festival producers to reimburse the city for police overtime worked at their events, but records requests show the city is not retroactively charging for it.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Miami Ohio (7-4, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won six games in a row.
The Wildcats' Jalen Leach made a pair of free throws with 10 seconds remaining and Justin Mullins sealed it with another free throw with 2 seconds left.
Des Watson shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range.
Connor Bedard set up each of Jason Dickinson's two goals, and Arvid Soderblom made 21 stops.
William Zientek, 46, stands charged with first-degree murder in the shooting that killed Dr. Olga Duchon.
Police said the suspected attacker escaped, but was later found dead nearby.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
A 64-year-old woman from Chicago's western suburbs is facing hate crime charges and accused of assaulting a Palestinian-American couple in a video that went viral.
Martinez, 26, was shot and killed during a traffic stop near 80th and Ingleside on Nov. 4. CBS News Chicago will cover the procession and the services from outside the chapel.
