La Shawn Ford accepts nomination for 7th Congressional District after projected win
Ford said he’s prepared to continue his push into November, with hopes of joining Congress to act as a counter to the Trump administration.
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Ford said he’s prepared to continue his push into November, with hopes of joining Congress to act as a counter to the Trump administration.
Tributes are pouring in from Chicago residents and Illinois leaders remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at the age of 84.
It's the end of an era in the Chicago area and in Washington, D.C., as Democratic Congressman Danny Davis announced Thursday he's not running for another term in 2026, after serving nearly 30 years in Congress.
It's the end of an era in the Chicago area and in Washington, D.C., as Democratic Congressman Danny Davis announced Thursday he's not running for another term in 2026, after serving nearly 30 years in Congress.
Congressman Danny Davis (D-Ill.), who represents downtown Chicago, parts of the South and West sides, and many western suburbs, will not be running for re-election in 2026.
Sources confirmed to CBS News Chicago that Davis will retire at the end of his 30th year in office next year. He'll make a formal announcement of his decision on Thursday.
Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL), who represents downtown Chicago, parts of the South and West sides, and many western suburbs, will not be running for re-election in 2026.
Davis is now serving his 15th term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
This comes one day after Reps. Jonathan Jackson and Raja Krishnamoorthi were also turned away from an immigration facility in Chicago's South Loop.
Congressmen Mike Quigley and Danny Davis say they believe the party will be unified and Kamala Harris will be selected.
Davis faced two challengers who were considered to be formidable.
Davis is a huge favorite to win the November election, so he won’t need to do much more campaigning. Instead, he said he will focus on getting people to the polls to reelect President Biden. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Speaking to CBS 2's Lauren Victory, Rep. Danny Davis -- who just won the primary in his bid for another term -- explains that when he said in victory speech that “we should not count seniors out,” he did not only mean himself.
Davis was first elected to Congress in 1996. He has been a public official for 45 years, and will have secured 30 years in the House of Representatives when he begins his new term next winter.
Davis is 82, but his staff say he is a seasoned pro, and his seniority in Congress should matter to voters. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
Kina Collins and Melissa Conyears-Ervin are among those challenging Rep. Danny Davis in the primary race for the 7th Congressional District. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports from Collins Election Night headquarters.
CBS 2 cameras snagged some video Tuesday morning as Davis arrived to cast his ballot. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports from Davis' Election Night party headquarters.
Melissa Conyears-Ervin is taking on a popular opponent: Congressman Danny Davis, who's held office since 1996. A government watchdog group tells CBS 2's Noel Brennan they have concerns.
Some top Democrats have said the GOP should be focusing on avoiding a potential government shutdown ahead of Saturday's budget deadline.
The deadline for government funding is Sept. 30.
The threat of a federal government shutdown is looming, and Congressman Danny Davis is sounding the alarm of the potential consequences.
The meeting will include clergy and community leaders, and they want to come up with a proposed solution to violence to present to Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson.
It'll be at Saint Paul Church of God in Christ in Bronzeville from 7 a.m. until noon.
Vallas and Johnson were each endorsed Monday by leaders in Chicago's Black community. There were also endorsements announced over the weekend.
Community leaders are calling attention to the more than 260,000 women and girls reported missing each year.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
The Chicago Fire Department said it happened in a restaurant in the mall's pedway, in the stretch that connects the CTA Red and Blue lines.
Police said that the victim was approached by an unknown man, who attempted to lure the victim just before 10 a.m. on Saturday.
It was reported that the bus carrying 54 people exited northbound I-43 onto North Webster Avenue when it crossed the roadway and went over an embankment.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The Wisconsin State Patrol assisted with a vehicle inspection to identify any potential mechanical issues. Police said they will determine whether to refer charges against the bus driver.
A 26-year-old man and two other men of unknown age were all in the driveway of an apartment complex when someone shot them.
Around 12:40 p.m., a man driving a pick-up truck crashed into the American Science and Surplus store in Geneva, Illinois. No injuries were reported.
Burned-out equipment and water flooding the hallways were the result of the fire.
Nine-year-old Logan was given an award in front of his whole school for helping save a man's life by performing CPR at church.
The shooting happened last Thursday as Gorman, 18, was walking with her friends near the pier at Tobey Prinz Beach at Pratt Boulevard to see the Northern Lights.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
It was reported that the bus carrying 54 people exited northbound I-43 onto North Webster Avenue when it crossed the roadway and went over an embankment.
The Chicago Fire Department said it happened in a restaurant in the mall's pedway, in the stretch that connects the CTA Red and Blue lines.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for the driver behind a hit-and-run that left a teenage girl dead in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
Chicago's win was the team's first of the season after losing 4-0 to Angel City FC last weekend.
Bedard scored his team-leading 29th goal, and Nick Lardis connected as the Blackhawks lost their second straight.
Chanting in celebration, Illinois fans basked in a second-round victory in the tournament over Virginia Commonwealth University.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
Chicago police on Sunday continued to question a person of interest in the shooting that killed Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Rogers Park.
Two Illinois State University students were among six people wounded in a mass shooting in downstate Normal, Illinois, early Sunday.
Chicago police were investigating Sunday morning after a man was found shot in the head in the city's Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood Saturday night.
The ages of the victims range from 22 to 57, according to Chicago police.
