Chicago agencies hold tabletop exercise on safety for DNC
Chicago Police and the U.S. Secret Service say they are ready for whatever may come during the Democratic National Convention. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
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Chicago Police and the U.S. Secret Service say they are ready for whatever may come during the Democratic National Convention. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
There has been an ongoing battle over permits to protest near the United Center. However, on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood ruled the current route satisfies the First Amendment. Sabrina Franza reports.
Those who need to get around are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.
Commuters are worried because of what they have seen in the past when large events are in town and service is impacted—and not just in the aeras around those events. Tara Molina reports.
As teams work through airspace protocols to national security threats, the agency bosses in charge of Chicago's DNC are painting a very optimistic picture of what lies ahead. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The agency bosses in charge of Chicago's Democratic National Convention are painting a very optimistic picture of what lies ahead.
Protest groups continue to argue their route should be longer—around 2 miles—because up to 25,000 people could attend the protest that focuses on the War in Gaza. Sabrina Franza reports.
The Democratic National Convention will feature speeches by three presidents when the party gathers next week in Chicago.
To guide viewers through the historic election, Lightfoot will serve as a CBS News Chicago political analyst.
Lightfoot recently sat down with Irika Sargent for a wide-ranging interview about what she feels sold convention organizers about choosing Chicago, and what the Democratic ticket has to do to win the general election in November.
The question also remains as to where the money to clear the encampments came from all of a sudden.
Signs reading, “No tent zone, we call the police,” are popping up—and there are no signs of several homeless encampments that have sat for months, and in some cases years. Jermont Terry reports.
The girders on the ceiling of the Kennedy Expressway tunnel remain half-painted with the Democratic National Convention coming this week, and a transportation expert says it's not a good look. Tara Molina reports.
Transportation experts call it a bad look for an area that will see heavy traffic for those coming to and leaving the DNC.
Painting on the girders on the ceiling of Hubbard's Cave on the Kennedy is only half completed, and a transportation expert says it's a bad look for Chicago. Tara Molina reports.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said police are ready for whatever may happen during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Beginning Saturday night, the Secret Service will only allow people with tickets or credentials to enter the "hard" security perimeter for the DNC.
The message from Chicago's top cop to those working and living in the city is that everyone should live their lives as they would otherwise—and should just pack a little extra time. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Snelling hopes the positive crime trends of late springboard Chicago into a safe DNC week.
Much of the tight security will go into effect before the DNC begins.
After months of preparations, the Democratic National Convention starts a week from Monday. With a number of security measures and street closures going into place, the city will look and feel a lot different.
The security perimeter buildout will begin on Monday at 6 a.m. with the staging of the perimeter fencing at the United Center and McCormick Place.
The Democratic National Convention is just 10 days away from kicking off in Chicago. Organizers and public officials held a pep rally on Friday at the John Hancock building amid the final push of excitement ahead of the convention. Gov. JB Pritzker said he was looking forward to pulling off a historic convention.
Gov. JB Pritzker said Chicago's landscape of diversity and hospitality are some of the reasons it was chosen as the city to host the DNC.
The Democratic National Convention is just 10 days away from kicking off in Chicago. Organizers and public officials held a pep rally on Friday at the John Hancock building amid the final push of excitement ahead of the convention. Gov. JB Pritzker said he was looking forward to pulling off a historic convention.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, a Jeep drove into a home, in the 21300 block of West Engle Drive, just before 7:30 p.m.
Temperatures on Wednesday will reach the upper 30s and rise into the 40s on Thursday.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
There was no red-nosed reindeer guiding the parade, but there were plenty of red lights all aglow—along with sirens, from emergency vehicles,
At the café, clients do not stand in line like a typical soup kitchen. Volunteers serve them at their tables to create a more dignified setting.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
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.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
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.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
A judge has ordered Chicago school board members to stay away from Chicago Public Schools' ongoing contract talks with the Chicago Teachers Union, after CPS chief executive officer Pedro Martinez accused the mayor's hand-picked board members of "hijacking" negotiations.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the your Christmas morning forecast.
It's Christmas morning and Hanukkah begins at sundown. Here's how people are celebrating around the world.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.
Waymo touts itself as the future of driverless cars, but many are skeptical of the technology because of safety concerns. Kris Van Cleave got an exclusive first look at one of Waymo’s fully-autonomous cars.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, a Jeep drove into a home, in the 21300 block of West Engle Drive, just before 7:30 p.m.
While no gift could ever bring his loved ones back, the spots under Jacoby Strong's tree were full this Christmas Eve.
Temperatures on Wednesday will reach the upper 30s and rise into the 40s on Thursday.
"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.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
