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CBS 2 has learned the son of Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) was recently suspended from the city job she got for him -- and not for the first time.
Marcus Jones sits on the front stoop of his Auburn Gresham home. On a city pole across from him, there is a bright yellow sign with a large letter "F". It's a warning to drivers - Friday is street cleaning day so don't park there or you will get a ticket. Marcus Jones would give the letter F to the City of Chicago for how it is posting these signs and issuing street cleaning tickets in his neighborhood.
The year 2020 was a big year for rat complaints in Chicago – the worst in some time. But the latest public data from the city show this year is shaping up to be even worse.
In a fitting tribute, a street was named Wednesday in honor of a man who spent 25 years keeping Chicago's streets clean and clear before he died tragically.
Chicago's issues with rats are no secret to anyone, but just how bad is the city's rodent problem? CBS 2's Tara Molina dug into the numbers Wednesday, focusing on the community area we found has more rat complaints than any other – West Town.
The city posts orange "no parking" signs along street sweeping routes two business days in advance. Drivers who don't move their cars risk getting a $60 ticket.
If you want to keep the lawn furniture, ironing board, or whatever else you used to save your parking spot last month, it's time to bring it inside if you don't want it hauled off to the dump.
Starting Tuesday, Streets and Sanitation crews will begin picking up any unclaimed "Dibs" markers along their daily garbage collection routes.
"I'm actually kind of ashamed of it, but after spending half an hour shoveling and hurting my back and seeing no other spots available I just felt like there was no other option."
The Chicago Department of Transportation on Sunday dispatched 211 snow plows as more snow returned to the Chicago area.
Department of Streets and Sanitation snow plows moved to the side streets Tuesday evening, but many Chicagoans were still dealing with a struggle.
Not only are some Chicagoans buried under a foot or more of snow, but they also are stuck with what is in some cases weeks' worth of garbage.
A spokesperson for Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation said they hope city plows can get off the main roads and onto the side streets sometime Tuesday evening.
A super-sized snowstorm pounding the Chicago area Monday has left many side streets impassable.
One Chicago woman is so over watching neighbors having to dig out their cars that she has created a petition to ask the city for a fix.
With all the snow building up and being pushed to the side of the roads, there are serious concerns as to where all this snow will go.
The salt truck was backing up in a parking lot near 53rd and LaSalle streets around 8:30 p.m., when it ran over 57-year-old Yulelander Seals, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
We've told you about chronic trash dumping issues in a Far South Side community. Thanks to his dogged reporting, CBS 2's Tim McNicholas now has a better sense of what may be to blame.
The Department of Streets and Sanitation has dispatched 211 salt spreaders and snow plows for the evening commute with lake-effect snow falling in the Chicago area.
The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation has sent out snowplows and salt spreaders as snow moves into the Chicago area yet again Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation dispatched more than 280 spreaders late Monday for the winter storm that was sweeping into the Chicago area.
"It feels real good to say I don't live in a trash dump anymore," Charity Parker said.
From piles of trash to an abandoned car and construction debris, neighbors near 115th Street and Wentworth Avenue say they are sick of junk being dumped in their alley – and they blame the city for not doing enough to fix it.
Chicago has struggled for years to increase a miserable recycling rate, but a new report shows to make matters worse, city officials aren't doing enough to enforce existing rules for large apartment and condo buildings or businesses.
An audit released Thursday by the Chicago Office of Inspector General found that the city's Department of Streets and Sanitation is failing to meet its own goals for cutting weeds in a timely fashion.
This is the 24th year the giveaway has been held.
Starting left tackle Braxton Jones was back on the practice field, but right tackle Darnell Wright remains out.
Ricky Larkin claimed that the boy, Je'Loni Smith, had drowned in a bathtub, according to an affidavit.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
Organizers of the protest said the current administration was warned of a Trump win if the War in Gaza persisted and U.S. funding to Israel continued.
Last month, Henyard announced she is running for another term as mayor of Dolton.
Despite a major push from the Chicago Teachers Union, there is a true split on the new elected board. But with Mayor Brandon Johnson still appointing some of the board members.
CBS News polling showed that 45% of voters said their financial situation was worse today than it was four years ago.
Trump won a larger percentage of the Illinois vote in 2024 than in 2016 or 2020, reflecting a national trend in his third run for the White House.
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.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
According to the Citizens Utility Board, it will cost another $12.8 billion to complete the project--$5 billion more than previous estimates.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
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.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Work in the labs at the IFSH in southwest suburban Bedford Park is centered around learning more about why some food products make people sick.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
According to a statement on the brewery's website, it is closing its doors at its brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. after struggling to rebound following the pandemic.
The South Side warehouse has more than 200 employees, according to the union that represents 75 members.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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."
In addition to talking about his work, Bennett will be presenting the award for Best Music Video at the festival.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
This is the 24th year the giveaway has been held.
Matt Zahn asked Jaylon Johnson what the mood of the defense is right now after some rough weeks for the Bears. Johnson said it's all about showing up on Sunday.
We are living through what is likely the hottest year ever recorded, according to climate scientists, who say it could not have been possible without human-produced greenhouse gases. Tara Molina reports.
Fredric Arana dropped out of high school to enlist in the Army and leave a volatile home life. Arana served in South Korea and Vietnam. He then went into education, as Sara Machi reports.
The Chicago Commission on Human Relations says hate crimes are up from 50 reports all of last year to 72 reports so far this year. Megan Hickey reports.
Darion McMillian is accused not only of killing Officer Martinez during a traffic stop on Monday night, but also the driver of the car McMillian was in.
Police believe a disgruntled former co-worker of the victims entered a Navy Pier loading dock and opened fire on Tuesday.
Richard Allen is accused of killing 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German while they were out for a hike in 2017.
This is the 24th year the giveaway has been held.
Starting left tackle Braxton Jones was back on the practice field, but right tackle Darnell Wright remains out.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
The man city records document as the owner of the alley declined several requests for an interview, but could be seen repeatedly driving a forklift through CBS News Chicago's shot.
Investor interest in South Shore has steadily increased with investors buying single family homes and condos.
The accused killer has a decade-long documented history of attacking law enforcement, inmates, and mental health staff. He was even issued a jail ID card alerting staff of his security threat.
Jackson has been waiting for this specific decision since his release from prison two weeks ago
Starting left tackle Braxton Jones was back on the practice field, but right tackle Darnell Wright remains out.
The Bulls played their second consecutive game without leading scorer Zach LaVine, who has a right adductor strain.
Telly Johnson Jr. ran for 141 yards and two touchdowns.
Nick Foligno scored for the 'Hawks. Petr Mrazek finished with 21 saves.
The star Chicago Bears rookie and his star receiver hope to get in sync as they host the New England Patriots this week.
Ricky Larkin claimed that the boy, Je'Loni Smith, had drowned in a bathtub, according to an affidavit.
Over the last year, the ADL locally has tracked a 300% increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in Chicago.
Darion McMillian is accused not only of killing Officer Martinez during a traffic stop on Monday night, but also the driver of the car McMillian was in.
In each incident, someone walked into a store, approached the victims, and demanded money
Police believe a disgruntled former co-worker of the victims entered a Navy Pier loading dock and opened fire on Tuesday.
