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Construction work scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights on Lake Shore Drive at the Oak Street Curve has been postponed due to the forecast inclement weather, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced Wednesday afternoon.
Lake Shore Drive will be fully closed during overnight hours next week, for two nights in the northbound direction and two nights in the southbound direction, for resurfacing of the Oak Street S-Curve.
A portion of Lake Shore Drive will be closed over four nights next week to allow crews to resurface the s-curve near Oak Street.
The end of summer usually means end of construction. Right? Not so fast.
Two lanes of Lake Shore Drive in both directions are scheduled to close overnights this week for continued work on a four-week resurfacing project.
A 20-year-old man from Evergreen Park has been issued multiple traffic citations after striking and killing a woman who was crossing Lake Shore Drive when the man ran a red light on his motorcycle.
A motorcycle struck a man and a woman as they were crossing Lake Shore Drive Monday night near Grant Park, killing the woman and sending both the man and the motorcyclist to the hospital in serious condition, police said.
Just when you thought construction season was coming to an end, the city was preparing start a major repaving project Monday on a 1.5 mile section of North Lake Shore Drive.
The Chicago Park District board on Wednesday unanimously signed off on a 99-year lease of lakefront land south of Soldier Field for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
About 3:35 a.m., a van carrying six people struck a wall "at a high rate of speed" in the 600 block of North Lake Shore Drive, according to police and fire department officials.
A northwest Indiana man has been charged after a rollover crash Thursday night on Lake Shore Drive in Edgewater left a woman dead.
The single-vehicle crash happened at 7:25 p.m. on Lake Shore Drive near Sheridan Road, said police News Affairs Officer Ronald Gaines, citing preliminary information. A 33-year-old woman sitting in the passenger seat was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lake County Sheriff's Det. Christopher Covelli said a Kia Optima struck a tree and burst into flames just east of the intersection of Rollins Road and Lake Shore Drive in Ingleside shortly after 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Three people were killed in a fiery crash in Ingleside early Wednesday morning.
A pedestrian spotted the body in the water around 6:35 a.m. near 800 North Lake Shore Drive, between Ohio Street Beach and Oak Street Beach, according to police.
Downtown motorists will be able to navigate traffic near Navy Pier normally for a few more days—closures to pave the way for steel beams to support the long-awaited Navy Pier Flyover won't begin until next week.
Downtown motorists will have to endure more lane closures over the next 10 weeks — this time to pave the way for the steel beams that will support the long-awaited Navy Pier Flyover.
A vehicle collided with the officer's squad car at 10:25 p.m. on Lake Shore Drive near Monroe Street, police said, citing preliminary information.
The 31-year-old man was driving south in the 1000 block of North Lake Shore Drive at about 1:35 a.m. when a gray Ford Mustang drove past him and someone inside opened fire, police said.
A multimillion dollar reconstruction project of a ramp linking the Stevenson Expressway to Lake Shore Drive is about to make navigating through the area a bit trickier.
It's a sight you only get to see once a year - a view of Lake Shore Drive from a bicycle.
A 15-year-old boy was shot while riding in a car early Saturday on Lake Shore Drive.
The 27-year-old was driving in the 4800 block of North Lake Shore Drive at 3:45 a.m. when he was shot, police said.
The outage occurred at 10:05 p.m. and affected the area between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive and between Wacker Drive and Monroe Street, ComEd spokeswoman Krissy Posey said. Approximately 1,600 customers were affected, although power was fully restored by 2:50 a.m. Thursday.
The 17-year-old boy was driving south in the 2100 block of South Lake Shore Drive about 10:15 a.m. Saturday when he lost control of the vehicle, which struck a tree and caught fire, police said.
Unseasonably cold weather continues to blow our way from Canada, with little changing in the temperature department until a brief "warm-up" next Wednesday.
Black Friday is the Super Bowl for shopping, and at Orland Square Mall, a warm indoor shopping center and promises of good deals brought crowds out early.
"I didn't think they would fire a manager or a head coach in the middle of the season. So it's cool, it's serious," Bears fan Jeff Rynberk said.
The city bans parking on 107 miles of main streets between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through April 1. It happens every year, and every year drivers are caught off guard.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on this threat to impose tariffs on Canadian products, he would be raising prices and hurting American businesses.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on this threat to impose tariffs on Canadian products, he would be raising prices and hurting American businesses.
Wisconsin's election commission leader has quietly certified Donald Trump's victory in the battleground state, a departure from the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results.
The documents reveal four complaints against Ronnie Reese between May 2023 and July 2024—all made anonymously for fear of retaliation.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
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,
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
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.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
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."
"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.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest forecast.
After filling up on turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving, shoppers headed out on Black Friday to hunt down the best bargains at stores for the kickoff of the holiday shopping season.
Be careful where you park at night in Chicago this weekend, as the city's winter overnight parking ban will go into effect Saturday night.
An Oak Park police officer was shot and killed Friday morning while responding to a report of a man with a gun leaving a bank. The suspect also was shot by police, and has been taken into custody.
Landslides have grown more common in the mountainous country due to climate change.
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
Ricardo Carcamo-Ortega, 28, from Waukegan, Illinois, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, two counts of domestic battery, and criminal property damage.
Fire officials said one of the vehicles was flipped and had significant damage, while the second vehicle was found upright and with moderate damage.
Think about a car so smart that all we have to do is kick back and ride while the car drives itself. Marie Saavedra took a drive with her hands off the wheel.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
"I didn't think they would fire a manager or a head coach in the middle of the season. So it's cool, it's serious," Bears fan Jeff Rynberk said.
Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin. Friday's game was the 134th meeting between the teams. The rivalry is the oldest rivalry in the nation among Football Bowl Division schools.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
The Minnesota-Wisconsin series is the most-played FBS rivalry, and a Gophers victory would enable them to tie the all-time series at 63-63-8. Since 1948, the winner of this game has gained possession of Paul Bunyan's Axe.
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
The victim was struck in the head by the bullet.
The family of Ricardo Rebollar continues to search for answers.
"I can probably guarantee that those people wasn't from this community, due to the fact [of] our strong connection with the community," Boxing Out Negativity founder Derek Brown said.
The office of Ald. Timm Knudsen (43rd) said there is reason to believe the shooting was an isolated incident, and the victim and the shooter knew each other.
