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The local Chick-Fil-A controversy seemed to be settled around this time last week, when Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st) said he had made peace with the fast food chain, following what he said was its new pledge regarding gay rights issues.
Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st) reportedly says he will now let Chick-Fil-A go ahead with plans for a location in his ward, after the fast food chain issued a statement respecting all sexual orientations and promised to end donations to anti-gay organizations.
Five men were stabbed early Friday morning, in what police believe was a gang fight near Montrose and Elston avenues.
The possibility that more victims of John Wayne Gacy could be buried on the Northwest Side has prompted the Cook County sheriff to push once again for a dig on private property.
For the third time in just the past few weeks, police are trying to find some brazen thieves who get into stores by smashing their way in.
Two people were arrested this week for victimizing bank customers by stealing from ATMs.
Chicago-based GrubHub is moving its headquarters from the city's Near Northwest Side to the heart of the Loop.
Seven people were killed and 18 more were wounded – including a Chicago Police officer – in a violent weekend on the streets of Chicago.
One man was killed and another critically wounded in a shooting early Sunday outside a North Side nightclub.
The 24-year-old Glenview man charged with driving the wrong way on the Edens Expressway while drunk earlier this week apologized Friday for putting other motorists in jeopardy.
Preservationists are trying to save a historic brewery complex on Elston Avenue from being torn down to make way for a big-box store parking lot.
A man was left in critical condition early Thursday when he fell off his motorcycle in the West Town neighborhood.
Part of the intersection of Foster, Elston and LaPorte avenues has reopened, as crews repair a gaping sinkhole that opened up over the weekend and swallowed a passing sport-utility vehicle.
The city is estimating a Monday morning road re-opening, after a sinkhole swallowed a vehicle and shut down a Northwest Side intersection Saturday morning.
A baby boy is alive this morning, thanks to the quick actions of a Chicago Police officer.
A deer - hurt and bleeding - was cornered in a yard near the busy intersection of Diversey, Western and Elston avenues Tuesday afternoon.
A Sunday autopsy determined a missing North Side woman found inside a car that was submerged in the North Branch of the Chicago River drowned, but the manner of her death could not be determined.
No injuries were reported when an elevator house caught fire on the roof of a four-story building this afternoon in the Bucktown neighborhood.
Bond has been at $750,000 for a man who allegedly pointed a loaded handgun at security personnel detaining him for shoplifting at the Logan Square Target store last month.
Activists continue to fight against plans for more Wal-Mart stores in the city of Chicago.
A plan to bring a Chik-fil-A restaurant to the Elston Avenue retail corridor in the Bucktown area goes before the Chicago Plan Commission today.
Word is that Wal-Mart might be eyeing a site in a Bucktown area corridor that is already loaded with big-box stores.
The teens were arrested on Wednesday in the 1100 block of South Hamilton Avenue on the city's Near West Side.
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.
Bowman passed away Monday at the age of 96.
The driver did stop after the crash.
Blue skies return as temperatures moderate into the upper 50s.
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.
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.
This is part of a massive recall that includes nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken.
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."
Zelenskyy tweeted about the cooperation following his phone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump. Back in September, Trump said his plan to end the war was to get the presidents of Ukraine and Russia into a room and work out a deal, but he didn't specify how he would achieve that or when.
Ghost is a 2-month-old chihuahua mix who is looking for a forever family to help him with socialization, training, and plenty of exercise.
Darion McMillian, 23, is due for an initial court appearance on Thursday. He has been charged with murder and multiple other felony counts in the shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez in East Chatham this week.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the extended forecast.
The students were a former IDF soldier currently in reserve and one of the executive leaders of the Students Standing with Israel at DePaul.
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue in the East Chatham neighborhood.
Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.
The students suffered physical injuries, but declined medical treatment, according to the university.
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.
The teens were arrested on Wednesday in the 1100 block of South Hamilton Avenue on the city's Near West Side.
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
The skull has been identified as Esther Granger, a 17-year-old girl who died in Indiana, in 1866.
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.
Williams took over the Flames after three years in the Utah Jazz front office.
Video taken Halloween night shows a group shooting paintballs at random people from inside a car.
Richard Allen is accused of the 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
Two employees of Levy Restaurants were shot and killed in an administrative office in the loading dock area at Navy Pier on Tuesday afternoon.
The victim crashed into a parked vehicle outside Laura Ward Elementary School, and was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
As of late Tuesday, police were still seeking a person of interest. Belmont Area detectives remained at the scene investigating.
