The 2023 Butter Cow is unveiled at the Illinois State Fair
You can see it for yourself at the Dairy Barn at the Illinois State Fair starting Thursday and running until August 20th.
You can see it for yourself at the Dairy Barn at the Illinois State Fair starting Thursday and running until August 20th.
Three people and an "aggressor" were killed during a shooting inside an unincorporated Crystal Lake home Wednesday morning, according to McHenry County sheriff's police. A fifth person was seriously injured.
Three people and an "aggressor" were killed during a shooting inside an unincorporated Crystal Lake home Wednesday morning, according to McHenry County sheriff's police. A fifth person was seriously injured.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month.
The iconic butter cow will be unveiled at 3 p.m. at the Dairy Building on the State Fairgrounds.
Currently, at least 4,000 people are on organ waitlists in Illinois, and around 300 are expected to die in the next year. That's why state officials are taking this issue so seriously.
"My hope is that communities across Illinois of all backgrounds, races, and ethnicities can be informed and have a positive outlook on organ donation and its life-saving impacts."
Gun rights advocates said the plan is unreasonably vague and violates their rights. Supporters said it's a step in the right direction to stop mass shootings.
Gun rights advocates said the plan is unreasonably vague and violates their rights. Supporters said it's a step in the right direction to stop mass shootings.
Firefighters responded to a hazmat situation at the Des Plaines Police Department late Friday afternoon.
Chodri Ma Khokhar, 66, was indicted on two counts of disorderly conduct by the DuPage County Grand Jury.
Chopper 2 was over what appeared to be a hazmat situation at the Des Plaines Police Department.
The data collected is used to inform local programs, funding, and policy.
The drill is designed to evaluate Addison's public safety operations in case of a real emergency.
It's seemingly never-ending work. Crews with the Illinois Department of Transportation said they've constantly removing trash and debris from expressways.
Under the bill, every district must also establish a half-day program.
Every school district in Illinois will be required to establish a full-day kindergarten program by the 2027-2028 school year after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law on Wednesday.
There is good news for people whose homes were damaged during flash flooding on July 2. After a survey by government assessment teams, Gov. JB Pritzker is requesting an expedited FEMA federal disaster declaration from President Joe Biden. If the request is approved anyone in Cook County who suffered damage from that flooding would be eligible to apply for individual assistance.
He said he got his life back on track after a parole officer got him into a drug treatment program.
Rapper Meek Mill stood by Pritzker's side as he signed the new law. The rapper talked about how he was in and out of prison for years because of a drug problem.
Governor Pritzker said this legislation will also help reduce air pollution and make a more accessible, healthy Illinois.
Governor Pritzker said this legislation will also help reduce air pollution and make a more accessible, healthy Illinois.
A person was pulled from a pond in northwest suburban Bensenville Friday afternoon.
A fire engine rolled over in a crash Thursday morning in far northwest suburban Hampshire.
An airplane with two people on board crashed in a field in Cortland, Illinois, near DeKalb on Thursday.
Monday's highs will be near 70 degrees with partly sunny skies.
A 17-year-old inside one of the SUVs was pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
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.
The alder warned people to be on the lookout for "green, granular" pellets and to keep them away from their children and pets.
The child had to be airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries, fire officials said.
Sunday marks the first time the DNC is projecting counterprogramming onto a building while Trump will be inside it, but it's far from the first time Democrats have deployed the technique.
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.
Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
The young voters—for an in-class poll—were very excited to learn about the process firsthand. Their teacher set it all up in a most creative way too.
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 study said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the result of a number of factors, including the growth of hip suburbs, big businesses relocating to the area, and high occupancy rates and slow construction.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
This scam involves customers' purchased tickets disappearing before they could even be used—and landing in the hands of scammers.
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.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Franciscan Health infectious disease physician Dr. Erica Kaufman West said she is not at all surprised that COVID variants are still evolving.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Dozens more lawsuits are expected.
Experts raised concerns about people in already underserved communities losing easy access to drug stores.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
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."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
The concert, part of Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour, had been scheduled for this coming Sunday, Oct. 27. It will instead be held Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
With just eight days until the election, both presidential candidates are busy on the campaign trail. Vice President Kamala Harris stumped through Philadelphia on Sunday, while former President Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. But the Trump campaign is playing defense after racist comments and jokes at his rally.
It's been 30 years since the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. Her sister, Denise Brown, joins CBS News Chicago to talk about her work since her sister's death.
A 17-year-old boy was killed, and three other people were injured in a crash in Englewood Sunday night.
Stop scrolling, take a Mental Health Moment and get outside! Marie Saavedra has some tips to lighten your mood.
McDonald's announced Sunday that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to the popular burgers that killed one person and sickened at least 75 others across 13 states.
Neighbors said the victim was on his way to synagogue in an area with a large Orthodox Jewish population.
The burglars took an undisclosed amount of money from the register. The whole incident took less than a minute.
Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Officials said Chicago has spent roughly $750 million in settlements since 2000.
Monday's highs will be near 70 degrees with partly sunny skies.
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.
In a court document, a DCFS worker predicted the teen would run—and so did the judge handling the case.
The hospitals where both volunteers worked for were destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and raids, they said.
"Pay attention in the red flags, because there's always red flags," said Enidt Martinez.
Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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.
Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls' home opener.
Kaleb Johnson rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns, and backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan added another rushing touchdown, as Iowa defeated Northwestern 40-14 on Saturday.
The burglars took an undisclosed amount of money from the register. The whole incident took less than a minute.
Neighbors said the victim was on his way to synagogue in an area with a large Orthodox Jewish population.
Video posted on Facebook appeared to show an officer bleeding from his head.
Andrew Horwath was being assisted into the front seat of his minivan, when a man got in the driver's door and started driving off with the minivan.
Rickisha King-Tiggs was 24 when she was shot and killed, allegedly by a man who had been harassing and attacking her and her mother.