Celebrating queer botany during Pride Month in Chicago
From bisexual flowers to transgender weeds: the growing practice teaches that queerness is a natural part of all life.
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From bisexual flowers to transgender weeds: the growing practice teaches that queerness is a natural part of all life.
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, Black Hawk's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaughter, and one of only a few remaining relatives.
As part of efforts to trace the roots and legacy of Black Hawk, CBS Chicago tracked down April Holder, 40, one of Black Hawk's few remaining relatives.
The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he is in critical condition.
The mayor says the talks were not a negotiation session but a conversation to keep kids at school and their parents at work.
The teen was found early Thursday morning.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. as snow continues to fall.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
Madigan was convicted Feb. 12 of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
The mayor met Wednesday with CPS Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, and Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), head of the City Council Budget Committee.
The mayor had a few eyebrow-raising comments Tuesday.
One professor said this JFK assassination files release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
We're looking for Chicago's Top Dog, and we need your help. Nominate your favorite Chicago institution serving up Chicago-style hot dogs, and it might show up in our brackets.
A couple in DuPage County are opening a co-op grocery store they hope can address the strain of ever-rising food costs.
Rosemont, Illinois, is putting the brakes on installing electric vehicle chargers inside parking structures, more than a year after an EV caught fire.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
A musician from Chatham has written a song to help find a kidney donor, a musical plea to end his yearslong wait for a transplant.
Have you ever wondered how your body is aging, or why some people seem more vibrant the older they get? Those are some of the questions a doctor at Northwestern is trying to answer.
Five years ago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical Intensive Care Unit was in the process of being transformed into a COVID ICU.
A second person has died in the measles outbreak that started in West Texas.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Under the city ordinance, fur retailers in Chicago could no longer sell real fur coats. They could only sell those made with synthetic materials.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's artists performing in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
The season begins with Luigi Cherubini's "Medea," Oct. 11 to Oct. 26.
Police had to shut down a town hall with Rep. Sean Casten in Downers Grove Wednesday evening after persistent disruptions from pro-Palestinian protesters.
In 2021, President Biden lifted the ban on transgender people in the military. Four years later, the Naval Intelligence analyst could be kicked out.
At least 321 measles cases were confirmed in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Most of those infected were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. Dr. Mark Dworkin weighs in on how this could impact spring break plans.
They were protesting the detention of turkish president erdogan's chief political rival, and the city's mayor. critics denounced the detentions as politically motivated, and part of an ongoing government crackdown on the opposition ... following the defeat of erdogan's party in local elections last year.
The winner will oversee the forthcoming games in Milan next year and L.A. in 2028, as well as the selection of a 2036 host city, which could see India or the Middle East awarded an Olympic Games for the first time.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 7 a.m. as snow continues to fall.
A line of severe storms triggered multiple tornado warnings in the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
A tornado is suspected to have been to blame for some of the damage in Gary.
The man was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he is in critical condition.
The mayor says the talks were not a negotiation session but a conversation to keep kids at school and their parents at work.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois and others her son's death by suicide. Internal documents and emails show missteps that may have led to her son's death.
Cook County Crime Stoppers are now offering a new $1,000 reward for information leading to an indictment or arrest in the murder of Rosa Chacon.
Duvernay has 1,053 yards on punt returns and 2,162 yards and two touchdowns on kickoff returns over four seasons with Baltimore and one with Jacksonville.
Leading the Blue Jays' barrage was sprinter Alyssa Busker, who was historically good en route to two individual event wins along with a relay title.
The 'Hawks sit near the bottom of the standings in the West.
Whether they get drafted or sign as free agents, the pro 'Cat hopefuls are out to prove they can make the jump to the NFL.
The infamous baseball turned up in 2022 inside Tribune Tower.
The suspect was taken into police custody, but no charges had been reported in the case late Wednesday.
Investigators found the vehicle using the city's automated license plate readers.
Richard Brendan Globensky admitted to selling stolen Masters merchandise for more than $5 million between 2007 and 2022.
The stabbing happened about 10 minutes after a woman was shot and killed at the Red Line stop at 69th Street on the South Side.
A Geneva police officer was investigating a driver who appeared to be intoxicated when the driver fled the scene, dragging the officer from his car.
