Willie Wilson On Past Troubles: 'My Laundry's Out There'
Willie Wilson discusses his personal history -- warts and all -- with CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
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Willie Wilson discusses his personal history -- warts and all -- with CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
Betsy Steinberg, an appointee of former Gov. Pat Quinn, leaves her post Friday. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine talks with her about her seven-year tenure.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, in a major campaign speech, talked about what he's already done and what he plans to do if re-elected.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports from the outside, from a distance, the mansion actually looks ok.
New Governor Bruce Rauner's first full day on the job was a busy one.
Republican Bruce Rauner became the 42nd governor of Illinois and only minutes after being sworn, he enacted a statewide spending freeze.
Rauner's inauguration ceremony was scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. He was set to take the oath of office along with Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Secretary of State Jesse White, Treasurer Mike Frerichs, and Comptroller Leslie Munger.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine talks with the veteran politician, who leaves office next week after not winning re-election.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, in his first public comments since his son was mugged outside their Northwest Side home, reveals there may have been a witness to the crime, someone who heard, rather than saw, the 17 year-old being attacked.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel may no longer have TV to himself to boost his re-election hopes, CBS 2 has learned.
The Catholic Charities lunch at Gibsons provided meals to senior citizens, military veterans and youngsters. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine explains why it is only a mixed blessing because the money has to come from somewhere, and the Rauner administration today is warning of "painful decisions" ahead.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports whether or not Chicagoans are, or should feel, safer depends on who or which statistics you believe.
The mayor's re-election campaign also released polling information that shows the incumbent has an edge. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Gov. Pat Quinn has tapped his budget director, Jerry Stermer, as temporary successor to the late Judy Baar Topinka as state comptroller.
Rahm Emanuel, facing multiple opponents in the next mayoral election, hasn't had an "availability" with the media for several days, CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner could make history when he appoints a new state Comptroller next month. That's because he or she could be the last state comptroller to serve in Illinois.
In the race for mayor Monday, it was the tale of two types of campaigns with two sets of rules: one for Mayor Rahm Emanuel and one for everyone else, reports CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine.
The meeting is part of an effort launched by President Barack Obama after clashes between protesters and police across the nation.
They're calling it a cross-town competition. The U of C and UIC each has its own vision of what the Obama library and museum should be and how they're going about getting it. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
Just one day after Governor Pat Quinn's campaign chief gets a two-year, big money state contract, another long-time Quinn ally says a similar deal for him is wrong.
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports the self-made multi-millionaire plans to spend up to $3 million of his own money, which could energize South and West siders already upset with Mayor Emanuel, but until now were without a community candidate to back.
The first Chicago Thanksgiving for Chicago's new archbishop, Blase Cupich, was a study in extremes. CBS 2 Chief correspondent Jay Levine reports.
We heard what President Obama said Tuesday here in Chicago, but what does he really think? CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine spoke with someone who does.
Seven more challengers got in before Monday's 5 p.m. filing deadline. They joined two others who filed when Emanuel did last week, when the period opened.
The FAA said a Cessna 182 veered off the taxiway at Dacy Airport around 2 p.m., and hit a hangar building.
More than 8,000 devices were detected outside of Illinois. A majority of them ended up overseas in 140 countries—including Azerbaijan, Barbados, China, Ethiopia, Jordan and Nicaragua.
The new usage record comes as the city seeks to add 400 new Divvy stations over the next few years, with the goal of four bike-sharing stations per square mile.
Every year, the Illinois Secretary of State's office rejects personalized license plates because they're too profane, inflammatory, or simply too difficult to read.
Police said a car traveling on Southwest Highway hit another vehicle traveling on Cicero Avenue, sending the second vehicle into a vacant storefront.
The legislation is named in honor of Karina Gonzalez, who was shot and killed by her husband in July 2023.
DePaul University professor and transportation expert Joe Schwieterman said Chicago needs to take a look at what New York is doing with congestion pricing.
Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
According to the CDC, at least 66 people have been infected with bird flu since last year. Most have had direct contact with sick birds.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
A warning from the country's top doctor about alcohol's cancer risk comes at a time of year when many are already taking a step back from drinking.
The proposed expansion includes adding three additional operating rooms with advanced support facilities.
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
Chef Bayless also addressed his lack of a relationship with his brother, sports broadcaster Skip Bayless.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with some nominees revealed live on "CBS Mornings." Here's the full list.
Meteorologist Ed Curran ha the extended forecast.
A windstorm in California is fanning the flames of at least four major wildfires, which are burning out of control, destroying homes and businesses, and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes near Los Angeles.
A United Airlines flight was clipped by another plane while taxiing at Chicago's O'Hare Airport Wednesday morning.
An Elmhurst teen who beat cancer is getting the VIP treatment from the Chicago Bulls as they travel to Indianapolis to play the Pacers on Wednesday to celebrate being cancer-free.
Illinois is seeing a surge in hospitalizations from the flu, amid a nationwide uptick in respiratory illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health said cases of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are on the rise across the state.
Recommendations were made for CPS to improve transparency, its handling of high school sports, and its spending.
According to the FAA, the American Airlines Flight 1979 hit the tail of United Airlines Flight 219 while taxiing.
Drew used his Apple card to give $20, but the scammers took a lot more.
Two men broke into a residence in the first block of North Long Avenue just before 5 a.m.
Thousands of people fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to 1,260 acres Tuesday, a blaze which authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through the night.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said the wooden or plastic traffic barriers currently recommended for permitted street fairs and festivals in Chicago are a security weakness, and that needs to change.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
AJ Clements battled osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, last year. He is now cancer-free.
Tyem Freeman led UIC in scoring with eight points in the first half to help put the Flames up 36-27 at the break.
They will join Air Force, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, San Jose State, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming in the Mountain West.
It was made clear that Poles is the point person in charge of the head coaching search—one that will be extensive in order to get right.
There remains a question of where exactly ground will be broken for the stadium.
Two people bailed out of the car. One was taken into custody soon afterward, but the other remained at large as of just after 5 p.m.
Ovidio Guzmán López and Joaquin Guzmán López didn't appear at the hearing in Chicago on Tuesday where prosecutors said they needed more time.
Marisol Vazquez, 37, allegedly confessed to suffocating her daughter, Lucia Arevala, and told detectives that voices in her head told her to kill herself and her daughter.
Police say the 31-year-old woman was a passenger in a parked car when five people got out of another car and tried to rob.
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
