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.
17-year-old Nikita Casap is charged in the deaths of his mother and stepfather after he was arrested back in March when he fled the state.
Support groups for those impacted by violence in Chicago are hoping to get the word out that help is available.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
The same Chicago non-profit that helps out families in need around Christmas hosted a spring giveaway on Saturday.
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board heard an earful — with some being passionate and unhappy about the alleged incident.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
An autistic, non-verbal teenage boy who was shot repeatedly by Idaho police has died after he was removed from life support. Community members held a vigil outside the hospital where he'd been in a coma.
Federal prosecutors say a Wisconsin teen already charged in the murders of his parents also wanted to kill President Trump and overthrow the government.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast.
The U.S. and Iran held their first talks on Tehran's nuclear threat since President Trump returned to office.
Investigators are working to figure out what caused a small plane to crash into railroad tracks this week in Boca Raton, Florida. All three people on the Cessna died. The driver who survived after going through the fireball and crashing into a tree described his ordeal.
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
Owen Ray and his friend asked to get out of an Uber in Copenhagen after realizing they put in the wrong address. The driver later accused them of not paying, but receipts show they did.
17-year-old Nikita Casap is charged in the deaths of his mother and stepfather after he was arrested back in March when he fled the state.
Support groups for those impacted by violence in Chicago are hoping to get the word out that help is available.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing less than legendary.
Matas Buzelis added 20 points and Coby White scored 16 with nine rebounds for the Bulls.
Boston had five errors, leading to six unearned runs for Chicago. The Red Sox have committed a major league-high 19 errors in 15 games.
Police late Thursday night had not specified exactly what happened.
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Harrison Area detectives were investigating late Wednesday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
