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A Lombard village trustee who also serves as the attorney for a conservative religious law firm is publicly defending Chick-Fil-A, after Chicago Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno (1st) announced he would block the fast food restaurant from opening in his ward over the company's opposition to gay rights.
Firefighters and the patient received some stings, but they made it to the safety of an ambulance.
Food activists piled 21 packs of Twinkies next to half an apple at Daley Plaza on Thursday to demonstrate the size of federal subsidies going to ingredients for junk food.
The head of a now defunct sports auction house has been indicted, along with two other executives, for scamming customers into buying high-priced items that weren't authentic, or otherwise less valuable than advertised.
William Balfour, the man convicted of murdering three members of singer-actress Jennifer Hudson's family, has been sentenced to three consecutive life terms in prison.
Gov. Pat Quinn is seeking prayers for the bereaved in the Colorado movie massacre, and gun control legislation, which he hopes might alleviate some of the violence in the U.S.
A tree specialist at the Morton Arboretum says this is the worst drought he's seen for Chicago area trees in 34 years.
A long line of adventurous connoisseurs gathered at Captain Dirk's free fish giveaway at the Taste of Chicago Thursday, to take a bite of the invasive and infamous Asian carp.
Chicago's 32nd edition of Taste of Chicago opened with diminutive Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) pronouncing it: "Shorter, but better, just like myself."
A 200-foot-long brush pile, 20 feet high and 45 feet wide, is about half of all the debris west suburban Glen Ellyn had to haul from village streets after a 90 mph storm swept through on July 1.
The body of a 15-year-old boy has been found along the lake shore in the Indiana Dunes, about a day and a half after he disappeared.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he wishes U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. the best, but the congressman needs to let his constituents know more about what has forced him to take a medical leave for almost a month.
As crews continued cleanup of the train derailment and bridge collapse that killed a Glenview couple, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was calling for increased federal oversight of railroad bridge inspections.
Cara Health started in Dublin, but has now moved to Chicago and is among the innovators at the 1871 Incubator in the Merchandise Mart.
A retired DeKalb dentist has corrected a monumental oversight, by printing his own book listing all the statues and monuments in Chicago.
Bond was set at $175,000 on Tuesday for a former Chicago alderman who is facing bribery charges for the second time.
Fermilab physicists say their now pretty sure they have seen tracks of the long-sought Higgs boson – popularly known as the God particle.
The U.S. Supreme Court essentially upheld President Barack Obama's health care plan Thursday, and Illinois political leaders and think tanks are alternately calling the ruling a guarantee for better health care, or a destructive stress on the economy.
The attorney for indicted State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) has launched a mannered, but pointed attack against the House committee considering whether to discipline Smith over bribery allegations.
The Fire Department was one the scene Wednesday afternoon as a construction barge tipped over and began taking on water in the Chicago River's South Branch downtown.
More health problems have been reported for convicted powerbroker William Cellini, as he awaits sentencing for extortion.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Thursday that Roberto Clemente High School will become Chicago's third school offering solely the rigorous and prestigious International Baccalaureate program.
Panera is transforming a store in Lakeview into one of its "pay what you can" shops, with menus that list only suggested donations, not set prices.
A local workplace analyst warned Tuesday that workplace bullying is affecting more than 50 million people across the country, and costing businesses the service of valued employees.
Chicago's hot, dry weather already has some trees and shrubs showing fall colors at the Morton Arboretum.
There was a large police presence near the Clark and Lake CTA stop.
MaKenna Lauterbach developed a cough last December, and it continued to grow worse over the next few months.
Officials believe speed and inexperience operating a snowmobile were contributing factors in the crash.
"We've been doing this for five years. Every year it get better and better," Englewood First Responders founder Charles McKenzie said.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
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.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
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.
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.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Missing American journalist Austin Tice is believed to be alive by the head of an international group for hostages.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest forecast.
A family from central Illinois is spending their first Christmas together with their baby on their farm, months after Northwestern Medicine helped a pregnant mother when doctors discovered she had a rare tumor.
Three people fell into the ocean when part of a wharf collapsed near San Francisco amid heavy surf. Lifeguards rescued two people, and one got to safety on their own.
A barn fire killed three horses and a pony in Marengo, Illinois.
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.
There was a large police presence near the Clark and Lake CTA stop.
Adam Goldin tried for months to get the matter resolved, to no avail. Fortunately, things changed quickly once a TV station got involved.
This 1984 special, "A Merry Olde Christmas," was nominated for an Emmy Award. This year, we're celebrating its 40th anniversary.
MaKenna Lauterbach developed a cough last December, and it continued to grow worse over the next few months.
"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.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
