O'Hare May Open Up To New Airlines
The City of Chicago has struck a deal that could open O'Hare to Virgin America and other new airlines.
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The City of Chicago has struck a deal that could open O'Hare to Virgin America and other new airlines.
Two women have died after an extra-alarm fire gutted a home in west suburban Maywood early Wednesday.
A lane was blocked on the Eisenhower Expressway as the morning rush began, after a sport-utility vehicle flipped over near Mannheim Road.
A double-jackknifed truck caused a multi-vehicle pileup on the outbound Edens Expressway Friday morning, and caused a traffic jam several miles long.
Interstate 80/94 in Northwest Indiana is a mess, as trucks begin moving again now that the blizzard has cleared the area.
Only a couple of hours after Lake Shore Drive reopened, an accident narrowed the northbound side to one lane near the Fullerton Parkway exit.
A man was apprehended by Chicago Police this morning, after leading a chase through several northern suburbs for about an hour before crashing in Rogers Park.
A water main break early this morning turned the berm on the side of the Eisenhower Expressway into a waterfall on the city's West Side.
Emergency crews are out in force this morning, to make sure you don't get stranded in the dangerous cold as you head out to work.
Airfares are on the rise in Chicago and across the country, as fuel prices are hitting their highest level ever for this time of year.
Chicago has been named the worst in the nation when it comes to traffic congestion.
A person was killed early Tuesday in a crash near the DuPage County Airport in West Chicago.
A small airplane crashed at a Airport Monday afternoon, killing the pilot.
A fire Friday morning prompted the evacuation of a Wal-Mart store in northwest suburban Streamwood.
Traffic came to a standstill on the outbound Bishop-Ford Freeway Thursday afternoon after two steel coils broke free from a semi and fell on the roadway, causing several other vehicles to crash.
A pilot and his wife survived the crash of their small plane into a fitness center. Now, federal investigators are trying to determine why the plane failed to gain enough altitude to avoid it.
The pilot of a small airplane and his wife survived a crash into the roof of an X-Sport Fitness Center in Naperville around noon Wednesday.
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said police officers would work to ensure safety at the event.
While many people in Chicago might have celebrated the new year with a champagne toast or a glimpse of the fireworks shows downtown, some lucky parents started 2025 with the birth of a baby.
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There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
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.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest 7-day forecast.
While many people in Chicago might have celebrated the new year with a champagne toast or a glimpse of the fireworks shows downtown, some lucky parents started 2025 with the birth of a baby.
Nearly all of Puerto Rico was left in the dark on New Year’s Eve. About 1.2 million people lost electricity, and energy officials said it could take two days to get power back to everyone, although it has already been restored to at least half of customers, including dozens of hospitals, medical centers and two airports.
A New Year’s Day celebration in New Orleans turned deadly, when a driver rammed into a crowd at a high rate of speed, killing 10 people and injuring dozens more.
Video captured at the scene showed heavy flames and smoke coming from the roof of the building. Firefighters were seen carrying residents one by one down a ladder from the burning building.
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
While many people in Chicago might have celebrated the new year with a champagne toast or a glimpse of the fireworks shows downtown, some lucky parents started 2025 with the birth of a baby.
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said police officers would work to ensure safety at the event.
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said police officers would work to ensure safety at the event.
Chicago dropped its fifth consecutive game. It has been outscored 27-12 during the slide.
Illinois' defense helped seal the win by stopping South Carolina with a little more than three minutes remaining.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls (15-18).
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Rafael Corona said he'll stop at nothing to find his 14-year-old Pomeranian, Wally.
Police said Montel Hayes nearly hit several cars and gas pumps while fleeing police, at times reaching speeds of more than 130 mph.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
