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From live bands to New Orleans cuisine, the Chicagoland area offers plenty of ways for you and your friends to have one last hurrah for Mardi Gras. Whether you want to dress up in costume or come as you are, there's a party for just about everyone.
Police arrived just in time to stop a robber in Lakeview -- and caught him in the act.
Ready to brave the great outdoors this winter? This list will get you prepared for some serious camping.
From antiques made in ancient Greece to Pablo Picasso's works from the last century, Chicago has numerous venues and tours with free admission. Check out the following list to get you started.
I had been inside Headquarters Beercade for less than five minutes when it hit me: This place was unlike any other bar--or arcade--I had ever been to. Located in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, Headquarters Beercade seamlessly fuses together spectacular craft beer and cocktails with classic arcade games...
Metallic sculptures of two giraffes and a goat have been removed from a street in Lakeview after more than three decades.
For many shoppers, shopping on Black Friday is synonymous with crowds. To find great Black Friday deals in Chicago, consider shopping off the beaten path at the following independent stores.
You can get an education simply by walking up Halsted Street in the Lakeview neighborhood on the North Side, thanks to the newly-dedicated "Legacy Walk."
Concern about safety is growing in one Chicago neighborhood and some of the people who live there say a unique restaurant may be to blame.
An off-duty Cook County prosecutor has been placed on administrative duty after allegedly biting a man on the leg during a scuffle outside a lingerie shop in the Lakeview neighborhood over the weekend.
A Canada-based tea café is setting up shop on three fashionable strips in Chicago.
Guardian Angels are out patrolling a section of the East Lakeview neighborhood, after a man tried to sexually assault a woman in her home on Newport Avenue.
Two people were injured overnight in when a car and a motorcycle crashed just a couple of blocks from Wrigley Field.
The Massachusetts woman accused of stalking Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein will be allowed to leave the state for mental health treatment.
Martin Dorsey wanted to become an actor and moved out to Las Vegas for college in hopes of scoring a couple of gigs after he graduated.
A 21-year-old South Side man has been charged with multiple felonies, after allegedly attacking another man, then throwing himself through a glass pane to evade arrest and injuring an officer in the process, near Clark and Belmont several hours after the Gay Pride Parade.
A Chicago Police officer was cut and injured, and at least one other person was reportedly stabbed, when revelry apparently got out of hand in the Clark and Belmont district in Lakeview – long after the vast majority of the crowd out for the Gay Pride Parade had gone home.
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.
When it comes to nitpicking, Carrie Madej can do it with the best of them.
Chicago police and fire investigators are looking into several overnight Dumpster fires on the North Side.
A Chicago man was arrested late Tuesday night in Lakeview, while working as a cabbie – in someone else's cab.
There were some scary moments over the weekend, as flames covered the roof of a condo building in the East Lakeview neighborhood.
City officials said Monday that a door left open by a Lakeview couple fleeing a high-rise fire helped spread the deadly blaze and an elevator malfunction slowed firefighters' ability to get to the fire right away.
A 32-year-old woman was killed and nine others, including two firefighters, injured early Sunday in a fire at a high-rise apartment building in the Lakeview neighborhood.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached a ceasefire to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
Burglars targeted three businesses on the same street of Chicago's Southwest Side within minutes of each other early Tuesday morning.
Police said the driver was shot in the head, causing his car to crash into a building and then a parked car.
An over 11% increase compared to last Thanksgiving is expected at O'Hare Airport.
Tuesday's temperatures will drop from the 20s to 30s with breezy northwest winds, prompting wind chill values in the teens.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Johnson had planned to eliminate dozens of positions in charge of overseeing the reforms in order to cuts costs from the city budget.
In the poll, a total of 800 Chicagoans were asked a dozen questions about city leadership, finances, and ways to balance the budget.
Madigan is facing a slew of charges—including racketeering, conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest 7-day forecast.
Air travel is expected to set a new record this Thanksgiving.
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to use tariffs as a way to help stop the flow of migrants and illegal drugs into the United States. Trump posted about his plan the same day that the Justice Department dropped two cases against him.
A man was shot while driving Tuesday morning in Gage Park. His car then crashed into a building.
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Police said the driver was shot in the head, causing his car to crash into a building and then a parked car.
An over 11% increase compared to last Thanksgiving is expected at O'Hare Airport.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
While Henyard had not trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going—a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached a ceasefire to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
Pippen, playing in the arena where his Hall of Fame father's retired number hangs, had 26 points in the first three quarters for Memphis, which has won three of its last four.
Burglars targeted three businesses on the same street of Chicago's Southwest Side within minutes of each other early Tuesday morning.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
Investigation into each of the shootings remains under investigation.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
