Voters brave long lines at early voting sites in Chicago
Many voters said they were dedicating half their day to standing in line so they could cast their ballot. Sabrina Franza reports.
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Many voters said they were dedicating half their day to standing in line so they could cast their ballot. Sabrina Franza reports.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners.
Some of the lines have stretched out the doors of the polling places and around streetcorners, and some voters have stood for hours to make their voices heard. Sabrina Franza reports.
Overnight, a group of burglars smashed the front window of Ivy Smoke & Vape at 1346 W. Irving Park Rd., leaving glass all over the ground.
They said four to five men used an unknown object to break through a glass door and took proceeds from within.
Information on the cause of the fire was not available Monday.
The source of the leak was traced to the basement level of the building, and the building was ventilated.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
The owner of Amici in Lakeview wasn't sure how long his relatively new restaurant would stay open. But thanks to the Keith Lee Effect, everything changed. Charlie De Mar reports.
The storm brought heavy rain and powerful winds to the island nation. Airports in Montego Bay and Kingston are closed, and an island-wide curfew is in effect.
Fourteen people were charged with felonies.
Thousands lined Northalsted with colors, floats, music, and, of course, the fans to celebrate Pride.
The event brought fun and love to a stretch of the city's North Side.
Expect the whole day to be packed with events celebrating the end of pride month.
The parade, scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m., will be followed by a day of events celebrating the end of Pride Month.
The annual event, now in its 53rd year, is a celebration on the streets of Lakeview.
This year, the parade will have a new start time, a different route, and a smaller number of floats, as tens of thousands of people are expected to pack the route this Sunday.
It was unveiled near the intersection of Lincoln, Ashland, and Belmont. The mural features a young woman in Chicago-inspired clothing surrounded by Chicago-themed books.
Police have not said whether the burglaries are connected.
To allow for a renovation project, the main 740-seat auditorium will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, until Wednesday, Sept. 4.
The main 740-seat auditorium will be closed from Monday, Aug. 12, until Wednesday, Sept. 4.
The suspect left the scene and then returned with a baseball bat.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
Bittersweet Pastry Shop has satisfied the sweet tooth of many customers in Lakeview. Now, those sweet treats are available in Pilsen. Chef Katsuji Tanabe talks about the new location after nearly 40 years in business.
The armed robbery took place around 5 a.m. on Thursday on Waveland near Fremont in the Lakeview neighborhood.
Surveillance video shows the incident at the station on Oct. 17 in the 8600 block of South Morgan Street.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
The event features competitions, family-friendly activities, and shopping.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow is expected to be a threat through noon before changing over to a cold afternoon rain.
A winter weather advisory will take effect for the Chicago area.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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.
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.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
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.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
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."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"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.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
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.
American Airlines has been testing the new boarding system in Tucson and two other airports. Flyers trying to board just a little early are asked to wait until their boarding group is called.
The Whipple procedure, which removes part of the pancreas, intestine and gallbladder, is the standard for pancreatic cancer. But one candidate got a minimally invasive approach. A robotically-assisted surgery performed by Dr. Aaron Sasson the director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center at Stony Brook Medicine.
Gautam Adani is the founder of the multinational Adani Group, a conglomerate that runs air and sea ports, manufactures weapons, and packages food. However, it makes most of its money outside India in the mining sector.
A bill was introduced that would hand social media companies *stiff fines* if they find any kids under 16 on their platform.
That's over five times what it was expected to sell for, meaning the banana you could get at the grocery store went into auction expecting to be sold for $1.5 million.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow is expected to be a threat through noon before changing over to a cold afternoon rain.
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.
Surveillance video shows the incident at the station on Oct. 17 in the 8600 block of South Morgan Street.
The kindergartner, who has special needs, claims abuse by other students and staff at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary. His mother says she has been retaliated against for standing up for her child.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
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.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
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.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
