2025 municipal elections underway in Chicago suburbs
In west suburban Aurora, two-term Mayor Richard Irvin is facing challenger John Laesch, an Aurora alderman. The two also faced off in 2021.
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In west suburban Aurora, two-term Mayor Richard Irvin is facing challenger John Laesch, an Aurora alderman. The two also faced off in 2021.
Here is a breakdown of some high-profile races.
While there are no contests in Chicago, Tuesday is Election Day in many suburbs. Political Reporter Chris Tye has a breakdown of some of the high-profile races.
Parish operations may be affected, but morning masses are expected to take place.
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Illinois State Police trooper Clay Carns, who was hit and killed by a truck just two days before Christmas.
Friends, family, and coworkers made their way into Parkview Christian Church in southwest suburban Orland Park Thursday to honor the memory of llinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns. Sara Machi reports.
As 400 students gathered for the winter assembly, teacher Julie Drew sat in the crowd. She had no idea the assembly was all for her until she was presented with the surprise check.
As 400 students gathered for the winter assembly at Kruse Education Center in Orland Park as teacher Julie Drew received the surprise check. Shardaa Gray reports.
"It's the economy, stupid," – A four-word strategy that helped Bill Clinton defeat incumbent President George H.W. Bush in 1992. Three decades later, the economy again was a driving factor in a presidential election. CBS News Chicago examined exit poll results and the way rising prices helped President-elect Donald Trump win his second term in office.
With some good news for former President Donald Trump Tuesday night, Cook County Republicans at a watch party in Orland Park are optimistic about how the race will go. Charlie De Mar reports.
Pekau joins Charlie De Mar at the Cook County GOP watch party.
In the days leading up to the election, former President Donald Trump leaned heavily into dark immigration rhetoric that has been the staple of his campaign. Charlie De Mar reports from the Cook County GOP watch party in Orland Park.
Illinois Republicans gathered Tuesday night after former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Florida. Charlie De Mar reports from Orland Park.
Charlie De Mar is live at the Cook County Republican Party watch party in Orland Park.
A 74-year-old longtime election judge said in his nearly 40 years volunteering at the polls, there have been a few arguments—but nothing like the violence he faced Sunday. Charlie De Mar reports.
Back on March 20, U.S. postal worker Mechellea Williams, 28, was found shot and killed in her car near 17000 Pond Willow Drive in Orland Park.
Back on March 20, Mechellea Williams, 28, was found shot and killed in her car near 17000 Pond Willow Drive in Orland Park.
Experts say Vice President Kamala Harris has a unique opportunity to appeal to undecided voters—but former President Donald Trump does too. Tara Molina reports from Orland Park, where there was a near-even split in the presidential vote in 2020.
With 74.4% of registered voters turning up in Orland Park in 2020, a total of 48% cast their ballots for Mr. Biden, 51% for then-President Trump.
Tim McCarthy took a bullet during the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
Winds gusted up to 50 or 60 mph as storms pounded through the southwest suburbs of Chicago on Tuesday. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Omar Zegar, 37, of Orland Park, was charged with one felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with a revoked FOID card.
Ken Kovac faces disorderly conduct and impersonation charges after allegedly creating fake Facebook accounts to impersonate and defame a current deputy chief.
A retired Orland Park police sergeant is facing charges after a monthslong investigation. Ken Kovac faces disorderly conduct and impersonation charges after allegedly creating fake Facebook accounts to impersonate and defame a current deputy chief.
The suspect was wanted in connection with a robbery in another city. Ring doorbell camera video showed a long line of police cars chasing the apparent armed robber at a low speed before he stopped.
The Chicago Teachers Union shared some details of what their new tentative agreement with CPS contains, including what the district calls the largest raise for teachers in 13 years.
In west suburban Aurora, two-term Mayor Richard Irvin is facing challenger John Laesch, an Aurora alderman. The two also faced off in 2021.
Crews will install bait boxes with rat birth control in alleys behind several major stretches of Wicker Park and Bucktown.
A federal judge has extended his temporary restraining order blocking parts of President Trump's executive order that targeted Chicago law firm Jenner & Block.
The tiny central Illinois village, where Lincoln accidentally spent half-a-dozen years in the 1830s, perhaps did as much to prepare him to be the Union-saving 16th president as any other aspect of his humble yet remarkable life.
In west suburban Aurora, two-term Mayor Richard Irvin is facing challenger John Laesch, an Aurora alderman. The two also faced off in 2021.
The tiny central Illinois village, where Lincoln accidentally spent half-a-dozen years in the 1830s, perhaps did as much to prepare him to be the Union-saving 16th president as any other aspect of his humble yet remarkable life.
The most expensive judicial election in American history comes to an end Tuesday evening in Wisconsin.
Here is a breakdown of some high-profile races.
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration's threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college.
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.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
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.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
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.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
The Chicago Teachers Union shared some details of what their new tentative agreement with CPS contains, including the largest raise for teachers in 13 years.
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione if he’s convicted of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York hotel.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking severe weather moving into the Chicago area.
Melchor Hernandez Rodriguez, 40, was charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery. Police said he was charged after three people were stabbed during a fight early Sunday morning.
Head to Shaw’s Crab House in River North with Darius Johnson for a celebration for 40 years in business.
Crews will install bait boxes with rat birth control in alleys behind several major stretches of Wicker Park and Bucktown.
By the evening, scattered rain showers develop.
A federal judge has extended his temporary restraining order blocking parts of President Trump's executive order that targeted Chicago law firm Jenner & Block.
The most expensive judicial election in American history comes to an end Tuesday evening in Wisconsin.
Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a new trial.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Veteran Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum used a bat to swat down a drone that suddenly appeared near the left-field wall during a game at Sutter Health Park.
The Bulls have dropped two in a row after a four-game winning streak and fell back behind Miami into 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
City and NASCAR officials released their traffic plans for the 2025 Chicago Street Race being held in and around Grand Park on July 5 and 6.
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
