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A number of Crystal Lake high school students are facing disciplinary action for sexting.
Cancer has claimed the life of a tireless rescue worker who saved more than 200 animals over the past 8 years in the Chicago area.
The childhood home of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is up for sale. The northern Ohio home was the site of Dahmer's first murder in 1978.
There will be no charges filed against the neighbors who picked clean an Aurora home they believed had been abandoned.
Police in Riverside have busted a man for selling phony magazine subscriptions around the western suburb.
Fighting a large mulch fire in Northern Illinois has resulted in a big price tag, and disagreement over who is going to pay it.
A three-year international manhunt has ended with the arrest of a former Chicagoan on child pornography charges.
The chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority is floating a proposal he says could save taxpayers as much as $150 million a year.
Ernest Hemingway's boyhood home in Oak Park has been sold.
This year's unusual weather means you may not find your favorite item at your neighborhood farmers market this year.
The first production version of the 2013 Dodge Dart rolled off the Chrysler assembly line in Belvidere this week.
Joliet police are doing their part to eradicate drugs from the streets, using a powerful tool of destruction called the Drug Terminator.
A parole violator made dramatic leap from a balcony in Naperville in an attempt to escape police, but his plan didn't work.
Illinois lawmakers are pushing for criminal background checks for online daters.
Google on Tuesday is honoring the esteemed architect Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, in honor of what would be his 126th birthday.
The first statewide smoking ban in Indiana was signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels Monday.
An effort reportedly is underway to make life easier for motorists who occasionally use Illinois toll roads.
A published report says the Midwest Generation power company may leave Illinois altogether after closing two of its old coal-fired plants in Chicago.
Silver Cross hospital officially moved its operations from Joliet to New Lenox over the weekend.
Skyscraper enthusiasts and those in the tall building business now have a new Web site for reference purposes.
A baby aardvark is the newest resident of Brookfield Zoo.
A new restaurant opened recently in a long-vacant space that once housed the popular Gandhi India on Devon Avenue. But in St. Charles, a famed steakhouse has gone dark after 38 years.
The Art Institute of Chicago plans to expand its volunteer docent corps to give tours to more school groups in the future.
Half of the nation's 10 most expensive restaurants are in Chicago.
Max Long and Michael Kaminsky said they were attacked while showing support for Israel outside the DePaul Student Center in Lincoln Park.
Firefighters returned to the block on Wednesday to talk to neighbors about what happened and distribute free smoke detectors
Ophelia the otter has been recaptured a week after escaping from her enclosure at a Wisconsin zoo. Louie, her habitat-mate, is still on the loose.
The victim was crossing the street at the intersection of Diversey and Central Park avenues when they were hit by a vehicle, and thrown from the street to the sidewalk.
The owner of the 23-year-old business told CBS News Chicago he is concerned about his employees and customers.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
Laesch has said he wants to lower debt in the city; invest in green energy; and improve street lights, curbs and water lines.
House won the race with more than 95% of the vote, up against Rebuilding Dolton Party candidate Casundra Hopson-Jordan.
Federal funding at the school district supports college and career readiness and vocational programs that students say are invaluable.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
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.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
Two Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against DePaul University, accusing the school of failing to protect them from what police called a hate crime on campus last November.
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday in Chicago, with the possibility of severe conditions in the afternoon and evening that could produce isolated tornadoes.
Susan Crawford's win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race comes after Elon Musk spent more than $20 million to support her rival. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
President Trump is scheduled to announce details and implementation of new tariffs on Wednesday, a day he has named "Liberation Day," despite warnings from economists over increased prices.
A pedestrian was struck by a car and critically injured in a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning on the Northwest Side of Chicago.
Morning downpours will turn into more severe thunderstorms this afternoon, and there is a risk of isolated tornadoes.
The victim was crossing the street at the intersection of Diversey and Central Park avenues when they were hit by a vehicle, and thrown from the street to the sidewalk.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Max Long and Michael Kaminsky said they were attacked while showing support for Israel outside the DePaul Student Center in Lincoln Park.
Firefighters returned to the block on Wednesday to talk to neighbors about what happened and distribute free smoke detectors
"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.
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
Nikola Vucevic shot 9 for 12, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range to finish with 22 points, while adding 10 rebounds and seven assists.
The youngsters each advanced through three stages of qualifiers, earning invitations to play at Augusta National.
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 Chicago Cubs pounded the Athletics 18-3 on Monday night to spoil their first game in their new West Sacramento home.
Caprice Edward Cashaw, 31, of Merrillville, was charged with multiple felonies.
Police released a community alert on Tuesday showing surveillance images of the seven suspects, and asked anyone with information to contact public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
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.
