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Victims of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the man who went down in history as Chicago's first murder victim, are said to have haunted this building that now houses Tao Chicago.
Tao Chicago, formerly Excalibur and Limelight, and originally the home of the Chicago Historical Society, has historical associations with everything from the Great Chicago Fire to the purported remains of a figure from earliest Chicago history. As Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Tours tells us, the building has also been known over the years for a lot of ghosts.
Businessman Peter Gatien opened the Chicago location of Limelight in the old Chicago Historical Society building, 632 N. Dearborn St., on July 31, 1985. Jim Avila reports on the glitzy new addition to the Chicago nightlife scene. Limelight later became Excalibur, then Castle, and most recently Tao Chicago.
According to Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Tours, paranormal activity has been reported in the Hooters building for about two decades.
The original Chicago Hooters opened at 660 N. Wells St. in River North in 1993. Staffers and patrons have been reporting paranormal activity there for years, and it's reputed that in the past, the site was linked to grave robbing operations. Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tours is the host for this all-new edition of Chicago Hauntings.
Chicago's hottest club was at a River North Portillo's Wednesday night. That's where house DJ and Naperville native John Summit threw a surprise, last-minute show for a few hundred fans.
Brandon Peck, 21, of Oakwood, Ohio, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
The incident happened around 3:40 a.m. in the 0-100 block of West Hubbard Street.
Chicago police said the victim, a 24-year-old man, was in a fight with another person who pulled out a gun and shot in his direction.
Durpetti took over the restaurant in 1989 after the passing of his father-in-law, Gene Michelotti, to preserve the restaurant's legacy as Chicago's oldest steakhouse. Darius Johnson reports.
Durpetti was known to treat everyone "like a long-lost relative with a firm handshake, a double kiss, or a friendly joke."
The victim told officers a white sedan pulled up behind him, and a guy exited the car with a gun and took his money.
Chicago police say that the group of four unknown males broke the side glass window of the mart and attempted to steal the ATM but failed.
Thieves shattered the glass and tried to pull the cash machine through the window but failed.
The attempted burglary happened overnight at the Grand Food Mart in the 200 block of West Grand Avenue in River North.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.
Earlier this month, burglars smashed their way into Gold Coast Market and stole thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise.
Pizzeria Portofino, located at 317 N. Clark St., does its best to make you forget that summer never has to end.
General Manager Stephan Oakes takes you through the menu, from mussels to scallops.
The theft at the Gold Coast Market on Chicago Avenue early Thursday was caught on video.
Gold Coast Market co-founder Hani Falestine-Hurah said burglars have tried to break into the store before, but this was the first time a theft crew succeeded.
It reached the point where some people decided to evacuate the smoky train themselves.
A worker said the suspect stole more than $11,000 worth of liquor from Moe’s Cantina and Tree House on Kinzie Street over the weekend.
A 29-year-old was shot in the leg just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
They say they were on the way to the top when the elevator suddenly stopped.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Three patients at the University of Chicago Medicine are in the trial for the treatment.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
Skin care experts say the products touted on TikTok can be abrasive.
The Chicago kindergartner, who has special needs, claims abuse by other students and staff at Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary. As Suzanne Le Mignot reports, his mother says she has been retaliated against for standing up for her child.
No one was injured in the fire in the building on School Street in Roscoe Village.
Police say a mother and wife was stabbed to death by her husband in Portage Park this week, and the husband was also found dead soon afterward. As Darius Johnson reports, advocates say the case points to a flawed system when it comes to protecting domestic violence victims.
A strong burst of snow with heavy rates around 1 inch per hour is forecast beginning at 8 a.m.
Video from Citizen app showed flames engulfing the top floor of the four-story brick apartment building at 1925 W. School St.
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.
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.
