Preservation Chicago Releases The 2018 'Chicago 7 Most Endangered' List, Asks Obama Foundation To Find New Site
Preservation Chicago is calling on the Obama Foundation to consider another site and abandon plans for Jackson Park.
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Preservation Chicago is calling on the Obama Foundation to consider another site and abandon plans for Jackson Park.
The mayor of the north suburb says the local government has the power, legally. WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller reports.
The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence has said 60 percent of all the guns used in crimes in Chicago come from outside Illinois.
A few dozen people have complained about an odor like gas or paint thinner, the local alderman says.
Some flame-throwing fans scored big, others not so much. WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller was there.
Police said the man picked up the puppy from its crib at Furry Babies pet store around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday while employees were waiting on other customers.
The latest weapon was seized early Wednesday morning, WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller reports.
Supt. Eddie Johnson thanked the city of Chicago Tuesday for condolences on the murder of Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer.
A Chicago area man said he would like to reach out to the people affected by the mass shooting in South Florida, because he's survived a massacre himself.
Cook County prosecutors said Shomari Legghette shot Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul Bauer six times in the head, neck, torso, back and wrist during a scuffle Tuesday afternoon in the Loop.
Shomari Legghette, 44, was scheduled to appear for a bond hearing Thursday afternoon at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.
There were flowers, dozens of flowers, a candle and a police badge, among the items seen Wednesday.
If you've got big icicles on your house, they could be the tip of an iceberg-size problem.
Priests and nuns with the Chicago Archdiocese say about 80 people have signed up to fast as a show of support for Dreamers.
A student's suit against the school board claims he was ordered to be quiet when the village mayor appeared at his school last fall. WBBM Newsradio's Steve Miller reports.
Seven years ago, 20 inches of snow turned North Lake Shore Drive into a parking lot. Up to 10 inches is expected overnight.
The message: Don't tell the cops or her family would be harmed. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
A 27-year-old west suburban man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Chicago-based social service provider, because he said, their negligence contributed to the death of his 9-month-old daughter.
There was name-calling, grabbing and the use of culinary tongs to harass women at the Museum of Science and Industry, an ex-employee says.
Some 2,500 sex buyers thought they were chatting with prostitutes Ariel, Brook or Cari. But these were really software programs.
It's been 10 years since an armed robber tied up six women in the store and shot them, leaving five of them dead, but the case remains unsolved.
Christian Hannah, 26, is charged with reckless homicide in the death of a tollway worker on the job last September in Alsip.
"It was an unfortunate choice of words, and I'm sorry for any consternation it caused," Blair Garber tells WBBM Newsradio.
Family and friends of Miguel Perez hope a requested pardon from Gov. Bruce Rauner would prevent the feds from deporting Perez to Mexico.
The Cook County Crime Stoppers are canvassing areas on the South Side where police are investigating two separate homicides.
A teen was shot in the face in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood early Saturday morning.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Liz Abunaw is the owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market, the only fully functioning grocery store in the Austin community.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
A fire broke out at an apartment building in Calumet Park on Saturday.
Ernesto and Rodrigo are looking for forever homes. They are available for adoption at PAWS Chicago.
Nealy two weeks after Nancy Guthrie was abducted, law enforcement activity was seen near the 84-year-old's home.
A partial government shutdown is underway, impacting government workers on Saturday.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The Cook County Crime Stoppers are canvassing areas on the South Side where police are investigating two separate homicides.
A teen was shot in the face in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood early Saturday morning.
A bustling downtown neighborhood has been left on edge after a brutal armed robbery in broad daylight. West Loop leaders and business owners were speaking out on Friday about the attack.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
A 19-game improvement last season saw a lot of White Sox players make their Major League debuts, and one of the team's top prospects is working for that same opportunity this year.
While their overall expectations might be much different, both the Cubs and White Sox are looking to make noticeable improvements in 2026 as they ramp up spring training in Arizona.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
After Iowa, Portage, and Gary joined the talks for the Bears' new stadium, leaders in Arlington Heights say this is now, more than ever, about keeping the team in Illinois.
Cade Horton, who won't have the innings restrictions like he did last year, when he still finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
A bustling downtown neighborhood has been left on edge after a brutal armed robbery in broad daylight. West Loop leaders and business owners were speaking out on Friday about the attack.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to the murders of two brothers — both of them U.S. Marines — in Cicero, Illinois, more than three decades ago.
