Man Shot On State Street Bridge
A man was shot in the head on the State Street bridge near the Loop Monday evening but survived and was able to talk with police, who searched for the gunman.
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A man was shot in the head on the State Street bridge near the Loop Monday evening but survived and was able to talk with police, who searched for the gunman.
Finances are on the mind of Chicago Public Schools chief executive officer Jean-Claude Brizard, on the first day of the new school year for some students.
All signs point to another rough day in the financial markets Monday morning, on the first day of trading since the historic U.S. credit downgrade.
President Barack Obama has returned to Washington, D.C., on his 50th birthday, after a star-studded fundraiser at the Aragon Ballroom in the Uptown neighborhood.
A 13-year-old boy playing basketball with his friends in Bronzeville was shot and killed Wednesday night.
Yet another deluge swamped the Chicago area overnight, producing so much flooding that Lake Shore Drive had to be shut down.
The storms Wednesday night and Thursday morning couldn't have come at a worse time for residents of the northern suburbs.
The city of Chicago officially has set a new record for rainfall in the month of July, as a new round of storms brought lightning that set homes on fire, and a serious threat of flooding continues.
A suspect is due in court Wednesday, more than a year after the murder of Chicago Police Officer Michael Bailey.
Police shot and wounded two people on the city's West Side overnight, including a 13-year-old boy who refused to drop a BB gun, police said.
Over the weekend, some Chicago area residents were merely kept awake by a severe round of storms.
The heat may feel a little less oppressive today than in it has for much of this week, but temperatures will still be sticky and uncomfortable as they top 90 degrees.
It's hard to imagine, but some children are going to school without air conditioning during this heat wave. Parents with children in summer school at William Penn Elementary School were gathering Thursday morning to speak out against what they're calling "unbearable conditions" in the classrooms.
Chicago is being dragged through another day of intense heat, with temperatures again soaring toward the upper 90s.
Plenty of people have outdoor work that has to be canceled or cut back because of the dangerous heat, but believe it or not, some indoor workers have it even harder.
The forecast high for the day is still near the triple digits, and the temperature could even rise to 100.
Police are talking to a person of interest, after two young Chicago Police officers were shot and wounded on the city's West Side.
ComEd is stepping up its timeline for restoring electricity from the storm at the beginning of the week, with plans to get the lights back on for every customer later today.
Patience is wearing thin, as more than 100,000 customers in Chicago and the suburbs remain without power now four days after the brief, but violent, storm that caused their condition.
Despite billions of dollars spent beefing up security since Sept. 11, 2001, a new report claims passengers may still be seriously vulnerable.
More than 300,000 ComEd customers were still without power as of Tuesday afternoon, a day after a powerful storm slammed the Chicago area, and officials said some customers might not have power back until Saturday.
The storms Monday morning brought winds so strong that a large tent came crashing down in Palos Hills, injuring at least seven people.
An extra-alarm fire broke out overnight at an apartment complex in West Chicago overnight, and some residents were reportedly trapped.
There is a possible break in the murder last year of a Chicago Police officer, who was gunned down as he polished his new car outside of his home.
Hundreds of Lakeview residents turned out for a CAPS meeting Wednesday night, days after a brutal attack on the Boystown strip of North Halsted Street, which left a man stabbed.
Stem cell donations save lives—and they are often a selfless act to help a stranger. But one case involving a Chicago man with leukemia shows it can help the donor too—in profound ways.
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
Johnson had planned to eliminate dozens of positions in charge of overseeing the reforms in order to cuts costs from the city budget.
In the poll, a total of 800 Chicagoans were asked a dozen questions about city leadership, finances, and ways to balance the budget.
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.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
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.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
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.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
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."
"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.
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. On Tuesday night at the Glenview Community Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Rd., those who knew and still love and remember Marko gathered for two memorial hockey games. Darius Johnson reports.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) said 77 CPD members are currently deployed.
Stem cell donations save lives—and they are often a selfless act to help a stranger. But one case involving a Chicago man with leukemia shows it can help the donor too—in profound ways. Joe Donlon reports.
A Cook County domestic violence judge, already under fire for releasing a man who is accused of later killing his wife, has now been removed from cases involving domestic violence due to threats directed at him.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
Marko Niketic, 17, was killed in a car crash last spring. An alleged drunken driver was speeding at more than 130 mph just before the crash, prosecutors have said.
Recent trends show Americans have prioritized travel this year, in which airports like O'Hare and Midway have seen record-setting travel numbers similar to pre-COVID times.
Stem cell donations save lives—and they are often a selfless act to help a stranger. But one case involving a Chicago man with leukemia shows it can help the donor too—in profound ways.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
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.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Lenier Clayton was only 30 years old with so much more life left to live and love to give, his mother said.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
