CBS Chicago Vault: Bob Wallace shows us England's finest holiday traditions in "A Merry Olde Christmas"
This 1984 special, "A Merry Olde Christmas," was nominated for an Emmy Award. This year, we're celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Strat's Drive-Thru in Chicago's west suburbs turns off grills permanently
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
Semi-trailer truck goes off I-55, spills chicken broth and disinfectant wipes onto railroad
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Experts warn of package delay scams sent by text message
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
Service increases begin on 19 CTA bus routes
The new schedules began on Sunday, in what the CTA described as the final step in its goal of returning service to pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year.
Crash-and-grab burglars strike 8 times within half an hour on Northwest Side
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
Fire damages house, displaces resident in Evanston
The fire was contained to the living room and chimney within half an hour after an aggressive attack by firefighters.
Woman killed, 4 others including 3 kids injured, in crash on West Side
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Chicago Starbucks workers walk picket lines as strike continues
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
Foundation grants wish of Hawaii trip to young man from Oak Lawn who beat cancer
Angel Santiago was diagnosed with testicular cancer during his senior year of high school.
Bodycam video shows shootout between Chicago Police, hate crime suspect in West Rogers Park
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Metra Union Pacific West trains snagged after train hits car in Maywood
The condition of the person in the car was not immediately learned.
FDA announces recall of oysters sold in Illinois, other states due to norovirus concerns
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Environmental activists concerned after debris collapses into Chicago River during demolition for casino
The activists are worried about how plants and animals along the river could respond to what they worry could be toxic materials.
Semi-trailer truck rolls over on I-80 in Joliet, snags traffic
No injuries were reported, but traffic was moving only in the left lane of eastbound I-80 after the crash, Illinois State Police said.