Nearly 300 new Illinois laws go into effect this week, including these
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
From fireworks to ballroom galas, Chicago is ready to ring in 2025 in style
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.
Restaurant fire breaks out at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
An employee told CBS News Chicago there was heavy smoke throughout the terminal followed by a large emergency response and evacuations.
Chicago's most viral headlines of 2024
Insects emerged from the ground, the moon eclipsed the sun, a purse full of cereal was spotted and Chicago fell in love with a rodent-shaped hole.
Driver charged in deadly crash on Christmas Eve
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, a Jeep drove into a home, in the 21300 block of West Engle Drive, just before 7:30 p.m.
Man shot on CTA platform in downtown Chicago
Police said the victim knew the shooter.
Illinois State Police trooper killed by car before Christmas
"Any time we lose a trooper hurts, but today is Christmas Eve here on December 24, so it kind of hurts in a particular way," ISP Dir. Brendan Kelly said.
14-year-old boy shot on Chicago's South Side
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen sentenced to 130 years in prison
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Judge: Highland Park parade suspect's video confession can be used in trial
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Bicyclist killed in suburban crash
The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Amazon workers on strike at delivery facility in Skokie
The Teamsters union said the Amazon delivery drivers are fighting for a contract with better wages and workplace safety.
Chicago's Kennedy Expressway construction delayed again
A billboard along the Kennedy Expressway is using the holiday season to seemingly troll the Illinois construction project that has yet to be completed.
Man shot with paintball gun on Chicago bus
The 38-year-old man was treated at Illinois Masonic Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition.
2 killed, suspect dead in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin
The shooter has been identified as a 15-year-old female student at the school.