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State Rep. Lakesia Collins grew up in the DCFS system, but she was not aware how overwhelmingly often Illinois foster parents are cleared of abuse and neglect allegations.
About 10% of Kias registered in Chicago have been stolen, and some cars are being used in other crimes.
Elmhurst police said Tuesday that there is more to the story of a disturbing video that originally purported to show several students attacking and bullying a boy with Down syndrome in a school bathroom.
Nikodem Zaremba died Monday evening after being pulled from the trench by first responders.
Each police radio zone is composed of one or two police districts. At least nine zones have been encrypted as of May of this year – so now residents cannot tune in.
The volunteers for aldermanic candidate Marija Tomic spoke exclusively to CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov.
"When you look at those numbers, it means that what we do — it works," said Pastor Corey Brooks, chief executive officer of Project HOOD.
The amount of money involved here is not small – it amounts to nearly $400 for each kid.
Adding another layer of woe to the problem is that the hole is now in a different aldermanic ward than it was when this all started.
This comes after months of CBS 2's reporting about a lack of transparency with how the sheriff's office communicated what happened to the public.
A typical law enforcement officer suffers 800 traumas in one career. A typical civilian suffers only five traumas.
Teresa Fornek sued Sterigenics and two associated companies, claiming toxic gas emitted from Stergenics' industrial plant gave her cancer.
No tracking and no reimbursement hurts families in the federally-funded SNAP who are victims of fraud.
Foster parents accused of abuse and neglect have the vast majority of their allegations closed without findings against them.
Cook County Crime Stoppers tonight honored the law enforcement, legal, and municipal leaders who helped bring justice to victims and their families. This year, their work is more important than ever.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
The City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced an ordinance last month that would lift the ban on video gambling in Chicago.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
It happened during a Cars N Copters Sunday afternoon. City officials said two people on the helicopter were safely pulled from the wreckage. Three pedestrians on the street were also hurt.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office posted a clip on Facebook showing rescuers finding the dog and hoisting him to safety in a special K9 rescue harness.
If you are running, volunteering, or cheering on participants for the Chicago Marathon, temperatures in the morning will be in the 50s, breaking into the mid-60s during the afternoon hours.
Neighborhood Food Pantries said it has seen a 35-40% drop in visits from families in two suburbs with significant immigrant and refugee populations in West Chicago and Glendale Heights.
Born in 1946 in Los Angeles, Keaton appeared on stage in the musical "Hair" at 22 years old. She went on to star in "The Godfather," "Father of the Bride," and won the 1977 Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Annie Hall".
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
The nearly 200 people in yellow shirts gathered at Saint Eulalia Catholic Church in Maywood before bringing their offerings to others a few blocks away at the Broadview ICE facility.
The wrong-way crash happened on Route 30 and Austin in Schererville, Indiana, on Saturday morning.
Neighborhood Food Pantries said it has seen a 35-40% drop in visits from families in two suburbs with significant immigrant and refugee populations.
The move comes days after Johnson signed the "ICE Free Zone" executive order.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
The burglaries have occurred on the North, Northwest, Near South, and Southwest sides, as well as right downtown.
