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For three decades, Lincolnwood Town Center mall has been a big sales tax generator for the Village of Lincolnwood, but it's struggling now. Still, despite the mall's slow decline, Lincolnwood is actually on sound fiscal footing.
Earlier this week, Peter Czosnyka showed us surveillance video of a woman plowing over his Northwest Side front yard with a sport-utility vehicle in the wee hours of the morning this past weekend. A woman suspected of committing the rampage has now been arrested.
Expressway shootings are becoming so common around Chicago that there are now more than 10 a month on average.
CBS 2's powerful story, "My Name is Anjanette Young," has won first place in the Better Government Association's 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
A computer semiconductor chip shortage is sidelining workers across the country at auto plants. As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue sat idle for eight weeks.
A woman was caught on video destroying the front yard of a Northwest Side couple's home with a sport-utility vehicle, and screaming loudly as she did so. The man believes his criticism of the local alderman made him a target.
There were so many red flags that were missed from his revoked FOID card that was never turned in, to his unmonitored stint out on an I bond.
Pass or fail – Leah Bindig's doggy daycare business, her livelihood, depended on it. It was all in the hands of a State of Illinois inspector – and a man was caught on camera inspecting more than just the facility.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday that he feels good about the direction in which the state is heading, on many levels.
People have been leaving Illinois for years – and it is costing us those of us left behind. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov went one-on-one with Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday to talk about the big exit.
Graduation ceremonies are taking on a special significance this year – for so many graduating seniors, it is one of the only high school milestones they will be able to attend in person. So why are some Chicago public high schools strictly limiting tickets – even at large venues like Soldier Field?
"The process potentially saved hundreds of lives."
A Chicago family who says Chicago Police officers raided their apartment based on faulty information filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court Wednesday.
Two bills introduced in response to a CBS 2 investigation unanimously passed the Illinois House of Representatives Thursday, clearing the way for them to become state law.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
It turns out what Tom Kuznar of Mount Prospect thought was a small problem is actually a big mess affecting 25,000 taxpayers.
For the past five months, Paul Mitchell has been in talks with Citibank. He turned to CBS News Chicago when Citibank would not refund his money.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
According to the Washington Post, the Pentagon's plans include mobilizing at least a few thousand National Guard troops as early as September, and officials have also discussed the use of active-duty troops.
The man told police that he was in the alley when he heard gunshots, felt pain, and realized he was shot in the eye.
Chicago police said an unknown male suspect not involved in the crash exited another vehicle with a handgun and began firing shots at the victim, hitting him seven times in the chest.
Hazardous boating and swimming conditions for southern Lake Michigan. A Beach Hazard Statement through Monday for Indiana beaches. Dangerous rip currents and waves 3-6 feet. A Small Craft Advisory was also issued for boaters.
Illinois State Police said a vehicle was heading southbound on I-355 when another vehicle, traveling in the wrong direction, heading northbound in the southbound lanes, hit the first vehicle.
"Donald Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power" Pritzker said.
Police said over a dozen burglaries were reported in the Garfield Ridge, Brighton Park, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Scottsdale, and Armour Square neighborhoods.
Chicago police said the child was inside the apartment when he suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
Eric Neuman, 52, appeared in court Sunday morning, charged with two counts of aggravated arson, one count of arson, and one count of criminal damage to property.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
This week, Chicago's South and West sides were hit hard by flooding, and experts at the Morton Arboretum are connecting with city and neighborhood groups to help implement solutions.
The city said the only way they can successfully tackle the mess is with state and federal funding.
It was the White Sox's first series win against the Twins since July 2023.
Kyle Tucker homered twice and drove in five runs as the surging Chicago Cubs routed the Los Angeles Angels 12-1.
Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam and Luis Robert Jr. homered late as the Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Tin Charles had 23 points in her 200th career double-double, Bria Hartley also scored 23 and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 94-84 for a season-best three-game winning streak.
Royce Lewis hit a grand slam, Byron Buxton, Luke Keaschall, and Edouard Julien each had two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7.
In just the first six months of the year, the Chicago DEA team seized 1.6 million pills of fentanyl. That is almost three times more than they did all of last year.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
The service said the alleged suspect targeted multiple buildings in the West Loop and Fulton Market neighborhoods.
CBS News Chicago has learned the man was a 27-year veteran of the CTA. The union representing CTA workers is now pushing for more security.
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
