Celebrated Chicago artist Kevin A. Williams returns home for exhibit of his work
Williams, whose paintings now are celebrated around the world, and hanging in galleries, got his start in life and in art in the heart of the South Shore neighborhood.
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Williams, whose paintings now are celebrated around the world, and hanging in galleries, got his start in life and in art in the heart of the South Shore neighborhood.
An Englewood organizer who wants to be a positive change for his community took CBS News Chicago behind the scenes of his group's giveaway.
Organizer Covenant House Illinois offers young adults experiencing homelessness a path to independence by providing needed resources.
The organization used cash donations to buy 20,000 coats from suppliers earlier this year, but they have already handed those out to their different partners.
When 5-year-old Sally arrived in the Chicago area after being displaced from her home in Gaza, she was one of now four children in the area receiving life-giving care.
The families hope the trees will bring attention to still-unsolved cases.
More than 400 turkeys were given away on Sunday in the West Elsdon neighborhood—and for many, the event was about more than just a free meal.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
"Most people with use disorders, they either have pain in their minds, or pain in their bodies," said Dr. Keisha Nicole House.
Social media helped shine a light on the selfless act—and helped create a heartwarming moment.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda was the winner among the men, with a finishing time of 2:02:23.
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.
Joliet police said officers found spent shell casings and a home hit by gunfire. They were then informed that a man, 20, was shot.
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.
Lawrence Carrillo, 54, of Chicago, was charged with allegedly breaking into a home in Oak Forest Friday night.
A letter announced an allegation against Father Ernest Tovar-Trejo, a priest from the Diocese of Tampico, Mexico, who the archdiocese said has visited Maternity BVM Church in Humboldt Park.
A friend, author and Eckhartz Press cofounder Rick Kaempfer, announced Fitzpatrick's death on Facebook on Saturday. Fitzpatrick was 66.
The presence of ICE in Chicago and surrounding suburbs has drastically increased amid President Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
The victims ranged in age from 16 to 32.
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 12th day on Sunday 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.
Milan Petrovic, 38, born in Serbia, has been blind since the age of 11, but that hasn't stopped him from competing as a high-level endurance athlete.
New Jersey is already seeing waves over 10 feet high and wind gusts over 40 miles per hour. The state has already declared a state of emergency and positioned utility crews to deal with potential power outages.
Police issued evacuation orders for downtown Pagosa Springs after floodwaters filled the streets. A state highway near Aspen was closed this morning because of mudslides.
Fitzpatrick was known for his multimedia collages, prints, and paintings. His work has appeared at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Met, and New York's Museum of Modern Art.
A car hit a pedestrian on Interstate 57 early Sunday morning and shut down the southbound lanes in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda was the winner among the men, with a finishing time of 2:02:23.
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.
Joliet police said officers found spent shell casings and a home hit by gunfire. They were then informed that a man, 20, was shot.
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.
Lawrence Carrillo, 54, of Chicago, was charged with allegedly breaking into a home in Oak Forest Friday night.
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.
Connor Bedard and Sam Rinzel scored for the 'Hawks, and Spencer Knight made 25 saves.
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 victims ranged in age from 16 to 32.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
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.
