New Illinois program urges teens to raise awareness about organ donation
Teens are encouraged to host events and spread the word about the importance of signing up to be an organ donor.
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Teens are encouraged to host events and spread the word about the importance of signing up to be an organ donor.
Every night, an empty seat on the 'L' becomes a shelter of last resort.
The backpacks are ready to go alongside clothing and diapers.
Participants hope to continue to make a difference moving forward.
"Murals are so important to the culture of every city, because it becomes part of the story of that city," said artist Mandi Caskey, also known as Miss Birdy.
Generations of kids grew up on the music of the lifelong Chicago musician—whether hearing her records at home or school, seeing her on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," or even attending a live performance.
Berwyn has begun offering a composting home pickup program, and homeowners are signing up.
Chris Johnson had several patients to see recently on his rounds at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.
Those who provide support services with Chicago Survivors call themselves a small, but mighty team. But the people in their program would call them lifesavers.
David Bednarek wants to find a scholarship in cross country and track to fund his designing career, but finding good programs in both running and fashion could prove to be challenging.
ICE agents arrested a Hanover Park police officer, accusing him of being an unlawful immigrant from Montenegro.
The former Campton Hills police chief, two former officers and a current officer have been indicted by a Kane County grand jury for stealing guns that were in evidence.
The 2026 spending plan for Chicago avoids a property tax hike by declaring a massive TIF surplus and going after wealthy corporations for more taxes.
A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters.
The family said the treatment was supposed to include herbs, vitamins, Zoom consultations, and personal visits.
Siku, a 15-year-old male polar bear, is moving in the coming weeks to Madison, Wisconsin — home, of course, of the University of Wisconsin Badgers.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
Sister Jean, the beloved chaplain of the Loyola Ramblers basketball team, died Thursday, Oct. 9, at the age of 106.
Police said the driver attempted to leave the scene when the dark vehicle followed, and someone inside pointed a gun at him.
Mayor Brandon Johnson presented a 2026 spending plan for Chicago that avoids a property tax hike by declaring a massive TIF surplus and going after wealthy corporations to pay more in taxes.
A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters.
The plan is officially called the Broadway Land Use Framework, and it would simplify the regulatory process for constructing mid-rise residential buildings in the Edgewater and Uptown neighborhoods by changing the way Broadway is zoned.
Cook County's top judge has signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Detaining residents outside court has been a common tactic for federal agents, who have been stationed outside county courthouses for weeks.
The city's top watchdog has recommended Mayor Brandon Johnson's right-hand man, senior adviser Jason Lee, be fired for failing to cooperate with a misconduct investigation, but the mayor is standing by his top aide.
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.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
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.
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.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
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.
Mostly sunny and mild with highs in the upper 60s Thursday. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Take home these three-month-old cats from Barb’s Precious Rescue.
Meanwhile, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the shutdown. Natalie Brand reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is presenting his 2026 budget to the Chicago City Counci ltoday.
Sister Jean was a teacher, counselor, loyal basketball fan and so much more to Loyola University Chicago students. Lauren Victory reports.
ICE agents arrested a Hanover Park police officer, accusing him of being an unlawful immigrant from Montenegro.
The former Campton Hills police chief, two former officers and a current officer have been indicted by a Kane County grand jury for stealing guns that were in evidence.
The 2026 spending plan for Chicago avoids a property tax hike by declaring a massive TIF surplus and going after wealthy corporations for more taxes.
A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters.
The family said the treatment was supposed to include herbs, vitamins, Zoom consultations, and personal visits.
The Metcalf family said the treatment was supposed to include herbs, vitamins, Zoom consultations, and personal visits, but that's not what happened.
Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.
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.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
Quarterback Caleb Williams hasn't put up eye-popping stats in the Bears' 3-2 start, but he's stacking the most important numbers – victories.
The Bears (3-2), coming off their bye, extended their winning streak to three games under first-year coach Ben Johnson.
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson returned to the lineup after missing Saturday night's 3-2 loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury.
The wait is almost over to see Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels duke it out for the second time in their NFL careers.
A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters.
Cook County's top judge has signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Detaining residents outside court has been a common tactic for federal agents, who have been stationed outside county courthouses for weeks.
A man has been charged with stealing a private ambulance from a Portillo's parking lot in Chicago's northern suburbs while an EMT was still inside, and leading police on a chase along the Tri-State Tollway.
One person is in custody after stealing a private ambulance in Niles, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon.
Burglars stole an ATM from a store in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood early Monday morning.
