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This is the fifth mass shooting in the city since Wednesday.
"We want to create whole youth. We want them to be successful at home as a student and out in the community," said assistant director Kasey Muhammad.
Village and park leaders said people preferred this over having the fireworks at Tinley Park Rib Fest.
Before the street race, there's the race behind the scenes to get the track, grandstands, cars, and other preparations ready for the main event.
"Hopefully, this becomes an annual event that just grows bigger and bigger every year," said Jeff Graves, who has lived in the area for 22 years.
The NASCAR haulers have rolled their way into downtown as drivers and their teams get set for the third edition of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 52.
The man was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A source close to the investigation said the call came into 911 from a family member, who said the children's mother "snapped" and stabbed the children before starting the fire.
The 18-year-old, who police said was a juvenile at the time, was arrested on Thursday morning in Bridgeview by members of the Area One Vehicular Hijacking Team.
The office said the caller claimed a person failed to respond to a grand jury subpoena and now must deposit $9,500 into a Cook County Jail kiosk or face arrest.
Essian McGinnis, 34, was arrested on Tuesday at O'Hare Airport by members of the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Relatives said 49-year-old Felecia Bates boarded a CTA bus in the South Shore neighborhood, near 74th and Jeffery, around 1 p.m. Wednesday, and hasn't been seen since.
Lionel Messi is such a sports legend, even people who know nothing about soccer know his name. He has set attendance records at opponents' stadium, like when he came to Chicago in April with Inter Miami.
Teens raced homemade karts on the NASCAR track in Grant Park for the 13th annual X-Stream Push Kart Derby.
“Facial fitness” is a growing trend where people use simple techniques and tools to improve their skin health. Lea Chavie, founder of the Lea Chavie Skin Care Boutique, joins Dana Kozlov to walk us through the principle.
On Tuesday, President Trump implied his administration might take action against journalists he believes have been “unfair” in their coverage. DePaul University senior journalist in residence Chris Bury joins Dana Kozlov to discuss the principle of freedom of the press, the rules and ethics of journalism, and concerns about threats to the First Amendment.
The Leo High School boys' choir returned to the "America's Got Talent" stage on Tuesday night to compete in the semi-finals. Now, they hope to advance to the finals.
Firefighters put out a 2-alarm house fire in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood early Wednesday morning. Video from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing from the heavily damaged roof of the house.
John Greenfield of Streetsblog Chicago joined Dana Kozlov on CBS News Chicago.
After President Trump suggested Chicago should be used as "training grounds for our military," Gov Pritzker said the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove the president from office, saying "there is something genuinely wrong with this man."
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
Wisconsin business owner Bill Berrien, a supporter of President Donald Trump, ended his Republican campaign for governor on Friday, days after it was reported that he followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
Shakur died last week at the age of 78. To some, including the CTU, Shakur was a symbol of resistance to racial injustice and government suppression.
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.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
The person who died was a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s.
The department said the patient was a 4-year-old child who was not vaccinated.
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age, according to the American Cancer Society.
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.
The Chase for Business Make Your Move summit is in Chicago to help small business owners learn and grow their companies.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
News of Carroll's death was shared on social media early Monday by multiple friends and collaborators.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University used human skin cells to create eggs capable of fertilization.
To prevent the spread of germs, it's important to both clean and disinfect your home, but some cleaning products can be hazardous to your health if they're used improperly.
All the bears in this competition live and feast in the Brooks River in Alaska. National park workers who organize the annual competition say a fat bear is a successful bear.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest, including how long the stretch of warm weather will last.
In 2023, a statewide law removed cash from the decision-making process altogether. Instead, the Court took into account the crime, the defendant's criminal history and their risk to the community.
"It appears that Donald Trump not only has dementia set in, but he's copying tactics of Vladimir Putin," Pritzker said.
The Village of Broadview has opened three criminal investigations into conduct by ICE agents at the west suburban facility.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Lyons police said 27-year-old Joseph Davenport is the man who has been stealing packages from suburban homes for months. But because of the Illinois Safe-T Act, they cannot detain him with a misdemeanor theft charge.
A 17-year-old honor roll student was killed in a Chicago shooting just a block away from Epic Academy, where he attended high school.
Stakeholders discuss the concerns and successes of the SAFE-T Act two years into the new bail reform law in Illinois
Big changes are coming this tax season, with the new "no tax on tips" rule created by the Trump Administration's spending plan, and following the delays with the IRS electronic payment system earlier this year, taxpayers might want to start preparing now.
A growing group of Chicago artists is pulling their music from the number 1 streaming service in the world, over concerns about AI-generated music and compensation on the Spotify platform.
Chicago's violent crime is down double-digit percentage points so far in 2025 compared to 2024, according to a CBS News analysis of Chicago Police Department data.
Village of Lisle moves to find alternatives to high water bills for homeowners who get water from a private company
The Bulls open training camp with a focus on developing their young talent and establishing physicality on the court this season. Something the new defensive specialist, Isaac Okoro, hopes to help them with.
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Architecture firm Manica has released two new renderings for what a possible Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights could look like.
The Cubs and Padres split their regular-season series, with all six of those games happening back in April. Matthew Boyd pitched twice against them then, and it'll be the southpaw taking the mound as the Game 1 starter.
After their third consecutive 100-loss season, the White Sox will make significant changes to their coaching staff.
The public schools superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, has resigned while challenging his deportation after being detained by immigration authorities.
Police said the unidentified victim, age not specified, was outside when two people came up and fired shots in his direction.
Four children, ages 3 to 16, were found unharmed in the home and were placed into protective custody, police said.
A man who escaped the deadly attack on a Michigan church Sunday morning described his fear as he realized a shooting was taking place.
Police said just after 1 a.m., officers heard gunshots in the first block of North Laramie Avenue, off Washington Boulevard, in the South Austin neighborhood.
