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Burglars broke into Back in the Game Video Games and Repair in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood by making a hole through a wall, the owner said.
Iowa has become the first state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code.
Current Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh has entered the Democratic field to succeed Jan Schakowsky in the U.S. Congress.
The Windy City ranked No. 1 on Orkin's top 50 list of 2025's Bed Bug Cities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
A Chicago shooting on a CTA Red Line train early Wednesday morning left a man critically injured, officials said.
Millions will travel for the July 4th weekend and to help with the crowds, both United and American airlines at O'Hare are using new technology that tracks passengers who might miss their connections.
Chicago police said a weapon was recovered from the scene.
A 66-year-old man who was fatally shot in Chicago's West Chatham neighborhood Tuesday night has been identified by the Cook County medical examiner.
Leto resigned in lieu of termination, the Park District said.
Choose Chicago, the city's tourism organization, announced the Chicago Pizza Pass Tuesday.
A listing says 12 guests can "live like the legend" on the 7.39-acre fenced and gated estate surrounded by mature pines.
The Dolton Village Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to take control of the house at 212 E. 142nd Pl.
Officer Gerardo Chaidez was recognized Tuesday evening by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police at an Aurora City Council meeting.
CPD has said police did not assist ICE at all during an operation when federal agents arrested 10 people at a South Loop immigration facility.
Cook County commissioners, public defenders, and activists gathered on Wednesday, calling the federal immigration tactics horrifying and devastating. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle addressed the community impact of the arrests and called them "unacceptable."
Months after the initial incident, a person is in custody for stealing unreleased Beyonce music during a stop on her Cowboy Carter tour.
The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's has resigned after saying his company, known for its social activism, has lost "the independence to pursue our values" under the ownership of British giant Unilever.
Police on Tuesday were investigating the death of a Black college student found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi.
Head to Morton Grove with Lauren Victory to check out Ganache Bakery.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The 2025 government shutdown could have impacts on Chicago airports, as its immediate impact on federal workers includes TSA and air traffic controllers.
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.
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 adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
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.
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.
The Chicago Transit Authority was set to roll out its 1920s-era railcars on Wednesday.
At least 69 people are dead after a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck to Philippines Tuesday night, near the city of Bogo in Cebu province.
Rescue teams are still desperately searching for 90 young students who have been buried for two days under rubble in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia after their Islamic boarding school collapsed during afternoon prayers.
Physicians gathered at the hospital Wednesday with mothers who have lost their children to sleep-related deaths.
Check out the Latina Comedy Festival starting Friday at the Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square.
"It appears that Donald Trump not only has dementia set in, but he's copying tactics of Vladimir Putin," Pritzker said.
The 2025 government shutdown could have impacts on Chicago airports, as its immediate impact on federal workers includes TSA and air traffic controllers.
No arrests have been made in either shooting overnight on the West Side.
The adult patient was in the southwest Chicago suburb of Crestwood, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
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 Cubs won Game 1 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. It was their first playoff win since 2017.
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.
The burglary happened at the Gringo & Blondie Taqueria and Cantina, at 7514 W. North Ave., the owner said.
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.
