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The fire, believed to have been set intentionally, claimed the lives of four people, including a pregnant mother and her 5-year-old son.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has revealed the name of its newest sea otter.
Jaden Pointer, 19, was arrested on Friday in the 1000 block of North Mason Avenue.
Chicago police said the victim was outside arguing with an unknown man who then shot at the victim, hitting him multiple times about the body.
The "Chi-Town pizza" will be available at Wrigley Field only during Cubs games for a limited time.
Rich Naponelli, owner of Dog Training Elite Chicago, offers tips on keeping animals comfortable during patriotic celebrations.
All northbound lanes of I-294 have reopened hours after a huge pothole damaged at least 30 cars and necessitated emergency repairs.
Three people were injured after shots were fired into Junior's Bar & Grille in Berwyn overnight Saturday.
Several new Illinois laws and tax increases take effect on July 1, 2025, including new rules for single-use plastics, a tipped minimum wage increase, and taxes on sports bets, vaping and gas.
Four new Chicago speed cameras which were turned on in May officially start issuing tickets Monday.
Former police commander Christopher Spencer, 49, was arrested by Midlothian police at the end of March after allegedly being involved in two incidents less than an hour apart.
Police said there is no threat to the public at this time, but a large police presence will remain in place.
Later on Monday, police said after an investigation, they determined the report was unfounded.
The burglaries all happened between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Friday, June 27.
A former columnist at The Washington Post is speaking out after she was fired. She says the media outlet let her go for her posts on social media in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.
Among the items to be removed are a historic photograph called “The Scourged Back,” showing scars on the back of a formerly enslaved man named Peter.
The cause of a 2-alarm house fire in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood is under investigation Wednesday morning.
“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 first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Federal agents detained 37 people in an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, and the Department of Homeland Security claims it was targeting members of an infamous Venezuelan gang.
The 2025 government shutdown impact workers in Chicago at federal agencies, courts, airports and more.
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.
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.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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.
On Sept. 26, 1957, Field Museum herpetologist Karl Patterson Schmidt was bitten by a snake he had been asked to identify. Schmidt did not seek out medical attention, but kept a meticulous diary of his symptoms. He died the next day. Field Museum herpetologist Sara Ruane explains exactly what happened and why.
The City of Gary, Indiana, is looking to revitalize its downtown after receiving $15 million through an Indiana grant program.
A Massachusetts woman is sending an important message from beyond the grave.
Mostly cloudy and breezy Wednesday, and cooler by the lake. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
The Trump administration withdrew its nomination for the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sources said. A report found E.J. Antoni posted sexually degrading attacks on former Vice President Kamala Harris, and derogatory comments about gay people on a since-deleted Twitter account.
The 2025 government shutdown impact workers in Chicago at federal agencies, courts, airports and more.
An elderly woman's body was pulled from a lagoon in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood Wednesday morning. A death investigation is underway.
Federal agents arrested 37 people in an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, and the Department of Homeland Security claims it was targeting members of an infamous Venezuelan gang.
"It appears that Donald Trump not only has dementia set in, but he's copying tactics of Vladimir Putin," Pritzker said.
Chicago police are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of missing teen Lamarcus Adams, who went missing on Sept. 22.
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.
