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As Chicago Public Schools face a $734 million budget shortfall, some local officials are holding a public hearing over the district's finances.
The second annual Taste of Bud Billiken, a sneak peek of the city's back-to-school parade, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shine Bright Community Center at 8560 S. Cottage Grove Av.
The hazy skies in the Chicago area are the visible sign of the poor air quality on Thursday as smoke from Canadian wildfires sent Chicago to the top of the list of most polluted cities in the world.
CBS News Chicago learned that the store had been targeted twice in the last two months.
Police said Garcia was identified as the suspect who allegedly shot the 35-year-old man in the 9700 block of South Commercial Avenue on the night of June 21.
The crash happened around 1:15 a.m. in the 2500 block of South Cicero Avenue.
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said the Chicago Police Department is ramping up its presence in the rideshare pickup and drop-off areas for Lollapalooza along Monroe Drive.
The victim of one in a string of car break-ins in Chicago's southwest suburbs on Wednesday shared the scary incident that happened to him and his wife, and video of the armed thieves.
A plane had to make an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, after multiple passengers were injured by turbulence.
The two people arrested after a security scare that prompted a lockdown at the Westfield Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie, Illinois this week.
This incident happened less than 24 hours after a man was shot during a robbery in the same Avondale community.
Buddy Guy's new album features an assortment of guest musicians, including guitarist Joe Walsh of The Eagles fame, who joined Guy on the album's lead single, "How Blues Is That."
Hundreds of Chicago kids got an incredible opportunity on Wednesday to play basketball with Chicago Bulls star Ayo Dosunmu, who shared his love of the game.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is taking on what his office said are "unfair and excessive" car insurance rates that are often charged to safe drivers.
No charges have been filed against the man seen in the video instigating the fight on the Red Line. But it is an example of a type of incident on train cars that leads to feelings of unsafety.
A jazz program on Chicago's Northwest Side pairs young musicians with renowned artists to hone their musical abilities while gaining exposure in the industry.
Twice within a few hours, police officers shot at suspects threatening people with a knife in Chicago.
It will soon be spooky season, and when you go to buy that perfect Halloween costume, it might not be the scary mask that frightens you, it could be the price, as tariffs drive up the cost of Halloween shopping.
Police this week were asking for help from the public in finding a band of burglars who targeted pickup trucks on Chicago's Far Northwest Side and some nearby northwest suburbs.
As the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown in the Chicago area, reports have started coming in that ICE agents have targeted places like Home Depot, where migrant workers are known to gather for for-hire jobs.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.
Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's running mate.
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 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.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
The Chase for Business Make Your Move summit is in Chicago to help small business owners learn and grow their companies.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
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.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
The new and outrageous fundraiser is happening Sunday morning at Midwest Coast Brewing Company on Walnut Street in West Town. Elle Ullum, chief executive officer of the Chicago Furniture Bank and the founder of the event, joins Suzanne Le Mignot.
President Trump posted online Saturday saying he is sending troops to handle “domestic terrorists.” Cristian Benavides breaks down the growing tensions over the administration’s immigration crackdown.
Police said around 11:30 p.m., a 31-year-old man was shot while standing outside near 68th Street and Calumet Avenue.
Suzanne Le Mignot was inspired this weekend by Barry Butler’s incredible shots of Chicago, while Kylee Miller visited Sluggers as the Cubs prepare to host a playoff series with fans for the first time since 2018.
The man was standing next to a sport-utility vehicle on Farrar Drive toward the northern end of the park when he was shot five times, police said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chief Gregory Bovino was on the scene in Broadview beginning Saturday morning, and he seems to have stayed through the evening.
According to the Chicago police, four people were killed and nine others were wounded. Their ages range from 18 to 39.
Police said around 11:30 p.m., a 31-year-old man was shot while standing outside near 68th Street and Calumet Avenue.
Broadview officials said the profanity was used in a verbal comment between village police and ICE.
The man was standing next to a sport-utility vehicle on Farrar Drive toward the northern end of the park when he was shot five times, police said.
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
Ald. Vasquez said it's the first time he's seen such an act, but is open to speaking to whoever left the dead rat and note about immigrants, calling them both vermin.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
The start of the game was delayed 40 minutes by rain.
The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
The Cubs (91-70) will host San Diego in the first round of the playoffs.
Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards, helping Illinois bounce back from last weekend's 63-10 loss at Indiana.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Police said around 11:30 p.m., a 31-year-old man was shot while standing outside near 68th Street and Calumet Avenue.
The man was standing next to a sport-utility vehicle on Farrar Drive toward the northern end of the park when he was shot five times, police said.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
A Chicago man was arrested after police say he was involved in identity theft and financial fraud across Metro Detroit.
Two vehicles were involved in the burglary at the GameStop at 120 S. Mannheim Rd., which happened around 4:15 a.m., Hillside police said.
