Lady Liberty joins Chicago's Mayor for 4th of July festivities
There were displays of patriotism on Chicago's South Side on Tuesday as the annual 4th on 53rd parade stepped off. And there was one particularly eye-catching outfit.
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There were displays of patriotism on Chicago's South Side on Tuesday as the annual 4th on 53rd parade stepped off. And there was one particularly eye-catching outfit.
Johnson lives in Austin, but said his home did not have any significant damage. He pledged to help victims of flooding recover.
Governor J.B. Pritzker is hosting a campaign fundraiser for the president.
"There is a tremendous demand there. So when people speak ill of our young people, that's why I defend them because they want opportunities."
Mayor Brandon Johnson is recognizing Chicago's top development projects and architectural achievements of the last year.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is recognizing Chicago's top development projects and architectural achievements of the last year.
Workers from UNITE HERE Local 1 will present a report they say shows understaffing caused long customer wait times and dangers for employees.
"Do you think because someone is grieving, we aren't grieving in this room?"
"I think we've seen that the current administration has been back peddling quite a bit."
This year marks the sixth year for the program.
About 3,200 families are participating in a similar program through the Cook County government.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke Friday in favor of a basic income guarantee program at a conference held in Chicago. About 3,200 families are receiving direct payments in the first-ever Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income pilot program for low-earning households.
After buying a big piece of land in Arlington Heights for a new stadium, the Bears now say that suburb isn't their singular focus anymore.
Bears President Kevin Warren met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday.
A committee of 10 people from the district will choose one to serve as commissioner until a special election next year.e
Wednesday marks the last day for applications to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's old seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
The money approved by the City Council on Wednesday will only cover the costs of assistance for asylum seekers through June 30.
The council committee on license and consumer protection unanimously approved a plan on Tuesday - allowing bars and restaurants to expand sidewalk patios, and in some cases spill into streets.
This vote would make the plan permanent.
General Logan was a famous Civil War general from Illinois who created Decoration Day in 1868, which later became Memorial Day.
The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.
The market has been around since 1912 and you can check it out almost every Sunday through Oct. 29 along Des Plains.
Extra police officers will be on patrol as part of Chicago's plan to keep the city calm for Memorial Day weekend, but that's just part of the summer safety program.
City officials announced Chicago's summer safety plan on Thursday in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson was flanked by top public safety officials during a news conference at the 63rd Street Beach. CBS 2's Tara Molina was there for the announcement where officials said police patrols will be increased this weekend.
City officials announced Chicago's summer safety plan on Thursday in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. Mayor Brandon Johnson was flanked by top public safety officials during a news conference at the 63rd Street Beach. CBS 2's Tara Molina was there for the announcement where officials said police patrols will be increased this weekend.
Union employees at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry voted to authorize a strike.
A complaint earlier this year claimed CPS was using the Black Students Success program to discriminate on the basis of race.
The treatment involved a patient with uveal melanoma — a rare cancer of the eye — that had spread to the patient's liver.
State police said no injuries were reported. They did not provide further details about the crash.
Andre Lewis, 57, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Sunday in the 6900 block of South Damen Avenue, Chicago police said.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
In a world of deep partisanship, Edgar was lauded by his fellow Republicans and also by Democrats as a leader with great integrity.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
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.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
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.
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.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
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.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
In a statement issued Wednesday, ABC said Kimmel's show would be "preempted indefinitely. There was no word on if or when the show may return.
As many still struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation after coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Flower Girls Meet is one organization in Chicago hosting events and experiences rooted in wellness, connection and minfulness.
The Lincoln Park neighborhood hot dog stand agreed to give away free hot dogs if Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw four touchdowns Sunday — and he did. Wieners Circle operations manager Emma Kreis joins Lauren Victory.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to the air on ABC Tuesday after being pulled for a week. Stephen Colbert congratulated him on his return on his show Monday, while Sinclair Broadcasting is refusing to air the late night show in smaller markets.
Union employees at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry voted to authorize a strike.
The White House is threatening to withhold federal dollars over the Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success plan, claiming it is discriminatory and violates the Civil Rights Act, and also over the district’s guidelines for transgender students. Mila Koumpilova, a senior reporter for Chalkbeat Chicago, joins Dana Kozlov with analysis.
State police said no injuries were reported. They did not provide further details about the crash.
Meanwhile, protesters, elected officials, and ICE representatives all offered comment Monday after at least 16 people were taken into custody during clashes last week.
Union employees at Chicago's Griffin Museum of Science and Industry voted to authorize a strike.
Lynsy Howard said she was walking with her friend and was passing the man in a crosswalk when the next thing she remembers is holding her face, dazed, confused, and with a pain in her left eye.
A complaint earlier this year claimed CPS was using the Black Students Success program to discriminate on the basis of race.
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.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Chicago made it close in the seventh when Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi drew bases-loaded walks from reliever Mason Miller.
The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
On Sunday, Musburger remembered when the Bears were working out an agreement with Walter Payton.
The Cardinals captured their third Division III national championship back in January
Andre Lewis, 57, was arrested at 2:23 p.m. Sunday in the 6900 block of South Damen Avenue, Chicago police said.
Police said the robbery happened early Saturday, Aug. 30, in the 900 block of West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District. The Morgan Street Green and Pink Line stop is located at that address.
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.
The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle had hit multiple unoccupied parked cars in the 10100 block of South Avenue M, police said.
