Lawmaker Deb Mell Frontrunner To Succeed Her Father As Alderman
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine says it's no surprise that Deb Mell is the frontrunner of 12 candidates.
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CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine says it's no surprise that Deb Mell is the frontrunner of 12 candidates.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel had high praise for state Rep. Deb Mell (D-Chicago) on Tuesday, but said she has no guarantee she'll replace her father, retiring Ald. Richard Mell (33rd), on the Chicago City Council.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has called for a special session of the City Council next week, to vote on updates to the city's assault weapons ban; and stiffer penalties for gun crimes near schools, on school buses, and along Safe Passage routes to and from school.
Retiring Chicago Alderman Dick Mell says his falling out with son-in-law Rod Blagojevich and the former Illinois governor's imprisonment for corruption continue to weigh heavily on him.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has accepted veteran Ald. Dick Mell's resignation.
As the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act and opened the door for California to resume same-sex marriages, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) called on the state legislature to "get its act together" and approve gay marriage in Illinois.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said a proposed ordinance to ban plastic shopping bags in Chicago stores must be changed before a vote by the full City Council.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel hopes to keep gunslingers away from public schools, buses and Safe Passage Program routes by creating a city ordinance with stiff fines for weapon offenses.
A leading Chicago Alderman is expressing doubts that a proposed City ban on plastic shopping bags can win City Council approval at this point, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Aldermen heard from environmental groups and local retailers Tuesday, at a hearing Tuesday on a proposed ban on plastic shopping bags.
Aldermen on Wednesday approved a number of changes to the city's bike ordinance, including steeper fines for cyclists who violate traffic laws, or anyone who opens a car door in the path of a cyclist.
Without debate, the City Council on Wednesday agreed to increase the number of night games at Wrigley Field, as part of the Cubs' plan to renovate the landmark stadium.
Aldermen on Wednesday approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to rework the city's parking meter lease deal, despite concerns about the financial fallout from the deal.
Aldermen have a busy day ahead at today's City Council meeting, with votes set on changes to the controversial parking meter deal, new fines for cyclists and drivers, and additional night games at Wrigley Field.
Aldermen are expected to give final approval later this week to a $156,000 settlement in the case of two brothers beaten by Chicago police officers when the young men were mistaken for a pair of robbers as they left the liquor store where they work.
An attempt to derail Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed changes to the parking meter deal was defeated in a City Council committee on Wednesday.
As aldermen prepare to vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed changes to the controversial parking meter lease deal, the administration's answers to some concerns have raised other questions for the City Council.
The union that represents Chicago firefighters is getting behind a proposal that would prevent banks from kicking out renters during foreclosure proceedings.
Alderman are worried about an additional windfall for the company already raking in cash by running Chicago's parking meters.
At the Finance Committee hearing, City Corporation Counsel Steve Patton was asked whether the city could simply get out of the deal altogether.
After facing vociferous backlash from residents over the hated parking meter lease, two dozen Chicago aldermen have rushed to support the Emanuel administration's agreement with the parking meter firm to offer free Sunday parking, as part of a series of proposed changes to the 75-year deal.
The Chicago City Council has approved Mayor Emanuel's plan to reduce the water bills of some charitable groups, but negotiations are still continuing, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
The Council's Human Relations Committee wants to encourage athletes to be comfortable acknowledging their sexual orientation, as the NBA's Jason Collins has.
Chicago taxpayers will spend $325,000 to compensate a hemophiliac falsely charged with DUI, then beaten by a Chicago Police officer while handcuffed to a metal bar in a holding room.
To be honest, 2nd Ward Alderman Robert Fioretti says he hasn't seen the mayor's ordinance yet and whether it exempts enough charities. But if it doesn't, he says he and some colleagues have their own.
A death investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a car in Crystal Lake on Tuesday morning.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than $8.5 million worth of counterfeit watches and bracelets from China on their way to be sold in the Chicago area.
The popular Chicago restaurant Dear Margaret is closing its Lakeview location permanently after their landlord sold the building after a fire.
A man was found dead after an apartment building fire Monday night in west suburban Cicero.
A lawsuit was filed last week, claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia will not seek reelection for his seat in Congress in 2026, a source told CBS News Chicago.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting immigration arrests near courthouses.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
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.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
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.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday afternoon on a bill to reopen the government. It would be the 14th attempt, and if it fails, this would become the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents last month seized more than $8.5 million worth of counterfeit watches and bracelets from China on their way to be sold in the Chicago area.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
A lawsuit was filed last week, claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys. Lauren Victory reports.
The altered congressional districts could improve Democrats’ chances of winning five Republican-held California seats in the U.S. House.
The board of trustees has voted to close the 66-year-old religious college, a news release announced Tuesday.
A lawsuit was filed last week, claiming inhumane conditions at the facility in Broadview and how the people inside don't have access to their attorneys.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
A death investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a car in Crystal Lake on Tuesday morning.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than $8.5 million worth of counterfeit watches and bracelets from China on their way to be sold in the Chicago area.
In 2019, Chicago allowed 10 companies to deploy e-scooter rentals across a 50-square-mile area on the West and Northwest Sides of the city.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Williams passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and he also caught a TD pass from D.J. Moore on a trick play for the Bears' first score.
Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community Tuesday morning.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert about a string of robberies and retail thefts targeting pharmacies last month in north lakefront neighborhoods.
