How to find early voting locations in Chicago and Cook County suburbs
With just 25 days until the election, voters in Chicago and suburban Cook County can now cast their ballots.
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With just 25 days until the election, voters in Chicago and suburban Cook County can now cast their ballots.
"I'm not a robot, and I don't preside like a robot, and I have a real personality, and I have real concerns and real interests, and I bring all of that into the courtroom with me," said Associate Cook County Judge Maryam Ahmad.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to hire 200 additional employees on top of the 4,000 vacancies the county needs to fill.
More than 3,000 Cook County residents will receive $500 a month for 2 years.
"That type of personal information, once somebody has it, they have it. There's nothing you can do to get it back."
Applications open October 3rd.
There are many ways people can donate clothing, gift cards and toiletries. People can also volunteer with organizations to help recently arrived migrants.
Sixth District Judge Carl Boyd works out of the courthouse in south suburban Markham.
CBS 2 investigator Megan Hickey looked into similar cases in recent years to get an idea of what might happen next.
We're learning more about who is eligible and what you need to do to apply.
"Cleaning up contaminated brownfields is an essential part of achieving environmental justice."
Friday is the last day to apply.
He told an 81-year-old woman who answered that he was a construction worker, and he needed to show her something outside.
Police said the man punched the victim and later found multiple weapons in his vehicle.
Sex trafficking is a complicated problem that for many reasons is difficult for law enforcement to address and enforce.
The focus, the report says, should be on rehabilitation, not severe treatment.
It has been three weeks since the largest mass-exoneration for murder in U.S. history – which was all connected to one man, retired Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Rocky has been caged at the River Trail Nature Center for four years.
Recipients will get $10,000 to $20,0000 in scholarship money.
Sarah Manos' pets were brutally killed, and finally, she now has some closure. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Redlining is defined as the practice of denying loans to homebuyers in minority areas by proclaiming them a financial risk. Maps had such areas literally shaded in red.
In the Democratic primary for Cook County Board president Tuesday, three-term incumbent Toni Preckwinkle was running away with the race against former County Board commissioner Richard Boykin.
At least 125,000 people applied to vote by mail.
The group was enjoying a relaxing picnic on a gorgeous quiet summer night at Schiller Woods, but that changed in a flash.
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.
The board of trustees has voted to close the 66-year-old religious college, a news release announced Tuesday.
Would-be thieves smashed into a Family Dollar store in Chicago's West Town community Tuesday morning.
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.
All eyes are on New York as the mayoral race is underway.
Alpha Refinery is an elevated man cave offering a range of health services.
Team members at the Target location in the South Loop shopped around for gifts and wrapped present to go to two Chicago families in need. Target partnered with the nonprofit My Block, My Hood, My City.
Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
Firefighters just before 7 a.m. were working on a house fire at 5324 S. Morgan St. Kris Habermehl reports from CBS Skywatch.
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.
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.
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.
