Participants prepare for Shamrock Shuffle in Grant Park
Thousands will take to the streets for the annual Shamrock Shuffle. For one participant, what he's looking forward to in the race is to "get it over with."
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Thousands will take to the streets for the annual Shamrock Shuffle. For one participant, what he's looking forward to in the race is to "get it over with."
Thousands are expected to run in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in Grant Park.
Thousands of runners will make their way through Grant Park and the Loop as the Shamrock Shuffle returns.
If you're planning on driving near Grant Park, you can expect street closures throughout the weekend.
If you’re planning on driving near Grant Park you can expect street closures throughout the weekend.
The food festival has been a summertime fixture in Grant Park for more than 40 years – but now, it may be forced to find itself a new home. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said he was told said the Taste of Chicago will move this year to Polk Bros. Park near Navy Pier.
One of Chicago's marquee events might be on the move this year. According to published reports, Taste of Chicago is getting bumped from Grant Park, because of a scheduling conflict with NASCAR's first-ever street race downtown.
The race is uncharted territory for both Chicago and NASCAR.
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett will perform in concerts at the two-day event in Grant Park.
Participants in the 5, 10, and 15K races wrap up the day with treats after going through the soggy streets this morning.
Metra said there were no injuries or transports due to the incident.
Athletes will test their endurance as the Chicago Triathlon begins Saturday.
While flying over downtown Chicago this Lollapalooza Friday, Kris Habermehl gave us a comprehensive lesson in Chicago history. Learn about the evolution of Chicago's lake shore, Aaron Montgomery Ward's quest to preserve Grant Park, and all kinds of facts about Buckingham Fountain, Northerly Island, and more.
CBS News Chicago's Jamaica Ponder talks with rapper D.Carr, who is performing at Lollapalooza this year.
Police on the scene said a driver took off from an officer who had pulled them over near the University of Illinois at Chicago campus on the Near West Side.
Portions of DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue, Columbus Drive, and other downtown streets will be transformed into a 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The lines and waits were long for the Taste of Chicago Saturday. But it was worth it for one couple who got engaged in front of Buckingham Fountain.
New this year at the Taste, customers no longer need to buy food tickets. All vendors will accept cash or credit.
"Our boys and our young men of color have goals, dreams and aspirations. They don't want to die as a gunshot victim."
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend.
The Sueños Music Festival transformed Grant Park into a colorful celebration of Latino culture this past Memorial Day Weekend. CBS News Chicago's Jamaica Ponder reports.
After two years of pandemic disruption, many were pleased to see the honors for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country return. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports.
This Memorial Day marked a return to tradition for many people, after two years of pandemic disruptions. CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports.
This year Chicago is kicking off the season in style, hosting dozens of fun events, including a brand new musical festival downtown.
The Hollywood Casino Aurora is hosting a job fair this weekend ahead of opening a new property next year.
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Chicago's beloved Leo High School choir is being honored with a welcome home celebration after its run on "America's Got Talent."
Departures are grounded at O'Hare Airport due to an "equipment outage."
A man was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting that led to a crash early Saturday morning.
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
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.
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.
Elmhurst native Fred Ramsdell, 64, is a scientific adviser for Sonoma Biotherapeutics in San Francisco.
Two cases of Legionnaires' disease have been linked to a Chicago-area nursing facility, and people nearby are being warned to watch out for symptoms.
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.
The CRSP was created at what is now the U of C's Booth School of Business more than 65 years ago.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
An abandoned building caught fire overnight in Englewood.
Vince Gerasole takes you inside "Revolutions" at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. It's playing through November 16.
The shooting took place amid homecoming festivities at Howard University.
Pelota is looking for a forever home. He is 2-year-old who loves curling up next to his humans.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
CTA trains on the Brown, Green, Pink and Orange lines will not run at all in the Loop this weekend as the agency conducts maintenance. Here's what you need to know.
An Amber Alert was issued for four children who were abducted from Riverdale, Illinois early Saturday morning.
A federal judge has ordered Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to attend a hearing in person, amid concerns about federal agents' aggressive tactics in Chicago.
A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.
The Hollywood Casino Aurora is hosting a job fair this weekend ahead of opening a new property next year.
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.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
Crime is lower than when the Trump Tower was being built, but the President keeps talking about crime being "though the roof."
This week is a critical week for domestic violence survivors. Elected leaders in Chicago and Cook County are hashing out how much money to spend on key services like legal help and housing as they weigh next year's city and county budgets.
A Park Ridge woman is suing Massage Envy alleging the company isn't doing enough to protect clients after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by one of their therapists.
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Lukas Reichel to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
Ryan Donato scored two more goals to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
Tennessee police have released body camera video showing former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler being arrested last year for drunk driving.
The Bears released another lengthy injury report on Thursday, with 14 players listed ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Ravens in Baltimore, when they'll try to make it five straight wins.
A large presence of federal agents on Chicago's North and Northwest Sides Friday sent people onto the streets and schools into soft lockdowns. Agents dropped tear gas canisters on a residential street in Lakeview.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," escaped house arrest in Mexico in July and has now been transferred into U.S. custody, officials said.
A Waukegan man was set to be deported back to Mexico, but a Lake County mom fought to keep him in Illinois so he could face trial for concealing her daughter's death.
A man has been charged with stabbing two people, killing one of them, at a Chick-fil-A in southwest suburban Oswego, Illinois, on Wednesday.
An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.
