A Breakdown Of 5 Of Chicago's Best Neighborhoods
Despite gentrification and an influx of transplants across the entire city, these communities still have that "je nais se quois" that makes each distinctive in its own right.
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Despite gentrification and an influx of transplants across the entire city, these communities still have that "je nais se quois" that makes each distinctive in its own right.
A man died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan in the Hyde Park neighborhood Friday night.
Most recently, a man was shot to death early Monday in the North Austin neighborhood on the Northwest Side, police said.
Police are warning about a series of armed robberies occurring across the street, and down the block, from the front entrance to the Museum of Science and Industry.
A blog suggests the Obamas could be headed to New York City. CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker finds a mix of understanding and disappointment on Chicago's South Side.
A man is in critical condition after trying to stop a teenage boy from stealing his car Saturday morning in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
A female, whose age was not immediately available, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious condition with two gunshot wounds to her right leg.
Emergency medical technician Jose Garcia was alone with his daughter in their home in the 5100 block of South Hyde Park Boulevard when shook the baby repeatedly and threw her in the air about 100 times within a 30 minute period.
Sahan Kourouma views the battle as the big guy trying to sit on the little people. She's run her Motherland Salon in Hyde Park for about 20 years. The new owners of her building want her out, but her lease runs until 2015.
Bogan and Hyde Park played too many games, while Uplift played one tournament too many.
A suspicious package at a Metra station in the Hyde Park neighborhood halted trains for more than an hour on the South Side early Thursday afternoon.
CBS 2's Jim Williams found one woman on Chicago's streets who rejects even the best intentions.
Residents of the diverse community headed home Thursday and learned about the passing of Nelson Mandela. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.
The South Side resident suggests the location of his post-presidency home will be driven by what's best for his family. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Are you looking for a new neighborhood to check out for trick-or-treating? Take this list of the following five Chicago neighborhoods and explore a new area this Halloween.
Police have released a sketch of a male who attempted to sexually assault a woman Tuesday near Jackson Park in the South Side Hyde Park neighborhood.
Police are searching for a man suspected of breaking into and robbing several Hyde Park buildings on the South Side.
A 27-year-old South Side man has been charged with striking and then dragging a police officer with a vehicle Friday night in the Hyde Park neighborhood.
The brother who allegedly killed a Hyde Park Academy basketball player was ordered held on $1 million bond Sunday.
Police have issued an alert for a missing 20-year-old University of Chicago student, last seen near the school's Hyde Park campus on Wednesday afternoon.
The most recent fatal shooting happened about 1:50 a.m. Saturday in the Hyde Park community, roughly half a mile from President Barack Obama's home in neighboring Kenwood.
A shooting in Hyde Park overnight killed one man and injured another.
Demolition crews are tearing down the former boyhood home of President Reagan in Hyde Park.
The University of Chicago, encouraged by early success of its Harper Court redevelopment, is pushing forward with plans to build a retail and apartment building less than a half-mile away from it.
Local residents were being warned to keep their pets on a tight leash, as coyotes are out in bigger numbers, and acting more aggressively, likely due to their mating season.
Kyle Teel homered for the last-place White Sox, who had won seven of eight.
Shaw's bases-loaded single with two outs in the eighth inning off Connor Seabold broke the game open for the Cubs.
A spokesperson for Dolton said a person hiding in the bushes stepped out and shot three people moments before a balloon release was about to take place.
Chicago police accuse Jermaine Sutton, 26, of fatally shooting a 57-year-old man in East Garfield Park over the weekend.
As neighborhoods targeted by ICE have become noticeably quiet, community organizers say they have postponed Mexican Independence Day events to protect people.
As neighborhoods targeted by ICE have become noticeably quiet, community organizers say they have postponed Mexican Independence Day events to protect people.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramps up immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has said National Guard troops could also be coming soon.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
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.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
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.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
The batteries can be found in devices such as cellphones, laptops, and e-cigarettes. The FAA said it has tracked at least 50 battery-related incidents so far this year.
Chagas disease is a parasitic condition spread by the bloodsucking "kissing bug," so named because it often bites people's faces. Researchers say there are now tens of thousands of cases in the U.S. in dozens of states.
The Cook County Department of Public Health is reporting 34 cases so far in 2025. Last year, there were 33 cases, and six people died.
Rose Chadwick became the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against the insurance giant State Farm for undervaluing and shorting payouts on claims like hers.
The Black-owned BBQ spot in Beverly has been making waves across Chicago's food scene, with people lining up around the block to try their smoked meats.
The Trump administration has drastically increased immigration enforcement in Chicago in a program dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." Here are the latest updates.
The march and rally come one day after "Operation Midway Blitz" was announced, meant to target undocumented people with a criminal history.
A spokesperson for Dolton said a person hiding in the bushes stepped out and shot three people moments before a balloon release was about to take place.
Chicago police accuse Jermaine Sutton, 26, of fatally shooting a 57-year-old man in East Garfield Park over the weekend.
As neighborhoods targeted by ICE have become noticeably quiet, community organizers say they have postponed Mexican Independence Day events to protect people.
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.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
Kyle Teel homered for the last-place White Sox, who had won seven of eight.
Shaw's bases-loaded single with two outs in the eighth inning off Connor Seabold broke the game open for the Cubs.
The Chicago Bulls have reached a deal on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with point guard Josh Giddey, according to national reports.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
Joshua Walder, 24, was arrested on Aug. 26, as a result of a joint investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Chicago Police Department.
The victim was struck multiple times throughout his body and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The attack in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the South Side was caught on video.
The governor's meeting comes as federal officials announce that "Operation Midway Blitz" is in full effect.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
