Former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at Illinois State Capitol in Springfield
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield ahead of his funeral this weekend.
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Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield ahead of his funeral this weekend.
ICE agents dragged and tackled protesters outside the suburban facility as the crowd blocked the parking lot entrance. At least one protester was taken into custody.
Several people were detained in an early morning ICE raid in Elgin, Illinois, Tuesday, which was shared on social media by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
The boys of the Leo High School choir have punched their ticket to the finals of "America's Got Talent" by winning America's vote Wednesday night.
Students at Berwyn's Lincoln Middle School returned to class Thursday after their assistant principal Nerissa Lee was shot and killed outside the building Tuesday afternoon.
The homeowner said Bellwood police arrived and arrested the porch pirate, and found 30 packages from cities and the west suburbs were found in the suspect's vehicle.
City leaders in Markham, Illinois, said the move will help curb the high turnover in neighborhoods. Investors believe it will lead to a bigger issue.
Current renters can renew their leases, but no landlord will be able to offer new leases on single-family homes.
A moment of solace, reflection, and comfort, with candles being lit for every family separated, as the community copes with a wave of fear that has filled its streets this week.
The teenage girl received a FaceTime call back in April from a nude man performing a lewd act.
One of the three people killed in a shooting outside a Berwyn middle school has been identified as the school's assistant principal.
Graduates of the Cook County Circuit Court Drug Treatment Program had their convictions vacated and their cases expunged, giving them a second chance.
Those completing the program not only have their convictions vacated, but their cases expunged.
Police said the shooter's intended target was an estranged relative who lives in the area, and the suspect was not at the home she intended to target.
The 12-acre garden features winding pathways, waterfalls, and koi ponds.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office said Jason Grabowski, 45, allegedly possessed and spread images of child pornography through a private chat on social media.
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Loved ones gathered to remember 1-year-old Jream Washington, her brother, 6-year-old Wyatt Patton, and their mother, 31-year-old Drake Patton, who were all pronounced dead after being pulled from Lake Michigan last Saturday.
Berwyn police responded to a shooting near Lincoln Middle School on Tuesday afternoon.
The Lake County sheriff said a man has been arrested and charged with arson for a house fire in Round Lake Monday.
CEO of "My Block, My Hood, My City," Jahmal Cole, said he is on a mission to find the positives in each of the city's 77 communities.
Police have blocked off the area, and two ambulances were at the scene.
The Father bought the winning Powerball ticket after stopping for a car wash at the Exxon Mobil gas station in Bensenville last month.
The second immigration sweep, "Operation At Large," started on Tuesday, according to CBS News sources.
Videos circulating on social media showed ICE agents raiding neighborhoods and making arrests in West Chicago, Illinois, Monday morning.
After President Trump suggested Chicago should be used as "training grounds for our military," Gov Pritzker said the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove the president from office, saying "there is something genuinely wrong with this man."
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
A 17-year-old honor roll student was killed in a Chicago shooting just a block away from EPIC Academy, where he attended high school.
The International Crane Foundation announced Monday that Ducky, an endangered female whooping crane the foundation planned to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall, died on Thursday after becoming infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu.
Architecture firm Manica has released two new renderings for what a possible Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights could look like.
After President Trump suggested Chicago should be used as "training grounds for our military," Gov Pritzker said the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove the president from office, saying "there is something genuinely wrong with this man."
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
The Senate plans to vote for a House-passed bill to keep the government open, but Democrats remain opposed ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Wisconsin business owner Bill Berrien, a supporter of President Donald Trump, ended his Republican campaign for governor on Friday, days after it was reported that he followed numerous sexually explicit accounts online, including a nonbinary pornography performer.
Shakur died last week at the age of 78. To some, including the CTU, Shakur was a symbol of resistance to racial injustice and government suppression.
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.
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.
The Lurie facility at 1895 Arbor Glen Blvd. in Schaumburg will begin seeing patients this week.
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.
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.
The Chase for Business Make Your Move summit is in Chicago to help small business owners learn and grow their companies.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Rocki Irish Mayers was born on Sept. 13, according to Rihanna's caption on Instagram.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video footage of a smash-and-grab burglary at a GameStop store in the Irving Park neighborhood last month that led to a Chicago police officer firing shots at the suspects.
The last playoff series at Wrigley was in 2020, so the bars and restaurants were eager to welcome back an October game with crowds.
Hamas said it's reviewing President Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several Arab countries backed the plan. The deal would require Hamas to effectively disarm, and release all remaining hostages in exchange for a ceasefire, a withdrawal of Iraeli forces, and a surge of aid in Gaza.
Agents were seen holding long guns outside a residential building overnight near 75th Street and South Shore Drive. Most federal agents were wearing camouflage with vests that read U.S. Border Patrol, Police, or FBI.
A 17-year-old honor roll student was killed in a Chicago shooting just a block away from Epic Academy, where he attended high school.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video footage of a smash-and-grab burglary at a GameStop store in the Irving Park neighborhood last month that led to a Chicago police officer firing shots at the suspects.
The Village of Broadview has opened three criminal investigations into conduct by ICE agents at the west suburban facility.
A 17-year-old honor roll student was killed in a Chicago shooting just a block away from Epic Academy, where he attended high school.
For the first time in five years, the Cubs made their return to the postseason against the Padres as Game 1 kicked off on Tuesday.
After President Trump suggested Chicago should be used as "training grounds for our military," Gov Pritzker said the 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove the president from office, saying "there is something genuinely wrong with this man."
Big changes are coming this tax season, with the new "no tax on tips" rule created by the Trump Administration's spending plan, and following the delays with the IRS electronic payment system earlier this year, taxpayers might want to start preparing now.
A growing group of Chicago artists is pulling their music from the number 1 streaming service in the world, over concerns about AI-generated music and compensation on the Spotify platform.
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.
Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back homers, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Architecture firm Manica has released two new renderings for what a possible Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights could look like.
The Cubs and Padres split their regular-season series, with all six of those games happening back in April. Matthew Boyd pitched twice against them then, and it'll be the southpaw taking the mound as the Game 1 starter.
After their third consecutive 100-loss season, the White Sox will make significant changes to their coaching staff.
The Bears became the second team to win 800 regular-season games, joining the Green Bay Packers, who had 812 going into Sunday night's game at Dallas. The Raiders have lost three straight.
The public schools superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, has resigned while challenging his deportation after being detained by immigration authorities.
Police said the unidentified victim, age not specified, was outside when two people came up and fired shots in his direction.
Four children, ages 3 to 16, were found unharmed in the home and were placed into protective custody, police said.
A man who escaped the deadly attack on a Michigan church Sunday morning described his fear as he realized a shooting was taking place.
Police said just after 1 a.m., officers heard gunshots in the first block of North Laramie Avenue, off Washington Boulevard, in the South Austin neighborhood.
