Pilsen middle school unveils project highlighting history, contributions of community
The Pilsen Project was unveiled on Thursday, the last day of school for the students at St Ann School at 2211 W. 18th Pl.
Watch CBS News
The Pilsen Project was unveiled on Thursday, the last day of school for the students at St Ann School at 2211 W. 18th Pl.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night.
Salud was the only group in Chicago to receive grant money, and the group held an event full of art, music, and conversations about mental health Thursday night. Marissa Sulek reports.
Chicago-area Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis and a requiem mass will be held at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines Monday evening.
Noise is the norm in the Loop, but on Good Friday, the silence stood out like a cross in a crowd.
The faithful are marking this Good Friday with many versions of the Way of the Cross.
El Taco Azteca owner Martha Garcia said two women wanted a full refund after they ordered food to go, and nearly finished it.
A brutal attack at a Chicago restaurant was caught on camera, as two customers assaulted an employee, allegedly over the taste of their food.
A 20-year-old man was traveling in a vehicle as a passenger when he was shot at by an unknown person who was traveling in a white sedan.
A total of 180 students from St. Pius V School attended an Ash Wednesday mass along with parishioners.
A total of 180 students from St. Pius V School attended the mass along with parishioners. Sara Machi reports.
Urban Rivers now wants help giving the beaver a name, and asked for ideas on the Chicago subreddit.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th) said the fear is heightened that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will target schools, hospitals, and churches.
With targeted immigration enforcement operations under way in Chicago Sunday, migrants said they were fearful of what might happen next. Andrew Ramos reports.
Pastor Emma Lozano said her members at the Lincoln United Methodist Church, 2009 W. 22nd Pl., are anxious.
Pastor Emma Lozano’s church in Pilsen used to provide sanctuary for migrants facing deportation. Now, she is worried it could make them a target for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
J Bernabe Barbosa, 56, died after a fire Tuesday afternoon at his home in the 1900 block of South May Street.
There were hoarder conditions inside the house where the fire broke out, according to the Fire Department.
Just such an example of such challenges came up Tuesday afternoon in the Pilsen neighborhood, where a fire broke out in a duplex house and sent a man to the hospital in critical condition. Charlie De Mar reports.
There were hoarder conditions in the duplex house on May Street, according to the Fire Department.
Neighbors worry any reopening for Caminos De Michoacan would bring back old problems, so they're fighting to keep it closed for good.
The people attending the protest said they were sending the message not just to Mr. Trump, but to local leaders as well.
Social media helped shine a light on the selfless act—and helped create a heartwarming moment.
Social media helped shine a light on the selfless act—and helped create a heartwarming moment. Jermont Terry has the story from Pilsen.
All proceeds for the “Race of the Dead” benefit UNO - It Only Takes ONE and its mission to empower young girls.
Chicago firefighters were battling an extra-alarm blaze Friday afternoon at three homes in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the South Side.
Naperville police said a car found in Lake Osborne during a training exercise Thursday is connected to a missing person cold case from 2003 out of Berwyn.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.
Cook County Republican Party Chairman Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey's running mate.
City attorneys have said that taking the lawsuits to trial would have cost the city far more — up to $500 million — to resolve the avalanche of wrongful conviction cases tied to former Sgt. Ronald Watts.
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.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
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.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order last week to protect state residents' access to COVID and other vaccines in the fall respiratory virus season.
The Chase for Business Make Your Move summit is in Chicago to help small business owners learn and grow their companies.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Goodman will host an ice cream social with ice cream from Rainbow Cone, accompanied by stories from the owners of three of Chicago's most beloved businesses
The funding was made possible through the second round of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
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.
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.
Clad in black leather, Stamos joined founding Beach Boys member Mike Love, 60-year group veteran Bruce Johnston, and the touring band that now plays with them.
The Chicago Fire Department is fighting a massive fire that is consuming three homes in Fuller Park. CBS SkyWatch was over the scene.
Divers doing training exercises Thursday found car in Lake Osborne in Naperville.
We’ve told you about Chicago’s “Kite man,” Temo Chavez. Now you can join him and his family to learn to build kites of your own at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Sunny and clear with highs in the low- to mid-80s Friday. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
Vince Gerasole has an inside look at "Ashland Avenue" now playing at Goodman Theatre.
Chicago firefighters were battling an extra-alarm blaze Friday afternoon at three homes in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the South Side.
This comes a week after a heated exchange outside the facility that led to multiple arrests.
Naperville police said a car found in Lake Osborne during a training exercise Thursday is connected to a missing person cold case from 2003 out of Berwyn.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
On Sept. 26, 1957, renowned herpetologist and Field Museum curator emeritus Karl Patterson Schmidt died from a snakebite. He documented the process in meticulous, graphic detail.
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.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
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.
Francisco Lindor homered to reach the 30-30 milestone for the second time, Brett Baty went deep and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 to remain in position for the final National League wild card.
The playoff-bound Yankees finished a three-game sweep to move a season-high 23 games above .500.
As the Bears get ready to hit the road for Sunday's game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, Ben Johnson's offense remains a running game by committee, but nobody seems to be complaining.
The Cubs took control with a five-run rally in the third off rookie Jonah Tong (2-3).
The Yankees regained a share of the AL East lead for the first time since July with an 8-1 win over the White Sox on Wednesday.
In a message sent out to the district community, school board chair Jackie Norris confirmed that Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts had been detained Friday morning.
A Chicago man was arrested after police say he was involved in identity theft and financial fraud across Metro Detroit.
Two vehicles were involved in the burglary at the GameStop at 120 S. Mannheim Rd., which happened around 4:15 a.m., Hillside police said.
At least eight burglaries were reported since Sunday in the Brighton Park, Chicago Loop, Lake View East, Edgewater, and Logan Square neighborhoods.
One person was killed and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, authorities said.
