Dozens hurt when CTA Yellow Line train collides with snow removal machine
A total of 38 people were injured, and 23 of them were taken to hospitals. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
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A total of 38 people were injured, and 23 of them were taken to hospitals. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Lake Shore Schools is collecting donations of new winter coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves; as well as hygiene products, diapers, and other essentials.
Standing at 12 feet tall Little Amal tells the story of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who is traveling across the country to discover the heartbeat of America.
Ald. Maria Hadden emphasized on social media "at least some clothing is required at all of our beaches."
Ald. Maria Hadden (49th) said the sign is not real, and beachgoers had best keep their clothes on.
Renee Vickman's parents own the car, and they were on their way to pick her up from the hospital with her newborn baby boy.
It will include 3D and 2D drawings
A stretch of Howard Street from Paulina to Ashland will be transformed into chalk art masterpieces
The theater was one of the most affordable with millions of tickets sold without going over the $10 mark.
The group is taking its message of peace directly to the gangs in the push to curb gun violence in the neighborhood.
The group is taking its message of peace directly to the gangs in the push to curb gun violence in the neighborhood. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
"We moved the grass, and we planted thousands of seedlings of native plants. If you look around today, you can see bees, butterflies. It's a black-and-white change from what we had last year."
One of the biggest employers on Chicago's North Side is getting some buzz for something unexpected. You can see and enjoy it at the corner of Pratt and Ridge Boulevards. CBS 2's Noel Brennan takes us up to Rogers Park.
The man suffered ten gunshot wounds to the body and was taken to St Francis Hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Chicago police said the two were walking on the sidewalk when a black sedan approached and someone unknown from inside the vehicle fired multiple shots. Read more
Police say the male left briefly and returned and produced a sharp object and stabbed the victims in their arms.
Four of the victims were taken to St. Francis Hospital for treatment. The Fifth victim suffered a graze wound and refused treatment, according to police.
Chicago police say a group of people were on the sidewalk when two vehicles approached. An argument ensued before unknown suspects from inside both vehicles fired shots at the group - striking five people.
The shelter believes someone bought the rabbits as an Easter gift, and they warn never to buy pets on an impulse.
The shelter believes there are more baby bunnies out there – but rescuers could not enter private Metra property.
This is the story of how a collection of written material started in a basement – but soon outgrew the space.
It is unclear whether either of the two people charged in each shooting actually fired a weapon.
The incidents happened within a period of hours in Rogers Park and Auburn Gresham. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
People have been charged in each incident, but is unclear whether either of the two people charged actually fired a weapon. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The girl was transported to St. Francis Hospital in good condition.
Dylan Beavers homered, Tyler Wells pitched six effective innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Wednesday.
A father and son from the western suburbs are among dozens of people detained by ICE agents over the past few days in the Chicago area, and now they're being held hundreds of miles away from their family.
A task force formed by the mayor has released a report detailing a laundry list of ideas for cutting spending and raising new revenue in the face of a $1.15 billion budget shortfall.
Hinsdale police shared video of a woman risking her life to catch a train.
A woman was rescued from Lake Michigan at 31st Street Beach on Chicago's South Side Wednesday afternoon.
The U.S. government is adding more questions to the civics test that applicants need to pass to become American citizens.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Edgar died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 79 years old.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
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 Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
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.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
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.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
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
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
The former head of the U.S. Centers for Disease control testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Susan Monarez claimed she was fired because she refused to approve vaccine guidance without scientific evidence, and would not dismiss career scientists without cause.
From "Mootilda," the cow that took over social media, to three little bears who took food from the back of a family’s truck.
A father and son from the western suburbs are among dozens of people detained by ICE agents over the past few days in the Chicago area, and now they're being held hundreds of miles away from their family.
The 12-acre garden features winding pathways, waterfalls, and koi ponds.
Five police officers were shot in York County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement sources tell CBS News. Three of the officers are in grave condition and one is critical. The gunman died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
One of the three people killed in a shooting outside a Berwyn middle school has been identified as the school's assistant principal.
Cappel said in a Facebook post that she and her family were not hurt when their home in Shorewood was hit by gunfire.
A father and son from the western suburbs are among dozens of people detained by ICE agents over the past few days in the Chicago area, and now they're being held hundreds of miles away from their family.
Edgar Ruiz said he was tased in the face during an ICE operation outside a 7-Eleven store in Des Plaines on Tuesday morning.
A task force formed by the mayor has released a report detailing a laundry list of ideas for cutting spending and raising new revenue in the face of a $1.15 billion budget shortfall.
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.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
Dylan Beavers homered, Tyler Wells pitched six effective innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Wednesday.
Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Dylan Beavers tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo had three hits apiece and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7 on Tuesday night.
The Chicago Cubs moved closer to a playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run home run, Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 4-1 on Monday night to extend Chicago's skid to four games.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
Camera footage showed all three suspects entering the pawn shop while wearing distinctive clothing, police said.
Two of the five armed suspects are in custody, police said. A shelter-in-place was issued for several hours, but has since been lfited.
A witness reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the victim on the ground.
The 17-year-old boy was outside in the 5000 block of North Winthrop Avenue when eight men he didn't know walked up to him and opened fire in his direction, police said.
