Mayor Lightfoot says migrants sent from Texas will be welcomed in Chicago
The mayor also took Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to task for sending migrants out of his state to Chicago on a bus, calling it "immoral" and "unpatriotic."
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The mayor also took Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to task for sending migrants out of his state to Chicago on a bus, calling it "immoral" and "unpatriotic."
CBS 2's Marybel González was on the scene just after the bus arrived at Union Station Wednesday night. She reported seeing about 24 to 30 people – including pregnant women, children, and even babies.
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
"We believe it's in the best strategic interest of the company to make this move, which supports Caterpillar's strategy for profitable growth as we help our customers build a better, more sustainable world."
Eight days after the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, Chicago gun violence activists want everybody to remember the names of the 19 kids and two teachers killed at Robb Elementary School on May 24. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
It took 90 minutes to end the shooting rampage at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas, which killed 19 children and two teachers. CBS News’ Jason Allen reports from Uvalde.
Meanwhile, heartbreaking stories of survival are coming from fourth-grade massacre survivors.
"Our lives are more valuable than a gun."
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
Lilia Luciano shares more on the victims of the Texas school shooting, as well as stories from those who survived.
"There are, quote, 'real' gun laws in Chicago," Abbott said at a news conference. "There are more people who are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invoked Chicago unflatteringly Wednesday afternoon as he said stricter gun control was not the answer in the wake of the Uvalde school massacre.
The community of Uvalde, Texas cried, hugged, and consoled each other Wednesday evening after the school massacre that took the lives of 19 children and two adults.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards has the latest updates on a shooting that killed 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
It's a conversation parents wish they didn't have to have with their children -- discussing deadly school shootings.
A total of 19 students and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas.
The children hurt or killed in the massacre were second-, third-, and fourth-grade students. The shooter is also dead. The school was just 48 hours away from summer vacation and instead of celebrating, families are beyond devastated. CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman reports.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers. CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards has the latest.
CBS 2's Brad Edwards has the latest on the horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and retired FBI agent Phil Andrew explains what steps investigators are likely to take next.
Portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under tornado watches until 11 p.m. local time Tuesday.
It was a Christmas wish come true; Santa delivering a new tablet to Brittany Fleming, of Steger. But her excitement didn't last long.
One of the few bright spots in the moving experience for renters is getting that security deposit check back in their accounts. But one man said his move from a River North complex turned rocky, as his wait for that check became longer and longer. So he called us for help.
It has been more than a month since Texas' near-total ban on abortions went into effect - leading many women to cross state lines to neighboring states to the point where those states can barely keep up with demand. Some are also now coming all the way to Chicago.
One of the beloved piping plovers who calls Chicago's Montrose Beach home just completed a migration of nearly 1,000 miles.
Concerned Chicagoans are reaching out to Texans who are struggling after deadly winter storms.
The City of Lake Forest issued the boil order after a water main break Friday afternoon.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
Following the crash, southbound I-57 was closed and all traffic was being directed to get off at 111th Street.
This year marks the 47th running of the marathon.
Neighborhood Food Pantries said it has seen a 35-40% drop in visits from families in two suburbs with significant immigrant and refugee populations.
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
The City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced an ordinance last month that would lift the ban on video gambling in Chicago.
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.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
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.
We know how important clean water is, but tricky chemicals that get into our water can be hard to detect, posing dangers to our water systems and our health – until now.
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.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Miami Police told CBS News Miami that the person was ejected from the venue, but it remains unclear whether they were arrested or will be facing any charges.
Bob Wilson, a veteran of the Chicago stage who could channel the comedic, the surreal, the absurd, and the melancholy, passed away this week.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
A child psychologist with Cleveland Clinic Children’s says warning signs include increased crying, inability, or anger.
Suzanne Le Mignot snapped some striking shots of the moon back on Oct. 8, while Mary Kay Kleist honors the volunteers for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
With the Israel-Hamas ceasefire under way, Palestinians continue to return to Gaza. As Cristian Benavides reports, President Trump is set to depart for Israel and Egypt late Sunday ahead of the release of Israeli hostages.
Otis Hudson played football for years, and now he has transitioned to running. He joins Asal Rezaei on the marathon route.
The aid trucks are part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
This year marks the 47th running of the marathon.
Here's what you need to know ahead of the 2025 Chicago marathon on Sunday, October 12
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
The nearly 200 people in yellow shirts gathered at Saint Eulalia Catholic Church in Maywood before bringing their offerings to others a few blocks away at the Broadview ICE facility.
The City of Lake Forest issued the boil order after a water main break Friday afternoon.
There's a new mission in Chicago to make weddings and events better for the climate and environment through the Green Wedding Alliance.
The blighted shell of an 1885 three-flat on Milwaukee Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood has stood vacant for four years, angering neighbors and causing problems.
Residents were left confused after the Chicago Department of Transportation decided to install chicanes, or bump-outs, in Jefferson Park.
Used electric vehicles have become the fastest-selling cars in the country, but one buyer said his Tesla came with a hidden surprise that left him stranded at a charger.
Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills said ICE agents are draining the resources of his department and the community by making false 911 calls.
After two back-to-back wins at Wrigley, the Cubs' season comes to an end in Milwaukee as the Brewers take Game 5 3-1.
Illinois (5-2, 2-2) scored two TDs in the second half, doubling the number of touchdowns given up by Ohio State this season.
Banana Ball is coming to Chicago in 2026. The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters will face off in a series of three games at Wrigley Field the last weekend of July 2026.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM — who became world-famous as the chaplain and biggest fan of the Loyola University Ramblers men's basketball team — has died.
The Cubs forced a decisive Game 5 in the National League Division Series against the Brewers on Thursday, belting three home runs in a dominant 6-0 win at Wrigley Field.
Following the shooting, all northbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted off at 159th Street.
A Georgia superintendent is facing an indictment connected to his work with his former school district, officials say.
On Wednesday morning, a girl was walking to school near 16th Street and Homan Avenue, when she saw a man driving alone in a gray vehicle, police said.
A village spokesperson confirmed around 7:45 a.m. that the National Guard arrived Wednesday night.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
