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The first really warm weekend of the year brought massive crowds who created a chaotic scene in Millennium Park – with some jumping on taxis, destroying property, and making threats with weapons.
CBS 2 provided extended coverage of the 1992 Great Chicago Flood and its aftermath throughout the ensuing week.
A woman was carjacked in the middle of the Loop while stopped at an intersection early Friday morning – in the second carjacking downtown in the past few days.
After a carjacking and a Red Line attack downtown in the past 24 hours, Chicago Police said they will "ensure appropriate staffing for areas experiencing an increase in activity and crime patterns."
Police on Monday were asking for help from the public in finding a group of burglars who have been breaking into restaurants and stolen liquor in the downtown area, River North, the Gold Coast, and Lincoln Park.
A track fire near the State/Lake station caused delays on the Loop 'L' system late Tuesday.
Authorities are looking for a suspected serial robber who robbed two banks in the Loop and Bridgeport neighborhoods earlier this week.
One person is in custody and two others remain on the loose following a burglary at a restaurant in the Loop early Saturday morning.
Dozens of protesters rallied in the Loop on Thursday afternoon, venting their frustration over former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke's release from prison after serving less than four years behind bars for the murder of Laquan McDonald.
The former officer was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison, but he's getting out early for good behavior.
A man armed with a hammer was on the attack in Chicago's Loop Saturday night.
"It doesn't make it any better when the police don't know how to interact with our youth."
Dozens flooded the streets near Millennium Park in a similar sight to last summer.
A teen was shot in the Loop Saturday night, police said.
A CTA bus driver was beaten in the Loop near Millennium Park Saturday night, police said.
Holiday crowds flooded downtown Chicago all day and into the night this Black Friday – in a way we haven't seen in two years.
Police recovered multiple guns from a stolen vehicle on a busy Friday night downtown.
A man and woman were stopped for a traffic light in the 900 block of South State Street at about 12:11 a.m. when a man exited a dark-colored SUV and fired shots, authorities said. The victims got out of their vehicle a — white Dodge Charger — and the offender got in it and drove away.
Charges are pending for a female suspect taken into custody for stabbing a Loop convenience store clerk who refused to sell her alcohol early Sunday, police said.
This is a scary statistic for people who work or live near the Loop – more people have been shot there so far this year than in all of 2020.
A man was shot by an assailant he knew in a car downtown Sunday morning.
As more workers come back to the Loop, we're seeing more food options reopen.
A man was shot while driving in the Loop late Saturday night, causing him to lose control and strike a light pole.
Police on Wednesday issued a warning about three more robberies downtown – in which these times, multiple young suspects have made off with victims' Divvy bikes.
The 20-year-old rhino is expected to give birth by early spring of next year to her third calf.
Those diagnosed with mpox will start to experience flu-like symptoms, and most people develop a bumpy, painful rash.
Adam Hollingsworth, known as the so-called "Dreadhead Cowboy," was spotted on Monday afternoon riding and doing flips off the horse in Chicago's downtown area.
Lynsy Howard said she was walking with her friend and was passing the man in a crosswalk when the next thing she remembers is holding her face, dazed, confused, and with a pain in her left eye.
Emergency room physician Dr. Joan Dimopoulos presented a bouquet of flowers to Ketzly Angel, a cashier in the hospital's cafeteria, who sprang into action as the doctor began to choke on her meal.
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk spoke at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.
In a world of deep partisanship, Edgar was lauded by his fellow Republicans and also by Democrats as a leader with great integrity.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
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.
"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.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
In a statement issued Wednesday, ABC said Kimmel's show would be "preempted indefinitely. There was no word on if or when the show may return.
The first-ever Central Street Busker Fest is set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Financial website "Investopedia" said you will need more than $5 million over a lifetime to afford the eight key components of the American dream.
Wildlife experts say squirrels are not carriers for rabies, and likely attacked because it was fed and cared for by humans when ithey were young.
The 20-year-old rhino, Kapuki, is expected to give birth to the calf by early spring of next year.
If you've never been, be prepared to also be served up with some sass by staff members.
Chicagohenge is when the sun directly lines up with Chicago's east-west running streets. Unfortunately, clouds got in the way of their view.
Those diagnosed with mpox will start to experience flu-like symptoms, and most people develop a bumpy, painful rash.
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.
Lynsy Howard said she was walking with her friend and was passing the man in a crosswalk when the next thing she remembers is holding her face, dazed, confused, and with a pain in her left eye.
The 20-year-old rhino is expected to give birth by early spring of next year to her third calf.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed at least 16 arrests after clashes outside the facility both Friday and Saturday.
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.
Chicago made it close in the seventh when Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi drew bases-loaded walks from reliever Mason Miller.
The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.
The Chicago Bears gave Ben Johnson his first win as an NFL head coach by beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 on Sunday.
On Sunday, Musburger remembered when the Bears were working out an agreement with Walter Payton.
The Cardinals captured their third Division III national championship back in January
Police said the robbery happened early Saturday, Aug. 30, in the 900 block of West Lake Street in the Fulton Market District. The Morgan Street Green and Pink Line stop is located at that address.
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.
The victim was shot in the chest at Halsted and Lake streets and was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he was pronounced dead.
The vehicle had hit multiple unoccupied parked cars in the 10100 block of South Avenue M, police said.
An immigration judge has denied bond to a man who has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since he sought police help as the victim of a near-fatal shooting in Iowa months ago.
