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Researchers are tripping seniors on purpose, and it's not some kind of warped practical joke. The experiment is among techniques being studied to prevent falls, the leading cause of injury in older adults.
Community activists have teamed up with the University of Illinois at Chicago to promote a 23-acre site in North Lawndale as a place to put the Obama Presidential Library.
The town of Cicero honored a college freshman on Tuesday for helping detain a man who had sexually assaulted a female student inside a dormitory shower at the University of Illinois-at Chicago last week.
Tavares Humphries got into the Commons South residence hall by following a student inside, then burglarized a co-eds' dorm room before attacking an 18-year-old woman in the women's showers Monday morning.
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a dormitory shower on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus on Monday.
Salary has been the biggest issue in contract talks that have stalled after 18 months of negotiations.
Members of the University of Illinois at Chicago's faculty union voted to approve a strike Thursday, although union negotiators will continue to attend previously scheduled mediation sessions with school administrators.
A Level 2 HazMat response was called when a construction company hit a small gas line at 900 W. Taylor St.
University of Illinois trustees have agreed to a deal in which New York Yankees star Curtis Granderson will pay for most of a new baseball stadium at his alma mater, the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Kyle Voissem was convicted Tuesday after a two-day bench trial, and now faces up to three years in prison. The judge also ordered him to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
Tuition for new in-state University of Illinois undergraduate students this fall will increase by 1.7 percent under a plan approved Thursday, marking the smallest tuition hike at the university in almost 20 years.
On the same day when the city of Chicago is paying out $32 million to settle two police misconduct cases, a new report details the extent of police crime, corruption and cover-ups.
Rian Pearson recorded his first double-double of the season with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Toledo pulled away to beat Illinois-Chicago 74-55
See Native American art, attend a powwow and be surprised at who can claim American Indian heritage. Chicago has interesting native events during November and fine native museums to visit any month, including one that identifies some American Indian personalities.
A young Chicago woman's dream of a future as a doctor has been put on hold, after disastrous conditions while she took a licensing exam led to her just barely failing the test.
Police have issued alerts after two UIC students were robbed at gunpoint -- and one beaten -- in the last three days on the West Side.
Chicago car wash workers are trying to organize a union and are the subject of new research that finds their employers routinely steal from them.
Another student was robbed this week near the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, prompting campus police to issue an alert.
A University of Illinois at Chicago student was robbed at gunpoint several blocks west of the main campus this week.
College student "hook-ups" are the subject of the latest study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
A young man was shot and killed Monday night just blocks from the University of Illinois at Chicago campus.
Check out some featured speakers and lectures that will be coming to Chicago this Fall.
A soccer player for Robert Morris University collapsed and died during practice in the University Village neighborhood on Wednesday.
U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis spoke on the UIC campus Tuesday, telling students they have a bright future. But student loans and a lifetime of debt were on the minds of many of the 100 or so in the audience.
University of Illinois at Chicago campus police say another student has been robbed near the school's campus – for the second time in less than a week.
The CEO of the museum hopes the full outdoor space and mosaic wall will invite people to gather, learn, and celebrate Puerto Rican culture.
The Bears/Vikings game kicks off at 7:15 p.m.
Victor Jacobo is a reporter for CBS News Chicago who joined the team in August 2025. Victor is a born-and-raised Chicagoan and is excited to return home after spending more than a decade as a journalist in other markets.
As the Department of Homeland Security officially announced a ramped-up immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, local community groups said the ICE operation is more about stoking fear than making the city safer.
Olasinmibo "Sinmi" Abodede of Naperville was first reported missing on July 30.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
Mayor Brandon Johnson called for the hearing specifically focused on antisemitism amid a troubling trend in Chicago.
The group called for federal investment in such schools, health care, and violence reduction programs rather than troops.
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.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
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.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Shoppers can check out Canadian retailer "Just Cozy" and seasonal favorite "Spirit Halloween." Sandwich shop "Hangry Cluck" opens in November. "Off the Rax" and “Primark” open later this year.
Faith leaders in Chicago were pushing back Monday against President Trump's decision to send more immigration agents to Chicago, and his apparent threat to send in troops.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon shares when those warmer temps will return to the city.
A new mosaic wall was under wraps until Monday. The piece is called "El Llamado" or "The Call."
A 2-year-old boy has died after he accidentally shot himself on Monday afternoon in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
As the Department of Homeland Security officially announced a ramped-up immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, local community groups said the ICE operation is more about stoking fear than making the city safer.
A 2-year-old boy has died after he accidentally shot himself on Monday afternoon in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will face off in an NFC North clash on Monday night at Soldier Field, marking the season opener for both teams.
The CEO of the museum hopes the full outdoor space and mosaic wall will invite people to gather, learn, and celebrate Puerto Rican culture.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will face off in an NFC North clash on Monday night at Soldier Field, marking the season opener for both teams.
The team announced Friday that Angel Reese was suspended for the first half of Sunday's game for making comments "detrimental to the team." It was announced at halftime that she would not play in the second half due to a back injury.
Lenyn Sosa homered and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Sunday afternoon.
The Cubs entered the ninth leading 3-1, but Palencia (1-6) failed to retire any of the five National hitters he faced before leaving with right shoulder tightness.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The woman accused of firing the gun was taken into custody, police said.
The SWAT team was able to locate the man and arrest him without incident, police said.
Police were called to the scene to find a 21-year-old man outside unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenage boy was shot three times in the body and was left in critical condition, while the woman was shot twice in the right leg and was reported in fair condition.
