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Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
A man has been charged with drunk driving in a fatal car crash last week in DuPage County, accused of driving with a blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.
A 22-year-old man riding his bicycle was hurt when he was struck by a speeding SUV in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood Thursday night.
A car hit a bicyclist before crashing into the fence of a car dealership in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood overnight.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
A driver ran a stop sign and crashed into a Chicago police squad car in the Back of the Yards neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
A man was hurt in Chicago's Lakeview community after a car involve in a crash veered into a CTA bus shelter where the victim was standing on Sunday night.
Chicago police released photos of a car wanted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 15-year-old girl in South Shore in March.
Police are searching for the driver after a car crashed into a building in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood.
Chicago police are seeking public help locating the driver of a red SUV wanted in a hit-and-run crash that killed an 18-year-old delivery driver in Chicago Lawn on Sunday.
Illinois State Police said the vehicle hit a concrete barrier in a construction zone.
One person was injured in a four-vehicle crash on I-57 in the south Chicago suburb of Markham during the midday hours Monday.
A man riding a bike was killed early Sunday morning when a sport-utility vehicle hit him on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Two people were killed, and three others were injured in a crash on Friday afternoon in Chicago Heights.
Fourteen people were injured in a crash in Oak Park on Friday morning. The driver who caused the crash died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and has been identified.
Police early Monday were investigating a shooting and crash that left two people injured on Chicago's Near North Side, right along the Magnificent Mile.
A multi-vehicle crash disrupted traffic on the outbound Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs early Monday.
An Illinois State Police squad car was involved in a crash early Monday on Chicago's West Side.
One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs early Sunday.
Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured when two cars collided Friday evening in west suburban Downers Grove.
The Lake County, Indiana, Sheriff's Office said a driver was hospitalized after a car crashed into a house and flipped over near Crown Point Wednesday evening.
All lanes of the Kennedy Expressway have reopened after a truck crash left sheet metal debris on the expressway.
A driver was killed in a crash in Chicago's Grand Crossing neighborhood Saturday night.
Two people were critically injured early Sunday when a car was torn apart in the Ashburn neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side.
Cleanup is underway after the driver of an SUV lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the store on Wednesday.
The family said they fed their dog, Maya, the brand's "Wilderness Chicken Grain-Free" food for years based on marketing claims that it was "the healthiest food possible."
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
Where Route 66 begins, so, too, does a love story for Ed and Jackie Fogle.
Another truck hit the historic covered bridge in north suburban Long Grove on Tuesday.
With four picks in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft this weekend, the Chicago Bears are expected to try to shore up their defense, particularly their pass rush, in an effort to build a consistent playoff contender.
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Voters in Indiana are now banned from using university IDs to cast their ballots.
A new push has been launched to get a Chicago Bears stadium deal approved in Springfield, in an effort to keep the Bears in Illinois.
President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party is facing a test in Indiana's upcoming primary.
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Whole Foods will soon be moving into a vacant space in a relatively new commercial building in Chicago's Lakeview community, a local chamber of commerce group said.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Improvements will be at 28 L stops and 14 bus turnarounds, with upgrades including landscaping, new lighting, new signage, and new child-sized benches.
A workshop held on Tuesday brought together leaders from different city departments and partner agencies. The focus was to make sure everyone is prepared to coordinate and respond when severe weather hits.
The family said their dog, Maya, died in 2024 at age ten from a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy, linked to some grain-free diets, resulting from the food.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
As Route 66 celebrates 100 years, Ed and Jackie Fogle mark a milestone of their own — 25 years of marriage this June. Now, they're ready for Route 66 again.
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
Noble Square residents say they've been dealing with cars flying off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, with no IDOT help.
Just over a month after a grooming truck packed with dogs was stolen in Lincoln Park, CPD says the same thief is accused of a string of new crimes
The family said they fed their dog, Maya, the brand's "Wilderness Chicken Grain-Free" food for years based on marketing claims that it was "the healthiest food possible."
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Madeline Morgan said she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off.
Chicago deals with the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., according to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
With four picks in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft this weekend, the Chicago Bears are expected to try to shore up their defense, particularly their pass rush, in an effort to build a consistent playoff contender.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is leaving, the team announced Tuesday.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
The Bears currently hold seven draft picks, starting with the 25th overall in the first round, their lowest selection in well over a decade.
Murakami has more home runs than any Japanese-born player through his first 22 games.
Cook County Crime Stoppers will be canvassing Tuesday in search of answers in the hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old Violet Harris in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood last month.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with robbing a woman on a CTA Blue Line train on Chicago's Northwest Side, Chicago police said Tuesday.
The FBI on Tuesday announced a reward of $50,000 for the arrest and conviction of a man wanted in the 2021 shooting death of a National Guard member.
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating a body.
