Large crowds take over downtown streets in situation alderman calls out of control
Large crowds and lots of flashing police lights filled the Loop Wednesday night.
Aurora City Council to take up proposal for data center restrictions
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
ICE agents reported at Chicago O'Hare International Airport
ICE agents have been spotted at at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Monday morning, CBS News Chicago has confirmed.
Fatal collision at LaGuardia disrupts flights in Chicago
Flights at O'Hare International Airport were disrupted Monday morning after a deadly collision between a plane and a firetruck shut down LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Loyola student killed in Rogers Park shooting while walking by lakefront
An 18-year-old Loyola University student was shot and killed while walking near the lakefront in Rogers Park overnight, school officials confirmed.
Mayor vows to veto legislation freezing wage increases for tipped workers
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday pledged to veto an ordinance approved by the City Council to halt the phase-out of Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers, calling the proposal "shameful."
Winter weather leads to flight delays, cancellations in Chicago
The winter weather that slammed the Chicago area early Monday was not doing any favors for people trying to fly out.
Long road ahead for Lake Village, Indiana, after deadly tornado
Restoration efforts continued in Northwest Indiana on Thursday after a massive tornado ripped through the town of Lake Village earlier this week — leaving an elderly couple dead.
Lawsuit claims CPS failed to tell police about sex abuse by security guard
A former Chicago Public Schools student claims she was groomed, kissed, and repeatedly sexually abused by a female security guard, and CPS is accused of failing to report the abuse allegations to police.
Shutdown blamed for long security lines at some airports; could O'Hare be next?
In Chicago at O'Hare International Airport early Monday, security lines did not seem longer than one would expect for the time and day of the week. But long security lines could become more of a problem.
Truck left hanging on edge of I-290 bridge in Elmhurst, Illinois
A truck was left hanging on the edge of an Eisenhower Expressway bridge in Elmhurst, Illinois, causing significant closures on Thursday morning.
FAA meets on reducing flights at O'Hare amid surge by United, American
A high-stakes meeting Wednesday could affect anyone who plans to travel through O'Hare International Airport this spring, summer, or even fall.
Construction underway for Chicago Fire soccer stadium in The 78 development
Construction is underway following a groundbreaking for the new Chicago Fire FC soccer team's stadium in The 78 in the South Loop.
Early voting begins at locations all across Chicago, suburban Cook County
Early voting for the 2026 Illinois primary expanded an additional 55 locations in Cook County Monday and opened across all 50 Chicago wards.
Celebrations of life continue for Rev. Jesse Jackson
The celebration of life for Reverend Jesse Jackson continues with another visitation on Friday morning.