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An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke with CBS News Chicago Monday morning to defend his 2026 budget proposal, which aims to close a fiscal hole of more than $1 billion.
The murder trial for a former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy for the 2024 fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey begins Monday.
The entrance to the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway is blocked at Garfield Monday morning as police investigate a shooting.
The government shutdown extends into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate plans its eleventh vote on a House-passed measure to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
Chicago fire officials said no injuries were reported at a massive fire in the West Englewood neighborhood early Monday morning.
The Louvre museum was hit by a brazen daytime jewel heist, forcing the Paris institution to close its doors for a second day in a row.
Two federal immigration agents were attacked while making an arrest Sunday morning in Bolingbrook in Chicago's southwest suburbs, police said.
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.
The latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
CBS News Chicago's First Alert Weather team helps viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
The 2025-2025 Chicago winter could be the city's coldest and snowiest in years, all thanks to a weather phenomenon thousands of miles away called "The Blob."
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
A driver in Bensenville thought dashboard camera video showing another driver rear-ending her would be enough to get the damage covered by insurance, but two months later, her car is still undrivable, and she has a warning for other drivers.
An immigration and constitutional law expert said the Trump administration's changes to federal policies are leaving many immigrants who believed they were safe from deportation in limbo.
CBS News Chicago is morning the loss of beloved longtime editor Wendy Simmons. She is survived by her life partner Marlon and son Chi, and countless friends and colleagues who will miss her every day.
The murder trial of Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County deputy, begins Monday for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined CBS News Chicago Monday morning to talk about the city's immigration crackdown and defend his 2026 budget proposal, which now must pass the Chicago City Council.
The entrance to the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway is blocked at Garfield Monday morning as police investigate a shooting.
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding Monday morning, despite weekend conflict and airstrikes, and aid deliveries are restarting as well.
Ryan Donato scored from the edge of the crease at 2:58 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim 2-1 on Sunday night in Ducks coach Joel Quenneville's first game at United Center since being banned in a sexual assault scandal.
Dennis Allen's defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.
Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
The WNBA says its All-Star Game is returning to Chicago in 2026 and will be played at the United Center.
First-time head coach Ben Johnson called Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen a "godsend" as he leans on an assistant who's been in the hot seat before.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
Quarterback Caleb Williams hasn't put up eye-popping stats in the Bears' 3-2 start, but he's stacking the most important numbers – victories.
The Bears (3-2), coming off their bye, extended their winning streak to three games under first-year coach Ben Johnson.
Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson returned to the lineup after missing Saturday night's 3-2 loss to Montreal with an upper-body injury.
A new club is bringing the beloved Puerto Rican pastime of Dominoes to the heart of the Humboldt Park neighborhood in Chicago.
For a woman battling breast cancer, a little bit of comfort can go a long way. A group of women in Mount Prospect is doing their part to help patients – one pillow at a time.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now they're helping others as therapy dogs.
The government shutdown extends into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate plans its eleventh vote on a House-passed measure to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
Since the Gaza peace plan took effect early this week, Hamas has handed over 20 living hostages and the confirmed remains of 12 hostages.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
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.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
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.
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.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway.
"One Golden Summer" premieres at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., and director Kevin Shaw will be in attendance.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
CBS News Chicago is morning the loss of beloved longtime editor Wendy Simmons. She is survived by her life partner Marlon and son Chi, and countless friends and colleagues who will miss her every day.
The murder trial of Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County deputy, begins Monday for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey.
Mayor Brandon Johnson joined CBS News Chicago Monday morning to talk about the city's immigration crackdown and defend his 2026 budget proposal, which now must pass the Chicago City Council.
The entrance to the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway is blocked at Garfield Monday morning as police investigate a shooting.
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding Monday morning, despite weekend conflict and airstrikes, and aid deliveries are restarting as well.
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke with CBS News Chicago Monday morning to defend his 2026 budget proposal, which aims to close a fiscal hole of more than $1 billion.
The murder trial for a former Sangamon County sheriff's deputy for the 2024 fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey begins Monday.
The entrance to the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway is blocked at Garfield Monday morning as police investigate a shooting.
The government shutdown extends into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate plans its eleventh vote on a House-passed measure to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
An investigation by CBS News Chicago uncovered several times where police stopped legal gun owners for minor traffic violations and then charged them with felonies despite having valid firearm licenses.
A driver in Bensenville thought dashboard camera video showing another driver rear-ending her would be enough to get the damage covered by insurance, but two months later, her car is still undrivable, and she has a warning for other drivers.
An immigration and constitutional law expert said the Trump administration's changes to federal policies are leaving many immigrants who believed they were safe from deportation in limbo.
The Metcalf family said the treatment was supposed to include herbs, vitamins, Zoom consultations, and personal visits, but that's not what happened.
Almost four years after a Chicago Public Schools teacher was shot and killed by her Illinois State Police trooper husband, help might be coming to domestic violence survivors in Chicago.
Ryan Donato scored from the edge of the crease at 2:58 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Anaheim 2-1 on Sunday night in Ducks coach Joel Quenneville's first game at United Center since being banned in a sexual assault scandal.
Dennis Allen's defense dominated his former team, and the Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 26-14 for their fourth straight win.
Brock Boeser scored in the fourth round of the shootout and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
The WNBA says its All-Star Game is returning to Chicago in 2026 and will be played at the United Center.
First-time head coach Ben Johnson called Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen a "godsend" as he leans on an assistant who's been in the hot seat before.
At least four people have been killed and 14 more have been wounded in shootings across Chicago over the weekend.
A man has been charged with shooting two people at a Walmart on Wednesday in Evergreen Park in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
Officials say the man pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of engaging in child sexually abusive activity and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.
A judge says federal immigration officers in the Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras after the use of tear gas and other aggressive steps against protesters.
