Mother pleads for driver to surrender after hit-and-run killed woman in Englewood
Someone hit Kaisha Mays, 28, as she tried crossing at 69th Street and Ashland Avenue in Englewood.
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Driver in Chatham Ill., crash that killed 4 not intoxicated, police say
The crash in downstate Chatham, Illinois, killed three children and one teenager at an after-school program earlier this week.
Phase 3 of Kennedy Expressway work is on schedule, but has drivers frustrated
Jon Schumacher of the Illinois Department of Transportation said contractors have been hitting the dates.
Police in Elgin emphasize difference made by autism awareness
A statewide initiative in Illinois is focusing on making sure the interactions end positively.
Chicago Park District to loan Columbus statue to Italian American group for museum
The City of Chicago, which owns the statues, will not be bringing the statues back to their former sites in Grant Park and Arrigo Park.
Chicago's My Pi pizzeria to close for good after 54 years
The last remaining My Pi outpost, at 2010 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, has been open since 2000.
Fire blasts through apartment house in Back of the Yards
At last check, firefighters were searching all three floors of the structure for anyone inside.
Chicago Vocational Career Academy, Frank Lloyd Wright House make Landmarks Illinois endangered list
Landmarks Illinois also listed the outdoor theater at the South Shore Cultural Center, at 7059 S. South Shore Dr. The South Shore Cultural Center itself is thriving, but the theater is not.
Skokie Mental Health Court participants get clean records with graduation
Mental Health Court is a two-year program — open to people convicted of nonviolent crimes driven by mental illness.
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Waves of rain move in starting Thursday morning and continuing again in the afternoon.
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Chicago Police Robbery Task Force works with transit unit to fight crime on CTA
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
Emotional testimony from young brothers in trial of wrong CPD raid lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
Peter Mendez, mother testify in civil trial of lawsuit over wrong CPD raid
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Snake freaks out beachgoers in Maryland
A big snake was seen gliding across the sand and into the ocean in Ocean City.
Showers mainly late on Friday in Chicago
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Inside autism awareness training at the Elgin, Illinois Police Department
A statewide initiative in Illinois is focusing on making sure police interactions with people with autism end positively. Lauren Victory reports.
Chicago Park District reaches deal to end lawsuits over Columbus statue removal
The City of Chicago, which owns the statues, will not be bringing the statues back to their former sites in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. But the city will loan the statue that was removed from Arrigo Park, at Polk and Loomis streets in Little Italy, to the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.
Drivers frustrated with last phase of Kennedy Expressway construction
If there is any good news for drivers, IDOT said it is on track to finish the final phase of the project before Thanksgiving. Marissa Sulek reports.
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University of Chicago baseball team having one of their best seasons ever
It's been a year of making history for the Maroons baseball team. That includes getting ranked in the top 25 in Division III for the first time ever.
Robert drives in 4 runs, stars in outfield to help White Sox beat Brewers 8-0
Sean Burke (2-4) gave up two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings for his first win since the season opener.
Cubs take Paul Skenes deep 3 times as Chicago pulls away for 8-3 win
Dansby Swanson, Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki all took Pirates ace Paul Skenes deep in the fifth inning as the Cubs pulled away for an 8-3 victory.
Pittsburgh police treating fan falling from stands as "accidental in nature"
Pittsburgh Public Safety issued an update on Thursday morning, saying the incident involving a fan falling from the stands is being treated as an accident.
McCutchen's two-run double lifts Pirates over Cubs 4-3
Andrew McCutchen hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning just seconds before a fan fell off the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3.
Jake Bauers hits 2-run double in the 8th inning to help Brewers beat White Sox
It was the first of a season-high three errors for the White Sox, who have lost three straight games and fell to 7-23.
Chicago Stars fire head coach Lorne Donaldson
Assistant coach Masaki Hemmi will serve as interim coach, the Stars announced on Wednesday.
Fan critically injured after falling from stands at Pirates-Cubs game
A fan at the Pirates-Cubs game on Wednesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh fell over the outfield wall and landed on the playing field.
With NASCAR days behind him, Tony Stewart is a winner at drag racing
The motorsports legend will be back behind the wheel next month at the Route 66 Nationals in Joliet.
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Skokie Mental Health Court participants get clean records with graduation
Mental Health Court is a two-year program — open to people convicted of nonviolent crimes driven by mental illness.
CPD Youth Liaison Officer Will Martinez to be honored as American Red Cross Hero
As the youth liaison, Martinez becomes Officer Will, and he connects youngsters through various programs and ensures they feel safe.
Earl Frazier revisits life from sharecropper to millionaire ahead of 103rd birthday
Born on April 28, 1922, in Pluckemin Bayou, Mississippi, Earl Frazier will turn 103 on Monday.
Veteran Chicago Police dispatcher is ready to hang up her headset after 40 years
Dispatchers like Debra White provide a calming voice, and a lifeline in a time of need, for the people in Chicago and our police officers.
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Waltz out as national security adviser, but Trump says he'll be U.N. ambassador
President Trump says he is nominating Mike Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Ald. Reilly considering run against Cook County Board President Preckwinkle
Reilly, who represents parts of the Loop and River North, said "voters aren't happy with their local political leadership right now and are eager to see a change."
U.S. Department Education investigates CPS over Black Student Success Plan
The complaint claims the CPS is using the program to discriminate on the basis of race.
Trump says trade policies may mean children have fewer toys that cost more
"Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know?" President Trump said Wednesday.
University of Chicago students' visas reactivated
Visas for 10 current and former University of Chicago students have been reactivated, the school confirmed Wednesday.
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Family buys house in Morton Grove, only to be stymied by seller's code violations
Sara Hovey and her husband were paying for a mortgage, rent and a litigation attorney, who apparently told her she should have been protected.
Suburban Chicago man wins $800,000 in sports bets, but casinos won't pay
Thomas McPeek placed stacks and stacks of bets last year — complicated wagers on football called parlays, where several events all have to happen for the gambler to win.
Chicago woman loses thousands to scammer claiming to want funds for funeral
Back in February, Heather Radin had planned to give only $10 to someone she thought was really in need. She is out $5,000.
Portillo's new breakfast menu launches at select Chicago's locations
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
Cook County Board approves eligibility rules for property tax relief program
The application website is expected to open this summer.
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Chicago public health officials urge importance of vaccines after 2 cases confirmed in Cook County
The Chicago Department of Public Health is focusing increasing education about vaccines for children in pre-K settings.
3 Chicago area hospitals highlighted in Leapfrog Group semiannual safety grades
The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit hospital watchdog, measures how well hospitals protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
2 measles cases confirmed in Cook County: 1 in Chicago, 1 in suburbs
These are the first two such cases in Cook County this year.
First Illinois measles case in current nationwide outbreak recorded
Officials said the case is the only case in Illinois of which they are aware at this time.
Cook County Health, NAMI Chicago launch countywide mental health support campaign
The program involves a new text and chat support line — aimed at helping younger people who prefer digital communication.
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Chicago's My Pi pizzeria to close for good after 54 years
The last remaining My Pi outpost, at 2010 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, has been open since 2000.
Tariff uncertainty raises concerns at Chicago toy store
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Arlington Heights Mayor-elect Jim Tinaglia says he wants a "win-win" Bears stadium plan
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
SCOTUS seems to side with Catholic Charities in Wis. religious-rights case
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
LGBTQ+ Pride event organizers concerned about sponsors pulling out
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
2025 Tony Awards nominations announced. See the full list.
Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce revealed 2025 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ravinia Festival tickets on sale for 2025 season
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's performances in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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Snake freaks out beachgoers in Maryland
A big snake was seen gliding across the sand and into the ocean in Ocean City.
Showers mainly late on Friday in Chicago
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Inside autism awareness training at the Elgin, Illinois Police Department
A statewide initiative in Illinois is focusing on making sure police interactions with people with autism end positively. Lauren Victory reports.
Chicago Park District reaches deal to end lawsuits over Columbus statue removal
The City of Chicago, which owns the statues, will not be bringing the statues back to their former sites in Grant Park and Arrigo Park. But the city will loan the statue that was removed from Arrigo Park, at Polk and Loomis streets in Little Italy, to the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.
Drivers frustrated with last phase of Kennedy Expressway construction
If there is any good news for drivers, IDOT said it is on track to finish the final phase of the project before Thanksgiving. Marissa Sulek reports.
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Mother pleads for driver to surrender after hit-and-run killed woman in Englewood
Someone hit Kaisha Mays, 28, as she tried crossing at 69th Street and Ashland Avenue in Englewood.
Driver in Chatham Ill., crash that killed 4 not intoxicated, police say
The crash in downstate Chatham, Illinois, killed three children and one teenager at an after-school program earlier this week.
Phase 3 of Kennedy Expressway work is on schedule, but has drivers frustrated
Jon Schumacher of the Illinois Department of Transportation said contractors have been hitting the dates.
Police in Elgin emphasize difference made by autism awareness
A statewide initiative in Illinois is focusing on making sure the interactions end positively.
Chicago Park District to loan Columbus statue to Italian American group for museum
The City of Chicago, which owns the statues, will not be bringing the statues back to their former sites in Grant Park and Arrigo Park.
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Chicago Police Robbery Task Force works with transit unit to fight crime on CTA
The task force addressed its progress for the first time this week, nearly a year after the formation of the unit was first announced.
Emotional testimony from young brothers in trial of wrong CPD raid lawsuit
The lawsuit accuses Chicago Police of using excessive force on children.
Peter Mendez, mother testify in civil trial of lawsuit over wrong CPD raid
The botched raid on the innocent Mendez family in November 2017 sparked CBS News Chicago's yearslong investigation into Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes.
Chicago River cleanup focus turns to sewage overflow, climate resiliency
Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate change.
Trial begins for lawsuit over Chicago Police raid that traumatized children
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
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University of Chicago baseball team having one of their best seasons ever
It's been a year of making history for the Maroons baseball team. That includes getting ranked in the top 25 in Division III for the first time ever.
Robert drives in 4 runs, stars in outfield to help White Sox beat Brewers 8-0
Sean Burke (2-4) gave up two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings for his first win since the season opener.
Cubs take Paul Skenes deep 3 times as Chicago pulls away for 8-3 win
Dansby Swanson, Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki all took Pirates ace Paul Skenes deep in the fifth inning as the Cubs pulled away for an 8-3 victory.
Pittsburgh police treating fan falling from stands as "accidental in nature"
Pittsburgh Public Safety issued an update on Thursday morning, saying the incident involving a fan falling from the stands is being treated as an accident.
McCutchen's two-run double lifts Pirates over Cubs 4-3
Andrew McCutchen hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning just seconds before a fan fell off the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
Chicago Heights city employee arrested on child pornography charges
Court records show Will County officials arrested Jasen Zurisk after searching his Beecher, Illinois, home a few weeks ago.
Police say they are not searching for a body at property in Des Plaines
In a news release issued Wednesday, Des Plaines police have only said they have been conducting a "follow-up investigation" at the house on Warrington Road.
Reason for police investigation at house in Des Plaines a mystery
Only through a crack between the house and a neighboring one could investigators be seen sifting through what looked like dirt for possible evidence.
Man shot and killed inside convenience store in South Austin
Police said, at 11:35 a.m., someone walked into a business in the 500 block of North Laramie Avenue, pulled out a gun, and shot a 32-year-old man multiple times.
