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With the Omicron COVID-19 variant surging and many spending quality time with loved ones this past Christmas, some people are flocking to get a COVID test.

The CTA's board Wednesday approved the largest single purchase of rapid transit cars in Chicago history, giving the contract to a Chinese rail manufacturer...

Nerf guns are one of the most popular toys on the market. But on Internet sites, enthusiasts are modifying their weapons to make them shoot further and more...

A 16-year-old girl has been charged in a West Loop carjacking.

Get the latest career stats for Brad Boxberger of the Chicago Cubs on CBS Sports

CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.

Born in 1923, Ms. McCaskey learned all about the team from her father, George "Papa Bear" Halas Sr., and inherited the team after his death in 1983. Ryan Baker...

Helping people make the move from incarceration to inspiration. It's all happening in a sweet way in North Lawndale.

UPDATE: Pamela Eyer-Fitch, who was reported missing from Kane County Wednesday, has been located, according to police.

Opponents and supporters of same-sex marriage are gearing up for another push in the Illinois Legislature.

Chicago teacher's assistant Marimar Martinez was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in October. Martinez's lawyer showed 60 Minutes new video that he said...

The proposal would give school districts the option to allow highly trained teachers and staff to carry guns into schools.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources released a long-awaited plan Friday to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling that supporters hope could bring...

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Chicago police seek 2 suspects who burglarized 3 NW side businesses

Officials said 522 projects were shot in Chicago last year and 15,000 "non-extra" jobs were created.

Dec 1, 2025 - The ages of the victims range from 18 to 49, according to Chicago police.

White Sox reliever undergoes surgery months after return from cancer

The Chicago Literary Club is about to celebrate its 150th anniversary. President and former TV anchor Robert Jordan explains how the club brings together...

CSB 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.

Affordable housing for Native Americans in Irving Park

Chicago trains and stations are on pace for the most violent year in two decades, while police efforts to stem crime have yet to work.

Burglars hit 2 businesses in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood

An Indiana Senate committee has advanced proposed legislation setting the framework for a potential new stadium for the Chicago Bears in northwest Indiana.

Hotel industry wants to make it easier to hire migrants

So far, 44 animals were adopted on Saturday including 15 longtime residents.

As the Chicago Wolves begin the 2024-25 season, they have a lot of new players who are being led by their new head coach, but the five-time league champions...

Officials in Downers Grove, Illinois, said a 17-year-old boy is in custody after being arrested in Colorado and brought back to face a felony armed robbery...

Most recently, a woman was fatally shot about 12:25 p.m. during a domestic-related shooting in the Logan Square neighborhood.

Chicago Police Officer Ella French, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop in West Englewood, had been on the job since 2018.

Families and children are invited to come out and enjoy music, crafts and more.

Neighbors gathered in Chinatown Monday night to get answers and grieve following a shooting that left two men dead.

Dec 18, 2017 - Skipper had worked at ESPN since 1997 and had led the company since 2012.

Chicago will have its own version of the Savannah Bananas, who will be in Chicago this summer.

No one was hurt in the blaze and the flames didn't spread. Fire officials said the business was destroyed.

It's all part of a proposal by ComEd, in which the utility company is looking to hike delivery rates by more than $1.5 billion over the next four years. CBS...

Protests were in both Greenland and Denmark.

Fed up with meals they found disgusting, students at an Albany Park neighborhood high school have organized a boycott of school lunches on Monday.

Rat droppings and other problems plague some cafeterias. Since 2011, 244 of Chicago's 681 schools failed at least one health inspection, CBS 2's Pam Zekman...

The market cites slower foot traffic and higher food prices for the closure.

Stories in Pilsen neighborhood

Get up-to-date stats for every game played by Ian Happ during the 2022 MLB season on CBS Sports.

The volunteer group, Cat Squad, has been searching for Scribbles every day since Dec. 16.

A Chicago area day care owner is now accused of pocketing millions of dollars meant for children and using it to buy a luxury car and a fancy home.

Illinois is giving residents an opportunity to clear their criminal records.

Jan 14, 2026 - The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil will be live Wednesday night from Eleven City Diner in Chicago's West Loop.

Nov 12, 2025 - In a scathing report dropped overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, the inspector general for the Chicago Public Schools called the district's spending on travel...

An Abraham Lincoln statue was vandalized with red paint in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on Monday.

A twisted murder plot by a former Chicago police officer ended Thursday with Steve Mandell sentenced to life in prison, plus five years.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents after an uptick in DMV text scams claiming to enforce a January 17 deadline.

When choosing the location to pop the big question, it's important to take the season into account. For those proposing during the fall, there are some great...

Bears fans near and far are fired up for Sunday, whether they'll be cheering on the team at Soldier Field, at home, or at their favorite bar.

Marshall said Cutler can be MVP, while Bennett claimed the quarterback didn't get him the ball when he was open.

Firefighters battled the fire from a ladder to reach the heavy flames engulfing the building

The rules on selling hemp and hemp-derived THC products in Chicago could soon get a lot tougher, after the City Council approved an ordinance banning the sale...

The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in unknown condition.

About 9:25 p.m., a 20-year-old man was shot to death in the West Side Austin neighborhood, police said. The man was standing in the parking lot of a gas...

On Sunday morning officers canvassed the neighborhood, passing out flyers and asking for anybody to speak up to help with their investigation.

Kris Bryant was out of the Chicago Cubs lineup for the fourth game in a row, after he was beaned by a pitch on Sunday.

Accused Highland Park gunman Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces more than 100 new felony charges, after a Lake County grand jury indicted him for the mass shooting...

Jul 19, 2024 - Much of the world woke up Friday to news of the major software issue that sidelines flights, disrupted healthcare systems and delayed banking. The outage​ was...

Can Chicago erase its gun culture? Putin's loudest critic wants his job; an 86-year-old American preacher who's huge in Pakistan

One neighborhood, in the western suburbs, has been in the dark because of a ComEd mistake.

Kierra Coles was nearly three months pregnant when she vanished in 2018, and her family is still looking for her.

Students mourn teacher who was shot and killed while driving

LeBron James, four-time NBA MVP, brings League veterans to a Lakers team with a core of young talent, making them relevant again.

Police said the shooting happened after a group got into an argument at a restaurant in Prospect Heights.

If you are looking for a senior pet, meet Amanda Banana!

Nurses' union protests plan to close Joliet nursing home

Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Illini women fall short to Maryland in quarterfinals

The entertainment district also drew opposition from Chicago's independent music industry, because music giant Live Nation would own it.

Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.

Wood needs to be careful if he wants his post-career vision to be realized, and actual baseball is only a part of it.

The season of giving was in action Thursday morning at several Chicago area high schools, as they participated in the 4th annual CBS News Chicago toy drive...

Report shows how Lake Michigan affected rising water levels

The 14-year-old was charged five felony counts of vehicular hijacking with a firearm, two felony counts of armed robbery with a firearm, one felony count of...

At the time, a High Wind Warning was in effect, with possible wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says the state will face devastating consequences if the federal government goes over the fiscal cliff.

City of Chicago to hold moving event at homeless encampment in Gompers Park

Fire crews rushed to the Willis Tower this morning, but reports of a fire and smoke turned out to be unfounded.

Papelbon was recently released by the Nationals and knows Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer well.

As the Bears begin prepping for the Rams, Ben Johnson's postgame handshake with Matt Lafleur and profanity-laced comments about the Packers in the locker room...

There are about 160,000 students nationwide who miss school every day because they are afraid of being attacked or bullied by fellow students.

Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-119 on Sunday.

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A woman who once lived at Phillip Keefe's Avondale residence has no claim to the property. That hasn't stopped her from filing court papers.

K9 Nikan remained a beloved member of the Hansen family after he retired in 2022, Indiana State Police said.

CPD search for car in fatal hit-and-run on DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Anthony Rizzo went 3 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs, and the sleep-deprived Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0 on Monday.

Get up-to-date stats for every game played by Joe Thomas during the 2024-25 NFL season on CBS Sports.

A Chicago man was repeatedly shocked with a stun gun and arrested on board an American Airlines flight in Miami, after he allegedly touched another passenger...

A man is dead, and two others were injured after a shooting in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.

Get the latest career stats for Phil Maton of the Chicago Cubs on CBS Sports

The new shop located in Gary, Indiana wants customers to not only come in for a fresh brew but to stay and relax for a while.

An expert says the officers could have fired their guns in the incident on DuSable Lake Shore Drive at Chicago Avenue, but chose not to. CBS 2's Jermont Terry...

Partly cloudy, windy and frigid with an Extreme Cold Warning taking affect at 3 a.m. Lows around -11 with wind chills feeling anywhere from -30 to -40.

Dozens left homeless after condo fire in Palatine

The goal is to raise $200,000 to support families and communities with treatment, prevention, intervention, and recovery.

Anthony DeSclafani threw seven scoreless innings, and Joey Votto had two hits and drove in a run.