A homeowner with a concealed carry license shot a man attempting to break in to their garage early Saturday morning. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ccl-home-invasion-south-side/
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michigan-tornado-storms-oklahoma-severe-weather-fatalities/
A 13-year-old girl was critically hurt in a shooting in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on Friday night. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/drive-by-shooting-bronzeville/
Chicago's sports scene has endured decades of heartache offset by pockets of championship glory, and some of the most pivotal figures in American sports history.
Chicago police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was found seriously injured on the street Friday evening in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Activists and immigrant advocacy groups who came face-to-face with federal agents during "Operation Midway Blitz" welcomed the removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, but remain wary about the department's future.
A Northwest Indiana man has filed a lawsuit against Valparaiso High School, the Valparaiso Community Schools district, and the City of Valparaiso, after his 15-year-old son was seriously injured during an off-season football drill.
A former south suburban police officer – who already was facing multiple child pornography charges – has been charged with sexually assaulting a child.
At least two tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday amid severe weather. Two of the tornadoes were reported in Union City and Three Rivers, while a possible third tornado may have been in St. Joseph County.
A Chicago woman who is pregnant with twins has returned home safe, after escaping the bombing unfolding in Israel amid the ongoing Iran war.
Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey, is seeking a reduction in his 20-year sentence for murder, but missed his scheduled court appearance on Friday.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered a passionate and intimate eulogy for his father, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflecting on what he believes is his real legacy in American culture.
Newly proposed legislation in Springfield would do away with daylight saving time in Illinois if Missouri and Iowa also opt out of the twice-a-year time changes.
Former President Bill Clinton said in his remarks, "I'm here more as a friend than a former president. He was my friend when I needed him."
Firefighters rescued a person from a burning home Friday morning in north suburban Lake Forest.
Gov. Pritzker told mourners that, while Rev. Jesse Jackson "was an ambassador of hope for the oppressed, who met with kings and queens and presidents and dictators and clergy of all the great religions," in Chicago "he was our neighbor."
The family of a man who was shot and killed by police inside his home in west suburban Carol Stream in 2024 has agreed to settle their federal lawsuit against the village and six officers for $9.4 million.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at House of Hope in Chicago Friday.
Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who made several moves on NHL trade deadline day. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/minnesota-wild-trade-deadline-day-march-6/
A man was charged in connection with the death of a woman who had taken fentanyl in Zion, Illinois. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fentanyl-zion-illinois-death-charges/
"The People's Celebration" homegoing service for Rev. Jesse Jackson has begun. Watch it live on CBS News Chicago.
We caught up with former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot outside House of Hope, who said Jackson's impact on Chicago was "immeasurable"
The People's Celebration, the public funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., is being held at House of Hope on the far South Side of Chicago.
A ground stop was issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms in the area. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/storms-chicago-area-friday/
President Trump said Friday that there would be no deal with Iran except if there is "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/us-iran-war-israel-strikes-regime-targets/
Final preparations were underway on Thursday for the public celebration of life for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the House of Hope on the Far South Side. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/final-preparations-rev-jesse-jackson-funeral-celebration-of-life/
Two rounds of storms are hitting the Chicago area on Friday. Here's what you can expect. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/storms-chicago-area-friday/
