Friends, family and the Avondale community is rallying behind one local family raising money for an ADA van for their two sons with special needs. Rose McLean, owner of Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center joined us along with Jamie, Jon and Sully ...

Is the City of Chicago doing everything it can to cut expenses before it starts raising new revenue? That was the topic of a special city council session Monday afternoon at City Hall. "The city didn't get here overnight, and the structural reform won't ...

It's hard to choose the most beautiful restaurant in the Windy City, but these five restaurants might take the cake with jaw-dropping views and unique decor.

Hotel owners and operators are pivoting from standard-fare hotel offerings to concepts designed with specific locales in mind.

The government shutdown continues, leaving nearly 2 million people in Illinois without Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Food pantries across the Chicago area are reporting an increase in those in need of their services. Local ...

The Chicago Loves Local initiative encourages residents to support local businesses during the holiday season. Laura Austin, executive director of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce tells us more.

One of the best ways to get to know a city is to find all the cool coffee shops. These spots are often where local artists and tastemakers hang out, after all—especially freelancers who don’t have standard nine-to-five desk jobs. As a cold-weather ...

Sara Tenenbaum is the Senior Digital Producer for CBS News Chicago covering breaking, local and community news in Chicago. She previously worked as a digital producer and senior digital producer for ABC7 Chicago. A Chicago man who has a long criminal ...

Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of killing a man and injuring a woman in a shooting on the West Side late last month. Chicago police say 31-year-old Zakaria