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Chicago woman goes all in with elaborate ‘The Bear' Halloween display
A North Side family is paying homage to "The Bear" -- the FX hit show about an acclaimed chef who returns home to take over his family's restaurant -- with an impeccable Halloween display. The display sits outside the home of NBC Chicago Content Producer Rich Moy, though he gives...
Man taken into custody after bank vandalized on Chicago's North Side
CHICAGO (CBS) — A bank was vandalized in Lincoln Park overnight in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Just after midnight, police said a witness reported seeing three people vandalizing a Citibank in the 2000 block of North Halsted Street. Officers found a broken window and red spray-painted words.The words "land back" were painted onto a window. Police said three people were seen running away, and officers took a 56-year-old man into custody. Police have not confirmed charges in this case. An investigation is underway.
Man wounded after gunfire erupts outside West Side home
CHICAGO - A 20-year-old man was shot while inside a home in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Friday night. Police said the victim was standing in the kitchen of a residence in the 1400 block of North Keeler Avenue around midnight when shots were fired outside. The victim was taken...
Chicago turning to Green Alleys to reduce flooding from storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago has 1,900 miles of alleys, making it one of the top alley capitals in the world, but because many aren't connected to the sewer system, they're prone to flooding.The CBS News Chicago Climate Watch Team found a city project that's working to change that.They're called Green Alleys. While the brick surfaces look nice, the sustainability component is really about what's going on under the surface. "With climate change, and increasing frequency and intensity of storms, you want to have a solution for when these storm events happen to address the water; but also you want to...
Illinois’ most complained-about car insurance companies
When a driver crashed into Angela Crosby’s car, she assumed that insurance — either hers or the other driver’s — would pay for the $4,200 in damage to her car and cover the medical care for injuries that she and her passenger suffered. Crosby had a...
Afternoon Briefing: Where have White Sox players lived over the years?
Good afternoon, Chicago. With the Chicago White Sox’s record-worst season now in the rearview mirror, it’s likely that big changes are ahead for the team, including new players. That suggests that fans should see some new faces on the Sox in 2025. Some of this season’s players no doubt will leave the team and Chicago as a whole, and will need to find new places to live next year. Where have ...
Northwest Side horror shop seeking help after being forced to move
Recently, WBBM shared the story of a store on Chicago’s Northwest Side that specializes in a wide variety of horror merchandise as part of our “Made in Chicago” series. Now, the owners say they’re being forced to move.
Chicago police officer who fatally shot man in Garfield Park faces dismissal
Over the objection of Chicago’s top cop, a police officer now faces dismissal for fatally shooting a man who was holding a handgun after a foot pursuit in Garfield Park last year. On April 15, 2023, Officer Fernando Ruiz fatally shot Reginald Clay Jr., 24, after a brief foot...
Mathew Knowles Credits Destiny’s Child Member Michelle Williams For Aiding In His Decision To Invest In The WNBA’s Chicago Sky
Mathew Knowles was inspired to invest in a sports team due to a former Destiny’s Child member. On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, Knowles graced the Main Stage during the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow (BWTT) Financial Empowerment Summit at the UIC Forum in Chicago, IL. The event promoted wealth-building among the Black community through workshops… Continue reading Mathew Knowles Credits Destiny’s Child Member Michelle Williams For Aiding In His Decision To Invest In The WNBA’s Chicago Sky
Chicago suburbs are the most competitive rental market in the U.S.
CHICAGO — If you've attempted to find the perfect apartment in suburban Chicago lately, you maybe already know that it can be difficult. But a new set of national rankings underlines the pain of hunting for a place in the greater metro area.While some might regard New York City, or possibly the San Francisco Bay Area, as the toughest place to find a place to live, a survey actually says the champion for that dubious title is actually suburban Chicago.The study was published in the New York Times.It said the unique difficulty finding a place in suburban Chicago was the...
Bell rings for nine: Naperville North football wins overtime shootout over Homewood Flossmoor
Naperville North football is on the road for the final time this season as they travel to Homewood Flossmoor. The Vikings sit at 4-3 needing one more win to be playoff-eligible. The Huskies are at 5-2 and look to improve their seeding. This highlight is sponsored by BMO. Huskie QB...
‘It felt like a war’: Laquan McDonald police shooting 10 years ago shocked Chicago, rippled through halls of power
By any objective measure, it was the single most impactful police shooting in Chicago in more than 40 years, and perhaps ever. Ten years ago, on Oct. 20, 2014, a Chicago police officer fired 16 bullets into 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Chicago has not been the same since. It was those 16 shots that forced an overt acknowledgment of long-standing, foundational problems within the Chicago Police Department — a “pattern or practice” of civil rights abuses and “the code of silence” — and led to wholesale changes within Chicago’s political and criminal justice power structure. The shooting prompted an investigation into CPD by the Department of Justice. McDonald’s death effectively ushered in a new era of reform as it prompted a lawsuit against the city by the Illinois attorney general’s office, which led to the ongoing federal consent decree — a set of sweeping reform mandates that, a federal monitor has found, the Police Depatment has so far struggled to comply with.
Must-See Halloween Houses 2024: The Nightmare Haunted House in Minooka
MINOOKA, Ill. — Throughout the month of October, WGN Morning News’ Marcus Leshock is checking out the Chicago-area’s “Must See Halloween Houses”. FULL LIST: Must-See Halloween Houses 2024 in the Chicago area The Nightmare Haunted House in Minooka, located at 509 E. Hunter Lane. Check out all of the attached videos to see Marcus’ visit.
Where Does Chicago Rank on 2024 Rudest Cities in America List?
CHICAGO - When you think of the rudest cities in America, some places might immediately spring to mind. According to a recent survey by Preply.com, a language learning platform, Miami, Florida, has claimed the top spot as the “rudest” city in the U.S. for 2024. This survey, which polled residents from 46 of the nation’s largest cities, reveals some surprising insights into public behavior across the country. Chicago Ranked 24th.
Lake Effect Snow Machine Could Crank Up This Year, According to Winter Outlook
Last year’s “snow drought” in Chicago — one of the least snowiest years on record — is likely to end this winter, according to a seasonal outlook just released by the Climate Prediction Center. The strong El Niño that held sway in 2023 — which...
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