A Bloomington-Normal historian says bicycles were once a top export from the state of Illinois. Manufacturing centers in the ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Over 19 acres have been under construction for the Obama Presidential Center. Now, it's near completion. "We are excited to introduce the South Side to the world," said Michael ...

The former president's library foundation has $4 million on hand, and expects to raise far less than what a traditional presidential library would cost.

Children of all ages were captivated by the creations of the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club at the Arlington Heights ...

The 2026 budget proposes eliminating library vacancies and cutting about half the funds for new materials, security, and custodial services.

On day two of the Chicago City Council Budget Hearing on Public Safety, council members questioned the Office of Emergency ...

Another lighting of the grand menorah will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Center Park, Fox Valley Mall, ...

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President Donald Trump revived calls to ramp up the federal government’s military crackdown in Chicago after a 14-year-old was killed and eight other teenagers were wounded during weekend shootings in ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

Seven people, ages 13 to 17 were shot at a downtown gathering by the Chicago Theatre. A second shooting left a man dead and another teenager in serious condition. By Francesca Regalado and Jonathan ...