Glass panels from Chicago building near Mag Mile, police say

ABC Chicago 3/14 8:58P WLS

Cleanup was underway near Chicago's Magnificent Mile after a glass panel fell from a building, according to police.

CPD officers on controversial tactical team stripped of police powers, reassigned as lawsuits mount

ABC Chicago 2/19 7:15A Mark Rivera

After a year-long investigation into the most complained about Near North Side CPD tactical team, the ABC7 I-Team has learned four members have been relieved of police powers, and others have been reassigned.

Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and work was tightly bound with Chicago for over 60 years

CBS Chicago (News) 2/16 11:33P Adam Harrington

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's life was tied tightly to the city of Chicago and its people going back to when he first arrived in the city as a theological student in 1964. Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina in 1941. He received a...

"I Am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit" at the Chicago Children's Museum

CBS Chicago (News) 2/16 5:01A CBS Chicago

The exhibit at the museum on Navy Pier lets youngsters explore the flora and fauna of six habitats and learn about the natural world. Jackie Kostek got to visit on Monday morning.

Chicago Valentine's Day events: Navy Pier fireworks, Shedd Aquarium hosts 'Nature's Rage Room'

ABC Chicago 2/14 5:21P WLS

The Shedd Aquarium had an event for people feeling more rage than romance this Valentine's Day. For those celebrating, Navy Pier has you covered with fireworks.

Chicago's Navy Pier becoming official starting point of historic Route 66

ABC Chicago 2/12 10:45P WLS

Chicago is celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with a new official starting point.

Cast of “Animal House” reuniting for third annual Harold Ramis Day

CBS Chicago (News) 2/2 2:51A CBS Chicago

Tim Matheson, a star of Harold Ramis’ first feature film “Animal House” and the master of ceremonies for the event at Navy Pier, joins Audrina Sinclair with a look back at the movie and Ramis’ legacy.

Heating issues force Near North Side senior living residents to use ovens, portable heaters

ABC Chicago 1/21 2:11A Tre Ward

Some residents say they are seeing their light bills soar, too, because they are using portable heaters and their ovens to stay warm.

Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier opens 'I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit'

ABC Chicago 1/17 9:43P Christian Piekos

The Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier celebrated the opening of its new Charley Harper exhibit, focused on celebrating his renowned art with a focus on interactivity for kids.

7 hurt in crash after driver runs red light on Chicago's Near North Side

CBS Chicago (News) 1/1 11:26A Jeramie Bizzle

Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash on the city's Near North Side early Thursday morning. It happened around 3:48 a.m. in the 0-100 block of N. LaSalle Drive. Chicago police said a red Honda was heading eastbound when it...

Early morning crash in Streeterville sends 7 people to hospitals

CBS Chicago (News) 1/1 11:23A CBS Chicago

Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash on the city's Near North Side early Thursday morning.

Tow truck shoots out woman's windshield on Near North Side, Chicago police say

CBS Chicago (News) 12/26 4:53A Sara Tenenbaum

Chicago police are looking for a tow truck driver who they said shot at a woman after a minor crash overnight. CPD said that a 34-year-old woman was driving a grey Chevy SUV south in the 800 block of N. LaSalle, in the city's Near North...

Last-minute shoppers pack Chicago's Magnificent Mile on Christmas Eve 2025

ABC Chicago 12/24 11:18P Maher Kawash

The holiday spirit was alive across the Chicago area on Christmas Eve as many last-minute shoppers strolled through stores on State Street and throughout the city.

Chicago NYE celebration is 'attractive target' for foreign and domestic extremists: officials

ABC Chicago 12/24 9:56A WLS

A new report looks at potential security threats to Chicago's New Year's Eve fireworks celebration at Navy Pier.

Winter WonderFest returns to Navy Pier

CBS Chicago (News) 12/22 4:53A CBS Chicago

Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier features everything from light displays to carnival rides and an ice rink. Joining Jackie and Audrina are Navy Pier program manager Miguel Alfaro and director of community engagement Marisa Diaz-Arce.