CTA train service resumes with delays after minor derailment in Rogers Park

CBS Chicago (News) 8/19 12:52A Darius Johnson

CTA trains are running with delays on Tuesday morning after a Yellow Line train derailed in Rogers Park on Monday night. Just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, two CTA trains were evacuated after what the CTA called a minor derailment of a Yellow...

Winnetka elementary school teacher donates kidney to coworker's husband: 'I was meant to do this'

ABC Chicago 8/19 12:09A Stephanie Wade

Two teachers now share a special bond, after one volunteered to make a life-saving donation to her friend's family in their time of need.

5 new stores, restaurants to open at Westfield Old Orchard Mall, including an old classic

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/14 7:40A Francie Swidler

Puttshack, a "tech-infused," indoor mini golf course, will open at the Skokie mall in the revamped Lord & Taylor building in June.

3 charged with stealing over $10K in merchandise from Alo, Lululemon stores, Cook County Sheriff...

CBS Chicago (News) 8/12 6:43A Sara Tenenbaum

The Cook County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested three people for stealing more than $10,000 worth of merchandise from Chicago area Alo and Lululemon stores. The sherif's office said they were notified on July 21 that two women had stolen...

2 released without charges after hour-long lockdown at Old Orchard Mall, Skokie police say

ABC Chicago 7/31 6:38A WLS

Two people who were detained after a dispute prompted a temporary lockdown at Westfield Old Orchard Mall on Tuesday afternoon have now been released and no charges will be filed, Skokie police said.

What happened at Westfield Old Orchard Mall? What we know as lockdown leads to scary scene

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/30 4:51A

The incident began around 2:30 p.m., when officers with the Skokie Police Department were called for reports of a person with a gun at the mall.

2 detained after altercation prompts hour-long lockdown at Old Orchard Mall: Skokie police

ABC Chicago 7/29 7:33P Tre Ward

Two people were detained after a dispute prompted a temporary lockdown at Westfield Old Orchard Mall on Tuesday afternoon, Skokie police said.

Winnetka house belonging to 'Home Alone' character 'South Bend Shovel Slayer' is sold

ABC Chicago 7/12 2:28P WLS

The new owners of a north suburban Winnetka house say they are ready for the "Home Alone" fans who will no doubt come by to visit.

Beloved Chicago hot dog joint Redhot Ranch to open location in suburbs

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/8 8:12A

Redhot Ranch, one of Chicago’s most popular late-night hotdog and burger joints is opening a location in the north suburbs. Owner Jeff Greenfield confirmed the news to NBC Chicago Tuesday, saying the new spot, at Dempster Street and Skokie...

State Rep. Hoan Huynh running to succeed Jan Schakowsky in Congress for Illinois' 9th District

CBS Chicago (News) 7/2 6:18A Sara Tenenbaum

Current Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh has entered the Democratic field to succeed Jan Schakowsky in the U.S. Congress. Schakowsky, who has represented Illinois' 9th District since 1998, is retiring in 2026 after her current term in the House of...

Some Lake Michigan, inland beaches in Northern Illinois closed due to E. coli

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 10:28A Adam Harrington

It's summer in the city, backs of Chicagoans' necks are getting dirty and gritty, and what better remedy is there than a dip in Lake Michigan at a local beach? But at some Lake Michigan beaches in Cook and Lake counties and some beaches at inland...

Where to see 4th of July fireworks for 2025 in Chicago, suburbs, Northwest Indiana

CBS Chicago (News) 6/30 12:29A CBS Chicago

People are preparing to light up the sky with annual Fourth of July fireworks displays. This is where you can see July 4th fireworks around the city, suburbs and in Northwest Indiana this year. Chicago and suburbs CHICAGO: NAVY PIER Navy Pier...

Metra UP-N trains suspended due to emergency track repairs

CBS Chicago (News) 6/23 5:28A Elyssa Kaufman

Metra Union Pacific North line train service has been temporarily suspended on Monday morning. Metra confirmed the suspension was caused by emergency track repairs near Evanston Main Street. Outbound train No. 319, scheduled to arrive in Waukegan...

Portillo's expanding breakfast menu to five more Chicago area locations this week

CBS Chicago (News) 6/16 10:02A Jeramie Bizzle

Portillo's will expand its newly popular breakfast menu to five more restaurants in the Chicago area starting Tuesday. The restaurant chain launched its new breakfast menu in April . With the expansion, a new maple sausage and egg croissant will...

Thousands participate in Evanston's 26th Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate

ABC Chicago 6/15 11:09P Christian Piekos

The race honors the life of Ricky Byrdsong, the first African American Northwestern University men's basketball coach, who was shot and killed by a white supremacist while walking with his children near his Skokie home in July 1991.