Brought out the running shoes for this story in Braidwood, IL. 17-year-old Zach Pruss recently hit the pavement to honor fallen first responders. It was his 125th one-mile run with the non-profit, Running 4 Heroes. Catch his story Wednesday on the Heartbeat of Chicago.

Who is running for Chicago mayor? Fifteen candidates have filed nominating petitions with thousands of signatures in a bid to get on the ballot and challenge incumbent Brandon Johnson in 2027.

Small businesses and retirees are left empty handed as fraudsters, some represented by Trump allies, win clemency. cbsnews.com/chicago/news/tru…

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to record highs in 2025, locking in climate​ impacts that will persist for centuries, the U.N. says.

Multiple neighbors said they heard several shots, but it's not clear if all the gunfire came from the agent or the man he confronted.

It's a call to action from not only street vendors in Chicago, but from other cities like Los Angeles and New York where organizers say their advocacy is making a real impact.

The Bulls' shaky start to the season continues after a 134-99 loss to the Celtics on Monday night, their second in a row.

Chicago police said the victim was in the street, involved in an argument with another person who pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the leg and abdomen.

Past and current students gathered on Monday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bright Futures U — a workforce development program through Peoples Gas that has helped hundreds of young Chicagoans prepare for careers in the energy industry.

Chicago fire officials confirmed that one person was shot. The condition of the person and what led up to the shooting were not released.

The Illinois farming community is sounding the alarm about the impact of sky-high diesel prices. With diesel prices still at record highs, farmers said they are spending twice as much this harvest season, and it hurts.

The Raging Bull roller coaster at Six Flags Great America will be getting seat belts, as will similar rides at other Six Flags theme parks, after a man fell to his death earlier this month at Six Flags over Georgia.

The case started with threats involving a firearm, but when officers searched the man's home, they found all of those dogs living inside, with dangerously high levels of ammonia.

The 2026 midterm elections are on Nov. 3, and Illinois voters will find more than just candidates in the big races on their ballots. Voters also will be asked to weigh in on several advisory referenda about potential new laws.

The office said deputies were assisting the Gilberts Police Department with a traffic stop on Saturday, Oct. 24, when three vehicles failed to yield to emergency lights. A fourth, uninvolved vehicle tried to exit onto Route 31 when it crashed.

A man from Quincy, Illinois, is now charged in connection to letters containing white powder that were sent to members of Congress in the Chicago area. cbsnews.com/chicago/news/qui…

An Indiana man has been charged with shooting and killing another man during a robbery attempt last week in Gary.

An Elgin, Illinois-based company is recalling hundreds of pounds of beef jerky sold across the Midwest because it was not inspected before going out for sale. cbsnews.com/chicago/news/elg…

In honor of a $30 million gift, DePaul University is renaming its College of Law after personal injury attorney Robert A. Clifford.

Walter Koenig, the actor who played Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and several movies, has died, his rep confirmed to CBS News. He was 90. cbsnews.com/chicago/news/wal…