The excitement for the Bears' Wild Card playoff game against the Packers on Saturday night is building across Chicagoland, and some fans are using a unique way to show their love for head coach Ben Johnson.

Kimberly Perez's father, 60-year-old Carlos Perez Ruiz, was detained in north suburban Niles in September, and his family is still fighting to get him released.

Hundreds of Chicagoans packed a special meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability on Thursday night, venting anger and frustration about the months-long federal immigration enforcement operation known as Midway Blitz.

Thursday night's game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls at the United Center was postponed due to condensation on the court.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a major bill to address energy costs while adding clean energy to the grid.

The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.

Heavy rain at times will last through Thursday night, with the potential for some strong thunderstorms. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the First Alert Weather forecast tonight at 10 on CBS News Chicago.

Playoff football is back in Chicago. The Bears are gearing up to take on the Packers on Saturday in a do-or-die Wild Card matchup at Soldier Field. For some fans, it's not just a game, it's a religious experience.

Two people were wounded in a shooting involving federal officers, Portland Police said.

You know the old sports adage: "act like you've been there before." That's hard to do when you haven't been there before. A bunch of Bears players are making their playoff debuts on Saturday; against the division-rival Packers, no less.

A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.

It's the time of year when holiday decorations are coming down, and in Chicago, there's a unique way to recycle your Christmas tree: hungry goats on an urban farm on the South Side.

Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.

Chicago and Metra police converged on a station downtown early Thursday after thieves targeted the ticket machines.

Investigators found more than 100 human skeletons after executing a warrant at Jonathan Gerlach's home, and found another eight skeletons at a storage locker belonging to Gerlach.

Family members confirmed video shows missing Chicago Public Schools teacher Lisa Brown getting out of her car and not returning.

The Piggery​, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.

A storm threat is ahead for the Chicago area on Thursday afternoon. Here's what you can expect.

Burglars hit a restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn early Thursday.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching an investigation into federal immigration enforcement​ in Chicago.

The previous two measures fell short of GOP support needed for passage. The third vote comes days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Bruno Mars is going on tour, and he's making a stop in Chicago this spring. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bruno-mars-the-romantic-tour-chicago/ 

Tucked into South Chicago, W.G.N. Flag & Decorating Company has been quietly manufacturing the visual language of the city since 1916, including the iconic but hard to find "Bear Down" flag.

House lawmakers will attempt to override a pair of President Trump's vetoes on Thursday in what could be a rare rebuke by members of his own party.

The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.

A federal judge will decide whether to dismiss a use of force lawsuit filed by journalists, clergy and protesters against the DHS, Secretary Kristi Noem, Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and others.

Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.

Videos from witnesses show the moments before an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.

A transgender employee filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs alleging sex-based and gender-based discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

Northbound lanes of I-55 will remain closed for "several hours" after a speeding car hit a curb, went airborne and crashed onto the expressway near Romeoville. The driver of the speeding car died.

Illinois U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she is filing articles of impeachment again Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the wake of a deadly ICE shooting in Minneapoli.

Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-55. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fatal-crash-i-55-romeoville-illinois/ 

The Lake County Coroner's Office said the man fell or attempted to step off the moving train, resulting in his death.

The department said the crash happened around 6 p.m. when the suspect's vehicle was headed northbound at a high rate of speed, hitting the officer's patrol vehicle head-on on 9th Avenue.

Chicago led 77-76 at the end of the third quarter, but Detroit scored the first seven points of the fourth to go up 83-77.

There are rows of fire trucks that all need repairs, but Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 President Pat Cleary said the city needs to do more than repair the aging fleet.

The car belonging to a Chicago Public Schools teacher has been found, according to her husband, but she is still missing.

Samantha Bragg was hit and killed by a vehicle around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 17, in the 3900 block of West 5th Avenue.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move.

A spokesperson for the Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the team received word of Hall's death from his family.

In an act where most don't get to witness people being released from ICE custody, attorneys representing immigrants called his release rare.

The latest robbery happened on Tuesday afternoon, and seven others have occurred since Dec. 31, 2025. during various times of the day.

A rare January rainstorm is expected to land in Chicago by Thursday. Heavy rain with the chance of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and a low tornado potential. The timeline tonight on CBS Chicago at 10.

Hours after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, immigration advocates, rapid response groups and residents gathered at the Little Village Arch to commemorate the victim.

Village officials said police and fire crews were called to the Metra station at 1116 South Blvd just before 6 p.m. for an unknown white substance found at the station.

The Bears held their first practice of playoff week, and it appeared wide receiver Rome Odunze and nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon both are in line to play against the Packers on Saturday night.

The new domestic violence task force for Chicago and Cook County held its first meeting Wednesday, as the state's attorney announced new systemic changes to help survivors and victims.

Are there layoffs coming to the city of Chicago? Mayor Brandon Johnson floated the possibility for the first time on Wednesday, after a coalition of rival aldermen passed a budget he argues isn't truly balanced.

The Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee on Wednesday advanced a bid to so-called "teen takeovers" by authorizing the police to impose temporary curfews with at least 12 hours' notice.

The Lincolnwood Town Center mall​ in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.