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Demonstrators gather in the Loop to protest U.S.-Israel war with Iran Many of the protestors said President Donald Trump needs to focus on the American people in need, not create another war overseas.

Demonstrators gather in the Loop to protest U.S.-Israel war with Iran

Local Iranian artist uses artwork to speak out against Islamic Republic regime Bahman Razani said the context of his art is something he was never able to do while living under the current regime.

Local Iranian artist uses artwork to speak out against Islamic Republic regime

The Rev. Jesse Jackson comes home, to the South Carolina people that molded the man Chicago knew Jackson lay in honor at the South Carolina State Capitol on Monday. His ties to the state and Greenville, his hometown that nurtured him and inspired his activism, always remained strong.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson comes home, to the South Carolina people that molded the man Chicago knew

Iranians in Chicago hopeful for regime change following death of supreme leader Iranian Americans who fled their country years ago believe the strikes that started over the weekend could lead to political change.

Iranians in Chicago hopeful for regime change following death of supreme leader

Pedestrian hit, killed by Metra MD train in Edgebrook Inbound and outbound trains were halted but later resumed service. Metra said trains may be running with extensive delays due to the crash.

Pedestrian hit, killed by Metra MD train in Edgebrook

Metra MD trains running with delays after pedestrian hit, killed in Edgebrook Information about the pedestrian and what led to the crash was not released.

Metra MD trains running with delays after pedestrian hit, killed in Edgebrook

2 Chicago charter schools to close by mid-year This is the first time a CPS school will close before the end of the school year. But both Aspira and CPS said the charter network won't have the funds to stay open past April.

2 Chicago charter schools to close by mid-year

Ex-inmate sues Illinois over forced labor induction A woman is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming she was forced to give birth before her due date while she was incarcerated in 2024.

Ex-inmate sues Illinois over forced labor induction

Chicago named No. 1 on annual ranking for corporate relocations The city had 223 corporate expansions, projects and new entrants in the Chicago area last year.

Chicago named No. 1 on annual ranking for corporate relocations

South Chicago residents, businesses form coalition supporting Illinois' quantum computing campus Members of the coalition — called the Southeast Neighbors For Quantum — expressed a desire to not let South Chicago’s chance for economic growth and investment pass by.

South Chicago residents, businesses form coalition supporting Illinois' quantum computing campus

2 Aspira charter schools to close by April due to financial issues The closing of both schools can cause issues for seniors, including pushing back their graduations.

2 Aspira charter schools to close by April due to financial issues

Lawsuit accuses Illinois prison of forcing pregnant woman into induced labor A woman is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming she was forced to give birth before her due date while she was incarcerated in 2024.

Lawsuit accuses Illinois prison of forcing pregnant woman into induced labor

Chicago's Iranian community celebrate possible turning point in Iran While some at home oppose foreign military intervention and fear instability, others said this is the beginning of change and a possibility to return home.

Chicago's Iranian community celebrate possible turning point in Iran

Chicago area gas prices expected to rise amid U.S-Israel war with Iran Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Chicago area gas prices expected to rise amid U.S-Israel war with Iran

Warmer temps along with showers, storms for Chicago this week A few showers on Tuesday, then rain chances increase later Wednesday night into Thursday, when a better push of moisture moves through.

Warmer temps along with showers, storms for Chicago this week

Iranians in Chicago call strikes in Iran a turning point People in Chicago's Iranian community said what happened over the weekend is emotional and complicated, but for those who have lived under the Iranian regime, they say this was a long time coming.

Iranians in Chicago call strikes in Iran a turning point

Mixed reactions continue to pour in across U.S. over war with Iran Jared Hill reports that as many Iranians living in the U.S. celebrated news of the supreme leader's death, some also expressed trepidation.

Mixed reactions continue to pour in across U.S. over war with Iran

Northwestern University professor talks what's next in war with Iran Political Science Professor Ian Hurd weighs in on the conflict in Iran.

Northwestern University professor talks what's next in war with Iran

4 dogs stolen from Oak Lawn man's garage An Oak Lawn man is begging for the safe return of his rare and expensive pets, who were stolen from his home more than a month ago.

4 dogs stolen from Oak Lawn man's garage

Oak Lawn man begs for return of 4 stolen dogs An Oak Lawn man is begging for the safe return of his rare and expensive pets, who were stolen from his home more than a month ago.

Oak Lawn man begs for return of 4 stolen dogs

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. visited his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

Trump: Iran strikes were "last best chance" to take out missiles, nuclear threat President Trump said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represented the "last best chance" of addressing the threat posed by the Islamic Republic's ballistic missiles and nuclear program.

Trump: Iran strikes were "last best chance" to take out missiles, nuclear threat

Person injured outside Glenview office building One person was seriously injured outside an office building Monday afternoon in north suburban Glenview, although it was not immediately clear how they were hurt.

Person injured outside Glenview office building

Person injured outside Glenview office building One person was seriously injured outside an office building Monday afternoon in north suburban Glenview, although it was not immediately clear how they were hurt.

Person injured outside Glenview office building

CTA signal problems cause delays for Red, Brown, and Purple lines near Belmont CTA trains on the Red, Brown, and Purple lines were halted near Belmont on the North Side due to signal problems during the Monday afternoon rush.

CTA signal problems cause delays for Red, Brown, and Purple lines near Belmont

DNC announces frontrunner cities and date for 2028 convention, will not hold midterm convention The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.

DNC announces frontrunner cities and date for 2028 convention, will not hold midterm convention

Chicago police searching for missing man last seen at O'Hare Airport Chicago police said that Elijah Hoard was last seen on Friday at O’Hare and may be in need of medical attention.

Chicago police searching for missing man last seen at O'Hare Airport

New Chicago liquor tax goes into effect The new 1.5% tax went into effect Sunday. It applies to customers who are purchasing alcohol meant to be consumed off the premises where it is sold, such as at grocery, convenience and retail stores.

New Chicago liquor tax goes into effect

Modernist 79th Street dry cleaners featured in film 'Ali,' Chance the Rapper's video to close The closing creates an uncertain future for one of Chicago's most unique modernist sites — an absolute showstopper of a building with its original sign, neither of which are under city landmark protection.

Modernist 79th Street dry cleaners featured in film 'Ali,' Chance the Rapper's video to close

Student pilot crashes at Aurora Municipal Airport while practicing landings but not hurt, police say A student pilot's hard landing drew a police response to Aurora Municipal Airport Monday afternoon.

Student pilot crashes at Aurora Municipal Airport while practicing landings but not hurt, police say