Victor Jacobo at CBS News Chicago

01/03/2026

A beloved barbershop owner in the Beverly neighborhood is battling cancer, and the community he has served for decades is rallying around him.

A beloved barbershop owner in the Beverly neighborhood is battling cancer, and the community he has served for decades is rallying around him.

01/02/2026

A Humboldt Park restaurant owner is being deported back to Pakistan, his country of origin, after his family on Thursday made a last-minute plea for his removal to be halted.

Asif Amin Cheema, 63, has called Chicago home for decades, but around 7 p.m. Thursday, he was put on a flight to be deported to Pakistan.

Cheema's family spent the entire day trying to prevent that from happening.

"He is the heart of our family," said his daughter, Hamna Amin.

A Humboldt Park restaurant owner is being deported back to Pakistan, his country of origin, after his family on Thursday made a last-minute plea for his removal to be halted.

09/19/2025

Dueling petitions in the north suburbs are sparking a debate over whether a school district should or shouldn't permanently honor Charlie Kirk.

The conservative activist graduated Wheeling High School in 2012 and started his Turning Point USA organization soon after.

Kirk was shot and killed on Sept. 10 during one of his events at Utah Valley University.

His death prompted adults in the north suburbs to start an online petition calling for Township High School District 214 to honor Kirk with recognition as a notable alumnus, approve Turning Point USA chapters at its schools and establish a district-wide day of honor for Kirk. An opposing petition started soon after.

The debate is so strong that there is a separate petition opposing gathering signatures for the one calling for honoring Kirk at Wheeling High School.

09/18/2025

A father and son from the western suburbs are among dozens of people detained by ICE agents over the past few days in the Chicago area, and now they're being held hundreds of miles away from their family.

Family and friends of Rodolfo and Jonathan Hernandez said the pair were arrested by federal immigration agents on Friday morning, leaving them devastated and racing to secure their release.

The family said Rodolfo and Jonathan were taken to the ICE facility in west suburban Broadview on Friday, and less than 24 hours later they were taken to another facility in Springfield, Missouri.

More: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/rodolfo-jonathan-hernandez-detained-arrested-ice-chicago-cicero-missouri/

09/17/2025

A quick-thinking 16-year-old girl is her family's hero after she saved her brother, father and their dogs from a devastating house fire in .

While their home is now burnt and boarded up, and everything inside is a loss, they said they are grateful to have gotten out safely and unharmed thanks to Caydence Franse's actions.

A quick-thinking 16-year-old girl is her family's hero after she saved her brother, father and their dogs from a devastating house fire.

09/06/2025

The 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood will go on as planned, organizers said Friday.The parade will step off on Sept. 14 despite ongoing fears about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and an immigration crackdown promised by the Trump administration.Saturday's parade in Pilsen will also go on as planned. Friday leaders and community organizers gathered to warn people about the immigration enforcement ramp-up, and to encourage them to know and defend their rights. More on CBS Chicago.

09/04/2025

Communities in Chicago's northern suburbs are preparing for the arrival of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

In Lake County, Illinois, people have been warned about possible arrests.

In Lake County, Illinois, people have been warned about possible arrests.

08/29/2025

The 24th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade is set to step off on a week from Saturday on 18th Street in the Pilsen neighborhood. Organizers and community leaders are hopeful the celebration can be as strong as ever — despite concerns of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement showing up and the potential presence of federal troops.

Organizers and community leaders are hopeful the celebration can be as strong as ever.

08/25/2025

Whipping out the puffy vest for the first time in a very long time!
Fall-like temps hitting Chicagoland this week 🍂

Head over to https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/ for the forecast ☀️