In 1968, a southern Illinois native broke a major NBA color barrier
Jackie White, a native of Centralia, Illinois, in 1968 became the first Black person to officiate an NBA game.
Several Chicago-area schools announce closures ahead of expected snow. Here's a list
Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning ahead of what ...
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Chicago is one step closer to adding a NCAA Division-I college football team
Chicago State hopes to be playing D-I college football in 2026. It's now officially seeking its first head coach.
Illinois flag voting closes this week. Here's how you can still cast ballots
As the state debates whether to adopt a new banner, Illinois flag voting will conclude this week, officials say.
Micah Parsons in a Chicago uniform? Bears Nation imagines the unimaginable
Staring at a star-starved defense, Chicago fans took to social media and begged the football deities to bring the superstar pass rusher to the Land of Lincoln.
Black History Month: Celebrating the innovators, teachers and legends from Chicago and beyond
CBS Chicago highlights stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor.
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UChicago Students Reflect on COP29 Experience
Undergraduate and graduate students share their experiences from COP29, the UN’s annual climate change conference.