The family of a Valparaiso man who died in jail says staff knew about his serious medical condition. Now they want to know why they didn't call for help sooner.

McDonald's is now an international juggernaut. But it all started right here, with a single hamburger shack that went on to reshape American food.

A Jane Doe whose body was found inside a cardboard box in Indiana in the 1970s has been identified nearly 50 years later. Her last known address was in Rogers Park. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

A rainy summer in Chicago means the streets and curbs need to be cleaned, but in one ward, drivers are not moving their cars to allow the cleaning to happen. What one alderman says will be done to ensure it happens. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Motorists who drive the Illinois Tollway may have to pay more beginning next year if a new proposal is passed. The first of 13 meetings has taken place. Hear from those who are for and against the toll hike. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Keith Burton says his father’s alcoholism was the shadow over everything in his life. As the Geneva-based author writes in his new book, those memories are the shadows that still exist for him today. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

The sounds and sizzles of summertime in Chicago are underway, with numerous festivals taking place through Sunday. For a list of festivals across the city, head to CBSChicago.com.

After spending 22 years behind bars for a 2001 murder conviction, exoneree Kevin Jackson always maintained his innocence. The Supreme Court overturned his conviction, and he was released in 2024. Now, he’s facing a different battle. Find this story on CBSChicago.com 

The Niles Police Department recently equipped officers with autism sensory kits, and within weeks, they were put to use. Hear from the officer who used the tools to create a peaceful resolution. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Rocky is a sweet gentleman who just celebrated his 13th birthday! This polite boy is looking for a cozy home for the simple things, including a good nap, a squeaky toy, and some treats.

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Some residents in Humboldt Park are getting some relief from the extreme heat thanks to a local business owner donating air conditioners. Recipients are saying the donations are making a big difference. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Have you ever had a rideshare service double charge you for a ride, charge a cancelation fee even though you weren't the one who canceled, or experienced other issues with payments, charges and your financial info? We want to know! Leave a comment below, or email us at cbschicagotips@cbs.com.

A massive tree that fell during storms in Bronzeville is causing quite the mess, leaving a garage heavily damaged, along with downed power lines and piling trash. Residents are asking for something to be done. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

University of Chicago researchers are working on AI weather models in an effort to create a more accurate forecast. The First Alert Weather team is already using some AI models, but they do have their limits. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Barack and Michelle Obama greeted the first visitors to the new presidential center in Jackson Park, including one very cute baby who Obama declared "our youngest future president!"

After his emotional moment during his wife's speech, Pres. Obama took a moment in his keynote address to call her out. "To Michelle - she did me wrong! She wouldn't let me see her speech!"

Michelle Obama's speech at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening moved her husband to tears.

The new Obama Presidential Center will also be the home of some programs through After School Matters, through a partnership with the Obama Foundation. What some teens are saying about the collaboration. Find this story on CBSChicago.com .

Legacy, inspiration, hope, connecting people; the Obama Presidential Center is about many different things. See a one-hour special on the long-awaited museum on Thursday at 10 a.m. on CBS Chicago.

Northwest Indiana residents are waking up to extensive damage after severe storms and tornadoes on Thursday night. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/indiana-illinois-destructive-storm-clearnup-power-outages/ 

An exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center is showcasing designs to help keep birds safe in a city of skyscrapers. How one local architect is playing a role. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

A ride and vigil honoring CDOT worker Riley O'Neil was held in Bridgeport. He died after being hit by a vehicle in an unprotected bike lane, the very kind he dedicated his career to replacing. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

The Chicago Hornets wheelchair basketball team has become a safe haven of sport and support for some gun violence survivors, helping them rebuild their confidence and their community, together. See the full episode at cbschicago.com/miracleshots

Gun violence survivors face a long road to recovery, physically, mentally and spiritually. The Chicago Hornets wheelchair basketball team is a haven of support for some survivors. Saturday at 10 pm, see the story of their team in the final episode of Miracle Shots: The Voices of Gunshot Survivors.

Mirroring his focus on climate change during his presidency, the Obama Presidential Center was built with sustainability in mind, pushing the boundaries of green development.

The Obama Presidential Center is nestled between three Chicago neighborhoods: Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South Shore. And they are ready to welcome visitors who come down to the South Side to see the shining new monument to the 44th president into their restaurants, stores, parks and communities.

A popular gas station tonic marketed as a wellness drink has gained popularity despite growing concerns from doctors and experts about addiction, health problems and even deaths. Sunday on CBS Chicago News at 10p.m.

Every summer for three decades, the sounds of African drums would echo in a park for a Caribbean festival. Despite being peaceful and family-friendly, permits for the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life were denied. Organizers share why. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Can you survive on only six meals a week? Seniors and the disabled who rely on Meals on Wheels in Chicago soon must do just that.