1978: John Wayne Gacy was arrested in the suspected murders of 33 young men and boys. Police were told Gacy had already admitted to his lawyer that he committed “maybe 30” murders.

Each year, CBS News Chicago remembers some of the many people who made the city tick through a variety of talents and achievements. Here are 62 people whose memories Chicago is honoring in 2025.

1935 – The Boston Bees acquire Ray Benge, Tony Cuccinello, Al Lopez and Bobby Regis from the Dodgers in exchange for Ed ...

The rare player to compete in all three, he had an impressive career, becoming a three-time All-Star in the major leagues and ...

A host of figures from the world of sport died in 2025. Here, we remember some of those sporting names. Tiger Bech: The ...

Ronald Hicks, widely seen as a moderate, will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative who has been ...

Pope Francis' death in April was potentially the most impactful around the world in 2025. However, he was far from the only ...

The year 2025 proved a period of profound reflection and significant change, as the world bid farewell to several influential ...

Top Los Angeles Angels executives testified on Friday, Dec. 12 that they knew nothing about Tyler Skaggs’ opioid use or that ...

On the 30th anniversary of his influential heist classic, the Chicago-born director discusses the real-life cop-versus-robber rivalry that sparked the film’s creation.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died in February, their passing initially shrouded in mystery.

The Baltimore Orioles made a big splash by signing slugger Pete Alonso for five years and $155 million. Splash No. 2 could be ...