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Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
Pelt died while battling a house fire in West Pullman in April 2023.
The shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of South State Street in the Park Manor neighborhood.
Enjoy 40 food vendors, and a dozen food trucks, including Chicago's favorites like Lou Malnati's, Eli's Cheesecake and The Original Rainbow Cone.
Police said the suspect approached the victim while riding the train and became irate. That's when he struck the victim with a pair of pliers, cutting them, and then began strangling the victim.
The burglary crew was said to be traveling in a 2017 Black Dodge Durango with plate number AC43724.
The 2024 Pierogi Fest kicks off on Friday and runs from July 26 to July 28, honoring Eastern European culture through food.
The next shower chance arrives after daybreak Sunday morning, with waves of rain through early afternoon.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
With deep political divisions in the country and protests over the war in the Middle East, there are fears as this year's DNC approaches. But Drummond is optimistic.
The dog turned its owners for reasons unknown.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
The Joliet Police Department said it is work with the Will County State's Attorney Office for possible charges.
They said he urged her to take a bus to Chicago earlier this month, where he picked her up and took her to his Libertyville home, which he shares with his mother, and sexually abused her.
The US Secret Service has released updated maps showing the security perimeter for the Democratic National Convention, and it appears that no one from the outside can walk in the red zones.
The show's cameras will follow the Bears throughout their entire training camp in Lake Forest and beyond. Mark Carman from the “CHGO Bears Show” breaks down the first episode.
The partial collapse happened overnight in the northeastern city of Krov.
Players from the Bern Ice Skating Club and a group of Swiss NHL players faced off in two 10-minute exhibition showcases at over 11,000 feet above sea level.
Thousands of rubber ducks will plunge into the Chicago River to raise money for the Special Olympics. Ducky Derby ambassador Ashley jones and the president and CEO of the Special Olympics Illinois Pete Beale-del-Vecchio has more about the event.
Microcredit pioneer and Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will return from Europe to take the reins of power temporarily.
Sheriff Jack Campbell has defended his decision to hire Sean Grayson, the deputy who shot and killed Massey
VP pick Tim Walz told the crowd, "in the White House, I'll have Vice President Harris' back every single day, and we'll have yours."
"Governor Tim Walz is a proven leader who brings to public service the big heart and hard work of a Midwesterner," Pritzker said.
While Tim Walz might not be a household name, his political star has been on the rise in recent weeks after making several viral cable news appearances.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
The four-day festival runs from August 1 to August 4 in Chicago's Grant Park.
The show's cameras will follow the Bears throughout their entire training camp in Lake Forest and beyond. Mark Carman from the “CHGO Bears Show” breaks down the first episode.
The partial collapse happened overnight in the northeastern city of Krov.
Players from the Bern Ice Skating Club and a group of Swiss NHL players faced off in two 10-minute exhibition showcases at over 11,000 feet above sea level.
Thousands of rubber ducks will plunge into the Chicago River to raise money for the Special Olympics. Ducky Derby ambassador Ashley jones and the president and CEO of the Special Olympics Illinois Pete Beale-del-Vecchio has more about the event.
Microcredit pioneer and Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will return from Europe to take the reins of power temporarily.
The DNC runs from August 19 through August 22.
Police could not say whether the two shootings on Tuesday were related.
The Secret Service confirmed "food defense and food surveillance" security measures will be used where food preparation is happening for the DNC.
Wednesday night temperatures will be in the upper 70s with mostly sunny skies.
The Sox on Monday matched the longest losing streak since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles lost 21 in a row, falling to the Athletics 5-1.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
The Sox on Monday matched the longest losing streak since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles lost 21 in a row, falling to the Athletics 5-1.
Imanaga retired the first 10 hitters he faced before issuing his only walk of the game, though he then gave up a two-run homer to Royce Lewis.
Safety Jonathan Owens showed off all his Olympic pins as he returned to Halas Hall this week after cheering on his wife, Simone Biles.
"I'm not being nice. Kick the door. Slam the door! `Get out of here! I'm tired of answering questions," Thomas suggested would be his reaction as manager.
The Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.
In each incident, the men targeted businesses where they displayed a gun and demanded access to the cash register and the safe.
The Uber Eats driver now can't work the job that was the only source of income for his family with a newborn baby.
Police late Tuesday did not believe the incidents were related—despite two of the three shooting incidents happening on the same block on different days.
Police released surveillance video showing the suspected burglar walking through a closed restaurant.
The aggressive begging has reached the point where some people are even moving out of the area.