Advocates concerned about how well CPD is trained to protect protesters' rights during DNC
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised, officers will respect First Amendment rights during protests at the Democratic National Convention. But experts are questioned on how well officers have been instructed to do so. Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Chicago Police are calling the practice "coordinated multiple arrest incidents," or CMAs. They are to be used when multiple arrests happen at the same time and normal processing cannot happen.
Chicago Police are calling the practice “coordinated multiple arrest incidents,” or CMAs. They are to be used when multiple arrests happen at the same time and normal processing cannot happen. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports on some objections to the policy.
The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 14-3 on Friday to approve the one hour rollback of the curfew hours on weekends, as well as to expand the city's curfew to include 17-year-olds.
The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday tweeted that the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse amounted to "an outrageous failure to protect protesters" by authorities in Kenosha.
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing is suing Chicago Police, demanding to know about the department's controversial social media monitoring program.
Chicago Police investigatory stops dropped from 3,500 from the first week in March to fewer than 1,000 at the beginning of April.
The federal lawsuit argues that the use of chemical agents and projectiles for crowd control violates the First Amendment.
Among other things, the order said prisons can no longer "mechanically'' assign housing based on genitalia or physical size and appearance.
A judge has ordered change within the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Alexis McGill Johnson, acting president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, praised the ruling and vowed to continue to fight the law in court.
Critics of a new Missouri ban on abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy are asking a judge to block the law from taking effect this week.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot slammed President Donald Trump on Twitter Wednesday, after the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule that would allow federal contractors an exemption in which they could make "employment decisions" based on their religious convictions.
Federal courts have blocked similar laws in others states, but Indiana anti-abortion groups hope Justice Brett Kavanaugh's addition has pushed the U.S. Supreme Court further to the right on abortion questions.
The American Civil Liberties Union and other organizations are challenging panhandling ordinances in 15 municipalities across Illinois.
To date, 1,923 out of 2,654 children identified as separated from their parents have been reunified, the administration says.
Nova Maday is suing her school district for the right to use the locker room of her choice to change for gym class.
A transgender student is suing her northwest suburban school district for the right to use the locker room of her choice to change for gym.
The death of Laquan McDonald, a black Chicago teenager who was a state ward for most of his life before he we was shot 16 times by a white police officer, has spurred Illinois' child welfare agency to look differently and with more focus at the cases of troubled youths, the director told The Associated Press.
The Chicago Police Department and the American Civil Liberties Union have reached a groundbreaking deal to set up an independent evaluation of police "stop and frisk" procedures, in an effort to prevent racial profiling.
The FBI is operating a small air force with scores of low-flying planes across the country carrying video and, at times, cellphone surveillance technology -- all hidden behind fictitious companies that are fronts for the government, The Associated Press has learned.
A group of six black men has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Chicago, Police Supt. Garry McCarthy, and 14 unnamed police officers, alleging so-called "stop and frisk" procedures are unconstitutional.
A new study by the American Civil Liberties Union has revealed Chicago police are among the nation's leaders in the use of the controversial "stop-and-frisk" practice, leading even New York.
A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments in a case brought by a man whose home was raided by police after he created a fake Twitter account to spoof Peoria's mayor.
Crundwell, now 71, admitted to embezzling more than $53 million from the tiny town in western Illinois over 22 years.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
Temperatures keep rising through next weekend, eventually climbing to the 50s.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The Salvation Army teamed up with the Grammy Award-winning youth gospel choir the Soul Children of Chicago for a holiday celebration on Saturday in West Humboldt Park.
It took a village to decorate the town of Streator this Christmas season. Students in a welding class at the local high school made decorations out of rebar, then volunteers strung them with lights and staged them all around town.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest forecast.
A U.S. Marine from west suburban Berwyn is back home for Christmas, thanks to a nonprofit that helps service members fly for free for important visits to their family.
President Biden signed a funding bill into law on Saturday to prevent a federal government shutdown just before the holidays.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
When officers arrived, they saw a gunman shooting at an individual on the ground. The suspect then fired at officers, hitting their squad car.
Have you ever looked up in the sky and noticed colored spots on either one or both sides of the sun? If so, you probably saw a sun dog, also known as parhelia or mock sun.
Crundwell, now 71, admitted to embezzling more than $53 million from the tiny town in western Illinois over 22 years.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
