4-Year-Old 'Nia' Found Alone In Austin Neighborhood; Police Searching For Family
Chicago police are seeking the public's help in locating the family of a 4-year-old found alone in the Austin neighborhood Wednesday.
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Chicago police are seeking the public's help in locating the family of a 4-year-old found alone in the Austin neighborhood Wednesday.
Police said the woman was inside the residence, around 10:30 p.m. in the 5200 block of West Hirsch Street, when she was shot in the shoulder.
Two Chicago medical centers have joined forces for free health screenings for people who live in the Austin neighborhood.
Three mass shootings transpired over a period of four days recently on the city's West Side – leaving two teenagers dead and 13 other people injured after gunshots rang out in North Lawndale and Austin. As CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reported Sunday, community members say the violence does not sit well with them.
The five men were standing in a yard in the 4800 block of West Race Avenue just before 12:30 a.m. when an unknown man showed up and shot all the men in the legs.
The women said despite more violence prevention programs, shootings are increasing and shooters and victims are younger.
Three Chicago police officers are OK after a hit-and-run crash sent them through a fence early Sunday morning on the city's West Side.
In the hours since President Biden announced his five-point plan to address crime, Chicago had two late night mass shootings a the same time.
A drive-by shooting in the Austin neighborhood left a man dead and another man injured.
A 47-year-old woman was carjacked at gunpoint Tuesday morning in the Austin neighborhood.
Three people were shot while driving in the Austin neighborhood Monday morning.
A grassroots effort hopes to get more COVID-19 shots to people in Chicago's hard-hit Austin neighborhood.
The teen, whose name is not being released because he is a juvenile, is charged with three counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking and one count of aggravated battery.
Police said officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter reports of gunfire and calls of people shot around 11:45 a.m. near the intersection of Leamington Avenue and Washington Boulevard.
Two men were shot Wednesday inside a community center on Chicago's West Side.
Chicago Police Chief of Patrol Brian McDermott said officers on the Community Safety Team saw a gunman open fire on the victim, who was driving south on the 1500 block of North Laramie Avenue.
Kingston was abducted from the 900 block of North Massasoit Avenue on Thursday by his biological mother, who took the child from his guardian without authority, police said.
If you live in the Austin neighborhood and need to get tested for COVID-19, Wednesday's the day to get it done for free.
At least 41 people were shot across Chicago this weekend, six of them fatally.
As the coronavirus surge raged in Illinois this weekend, we saw more proof that COVID-19 tests are hard to come by.
Family members were desperate Sunday to find a Riverdale woman who vanished in Chicago more than a week ago.
Police said officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire on the 5700 block of West Midway Park shortly after 10 p.m., and found the unidentified man in the driver's seat of a parked car, with multiple gunshot wounds to his face and chest.
The accused shooter in was on electronic monitoring and has a lengthy rap sheet.
A local organization is helping kids prepare for the upcoming school year, while staying safe from COVID-19.
An Austin neighborhood resident said his Uber Eats delivery driver liked his food so much that the driver ate some of it himself.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
Recent trends show Americans have prioritized travel this year, in which airports like O'Hare and Midway have seen record-setting travel numbers similar to pre-COVID times.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
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So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
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Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
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Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
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Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
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Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
Students got to sharpen their skills with a sword and shield in honor of the release of "Gladiator II."
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Christina Christner worked as a pharmacy tech, and also accuses Lurie of unsanitary practices while preparing medications.
Recent trends show Americans have prioritized travel this year, in which airports like O'Hare and Midway have seen record-setting travel numbers similar to pre-COVID times.
Police said the driver was shot in the head, causing his car to crash into a building and then a parked car.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
Louisville transfer Tre White also scored 16 points and Will Riley added 13 for Illinois (5-1).
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
Police said 52-year-old Victor Sessoms has been charged with one count of felony theft.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
