Driver dies after car crashes into pole, catches fire after hearing gunshots on West Side
According to a passenger, he and the driver were heading south down this alley when they heard gunshots and started to reverse.
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According to a passenger, he and the driver were heading south down this alley when they heard gunshots and started to reverse.
Patrick Wilson, 25, was taken into custody by Chicago police on Monday in the 1100 block of South Lorel Avenue.
A witness related to officers that a group of males began fighting inside a garage when one of them pulled out a weapon and began shooting.
The Seth P. Warner House was constructed in 1869 on Central Avenue in South Austin. CBS 2's Noel Brennan reports.
Police said she had a gunshot wound to the right leg.
A woman was found dead with gunshot wounds inside an Austin apartment fire early Friday morning. According to police, the 57-year-old great-grandmother was found in the 200 block of South Lavergne Avenue just after 2:15 a.m.
A woman was found dead with gunshot wounds inside an Austin apartment fire early Friday morning. According to police, the 57-year-old great-grandmother was found in the 200 block of South Lavergne Avenue just after 2:15 a.m.
Neighbors said they are angry, because they called 911 before the shooting, but little was done to disperse the crowd.
Neighbors in the Austin neighborhood said their calls to 911 to break up a large gathering went largely unanswered before a mass shooting left a 25-year-old woman dead and six other people wounded early Sunday.
Police say it all started when a large group was gathered to celebrate the life of a man who was killed in a car crash four years ago.
Police say it all started when a large group was gathered to celebrate the life of a man who was killed in a car crash four years ago.
Police say it all started when a large group was gathered to celebrate the life of a man who was killed in a car crash four years ago.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot while trying to stop a car theft in the Austin neighborhood overnight. According to police, the 78-year-old retired officer saw a neighbor's Jeep getting stolen, in the 300 block of North Mayfield Avenue around 1:45 a.m., when he attempted to intervene.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot while trying to stop a car theft in the Austin neighborhood overnight. According to police, the 78-year-old retired officer saw a neighbor's Jeep getting stolen, in the 300 block of North Mayfield Avenue around 1:45 a.m., when he attempted to intervene.
According to police, the 78-year-old retired officer saw a neighbor's Jeep getting carjacked, in the 300 block of North Mayfield Avenue around 1:45 a.m., when he attempted to intervene.
CFD crews quickly put out the flames Wednesday morning at an apartment building fire on Central near Washington.
Congressman Danny Davis held a special celebration for Johnson's neighbors on Chicago's west side to commemorate his first week in office.
In two incidents, the victims were beaten before having their property taken.
Tyrik Carter, 24, was arrested Wednesday, in the 5900 block of West Huron Street.
The center is expected to be a hub for support services and career training.
It's part of the Aspire initiative which focuses on investing and ideas to support businesses, schools, and also to help with housing and workforce development in Austin.
A robber targeting people along one block in the Austin neighborhood struck again this week.
These nine robberies happened between March 27 and this past Thursday.
The group is demanding state leaders provide more support to the victims and families of violent crimes.
Charity Johnson was shot after an argument in the first block of North Lorel Avenue on April 10.
The legislation was spurred by the story of a woman who was sexually abused by a teacher, only to have a psychiatrist later testify during her lawsuit that not all cases of sexual abuse are traumatic.
The teen appeared at a detention hearing Friday morning, where the judge ordered that he be detained until at least his next court appearance.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The village said that officers responded to the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
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.
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.
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.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
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.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
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.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
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.
A couple started a Facebook Group to support caregivers. Learn more during National Family Caregivers Month.
Families experiencing food insecurity turn to food services, like Pan De Vida Food Pantry at New Life Midway in Archer Heights.
The photo of a snow-made Old Style beer igloo posted on X, formally known as Twitter, has been viewed over 1.4 million times Friday morning. The windowsill cooler was located in Portage Park, where snow totals reached 4 inches on Thursday.
The photo of a snow-made Old Style beer igloo posted on X, formally known as Twitter, has been viewed over 1.4 million times Friday morning. The windowsill cooler was located in Portage Park, where snow totals reached 4 inches on Thursday.
The discovery was made in the walls of an old lighthouse. It details the work other engineers had performed to install glass in the structure and includes the worker's names.
The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square will be wrapped with thousands of lights.
Sources on the scene told CBS News Chicago that a firefighter who responded to the fire was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital with minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A photo of a snow-made Old Style beer igloo posted on X, formally known as Twitter, has been viewed over 1.4 million times Friday morning.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
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.
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.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
The Bears' defense hopes to make life miserable for Minnesota QB Sam Darnold this coming Sunday.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
When the girl woke up, the man fled the scene on a rental bicycle, according to police.
