Vehicle hits group of migrants, kills 3 on highway in southern Mexico
Another 17 were also hurt. They were part of a migrant caravan walking in the state of Oaxaca.
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Another 17 were also hurt. They were part of a migrant caravan walking in the state of Oaxaca.
They say a driver with three passengers inside a stolen car was going northbound on Touhy Avenue at a high speed when they lost control and struck another car with a female driver.
Chicago police said their helicopter was monitoring the stolen car that crashed into a corner building.
The crash happened just after 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 600 block of West Touhy Avenue in the Edison Park neighborhood.
Back in March, Sandy Colon funded eye-catching billboards herself reading, "Please think, drive safely," with the image of her 24-year-old daughter who was killed in the crash on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
According to Chicago Police, a 58-year-old woman driving the sedan lost control, trying to avoid an accident, and plowed into the building. The collision destroyed part of the restaurant's storefront.
Chicago police say the driver, a 29-year-old man, was driving in the 6400 block of South Winchester Avenue just after 4 a.m. when an unknown person opened fire — striking him in the back.
Five people were hospitalized following a rollover crash near Woodstock Sunday.
Chicago police say that a 21-year-old man was driving a white truck when a collision occurred with a black truck. Someone from the black truck then fired shots – striking the victim.
Police bodycam video shows the moments a 12-year-old boy's quick thinking saved his mother's life. The woman was driving when she suffered a seizure, passed out, and drove into a pond with her two kids in the car.
Illinois State Police confirmed one vehicle rolled over at Old Orchard Road just after 5 a.m.
He was treated by fire crews who arrived on the scene. He was taken to Mt. Sinai, where he died.
Bridgeview police say a 23-year-old woman was driving northbound when she jumped a grassy medium and hit a FedEx tractor head-on.
Chicago police say a male driver of a silver SUV was heading northbound on DuSable Lake Shore Drive when he struck the pedestrian, only described as a male, who was in the street.
Police said around 1:50 a.m., a Dodge Caravan was driving northbound near the 3000 block of California Avenue when it collided with a stolen gray Honda and a black Tesla.
A photo at the scene showed a squad car with its lights on with its front end wrecked.
Arriving officers indicated a car traveling eastbound in the center lane of Oakton Street collided with the bicyclist, identified as a 37-year-old man, who fell to the ground.
Ronald Sterling, a longtime Chicago Transit Authority bus driver, was killed in a crash on the westbound lanes of the toll road this past Thursday morning.
Fire officials took a man inside the grey sedan to West Suburban Hospital, where he died. Three other male passengers in the sedan were taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
The male driver of a Dodge Durango was heading westbound on Lake Street when he collided with a gray-colored sedan, causing both vehicles to strike the pillars.
The driver of the Wienermobile lost control after colliding with a Hyundai sedan on the Tri-State Tollway.
Surveillance video captured the moment the car crashed into the front of the bus, sending it into a building where it rested.
One bus passenger had just closed her eyes for a moment, and suddenly, she felt herself thrown from her seat.
Jakyla Hester, 21, has been charged with one felony count of reckless homicide and two felony counts of aggravated DUI.
The crash happened around 3:14 a.m. in the 9000 block of South Cottage Grove in the Chatham neighborhood.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Melissa Gama-Sanchez plays rugby, flag football, soccer, and basketball, and runs track.
In each burglary, the thieves broke in through the front glass door or side window to get in, before stealing money from cash boxes, cash registers, and safes.
A weather alert will take effect Wednesday evening for snow squalls that may bring damaging winds, low visibility, and slick roadways on your evening commute
Obama Foundation CEO Valerie Jarrett, a longtime senior advisor to former President Barack Obama, said it's important for all political parties to work together.
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
At a Democratic Party Caucus for the south suburban township, Henyard had her name denied for the Democratic ballot because she did not have a full slate as required.
Four former employees of the mayor's team were fired then put on the list for reasons that two aldermen say fall well short of what the list was intended for.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
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.
The program should launch early next year.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
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 company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
A judge's overturning of Wisconsin's 13-year-old law that effectively ended collective bargaining for teachers and most state government employees has rekindled a battle over labor rights in a state where the first public sector unions were formed 65 years ago.
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
The classic rock band AC/DC is making a stop in Chicago during their upcoming "Power Up" stadium tour this spring. The tour marks the first time they've hit the road in nine years.
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
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
Garfield Park's 290 elite team, made up mostly of young stars from the West Side with mounds of energy, talent and let's not forget, love for the game of football.
On this day 55 years ago, two Black Panther members were shot and killed by two Chicago police officers. You can now learn more about one of the victims, Fred Hampton, a civil rights leader from his son Fred Hampton Jr.
CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg joined CBS News Chicago and shared the cheapest airports.
Head to La Grange for a hometown holiday walk on Saturday. Jackie Kostek has a preview of the event.
A weather alert will take effect Wednesday evening for snow squalls that may bring damaging winds, low visibility, and slick roadways on your evening commute
At a Democratic Party Caucus for the south suburban township, Henyard had her name denied for the Democratic ballot because she did not have a full slate.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a shooting outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
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.
Des Watson shot 8 for 12 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Ramblers (7-0).
Brooks Barnhizer had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Northwestern (6-3). Ty Berry added 20 points and Nick Martinelli scored 19.
The Northeast Conference champions went 13-1 in their first year in the NEC. Now, the Cougars are navigating new territory in the postseason.
It was Giddey's first triple-double of the season and No. 12 for his career.
Lukas Reichel scored for the 'Hawks. Arvid Soderblom stopped 18 shots.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. The shooting marked the first line-of-duty death for an Oak Park police officer since 1938.
In each burglary, the thieves broke in through the front glass door or side window to get in, before stealing money from cash boxes, cash registers, and safes.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Eight people—four men and four women—were shot around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the house at 3511 W. 59th St. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
The $1,000 threshold to make retail theft a felony crime—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
