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Catalytic converters stolen from five CPD mounted unit trucks, source says
Police say five CPD vehicles were damaged at the South Shore Cultural Center.
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Police say five CPD vehicles were damaged at the South Shore Cultural Center.
The buses were parked in the Lakeview Bus Line lot in Bellwood when the parts were stolen overnight.
Police said they recovered a total of 128 stolen catalytic converters with a value of around $54,000.
The thieves sped away after shots were fired by an off-duty Chicago Police officer. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The thieves sped away in multiple getaway cars, and crashed into parked cars while doing so. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The effort is meant to prevent thieves from being able to resell the valuable part.
One western suburb is fighting back against catalytic converter thieves, but they need residents to help.
Staff members from Cassidy Tire and Services will hand paint the ID number for free to your catalytic converter.
Chicago saw more than 15,000 stolen cars in 2022, a stark increase from pervious years.
Adrian Munoz quickly jumped on his bed and out of the line of fire. But those bullets went right into the bedroom wall, landing right in the living room.
A Chicago police officer is injured during an attempted catalytic converter theft on the city's Northwest Side Friday morning.
The FBI said the stolen converters were shipped to a New Jersey company, which extracted precious metals and sold them to a refinery.
Owners who register on the city's website can have identification numbers spray-painted on their car's catalytic converter.
There have been half a dozen thefts within a period of a week in the Dunning, Norwood Park, and Portage Park communities.
Skokie is trying a relatively new approach to stopping catalytic converter thefts.
Even though this attack happened in broad daylight and neighbors tried to step in, the thieves were still successful anyway.
A new transportation group will hold its second meeting of the year today.
Police said a resident called 911 after noticing a suspicious vehicle and several subjects walking around the parking lot.
We spoke to one recent victim of catalytic converter theft, who hopes more programs like these gain traction throughout the city.
Park Ridge police are warning residents after a person was shot at while thieves attempted to steal a catalytic converter Saturday morning.
Devin Revels was arrested in May for aggravated assault and released on an I-bond, but he didn't show up to court and a warrant has been out ever since.
The catalytic converter theft suspect was arrested in Chicago by Elmhurst police, but went on to escape. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
Police do not have anyone in custody.
CBS 2’s Tara Molina talked with people who woke up to gunfire Monday morning. The shots were fired feet from their bedrooms.
Catalytic converter theft is not a new problem, but it’s a worsening one. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
It was last seen driving northbound on Jeffery under the viaduct.
The budget move comes even after their endorsed candidate, Brandon Johnson, won the mayoral election and appointed an entirely new board in 2023.
Governor JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Superintendent Larry Snelling will hold a media conference with the Secret Service at 11:30 a.m.
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Thursday's high temperatures will be near 80 degrees.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Among the members who didn't attend Netanyahu's speech were U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, and Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez.
The court system has been preparing extensively to deal with possible additional court proceedings related to arrests during the convention.
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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 tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
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The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
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.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
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The girl was crossing the street with two other females in the 9500 block of South Paxton Avenue when the driver of a silver SUV ran a red light and hit her, police said.
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The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden on Wednesday night delivered his first remarks on camera since he announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.
It was last seen driving northbound on Jeffery under the viaduct.
The budget move comes even after their endorsed candidate, Brandon Johnson, won the mayoral election and appointed an entirely new board in 2023.
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.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
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William Contreras hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office reviewed the case, and decide not to charge the gunman.
The burglars damaged the storefront, but could not get in.