Supreme Court hears arguments in Jan. 6 riot which may impact those charged in Illinois
A Chicago man, Kevin Lyons, was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, among other charges, and sentenced to 51 months in prison.
A Chicago man, Kevin Lyons, was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, among other charges, and sentenced to 51 months in prison.
The tow truck driver watched her dump a black garbage bag into a garbage can. At the beach, pooled blood and blood-soaked rags were found inside.
"There's a discrepancy here. It's not fair. I think it's dangerous."
"It's a one-page form, pretty basic, but very high stakes."
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey gets a look inside Chicago's Immigration Court to see what thousands of migrants have to do to stay in the country and the hurdles they face while living in shelters.
After the CBS 2 Investigators pressed the state for days, they finally admitted mistakes involving the release of Crosetti Brand from prison.
"It is completely life-changing for him."
As we close the books on another year, we wanted to take a moment to focus on why what we do matters.
The biggest expense: $93 million paid to the company named Favorite Healthcare Staffing.
The CBS 2 Investigators obtained records that show the city of Chicago paid out $138 million so far to vendors for the caring of migrants. For everything from food to security.
A recent investigation by CBS 2 has revealed a disturbing statistic: Black women make up only 16% of Chicago's population, yet they accounted for 30% of all crime victims last year. This means that every half hour, nearly four Black women were victims of a crime.
Foxx sat down with Tucker, revealing details of surviving her trauma, as well as that of her mother, her aunts, and her friends.
CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports a year after CBS 2 Investigators started looking into how many black women in chicago are victims of crimes, we're starting to hear from local leaders about the issue.
The FBI is now investigating the blast near Niagara Falls and sources said it appears to have been a deliberate act. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has more on the latest developments.
CBS 2 analyzed decades of police crime data connected to every crime victim in Chicago. The findings revealed that 1 in 3 victims is a Black woman. CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker reports that's 33% of all crime victims.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports, potential issues have been raised with Rico Clark's case, beginning with the detective work, his legal representation, and a potential conflict of interest in the state's attorney's office.
"Chicago is the wrongfully convicted capital of the United States. So, we need to stop being that."
Last summer, the mayor's signature approved giving over $10 million more to ShotSpotter.
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
"The more information they get, the easier it is to steal their identity, especially with a company tied with China."
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei reports the hearing was prompted by the CBS 2 investigators Getting Hosed series. CBS 2's Brad Edwards has been investigating water bill issues for Chicago residents
"Chicago women in trades are training women for these jobs and women of color black women for these jobs. That's the model for how we build an economy in which no one's left out."
"Wow. This is not Chicago. I've never experienced anything like this."
"If I could, I would switch places with Brian in a heartbeat."
"Nobody hears that they were sexually abused by that individual for years. That they were sex trafficked by that individual for years, or that they were bought by that individual when they were a child."
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Steven Moore, 30, was charged with three counts of attempted murder.
Anthony E. Osmena, 23, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery, aggravated battery in a public way, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Chicago police said four armed robbers approached the victims, both 22, displayed handguns, and demanded their belongings.
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
More arrests were made on college campuses Saturday as some universities seek to close their gates to outsiders, but pro-Palestinian protests and encampments continue to spread.
Tulips on Michigan Avenue showcase their vibrant colors while one pup is ready to greet you with a smile. Here's what caught Suzanne Le Mignot and Mary Kay Kleist's eye this week.
We're in Weather Alert mode for Sunday with morning thunderstorms and a return for storms late in the evening and tonight.
The Algonquin and Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce says the unexpected surge in attendance, fuelled by the beautiful weather, led to overcrowding, including a large number of unchaperoned teens who came to the carnival and shopping centers in the area.
Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca was shot and killed after returning home from his shift last Sunday. A $100,000 reward is being offered leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
Chances for isolated pop-up storms heading into this evening. The highest rain chance is tonight.
Xavier Tate Jr., 22, is charged with first-degree murder in an arrest warrant filed Friday.
Dozens of residents joined a rally in Calumet City Saturday afternoon.
When the girl was using the restroom, the man crawled under the stall door and assaulted her.
Steven Moore, 30, was charged with three counts of attempted murder.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The NFL draft has a new attendance record after more than 700,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the three-day event.
The nine runs were a season-high for the Sox.
The 30-year-old Imanaga (4-0) beat Boston right-hander Kutter Crawford in a matchup of two pitchers with impressive ERAs.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Xavier Tate Jr., 22, is charged with first-degree murder in an arrest warrant filed Friday.
The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
A spokesperson for the City of Harvey confirmed that the offender was the victim's niece.