Ex-US Attorney General Jeff Sessions To Speak In Chicago
City officials have said Trump and Sessions got data on crime in Chicago wrong and misstated the underlying causes of city violence.
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City officials have said Trump and Sessions got data on crime in Chicago wrong and misstated the underlying causes of city violence.
The proposed Chicago police reforms are an insult to the officers who are fighting crime, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions' speech comes little more than a week after he vowed to fight a proposed court order that would govern massive changes at the Chicago Police Department.
His talk will come one week after his department filed a statement of interest in federal court asking a judge to reject the reform plan the city and the Illinois attorney general's office hammered out.
The Chicago Crime Commission says a crime-reporting hotline it launched in May has already generated more than 350 tips.
The Chicago Crime Commission has set up a new crime reporting hotline that is targeted at the city's most dangerous communities.
The only other person the Chicago Crime Commission ever deemed worthy of that label was Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone.
Guzman's escape means the man most responsible Chicago's violent drug trade is fully back in business once again.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who was considered Chicago's "Public Enemy Number One" before he was arrested last year, escaped from a Mexican prison on Saturday, using an elaborate lighted tunnel.
A photograph showing mayoral candidate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia with two purported gang leaders, according to his campaign, is nothing more than a smear attempt by his opponents.
Asked to think back through his 60-year career in law enforcement and say what stood out, Art Bilek barely hesitated: "The biggest thing that I did was naming 'El Chapo' Guzman, that dirty stinking rat, as Public Enemy Number One."
The Chicago Crime Commission said no criminal since Al Capone has been more deserving of the title "Public Enemy Number One" than Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, head of the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico, which is responsible for much of the street gang violence in the city.
The Chicago Crime Commission is on the receiving end of a lawsuit claiming the commission has the wrong guy.
A new book spells out how Chicago area street gangs are using social media to plot and carry out their dirty work.
City, suburban and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors are being recognized tonight for the outstanding work they have done in solving murders and reducing the number of gang members, guns and drugs on the street.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis discusses his feelings about being moved out and how he thinks his replacement is doing. CBS 2's Walter Jacobson reports.
The Chicago Crime Commission on Wednesday said that legislation to allow for a massive expansion of gambling in Illinois is "deeply flawed" and would be bad for the state.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis says his first priority as the new deputy director of the Chicago Crime Commission will be to assess the causes of gang and gun violence.
Former police Supt. Jody Weis has a new job that will keep him in Chicago.
In a new survey, the Chicago Crime Commission says voters throughout the state are against the expansion of casino gambling, as a bill now on Gov. Pat Quinn's desk would authorize.
The Chicago Crime Commission is warning Gov. Pat Quinn that if he signs the gambling expansion legislation now on his desk, organized crime will be involved.
The Chicago Crime Commission is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to re-appoint the retired judge who heads the Illinois Gaming Board.
Illinois lawmakers are expected to take up a major gambling expansion bill this week.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration's threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college.
We will be in alert mode on Wednesday, with all modes of severe hazards are possible.
The agreement comes with potential changes to classrooms across the city.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration's threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college.
The agreement comes with potential changes to classrooms across the city.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
Teachers will receive at least 4% annual raises if their agreement is approved — which CBS News Chicago is told the Chicago Public Schools offered to start with. As Sabrina Franza reports, there could also be provisions to protect students and teachers from policy changes at the federal level.
While there are no contests in Chicago, Tuesday is Election Day in many suburbs. Political Reporter Chris Tye has a breakdown of some of the high-profile races.
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration’s threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college. Dorothy Tucker reports.
The Bramsen Tropical Forests includes two indoor habitats and four expansive outdoor habitats for the gorillas, orangutans, and monkeys.
There is a building storm threat late Tuesday night, especially after midnight. Strong to severe storms are possible with this round.
Neighbors created a makeshift memorial for the boys in front of the home.
The two people killed in a deadly mass shooting at a bar in Hammond early Sunday morning have been identified.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
The storms produced hurricane-force winds and took down trees and power lines in parts of Northwest Indiana.
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration's threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
City and NASCAR officials released their traffic plans for the 2025 Chicago Street Race being held in and around Grand Park on July 5 and 6.
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut.
Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Blackhawks.
White Sox starting pitchers allowed no earned runs in the series against the Angels.
The Cubs' Matthew Boyd gave up four hits and three walks over five scoreless innings while striking out five.
A few days after the shooting, police released surveillance images of four people wanted in connection with it — all under the age of 20.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
