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Ald. Brian Hopkins (26th), the head of the City Council Public Safety Committee, said StarChase technology could save the city money by preventing chases that lead to lawsuits.
The thefts happened between Sept. 9 and 11 in the early morning hours in Belmont Cragin and Irving Park.
Chicago police said the offenders entered targeted businesses and took tools, registers, and a safe. They also attempted to open an ATM at one of the businesses.
The victim was taken to Mt Sinai Hospital in critical condition with multiple gunshots throughout the body and later died.
The incident happened just after 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 in the 11800 block of South Indiana Avenue.
Police said they were called to Trump Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave., after an employee found a gun inside a room. Charlie De Mar reports.
Brandon Peck, 21, of Oakwood, Ohio, was charged with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
On Tuesday, Kevin Jackson was released from prison after serving 23 years for a murder he says he never committed, and in which a now-retired Chicago Police detective allegedly coerced and manipulated witnesses into lying. When it comes to the bigger picture of wrongful conviction cases in Chicago, an unlikely group of moms recently got the attention of the United Nations to try to push local leaders to do more. Megan Hickey reports.
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man. Megan Hickey reports.
After more than 23 years in prison for a crime he has always maintained he didn't commit, Kevin Jackson stepped out of Western Illinois Correctional Center late Tuesday morning as a free man.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
Jackson will be released from a prison downstate on Tuesday morning. As Megan Hickey reports, the CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson’s case for nearly a year.
Police say this has happened three times over the last three weeks.
The ages of the victims range from 16 to 42.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition with a stab wound to the back.
Police say four men were caught in the rail yard near the Stevenson Expressway and Pulaski.
A gun discharged as police tried to take it from a 16-year-old in Englewood, wounding both the teen and an officer. Darius Johnson reports.
The gun went off while officers were trying to disarm a 16-year-old boy who had the gun in the front of his waistband, police say. Darius Johnson reports.
Police say the accidental discharge in Englewood involved just one bullet. Darius Johnson reports from the scene.
Police were trying to disarm a 16-year-old boy when the gun the teen had in his waistband went off and struck both the teen and an officer in Englewood. Darius Johnson reports.
Police Supt. Larry Snelling says officers performed an investigatory stop on a 16-year-old boy in Englewood, and found the teen had a gun. Officers tried to take the handgun from the waistband in the teen’s front, and the gun discharged. Darius Johnson is at the scene, Suzanne Le Mignot as at the University of Chicago Medical Center where the officer was taken, and Snelling has a live update.
Officers were trying to take the handgun from the teen's waistband, and the gun discharged.
A man convicted of killing a Chicago police officer in 2011 will soon walk free after his conviction was overturned on Wednesday because of misconduct by prosecutors at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The family of Alexander Villa cheered when they heard the conviction was overturned. That caused police officers in attendance at the hearing to immediately leave and led to an outburst from both sides.
The conviction for the shooting death of CPD Ofc. Clifton Lewis was overturned due to misconduct by prosecutors.
A man convicted of killing a Chicago police officer in 2011 will soon walk free after his conviction was overturned on Wednesday because of misconduct by prosecutors at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Four people who were inside the store were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
Clouds linger Saturday due to a weak system over the Dakotas and Minnesota that will try to send moisture our way.
Williams, whose paintings now are celebrated around the world, and hanging in galleries, got his start in life and in art in the heart of the South Shore neighborhood.
An Englewood organizer who wants to be a positive change for his community took CBS News Chicago behind the scenes of his group's giveaway.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
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.
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.
After he left court, McGregor announced on X that he plans to appeal the verdict and what he called a "modest award."
It comes as Lebanese officials say at least 11 people were killed and 63 were hurt after a different Israeli strike in central Beirut overnight.
Several roads were closed in downtown Las Vegas as smoke and fire billowed and firefighters hosed down the flames. Fire officials said it found several vehicles on fire in the rail car Friday afternoon.
Australian police arrested three climate change activists Saturday. They said the protesters tried to disrupt ships at the country's largest coal port.
The agreement includes the U.S. and Mexico. Ford is the senior-most conservative elected official in Canada and his remarks about Mexican trade policy echo points raised by Donald Trump and the Republicans for the better part of a decade.
Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square is wrapped with thousands of lights.
At least five robberies have been reported, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
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.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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.
