Man sentenced to life in prison for 1974 murder of Mary Schlais
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
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A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
Elgin police said they had no idea about what the dive team did until Tuesday.
Divers at the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, on Tuesday pulled out a car that belonged to Karen Schepers, who disappeared nearly 42 years ago. Sara Machi reports on the latest developments.
Karen Schepers was last seen at about 1 a.m. on April 16, 1983, at a bar in Carpentersville, Illinois, for a party with co-workers.
The Cook County Crime Stoppers are trying to solve an 8-year-old murder. It's a case that the victim's family says fell through the cracks.
The boy's adoptive mother admitted to killing her son, but investigators could not tie the case to skeletal remains found in 1959 until now.
Bruce Lindahl has now been linked to the murder of Kathy Halle in 1979. Charlie De Mar spoke with a woman who said she was raped by Lindahl that same year, but escaped.
Bruce Lindahl is dead himself now, but new clues led police to make the latest connection to the murder of North Aurora resident Kathy Halle. Sabrina Franza reports.
Terry Dolowy went missing on Feb. 14, 1985. Days later, her decapitated and burning body was found near a roadside.
Now that Paula Ann Lundgren's identity is known, the sheriff's office hopes "new leads can be developed as to how she came to be in the cornfield."
People fishing along the Pecatonica River discovered a submerged 1966 Chevrolet Impala in the river using a sonar fish finder.
Wisconsin investigators on Tuesday revealed a significant break in a 31-year murder mystery of a man with ties to Chicago.
In 1993, a photographer found decomposed remains with no identification along the Soo Line Railroad tracks in Pleasant Prairie near the Illinois border.
A woman found murdered on the side of a rural road about 50 miles southwest of Chicago in 1976 has been identified, officials announced Thursday.
Officials identified her on Thursday as JoAnne "Vicki" Smith, who was only 20 years old when she died.
A woman found murdered on the side of a rural road about 50 miles southwest of Chicago in 1976 has been identified, officials announced Thursday.
"I'm still on, with my family, a journey to justice. It's not over, but we are closer than we ever were in 57 years."
Seventy-nine-year-old James Barbier was charged in connection to Snider's death in November of 1966. Her autopsy revealed the then 18-year-old mother was stabbed more than 120 times.
An elderly man from Missouri was arrested on Monday for the murder of an 18-year-old woman nearly 60 years ago in a south suburb of Chicago. James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider in Calumet City.
James Barbier, 79, is charged with first-degree murder in the 1966 stabbing death of 18-year-old Karen Snider at her home in Calumet City.
Partially dismembered human remains found in 1979 in a Chicago suburb have been identified through DNA and forensic genealogy as those of a man who was 27 when he vanished, authorities said.
The remains found by a boy who was horseback riding have been identified through DNA and forensic genealogy as those of Joseph Caliva.
On January 16, 2007, 28-year-old Gloria Padilla was found stabbed to death in her apartment near 24th and St. Louis Avenue. An up to $15,000 cash reward for information leads to an arrest in the case.
Julie Ann Hanson’s family has now spoken out for the very first time after the death of suspect Barry Lee Whelpley. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Barry Lee Whelpley was charged with, but never convicted of, killing and sexually assaulting Julie Ann Hanson in Naperville in 1972.
The two people killed in a deadly mass shooting at a bar in Hammond, Indiana early Sunday morning have been identified, as charges against a person of interest are still pending.
Further investigation revealed that Hardeman recruited the victim into commercial sex work last November.
A former attorney from Glendale Heights, Illinois was sentenced to six years in prison for stealing his girlfriend's identity and using it to defraud banks of tens of thousands of dollars.
Chicago and Northwest Indiana are already under an enhanced risk, level 3 out of 5, for severe storm potential Wednesday.
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.
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.
Spartz was repeatedly drowned out by jeers from some of the 500 people who packed a conference center outside of Indianapolis.
In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption counts, but acquitted him on seven other charges, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
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.
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.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
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.
Trans leaders, trans-led organizations, and politicians are coming together to speak at Chicago City Hall on Monday for Transgender Day of Visibility.
In a world where people are constantly connected, it can tough to put down those phones. With studies showing more than 60% of Americans feeling overwhelmed by non-stop notifications, more are turning to digital detoxing.
CBS’s Natalie Brand reports it comes as a new CBS news poll shows more than half of Americans believe the president is not focusing enough on lowering prices.
Lady Gaga is bringing her new tour to Chicago. Here's how to get your tickets.
Our next severe storm threat arrives late Tuesday night and then again on Wednesday as another spring storm system sweeps across the mid-west.
Fire crews arrived at the scene where six people were inside the burning home.
The two people killed in a deadly mass shooting at a bar in Hammond early Sunday morning have been identified.
The storms produced hurricane-force winds and took down trees and power lines in parts of Northwest Indiana.
Further investigation revealed that Hardeman recruited the victim into commercial sex work last November.
A former attorney from Glendale Heights, Illinois was sentenced to six years in prison for stealing his girlfriend's identity and using it to defraud banks of tens of thousands of dollars.
"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.
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.
The shooters fled the scene, and there was no one in custody late Thursday.
