Police, Sheriff's Officers Salute Healthcare Workers For National Hospital Week
"A lot of times, we're like the hidden heroes. We don't get a lot of acknowledgment," registered nurse Jammie Lewis said.
"A lot of times, we're like the hidden heroes. We don't get a lot of acknowledgment," registered nurse Jammie Lewis said.
The Cook County Sheriff's office on Tuesday announced that it is appealing a court order mandating specific social distancing requirements at the Cook County Jail.
Scott was arrested shortly after 8 a.m. on Saturday, after he was found in the bedroom of a home in the 3600 block of West Augusta Boulevard in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
The sheriff's department said Thursday that the lack of the bracelets will mean that defendants who might otherwise have been sent home will have to remain in jail, where hundreds of detainees and staffers have been infected by COVID-19 in recent weeks.
"Every day we learn stories of individuals, some of whom are turning to food pantries for the very first time in their lives."
Anyone with information about Scott's whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's office at (773) 674-8477, or the FBI at (312) 421-6700.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle gave a special shout out Wednesday to all of the nurses.
A Cook County Jail inmate switched identities with another inmate and was wrongfully released while wearing a face mask this past weekend, the Sheriff's office said.
The coronavirus pandemic is changing human lives every day, and now, it is changing the way pets interact with each other too.
A Cook County Sheriff's deputy died Sunday from complications due to COVID-19, the sheriff's office announced.
Dr. Willie Wilson is paying the bail for 12 Cook County detainees and providing them with face masks as well as $400.
Attorneys representing inmates inside Cook County Jail have said Sheriff Tom Dart's office hasn't done enough to protect inmates from the novel coronavirus.
"Unfortunately, we have seen that on warm weekend days, these locations are too popular, with too many visitors who are not following critical public health guidelines," Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said.
Some downstate and rural area residents feel they are bearing the brunt of the stay-at-home order with Chicago.
The battle for the wellbeing of the inmates at Cook County Jail continues Thursday.
Officer Sheila Rivera, who worked at the Cook County Jail, died Sunday.
Six Cook County Jail inmates have now died after testing positive for coronavirus, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
A Cook County Corrections officer died this weekend from complications due to COVID-19, the Sheriff's office said.
A fourth Cook County Jail inmate has died after testing positive for coronavirus, the Cook County Sheriff's office said Sunday night.
Refuse Fascism, the group behind the protest, says they demand the immediate release and safe conditions for all.
A total of 179 Cook County Jail inmates were being treated for the coronavirus as of Tuesday, while 144 are recovering, the Cook County Sheriff's office said.
A Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer remains hospitalized with serious injuries, after an inmate attacked him and two other guards early Tuesday at the Cook County Jail.
A total of 306 inmates at the Cook County Jail have tested positive for coronavirus, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office.
A third Cook County Jail inmate has died after testing positive for COVID-19, officials said Sunday.
The jail might be the hottest spot in the country, a veritable petri dish of despair. Now a woman who likely shouldn't be there is speaking from the inside.
Detroit, which will be the No. 2 or 3 wild card in the American League playoffs, on Friday clinched its first postseason berth since 2014 with its 10th win in 11 games.
ComEd said it could take several days to turn the electricity back on for everyone affected by the hurricane.
Hendricks allowed only a pair of singles, one an infield hit, and walked two over 7 1/3 innings on an afternoon with a strong wind blowing in from the northeast at Wrigley Field.
NIU's attempt at a game-tying score was stifled when Huskies QB Ethan Hampton was intercepted in the end zone by Corey Coley.
Police said the goal of the "no questions asked" gun turn-in is to get more guns off the streets.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Friday honoring the life of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee AlFayoumi of Illinois. AlFayoumi died after he was stabbed 26 times in front of his mother in October 2023.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Movie Critic Gene Siskel has a review of "Hoop Dreams," the now-classic documentary in which filmmakers track Chicago teens Arthur Agee and William Gates for five years as they pursue glory on the basketball court. This aired on the Channel 2 News at 10 p.m. on Oct. 21, 1994.
A new vinyl album contains rediscovered tracks dating back to 1985, and an upcoming release party will celebrate the forgotten tunes and benefit epilepsy research. Rob Stepen, founder of the Generations Band, talks more about the music and benefit release party at Durty Nellie's Pub in Palatine.
The city council there passed a bill to make it legal. A legal aid nonprofit there applauds the decision, saying jaywalking enforcement disproportionately impacts minorities.
In 1972, the plane of U.S. Marine Corps Captain Ronald Forrester of Texas vanished during a nighttime combat mission in Vietnam.
Last October, officers say Leotis Carter was drunk when he went south in the northbound lanes of DuSable Lake Shore Drive near the I-55 exit ramp.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office said they were assisting the Plano Police Department with reports of shots fired just before 7 p.m. Friday.
The stabbing earlier this month took the life 2-year-old Christopher—the family's so-called "miracle baby."
Detroit, which will be the No. 2 or 3 wild card in the American League playoffs, on Friday clinched its first postseason berth since 2014 with its 10th win in 11 games.
ComEd said it could take several days to turn the electricity back on for everyone affected by the hurricane.
Hendricks allowed only a pair of singles, one an infield hit, and walked two over 7 1/3 innings on an afternoon with a strong wind blowing in from the northeast at Wrigley Field.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
Detroit, which will be the No. 2 or 3 wild card in the American League playoffs, on Friday clinched its first postseason berth since 2014 with its 10th win in 11 games.
Hendricks allowed only a pair of singles, one an infield hit, and walked two over 7 1/3 innings on an afternoon with a strong wind blowing in from the northeast at Wrigley Field.
NIU's attempt at a game-tying score was stifled when Huskies QB Ethan Hampton was intercepted in the end zone by Corey Coley.
Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
A Chicago man who made history as the first-ever two-time mixed martial arts world champion is now expanding his reach and serving as a mentor to others.
The jeweler estimated that $300,000 in merchandise was lost.
The Kendall County Sheriff's office did not specify the condition of the suspect, but said no officers were injured, and there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Both were in good condition.
The new association will streamline coordination between everyone involved—acting as a connector for businesses big and small, loss prevention specialists, and law enforcement.
Rhyker Earl, 26, suffered a seizure on the night of Sunday, Sept. 8, at a home in DeMotte, Indiana. On Friday, body camera footage was released that shows officers handcuffing and restraining him.