Burglars target 3 Southwest Side businesses minutes apart
Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
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Earlier, thieves also broke into a restaurant in the South Loop.
A convenience store employee was pepper sprayed during a robbery in Old Town just 30 minutes before a similar robber was reported in The Loop Sunday night.
Police say that's when the suspects pepper-sprayed the 51-year-old clerk in the face and took several items and multiple cash registers.
A drunken driver who was traveling the wrong way on a Wisconsin highway has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison.
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.
Fmr. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stands trial on federal bribery, conspiracy, racketeering, and wire fraud.
For five days, one of the star witnesses in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial has been on the stand testifying about his relationship to Madigan and his close associate and lobbyist Michael McClain. The case hinges on wiretapped phone calls, secret recordings, emails, and other messages. For days, Fidel Marquez, a politically-connected former ComEd executive, has been answering questions about his role in all of it.
A South Loop business is searching for solutions after it was hit by the same break-in crew twice in one night, a brazen crime that was caught on video. The break-ins happened at the South Loop Market on Michigan and Cermak. Employees were notified almost immediately about the break-in by their security company.
The crew broke in a little after 4 a.m. stealing bottles of alcohol and then returned a second time later.
A South Loop business is searching for solutions after it was hit by the same break-in crew twice in one night, a brazen crime that was caught on video. The break-ins happened at the South Loop Market on Michigan and Cermak.
After more than three days of deliberations, an Indiana jury has convicted Richard Allen in the murders of two teenage girls who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
An Illinois woman was charged in connection with the fatal shooting death of her husband, Judge Michael J. Valentine, in the southeastern part of the state.
Two University of Chicago students were robbed at gunpoint on the Hyde Park campus in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Hundreds of people gathered on the city's Far South Side on Sunday to honor fallen Chicago police officer Enrique Martinez, who was killed in the line of duty last week while responding to a traffic stop.
Two University of Chicago students were robbed at gunpoint on the Hyde Park campus in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Three suspects approached the two victims on the sidewalk and demanded their property, the university said.
A person was shot and killed after a dispute Saturday afternoon during a basketball tournament at a south suburban high school.
A man was charged in connection to the fatal shooting of two other men at Navy Pier earlier this week. Raylon East, 36, of Chicago, was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder and one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon in possession of a felon.
Richard Allen could be sentenced to up to 130 years in prison if convicted of all the charges.
Richard Allen is accused of killing 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German while they were out for a hike in 2017.
Richard Allen is accused of the 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
After 17 days, the defense rested its case in the Delphi, Indiana, double murder trial of Richard Allen. He is accused of the 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German.
Two people were killed, including an Argo Community High School student, in a shooting Friday night in southwest suburban Summit.
Two people were killed, including an Argo Community High School student, in a shooting Friday night in southwest suburban Summit.
Chicago police are searching for three men and a woman who targeted five businesses in less than an hour Saturday morning.
The family of Ricardo Rebollar continues to search for answers.
It was cold out Wednesday night, but thousands were already out roaming the streets of Chicago and getting out for the holidays.
Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen and Louis Crevier also scored.
The Bulls welcomed Lonzo Ball back to the lineup after missing 15 games with a sprained wrist. Ball finished with six points in 15 minutes.
The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he later died.
The documents reveal four complaints against Ronnie Reese between May 2023 and July 2024—all made anonymously for fear of retaliation.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
The alders' idea is to move almost all city departments back to their budget allocation from 2020, but to add an inflation adjustment.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
While Henyard had no trouble getting into the giving spirit, there is something she simply can't get going — a trustee meeting. Some trustees are deliberately denying her a quorum.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
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,
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
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.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
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.
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.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
Auri Agramont, 12, were preparing to walk their dogs when her 8-year-old sister, Suri, started choking. As J.D. Miles reports, Auri had just learned the Heimlich maneuver hours earlier.
This is the 57th year the Bartlett J. McCartin Boys & Girls Club prepared and handed out plated Thanksgiving dinners.
The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is still out there giving advice over the phone to those struggling with Thanksgiving cooking. Jermont Terry got a behind-the-scenes look.
Grayson is charged with murder in the shooting that killed Sonya Massey this past summer.
It was cold out Wednesday night, but thousands were already out roaming the streets of Chicago and getting out for the holidays.
The family of Ricardo Rebollar continues to search for answers.
The victim was shot in the chest and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition.
Lenier Clayton was driving home from work when Phillip E. Rogers allegedly shot him following an argument, police said.
Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen and Louis Crevier also scored.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
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.
Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen and Louis Crevier also scored.
The Bulls welcomed Lonzo Ball back to the lineup after missing 15 games with a sprained wrist. Ball finished with six points in 15 minutes.
Much unlike the case for the Bears lately, the ground-game for Detroit is running on all cylinders—thanks to an ex-Bear.
Coby White scored 21 points and Zach Lavine had 18 for the Bulls.
Williams is on the first short week of his NFL career. He admitted he had a few "mess-ups" during the Bears' walkthrough on Tuesday, as he needs to speed up his learning of this week's game plan.
The family of Ricardo Rebollar continues to search for answers.
"I can probably guarantee that those people wasn't from this community, due to the fact [of] our strong connection with the community," Boxing Out Negativity founder Derek Brown said.
The office of Ald. Timm Knudsen (43rd) said there is reason to believe the shooting was an isolated incident, and the victim and the shooter knew each other.
Police said a 35-year-old man got into a quarrel with someone who pulled out a knife. The victim suffered a laceration to his shoulder.
Prosecutors said evidence suggested Jose L. Rodriguez, 56, uploaded child pornography from the public library where he works.
