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Some of those responsible for putting former Gov. Rod Blagojevich behind bars were reacting Thursday to President Donald Trump weighing the option of commuting the former governor's sentence.
Two Dillinger relatives say they want the body exhumed and subjected to a forensic analysis and possibly DNA testing "in order to make a positive identification."
Kurtis Kroster has been charged with bank robbery by intimidation for holding up a Citibank branch at 180 N. Michigan Av. on June 26.
Burling Bank, located at 141 west Jackson Blvd., was robbed on Tuesday just before 2:30 p.m.
Congressman Bobby Rush has asked the FBI to take over an investigation into 55 unsolved murders of women in Chicago.
"The crime that was committed, where Estrella Carrera was stabbed more than 18 times, to say the least, is absolutely heinous."
A multiday sentencing hearing is wrapping up for a suburban Chicago man convicted of terrorism for trying to detonate what he thought was a powerful bomb next to a crowded bar.
An undercover FBI agent who played the central role in ensnaring a teenager in a 2012 sting told a sentencing judge Tuesday he didn't hoodwink the then-18-year-old into agreeing to participate in a plot to bomb a Chicago bar and didn't think the teen's incessant laughter might have pointed to psychological problems.
Prosecutors played wiretap recordings of the agent's first meeting with Daoud in 2012. The then-18-year-old Daoud is heard constantly giggling as he boasts about his willingness to kill.
"We know you are at peace playing in heaven's playground and are happy you no longer have to suffer."
The FBI Chicago office released surveillance photos of a woman accused of robbing the BMO Harris bank in the South Loop
A 23-year-old man faces a U.S. magistrate Tuesday on a charge that he lied to federal agents about being a missing child from Illinois.
President Donald Trump weighed in Thursday morning on the Jussie Smollett case, after Cook County prosecutors dropped charges against the "Empire" actor, tweeting that the FBI and Justice Department would investigate the handling of the case.
Sources tell CBS News the Justice Department's fraud unit subpoenaed documents, records, and data concerning the approval process for the 737 Max aircraft.
The FBI is searching for a white-gloved male bank robber seen in a blurry surveillance photo taken Feb. 2. The male suspect robbed banks in suburban Franklin Park and Glenview in February and March., the FBI says.
The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who robbed a Jefferson Park bank Wednesday morning.
Two relatives of high-ranking city of Harvey officials, two Harvey police officers, and two others have been charged in a federal corruption probe, hours after FBI agents raided the Harvey Police Department, and a Planning and Development office at the south suburban city hall.
A pair of robbers are on the run this morning after pulling off a bank robbery in the Beverly Neighborhood.
The FBI is searching for a woman who robbed a Chase bank branch in the Chicago Loop this week and also robbed a suburban bank in December.
A Ming Dynasty vase, an Italian mosaic and the bones of hundreds of Native Americans have been sitting in an Indianapolis warehouse for years. A group of FBI agents had quietly started returning them -- but they hit a snag.
Facing federal criminal charges for allegedly shaking down a fast food company, Chicago's longest serving alderman for nearly 50 years Ed Burke will retain his seat in City Hall.
A Joliet police officer shot and killed a man following a bank robbery Wednesday, according to Joliet police.
The FBI is searching for a man who robbed a Chicago bank Wednesday afternoon.
The FBI is asking for help locating the people who robbed four Chase Banks since Monday.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
The winter solstice for 2024 arrives Saturday. This marks the shortest day of the year, meaning Chicago will see the least amount of sunlight on this day and the most amount of darkness.
The day started out snowy only minor accumulation expected.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The production is now playing at the Studebaker Theater in downtown Chicago through Dec. 29.
Shoppers are going old school, buying vinyl records and cassette tapes, while others are purchasing low-tech toys for kids.
The program promises to erase loans for 55,000 workers after ten years in government or non-profit jobs.
The last-minute scrambling comes after the original deal both parties had agreed to went down in flames because of opposition from Trump and his close ally Elon Musk.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the extended forecast.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Accumulating snow will impact Chicago and surrounding areas through Friday morning.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
