Highland Park parade shooting survivor continues recovery 2 years later
Cooper Roberts, now 10, was paralyzed from the waist down after his spinal cord was severed when he was shot.
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Cooper Roberts, now 10, was paralyzed from the waist down after his spinal cord was severed when he was shot.
Keely Roberts spoke about how her son, Cooper, and family are recovering after the 2022 shooting.
Neighbors are worried about in particular because the protesters promised to return after using noisemakers, drums, and megaphones outside the home of Rep. Brad Schneider in Highland Park. They also wondered why more wasn't done in response at such an hour, as CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The City of Highland Park said officers arrived on the scene within minutes and saw around 40 protesters, carrying banners and shouting "pro-Palestinian and antisemitic chants" using loudspeakers and drums, gathered on the sidewalk.
The protest took place at 2:30 a.m., and neighbors in Highland Park wondered why more wasn’t done in response at such an hour. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
A group of survivors and families of children present that day are also part of the suit.
The family of Eduardo Uvalde, a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, is suing Smith & Wesson, the maker of the M&P 15 — the AR-15-style weapon — used in the shooting.
Robert Crimo III was expected to plead guilty to the July 4th parade shooting on Wednesday, and victims' families and survivors were ready to provide victim impact statements. Instead, Crimo backed out of the plea. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Victims' family members and survivors were in court expecting to make victim impact statements before the suspect in the July 4th parade shooting changed his plea to guilty, but instead, the suspect backed out of the deal. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Lake and Cook County health officials have issued reminders for everyone to protect themselves.
Robert Crimo III previously pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and other charges, but is expected to change his plea next week.
Robert Crimo III has previously pleaded not guilty, and a trial date of Feb. 24, 2025, was set this past winter.
Jeffrey Austwick was arrested in St. Louis in the murders of his brothers, Marc and John, in Chicago's north suburbs.
Investigators said 63-year-old Marc Austwick and 60-year-old John Austwick were both shot to death. Firefighters discovered the men's bodies while responding to this fire early Wednesday morning.
Authorities believe the man also set fire to the house – which had belonged to his and his brothers' late mother.
The brothers were in their 60s, and were both shot multiple times.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports a neighbor said their dog alerted them to the fire. Their window was hot to the touch. She said the fire looked like an inferno.
The brothers were identified as Marc Austwick, 63, of Lake Forest, and John Austwick, 60, of Mundelein.
While Ravinia says the summertime insect is no problem, those living near the venue in Highland Park are already sick of their ear-piercing mating calls.
While Ravinia says the summertime insect is no problem, those living near the venue in Highland Park are already sick of their ear-piercing mating calls. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
More than 300 people took part in the march organized by a group of North Shore mothers who have previously convened multiple Israel solidarity vigils.
You can "creep" with TLC this summer.
The man charged with killing seven people and injuring dozens more at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park in 2022 will stand trial in February 2025, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
Robert Crimo II was charged with killed seven people and injuring dozens more at the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in 2022.
Olivo has made an impact in the pool while dealing with the loss of her friend, Megan Sporny, who died of cancer.
Girls' Day of Play looks to promote increased access to sports for girls, addressing the gap of participation rates between girls and boys, particularly in Black and Latino communities.
The Jasper County deputy was "legally justified in using deadly force to defend himself" in the Jan. 26 killing of Matthew Huttle, the Clinton County prosecutor's office said in a release.
Jones, who had yet to make the playoffs with the Blackhawks in his three-plus seasons in Chicago, had requested a trade last week.
Cicero police said Anthony Avila-Puebla was seen carrying multiple jugs of a flammable liquid into the building before the blast.
The Jasper County deputy was "legally justified in using deadly force to defend himself" in the Jan. 26 killing of Matthew Huttle, the Clinton County prosecutor's office said in a release.
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
"President Trump's simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous," Gov. JB Pritzker said.
Pritzker warned cuts to Medicaid would mean "Hospitals will close. People will lose their jobs."
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
Miles away in the north suburbs, the Village of Wauconda sent out a warning about the same scam late last year.
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
An advocate says if the Illinois Commerce Commission approves a project that replaces Peoples Gas' entire system of underground gas mains in the city, the rates could be catastrophic.
Some homeowners said their sky-high water bills now have them considering moving out of the southwest suburb.
The girl was not the only child who took the substance this week at McKay School in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.
Chicago saw its own measles outbreak just last year — affecting in particular the migrant shelter in operation at the time in Pilsen.
Patients can use the PPDirect app to get birth control, emergency contraception, treatment for UTIs, at-home testing for STIs, and medication abortion.
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.
The James Beard Foundation announced Lem's Bar-B-Q as one of six recipients of the America's Classics Award.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
The downstate Illinois plant is getting ready to roll out two new models.
Shanon and William Schmidtknecht, of Poynette, say their 22-year-old son Cole was told the cost had jumped from $66 to $539 out-of-pocket. He tried to manage his condition with his rescue inhaler but suffered a fatal asthma attack days later.
Yusef's passion him on a path to award-winning success, and now, the chance to help others have that success too.
Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog were found dead in their home outside Santa Fe, authorities say.
Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85.
Eleven University of Chicago women's swimmers are getting set for the Division III championships later this month, including junior Annabel Olivo, who has made an impact in the pool while dealing with the loss of a friend.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
A sheriff's deputy in northwestern Indiana will not face charges in the fatal shooting during a traffic stop of a man who days earlier had been pardoned by President Donald Trump for a misdemeanor related to the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.
To mark the official first day of Women's History Month, the Chicago Bulls hosted a "Girls' Day of Play" on Saturday, as 150 girls attended a basketball clinic at the Advocate Center, the Bulls' practice facility.
A judge has ruled the head of a federal watchdog agency must stay in his job, saying President Trump's bid to remove the special counsel was unlawful.
Cicero police said Anthony Avila-Puebla was seen carrying multiple jugs of a flammable liquid into the building before the blast.
The students were walking near 58th and Dorchester around 5:15 a.m. when four to five people got out of an SUV and robbed them.
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Wrigley Building in downtown Chicago on Saturday for a "Russia against Putin" rally.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London ahead of a summit with other European leaders organized by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Olivo has made an impact in the pool while dealing with the loss of her friend, Megan Sporny, who died of cancer.
Luchanda Castleberry maintained all she did was voice her concerns about the care her sister was receiving — and then she ended up getting banned from visiting.
In 2022, CBS News Chicago reported on an elaborate scam in which a man lost hundreds of thousands. Since then, dozens more have come forward saying the same happened to them.
Young said she's still waiting on Mayor Brandon Johnson to make good on a promise to pass an ordinance creating strict rules on how and when police raids can be executed.
The Insurance Information Institute said Roy Beard's situation serves as a reminder to check the terms of your insurance policy.
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the expansive project can't come at an unreasonable cost to customers, who have been upset about rising gas bills in recent years.
Olivo has made an impact in the pool while dealing with the loss of her friend, Megan Sporny, who died of cancer.
Girls' Day of Play looks to promote increased access to sports for girls, addressing the gap of participation rates between girls and boys, particularly in Black and Latino communities.
Jones, who had yet to make the playoffs with the Blackhawks in his three-plus seasons in Chicago, had requested a trade last week.
White completed his biggest play of the night with four seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 110 and set up the extra period, where Lonzo Ball made a pair of 3-pointers during an opening 10-2 run that gave Chicago the lead for good.
Isaiah Rivera led the Blue Demons (11-18, 2-16) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and eight rebounds.
Cicero police said Anthony Avila-Puebla was seen carrying multiple jugs of a flammable liquid into the building before the blast.
The students were walking near 58th and Dorchester around 5:15 a.m. when four to five people got out of an SUV and robbed them.
Police said a 26-year-old man was stabbed in the hand and taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition.
The boy's mother, mother, Hanan Shaheen who also was stabbed – took the witness stand on Tuesday.
Michael Farris is accused of committing the sexual abuse between January 2008 and July 2022.
