Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years
"Relief, happiness, it was just amazing to walk out of there," Brian Beals said after he was released from prison. "I'm ready to begin life again."
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"Relief, happiness, it was just amazing to walk out of there," Brian Beals said after he was released from prison. "I'm ready to begin life again."
The woman whose body was found on the side of the road in northern Lake County, Illinois, on Wednesday was identified. The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 39-year-old Megan Lewis, a Chicago resident.
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as 39-year-old Megan Lewis, a Chicago resident.
A woman's body was found on the side of the road in Lake County, Illinois, Wednesday morning. Lake County sheriff's deputies were called to the scene on Hunt Club Road south of Route 173 around 7 a.m., police said.
Police said it appeared the woman was the victim of a homicide and that her body was dumped during the early morning hours.
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona where he's serving time for the murder of George Floyd.
"I'm just grateful it wasn't one of my parents, you know."
A man walking on a River North sidewalk was hit in the head by one of two men who asked him for money. He died a short time later. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot spoke with someone who saw what happened.
A suspect in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been taken into custody, the Detroit Police Department said Wednesday.
An investigation is underway after three men were found shot and killed on the city's Southwest Side Saturday morning. Chicago police say officers responded at the 3100 block of West 39th Place just after 1 a.m. for a shots fired call in the area. Neighbors said they heard at least 10 shots.
Arriving officers located a red Dodge SUV with two men, between 20 and 30 years of age, inside unresponsive.
A family on Chicago's West Side is mourning the loss of a beloved father and husband who was killed in an armed robbery while protecting his wife. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos learned the killers in the case may be linked to another homicide.
A family on Chicago's West Side is mourning the loss of a beloved father and husband who was killed in an armed robbery while protecting his wife. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos learned the killers in the case may be linked to another homicide.
A man was found shot and killed inside a truck in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Just before midnight, Chicago police found a 29-year-old man with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle, on 47th Street at Ashland Avenue.
Police in southwest suburban Romeoville continued investigating the shooting deaths of four family members. They were all found dead inside their home Sunday night. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray had the latest on where the investigation stood as of Tuesday.
Maywood Police found Myrtle Brown's body Saturday evening in a creek less than a hundred yards from her home.
Police released an image of the vehicle described as a dark-colored SUV with a missing front plate and distinct rims.
The Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force was called in to investigate the incident.
An inmate at the Cook County Jail was beaten to death on Tuesday by a fellow inmate, police said. Security personnel responded to a commotion in Cermak Hospital, a division of Cook County Health within the jail, and discovered one inmate assaulting another.
Police released surveillance images of the suspects who were last seen driving a dark-colored Chevy Malibu.
The incident happened on June 14, in the 7600 block of South Drexel Avenue around 5:39 p.m.
The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead.
Baltimore Police are investigating a mass shooting that happened during a block party early Sunday morning in Brooklyn. Police say 30 people were injured; two were killed.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects in connection to a homicide in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood earlier this month.
A second victim, a 96-year-old woman, was struck in the face and was taken to the University of Chicago medical center for evaluation.
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls (15-18).
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
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.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
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.
Meteorologist David Yeomans and his wife, Izzy, are the proud parents of a baby boy born Christmas Day.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Getting a second opinion made all the difference for Dr. Alex Timchak of River Forest—who was found to have pancreatic cancer, but is now cancer-free.
The candlelight vigil honored of the memory of Margaret “Pegg” Sangerman, and to pray for her husband, Mike, who were shot earlier this month in an incident that took Pegg's life. Darius Johnson reports.
The robberies all happened in the early morning hours Friday, Dec. 6.
It's been a roller coaster of emotions for Michele Murray since Christmas morning when the fire broke out.
The vigil was intended to honor the memory of Margaret Sangerman, and to pray for her husband, Mike.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.
Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
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.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls (15-18).
The NHL arrived at Wrigley with a crew of 300 workers on Monday, Dec. 16.
The 'Hawks also lost three of four in their season series against Dallas.
Mervis, 26, was the Cubs' No. 15 prospect entering 2024.
Ciani had nine rebounds for the Flames (9-4, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference).
The robberies all happened in the early morning hours Friday, Dec. 6.
In the sanctuary, every pew was filled with those who knew and loved Pegg and Mike Sangerman—whether it was for a few years or many decades.
Police said the man robbed and beat a 20-year-old man while riding a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train between the Sox-35th and Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stops.
Three men were killed and five other people were wounded when a fight broke out on Dec. 2 at a party inside a home near 59th and Saint Louis.
Police said, around 2 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at Jamaica Jerk Choice at 6066 W. 159th St., and found "several" people who had been stabbed.
