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They didn't take his money, his cards. They beat him and took his $700-plus iPhone. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
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They didn't take his money, his cards. They beat him and took his $700-plus iPhone. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Slow and steady: that's the advice from one legal and technology expert following the debate over unlocking the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino gunmen.
Several recent armed robberies had been reported near 35th and Buchanan in Gary, Ind., in which two suspects robbed people trying to buy iPhones after connecting through an app called "OfferUp," Gary police said in a statement.
If you're ready to take your overall going green experience to the next level, check out some of these apps that can help you reduce your harmful impacts on earth.
A man has been charged with stealing an iPhone on the Red Line after the victim chased him down at the Chinatown stop early Tuesday on the Near South Side.
Just because you can talk to your car doesn't mean you should. Two new studies have found that voice-activated smartphones and dashboard infotainment systems may be making the distracted-driving problem worse instead of better.
Apple said Wednesday that it was pulling its latest iOS 8 update after users of the iPhone 6 reported that the software essentially rendered their phones useless.
As usual, Apple's latest iPhone--which goes on sale on Friday--is in big demand, but current iPhone customers can take advantage of some nice features in the company's latest mobile operating system, iOS 8.
Already, there are promos online for the iPhone 6 — and the company recruited some big names to help sell them.
The long-anticipated unveiling of Apple's first smart watch may be coming sooner than initially thought.
Walking and texting just might become as easy as walking and chewing gum at the same time.
Because a smartphone should help you do more than kill time at the airport, here are three handy travel apps to ensure your next trip goes off without a hitch.
Among the must-see technology conventions to visit are the Cloud Expo in New York, E3 2014 in Los Angeles, MacWorld/iWorld and Dreamforce in San Francisco and South by Southwest in Austin.
Jason Chan, a Lincoln Park restaurateur, delivered some street justice last week when a suspect ran off with a patron's iPhone.
Police are looking for the man who robbed a teenage boy at gunpoint Saturday night in northwest suburban Schaumburg.
Chicago Police have arrested a teenager who they say stole a tourist's iPhone on the lakefront this weekend, reports WBBM's Nancy Harty.
He survived the terrifying --a fellow passenger on the Green Line-- with a gun demanding his iPhone. But this passenger's quick thinking helped police catch up with the suspect, reports CBS 2's Brad Edwards.
Bond is set at $300,000 for the 17-year-old Glenview teenager accused of stabbing another teen, and whom the defense accuses of stealing an iPhone belonging to a friend off the suspect.
A Glenview teen who tried to help a friend retrieve a stolen iPhone has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing the alleged thief.
There are lots of websites and software available, but you may not have thought of smartphone apps for doing your taxes.
The Chicago Works App: Does it work? Can you fix problems with a few clicks on a phone?
We know her name – Siri – and we know her voice, but few of us know that one of her co-developers is a Chicagoan.
"Three of my fingers were literally, pretty much hanging off my hand, and that's pretty scary," says 31-year-old Anthony Kuber. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.
Two south suburban men are behind bars after a stolen smart phone led police to them.
Anthony Kuber was just trying to surrender to robbers, but he took five gunshots instead.
Schererville police said an officer working an extra-duty assignment at the Up Your Alley bowling alley in the 1000 block of Indianapolis Boulevard was alerted to a large group of individuals causing a disturbance inside after being asked to leave by management.
Conditions remain brisk and drizzly in the 40s for the Bears game against the Seahawks this evening.
Chicago police said officers responded to a battery in progress where a man, 45, was attacking a woman, 40, inside the home.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
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.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
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.
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.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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 airline says the issues began Thursday morning and also led to long delays for both domestic and international flights.
Several local media outlets are now reporting that on a recent call involving a third of his liberal party's members of parliament, they all agreed it was time for Trudeau to go.
Nick, Gabby, and CJ Kaine all work for the Milwaukee Fire Department and spent the holiday on duty.
The report found the crash happened because the pilot of a small coast-guard plane mistakenly believed he had permission to enter the runway a Japan Airlines A-350 was about to land on.
As more customers turn to cheaper online outlets, small toy stores are a vanishing business along with the in-store experience.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Chicago police said officers responded to a battery in progress where a man, 45, was attacking a woman, 40, inside the home.
Conditions remain brisk and drizzly in the 40s for the Bears game against the Seahawks this evening.
Schererville police said an officer working an extra-duty assignment at the Up Your Alley bowling alley in the 1000 block of Indianapolis Boulevard was alerted to a large group of individuals causing a disturbance inside after being asked to leave by management.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
"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.
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 Ramblers (9-4) were led by Miles Rubin, who posted 16 points and three blocks.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
