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Judge Rules Chicago Suburb Cannot Enact Assault Weapons Ban
A Lake County judge ruled Friday that the north suburban Deerfield cannot ban assault weapons.
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A Lake County judge ruled Friday that the north suburban Deerfield cannot ban assault weapons.
A 22-year-old Chicago man was charged after being caught at a motel in northwest suburban Libertyville with a 14-year-old girl from Gurnee who he allegedly had sex with, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A Lake County man has been arrested for allegedly biting his 10-month-old daughter on the face and arms when she would not fall asleep.
Authorities say a vehicle driven by the teen crossed into the wrong lane on Route 45 in Warren Township and smashed into a car driven by Katherine Lewis of Grayslake.
An Illinois State Police cruiser was struck by a drunk driver on Interstate 94 in north suburban Lake Forest early Friday, according to authorities.
A northwest suburban man wanted for allegedly sexually abusing a family member was apprehended after at least three months on the run from authorities, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Much of the nation uses 2-1-1 for non-emergency help, but most of the state of Illinois doesn't have access to that service.
Metra will soon offer express train service for people who live in Chicago and reverse-commute to work in Lake County.
A Lake County jail inmate allegedly conspired to hire a hitman to kill a witness who was set to testify against him at trial.
Snowfall between Sunday and Monday totaled close to nine inches in some areas, while other areas got an inch or two.
A Winter Weather Advisory will take effect for Lake and McHenry counties starting Sunday at 3 a.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. Monday.
Emergency officials warned that melting ice can be unpredictable. With more headed down river, they are urging caution.
Two medical experts found Kevin Hauber's death was likely related to his job, which involves repeated exposure to toxic smoke and carcinogens.
Police in Lake County, Indiana are looking for the owner of an injured dog found on the side of the road after being hit by a car that took off.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning affects parts of Lake County near Russell and Gurnee.
Tuesday night's ice storm hit the north and northwest suburbs the hardest.
A man in far north suburban Spring Grove was arrested after he allegedly shot an air rifle at a 22-year-old man walking his dog on Sunday.
Snow is on the way and Chicago areas are under a winter storm warning Sunday.
More than seven inches of snow fell in Lake County, and lake-effect snow could bring more precipitation beginning Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Lake County Sheriff's officials said 39-year-old Steven Klubertanz, of Ingleside, was wanted on an arrest warrant charging him with four felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Former Illinois State Rep. Nick Sauer turned himself in to Lake County authorities on Thursday afternoon, a day after he was indicted on "revenge porn" charges.
Police determined that 41-year-old Keesha Ingram made a false 911 call because the victim owed her money.
The Hobart Fire Department extinguished the fire and found the remains of one person, who has been identified by the Lake County Coroner's Office.
The council said the zone wouldn't apply to hunters during hunting season and it wouldn't apply if gun owners get signed permission from their neighbors.
A north suburban man is facing DUI charges for allegedly fleeing police and hiding in a swamp on a cold January day after crashing his car into a tree in north suburban Green Oaks.
Divers searched for the teen but could not find him before they had to halt the search due to inclement weather.
Police have released a photo and video of the man they say fired the gun in the deadly shooting.
The protest Sunday is expected to be dwarfed by protests later in the week.
Five people were hospitalized following a rollover crash near Woodstock Sunday.
Victims say two men armed with a rifle went into the Clark Gas Station and demanded a pack of Backwoods Cigars and drinks.
The protest Sunday is expected to be dwarfed by protests later in the week.
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, the Bidens, the Clintons, and the Obamas are staying in downtown hotels, prompting the security hot zones.
Security Sunday night was tight at the ballroom at the easternmost end of Navy Pier.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
A Save A Lot store in West Garfield Park is expected to open in early September. Three other Chicago locations could reopen in October, and two more could reopen in November.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
CBS News Chicago's political analysts, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady, join Joe Donlon and Irika Sargent with analysis as a protest grows downtown ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
The pro-Palestinian cause appeared to become the main focus of the protest as it took to the streets marching. Dave Savini reports.
A protest march downtown a night ahead of the Democratic National Convention morphed into a focus on the pro-Palestinian cause as it took to the streets. Former police Supt. Eddie Johnson said this cause is more likely to attract outside agitators.
CBS News Chicago’s Political Analysts—former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady—compare the soon-to-begin Democratic National Convention to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last month, and break down what the Democrats’ best strategy would be.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson says officers on bikes rather than in riot gear are better suited for the crowd at the protest and march downtown Sunday night.
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, the Bidens, the Clintons, and the Obamas are staying in downtown hotels, prompting the security hot zones.
Security Sunday night was tight at the ballroom at the easternmost end of Navy Pier.
The shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. at 18th and Blue Island in the Pilsen neighborhood.
For anyone living around the United Center, getting around has gotten complicated in recent days.
Divers searched for the teen but could not find him before they had to halt the search due to inclement weather.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
The No. 1 overall draft pick made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field.
The Cook County Sheriff's deputy was paid $1,000 to deliver the paper to a main in custody at the jail, police say.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
Federal prosecutors said Lewis Lacey lied about his income and assets to avoid paying more than $40,000 in a lawsuit settlement.
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
Three men exited a vehicle, and at least one of them pulled a gun and fired shots at the teen, police said.