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Seven weeks ago, a suburban Chicago father came home with tamales for his family — only to be met by U.S. Immigration and Customs agents, who arrested him on the spot. As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, Abel Orozco Ortega's family is now part of a lawsuit claiming unlawful arrests.
A new federal lawsuit has revealed new details of 22 people taken into custody by the Chicago office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE came to a family’s house in southwest suburban Lyons on Jan. 26 with a warrant looking for the son of the family. Instead, they arrested, detained and jailed the dad — who had the same name. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Police in Lyons were interviewing late Friday everyone to figure out what happened.
During the shootout, the gunman and a woman were shot, but it is not clear whose bullet hit the woman.
"If you're not safe, you cannot protect anyone else."
The police chief and the mayor in suburban Lyons have shared more information about a sophisticated, high-end theft ring that spanned multiple states and amounted to millions of dollars.
The investigation is centered around a warehouse in the Austin neighborhood filled with stolen merchandise.
The stolen good were swiped from rail cars from across the country, then shipped to the warehouse where they were sold to unsuspecting retailers.
Millions of dollars in high-end shoes, including Nikes and Yeezys were found, not at a store, but at a West Side warehouse that was home to a theft ring that targeted freight trains. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos showed how police busted the operation.
Millions of dollars in high-end shoes, including Nikes and Yeezys were found, not at a store, but at a West Side warehouse that was home to a theft ring that targeted freight trains. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos showed how police busted the operation.
Lyons Fire Chief Gordon Nord said the damage "certainly appears to be" due to a tornado.
Wednesday's storms left a trail of damage through multiple southwest suburban communities along the Interstate 55 corridor.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry was in southwest suburban Lyons where a storm ripped through, causing debris to fall and powerlines to be downed with started a fire.
It happened on Wednesday when CBS 2 using a trolley to help the United Way collect food for the needy while standing around at Lyons Township High School.
The family of Sara Straney is calling for charges against the driver, but police didn't pursue any.
The family of Sara Straney is calling for charges against the driver, but police didn't pursue any.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office ruled the boy died of nutritional neglect, and his death was a homicide.
The Lyons Township football staff knew the moment they heard Elliott kick a football that he was special.
Holiday celebrations continue in Cook County and northeastern Illinois.
It's a commemoration of the biblical story of the day when three kings went to visit the baby Jesus.
Michael Lelko, 47, has been charged with two counts of concealment of a death, according to Lyons police.
All five people and two pets inside made it out safely.
Two Chicago Police officers were wounded Wednesday night when another officer's gun accidentally discharged during a struggle with a suspect in west suburban Lyons, police said.
Some of the guns turned up at Chicago crime scenes.
Bad actors are scooping up reservations at hot spots and trying to sell them for big money.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The work isn't done after they pay off their gas bill. The church plans to use the extra funds to repair its heating system to prevent any further complications.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Alexander-Basta said the combination of her immigrant experience and background in the hospitality industry make her more effective and compassionate.
Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
If you like to go out to eat in Chicago, you know how tough it can be to score a reservation. Scammers saw that opportunity and are trying to cash in. Bad actors are scooping up reservations at hot spots and trying to sell them for big money.
Tiffany Henyard still has a couple of weeks left to serve as mayor of Dolton, Illinois, but crews have already removed her name from the sign outside the village hall, as Trustee Jason House prepares to be sworn in as the new mayor next month.
Florida State University held a candlelight vigil Friday night for the two people killed in a mass shooting on campus on Thursday. Six others were wounded in the attack.
The man who admitted to killing seven people and wounding dozens more at the July 4th parade in Highland Park in 2022 will face sentencing next week.
Hundreds of Catholics in Chicago commemorated Good Friday with by observing various versions of the Way of the Cross, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ahead of Easter Sunday.
Bad actors are scooping up reservations at hot spots and trying to sell them for big money.
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Is Costco open on Easter Sunday? What about ALDI? As you plan your weekend, here's what is open and closed on Easter, as well as some local places offering special deals.
The work isn't done after they pay off their gas bill. The church plans to use the extra funds to repair its heating system to prevent any further complications.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
Trevor Story went 3 for 4 with two homers and six RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.
The two teams combined for seven homers.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
