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In what appears to be a crime prevention tactic, a picture shows two vehicles parked on Burberry's Michigan Avenue sidewalk, blocking the entrance during off hours.
Police on Friday warned of three retail thefts at high-end stores on or near the Magnificent Mile this week.
People are expected to spend more on presents this year compared to last year. That's the prediction from the National Retail Federation.
Of 10 recent thefts - some of them violent - that we've tracked in the city's prime shopping districts, there have only been two people arrested. Both of them were minors.
Two women stole items from two different stores on the Magnificent Mile Wednesday evening, and one of them used a stun gun on a security guard, police said.
Thieves went into a store at reportedly the former John Hancock Center and stole items Thursday afternoon.
Customers were pushed and shoved this week as a group of thieves ransacked the Burberry store on the Magnificent Mile – in the latest hit in a number of similar mass-thefts at high-end Chicago stores. CBS 2's Tara Molina asked Tuesday how the crime is affecting the holiday shopping season.
Thieves hit the Neiman Marcus store on the Magnificent Mile in a grab-and-run incident Thursday night, taking an unknown amount of merchandise.
Parts of Chicago's Magnificent Mile on North Michigan Avenue were closed to traffic on Sunday.
Chicago Police have issued a formal warning after continued robberies on and around the city's Magnificent Mile, at a time when stores continue to leave while others fight to stay in business after big pandemic hits.
A string of robberies has prompted a warning for businesses around the Magnificent Mile.
Disney is closing its four remaining Chicago area stores – including its Michigan Avenue location.
A string of robberies hit stores around the Magnificent Mile, all in broad daylight, has prompted a community alert.
A lively event on Sunday aimed to draw customers back to the stores on the Magnificent Mile on North Michigan Avenue.
A string of robberies at stores along the north end of the Magnificent Mile has prompted a warning from Chicago police.
A man was shot and critically wounded Thursday night during an attempted carjacking near the Loyola University Water Tower Campus and just west of the Magnificent Mile.
Instead of boarded-up windows this summer, the heart of Chicago's streets will close, but this time for space to have fun and dine out.
Disturbingly high vacancy rates – that is the state of Chicago's Magnificent Mile today - with stores still closing up and moving out a year after the mile was hit by looters and crushed by the pandemic.
Burglars targeted the Nordstom on the Magnificent Mile overnight.
A 39-year-old man from downstate has been charged with attempted murder, after police said he stabbed another man who declined to give him spare change on Sunday on the Magnificent Mile.
"Disgusting and embarrassing" – that is how Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas describes the possibility of a Target store replacing the iconic Macy's on the Magnificent Mile.
A Chicago man was charged federally with inciting rioting Tuesday, on accusations that he posted multiple messages and videos on Facebook urging people to come downtown and loot this past August.
The Magnificent Mile is a huge draw for tourists, and a big boost to the city's bottom line. But now with big stores like Macy's and the Gap leaving, CBS 2's Tara Molina was asking what the city is doing to keep North Michigan Avenue alive.
CBS 2's Jeremy Ross has the surprising economic impact of the day, and equally surprising shopping scenes around the area.
The Gap will be leaving a big hole in the Magnificent Mile as it announces it plans to close in January.
The incident happened on Christmas Eve just before 9 p.m. in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
The Lake County Sheriff's deputies Identified the robbery suspect as 40-year-old Chritina A. Linter. She was charged with attempted aggravated robbery.
One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
Metra said inbound and outbound trains on the UP-North Line were halted as of 8:40 a.m.
The children were found just before midnight during a well-being check in the 500 block of West Oak Street.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
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.
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.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
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.
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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.
Some adorable cats and kittens are ready for their forever homes in the new year. They’re waiting to meet you at Barb’s Precious Rescue in Palatine.
Snow ends by midnight as chilly breezes take shape. Wind chills by Friday morning drop into the single digits.
The investigation into the truck attack in New Orleans continues, after a driver killed 14 people when he plowed into a crowd of New Year's Day revelers. The attacker, who the FBI now believes did not have any accomplices, posted videos declaring his support for ISIS shortly before the deadly rampage.
The fire broke out on the 15th floor of the building. Both smoke and flames could be seen coming from at least one unit.
Chicago police said they responded to a call of service where the victim, identified as Kristina Romandine, 33, by the Medical Examiner's Office, was found unresponsive inside the apartment.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said the deadly attack on Bourbon Street—and the way a pickup truck was used—has police departments reviewing their measures.
Chicago Police said there is no actionable intelligence about a threat involving Chicago's Trump Tower, but patrols have nevertheless been increased in the immediate area.
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
The incident happened on Christmas Eve just before 9 p.m. in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
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.
The Chicago Bears may not be having a miracle season, but fans were dealt a small consolation Thursday after one of the beleaguered team's players was named to join this year's Pro Bowl Games.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Zach LaVine scored 32 points for the Bulls after he sat out Monday's win in Charlotte with toe soreness.
Williams came to the defense of his much-maligned offensive line ahead of the Bears final game of the season.
The Blue Demons are much improved in their first season under coach Chris Holtmann, but there is still a sizeable talent gap when they take on the Big East's elite teams.
One restaurant manager said the strip mall stores keep their cash securely locked up, so the burglars didn't get much.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
The victim was shot in the chest and right leg, police said.
The victims range in age from 18 to 46.
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
