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Lakeview Robberies Rattle Residents: 'It's Kind Of Scary'
"We have burglars who are looking to make an easy score which means they're just checking doorknobs."
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"We have burglars who are looking to make an easy score which means they're just checking doorknobs."
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx denied that her office fixed the Jussie Smollett case by agreeing to drop charges, insisting prosecutors handled the disorderly conduct charges the same way they do in thousands of other low-level felony cases.
"It adds up with all of the customers. It could add up to thousands of dollars in the end."
Gates closing, but no trains; months of false alarms at railroad crossings in Lockport have been causing quite a headache for drivers, but a fix might finally be in the works.
"It stopped cold. I flew over it, fell in my right shoulder. I thought I broke my shoulder basically. I was in that much pain."
Legionnaires is a serious lung infection that people can get by breathing in small droplets of water containing Legionella bacteria.
It involves violations related to controlled substances, impersonation of public servants, criminal confinement and other potential criminal offenses related to traffic stops.
Some in the community fear the killer may have left the state. It's a possibility investigators are considering.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said it is the largest reward ever raised for a Chicago homicide suspect.
She gave him $40, but refused to give him her phone. That's when he shot her twice in the head, got out of the car and ran.
"There's more than two women. I am hoping that through the media and exposure on this case more women come forward because the images that I have, there are dozens of women who are unidentified."
A Lake County family is seeking answers after a kindergartener was injured at school and no one called her parents.
The car is described as a silver 2013 Chevy Malibu with Illinois license plate number AV-65043. It has tinted windows, and the passenger side window is cracked.
Police have stepped up patrols in the Rogers Park area, but some residents fear that won't be enough to stop the killer from striking again.
Two men were shot and killed in less than two days in Rogers Park, just blocks away from each other, and police believe one gunman is responsible.
91-year-old Yen Wong suffered a broken collarbone and bleeding on the brain. He remains hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on an IV because he can't eat or drink.
Jon Burge, the infamous former Chicago Police commander who served a 4 ½-year sentence for lying about the torture of criminal suspects, has died at age 70.
The 42-year-old said he was stopped at red light when he saw police trying to stop a black Mercedes.
The head of the union that represents most Chicago police officers fears the requirement will cause officers to hesitate.
City building inspectors are going after the owner of the Little Village home where a fire killed ten children last Sunday, hitting him with more than 40 violations at his property.
His death was ruled a suicide by the medical examiner's office, but the family of 15-year-old Steven Rosenthal is questioning that ruling and the Chicago Police Department's account of the shooting that occurred on August 17th.
Gangs entering Chicago parks is a chronic problem in the city's violence epidemic, but today the story was different.
A 43-year-old man was shot and killed early Thursday, when he confronted four men who had broken into his home in the Longwood Manor neighborhood.
"I'm so grateful that we're alive we didn't lose anyone, and that to me is a miracle."
CPS will likely need to borrow most of or all of the money to finance a $1 billion proposal, despite the city's improved credit rating.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
The Trunk Scholarship Program is now in its 16th year.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The idea left some Chicagoans reflecting on how the city removed statues of Christopher Columbus from city parks.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 18, 2024.
The Revie Sorey Trunk Scholarship Program is now in its 16th year
CBS News Chicago Political Analyst Pat Brady tells Joe Donlon the first seven minutes of former President Trump’s speech weren’t bad, but the subsequent meandering made the speech into a disaster.
CBS News Chicago talked with another well-known comedian, Tom Dreesen, about Newhart's legacy.
The businesses that were targeted are located next to each other in the Beverly neighborhood, and were both left blazing hot inside. Jermont Terry reports.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
It will be the second time the Cubs have played a regular season series in Tokyo, after splitting two games with the New York Mets there in 2000.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Brady, a 20-year-old keeper in his second full season with the club, finished with nine saves to earn his fourth clean sheet of the season.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.
Police said a 27-year-old man got into an argument with another passenger while riding a CTA bus around 10:20 p.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue.