Chicago nonprofit helping the unhoused is worried after CTA Blue Line mass shooting
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Four people were found shot on a train at the transit center early Monday, and all of them died. Andrew Ramos reports.
Rhanni Davis, 30, of Chicago, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the shooting. As Tara Molina reports, the victims, all of whom died, were found on the train at the Forest Park terminal early Monday morning.
Forest Park village leadership says problems at the terminal go back years—and have only gotten worse.
A man has been charged in a deadly mass shooting that took place in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood in April. Octaviano Romero, 39, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.
There have already been calls for Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter Jr. to resign, and those calls have intensified with a shooting that killed four people on a Blue Line train on Monday. Lauren Victory reports.
Rhanni Davis, 30, of Chicago, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in the shooting that killed four people who had been sleeping on a train, according to Forest Park police.
Alderpeople's disdain for Carter has been renewed in light of the murders.
Octaviano Romero, 39, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.
Four people were killed in a mass shooting on a CTA Blue Line train in west suburban Forest Park on Monday morning. All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m., said Forest Park Police Deputy Chief Christopher Chin.
Four people were killed in a mass shooting on a CTA Blue Line train in Forest Park on Monday morning. All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m., said Forest Park Police Deputy Chief Christopher Chin.
Four people were shot and killed Monday morning on a CTA Blue Line train in west suburban Forest Park. A suspect later was taken into custody on a Pink Line train.
The shooting appeared to be random, police said. The suspect was found on another train and police recovered a weapon.
The shooting happened Tuesday night at 51st Street and Ashland Avenue. Charlie De Mar reports.
Witnesses said they saw at least one person running away from the scene.
Shortly before 4 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a burglar alarm at Déjà Vu Showgirls at 750 S. Clinton St.
The shootings happened in the Chinatown and Washington Park neighborhoods.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. at Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp, located at 2120 S. Canal St. At least 36 evidence markers were placed at the scene.
The shooting left the two boys injured and still hospitalized. Three other victims Capri Edwards, 24, Nakeeshia Strong, 45, and Strong's 7-year-old son were killed.
Nearly two weeks after two women and a child were fatally shot and two other children were critically hurt in a mass shooting on Chicago's South Side on the Fourth of July, their family is demanding justice.
Five people were injured in the mass shooting. Megan Hickey reports.
They killed his mother, 45-year-old Nakeeshia Strong, his cousin, 24-year-old Capri Edwards, and his seven-year-old brother, Bryson Orr.
Shardaa Gray reports Mixon was home from college visiting his family when someone massacred his family.
The victims were two women, identified by the family as Capri Edwards, 24, Nakeeshia Strong, 45, and Strong's 7-year-old son Bryson Orr, who died. Two other boys, brothers ages 5 and 8, who were injured, are also Edwards' children, family said.
The measures, including canceling officers' days off, come after multiple mass shootings within a day.
This week brings the first significant snowfall of the season to the Chicago area. Snow is expected to fall at least through the early afternoon before changing over to cold November rain.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
James Harris, 44, was arrested on Tuesday in the 3100 block of West Mann Drive by members of the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Task Force.
Surveillance video shows the incident at the station on Oct. 17 in the 8600 block of South Morgan Street.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
Anthony Finch has filed suit against the village and Mayor Derrick Burgess for wrongful termination. Now, four trustees want to bring Finch back to the village—but this time working as an auditor.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The IBA also gave out the Silver Dome Awards at its luncheon Wednesday.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Forecasters predict Northern California could see the worst flooding as some parts could get a record 16 inches of rain in 48 hours.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1 p.m.
Snow is moving into the Chicago area. Marissa Perlman reports on the road conditions from the Mobile Weather Lab.
American Airlines has been testing the new boarding system in Tucson and two other airports. Flyers trying to board just a little early are asked to wait until their boarding group is called.
The Whipple procedure, which removes part of the pancreas, intestine and gallbladder, is the standard for pancreatic cancer. But one candidate got a minimally invasive approach. A robotically-assisted surgery performed by Dr. Aaron Sasson the director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center at Stony Brook Medicine.
A winter weather advisory will take effect from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snow is expected to be a threat through noon before changing over to a cold afternoon rain.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
Four people were taken to area hospitals in serious-to-critical condition, and one of those four was described as "very critical" by the Fire Department.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Indiana is ranked among the states with the weakest gun safety laws, in part because it does not have a law that requires safely storing firearms.
"How is this possible that so many things could have gone wrong and allowed for this to happen?" Candice Gatlin said.
Will Riley led Illinois (3-1) with 18 points and nine rebounds while Kylan Boswell added 17 and Kasparas Jakucionis had 15.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Morgan went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians.
Williams and the Bears offense will try to build off the positives in game one this past weekend with Thomas Brown calling plays.
Meyer had five rebounds for the Blue Demons (5-0). Troy D'Amico scored 14 points.
Alicia Robles said didn't initially feel the pain because she was still absorbing the situation—and then seconds later, her skin, she said, was on fire.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
Police said the drive-by shooting happened on the 2400 block of South Oakley Avenue around 10:45 a.m.
CTA officials received a disturbance call just before 9:40 a.m. on board a bus near the entrance to the Red Line station along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Susan Smith, convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994, broke down in tears while making her case to the parole board.
