Illinois man charged with plot to kidnap boy in Florida to hold for ransom
Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was arrested on Saturday at Union Station, as he tried to board an Amtrak train to Miami, according to federal prosecutors.
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Devontay Shields, 35, of Danville, was arrested on Saturday at Union Station, as he tried to board an Amtrak train to Miami, according to federal prosecutors.
The rail agency is combining two routes for the direct round trip.
The Floridian Amtrak service will begin on Sunday, Nov. 10.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
Trea Turner hit two long home runs, and the major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies hung on to beat the struggling Chicago Cubs 6-4.
North of Miami, one driver mistook a canal for a road and drove into it.
Police said they also found a man in the building who had been shot multiple times and left in critical condition.
So far, there has been no comment from Combs' attorneys.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
There were 47 passengers on board, all U.S. citizens escaping the civil unrest and violence in the Caribbean nation.
The rapper sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Mr. Trump is the first former president to face federal indictment – and he continually declares he is the victim of political persecution. Thus, CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller believes prosecutors wanted to be as thorough as possible. CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reports.
Mr. Trump headed to Miami Monday to face 37 counts related to his handling of classified documents. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
The donation comes from Griffin, who recently announced that he and his Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel would be moving to Miami.
A spokesperson points to Florida's business-friendly climate and Chicago's violence as reasons for the move, saying, "talent wants to live in cities where they feel safe." CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports.
Police said a 20-year-old man from Chicago and three companions started a fight with three other people at Miami International Airport, after being told there were only three available standby seats on the next flight to Chicago.
A video posted on social media shows a woman hit in the face by an officer at Miami International Airport. We have now learned that the woman was hoping to catch a flight to Chicago before the incident.
An American Airlines to O'Hare International Airport from Miami made an emergency landing in Jacksonville Thursday.
Daniel and Mary Mann now know they made a mistake when renting an SUV from Ace Rent A Car at the Miami airport. They didn't take any photos before driving the vehicle off the lot.
Chicago-based rapper AAB Hellabandz was fatally shot outside the Cameo nightclub on a crowded Miami Beach street.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo homered and the Chicago Cubs won for the 10th time in 11 games, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Thursday.
The Chicago metropolitan area was ranked as the most corrupt U.S. city in a new report from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
They planned to work in assembly line-fashion to pack up 75,000 pounds (34,019 kilograms) of food.
A missing teenager whose parents were found dead inside their Wisconsin home might have been spotted in Miami on Monday.
A Chicago musician traveling with her cello was removed from an American Airlines flight in Miami as she tried to return home
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls (15-18).
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
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.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
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.
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.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
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.
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.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Getting a second opinion made all the difference for Dr. Alex Timchak of River Forest—who was found to have pancreatic cancer, but is now cancer-free.
The candlelight vigil honored of the memory of Margaret “Pegg” Sangerman, and to pray for her husband, Mike, who were shot earlier this month in an incident that took Pegg's life. Darius Johnson reports.
The robberies all happened in the early morning hours Friday, Dec. 6.
There are parties across the area—whether one prefers outdoors, a rooftop, or a ballroom. And a night ahead of time, organizers were putting their final touches on the events. Jermont Terry reports.
It's been a roller coaster of emotions for Michele Murray since Christmas morning when the fire broke out.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
The vigil was intended to honor the memory of Margaret Sangerman, and to pray for her husband, Mike.
Cook county sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.
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.
Nikola Vucevic added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls (15-18).
The NHL arrived at Wrigley with a crew of 300 workers on Monday, Dec. 16.
The 'Hawks also lost three of four in their season series against Dallas.
Mervis, 26, was the Cubs' No. 15 prospect entering 2024.
Ciani had nine rebounds for the Flames (9-4, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference).
The robberies all happened in the early morning hours Friday, Dec. 6.
In the sanctuary, every pew was filled with those who knew and loved Pegg and Mike Sangerman—whether it was for a few years or many decades.
Police said the man robbed and beat a 20-year-old man while riding a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train between the Sox-35th and Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stops.
Three men were killed and five other people were wounded when a fight broke out on Dec. 2 at a party inside a home near 59th and Saint Louis.
Police said, around 2 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at Jamaica Jerk Choice at 6066 W. 159th St., and found "several" people who had been stabbed.
