FedEx Helps Cops Bust International Theft Ring
Investigators say fraudulently purchased goods were delivered to vacant homes, then shipped to Ghana.
Investigators say fraudulently purchased goods were delivered to vacant homes, then shipped to Ghana.
Jason Leavitt is a Park Ridge police lieutenant. He's been a cop there for 16 years. But on Monday, Leavitt stood before a judge, charged with beating two teenagers four years ago. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov reports.
Many didn't know the victim. But they feel moved by her story. Now, Andrea Will's killer is to go free Tuesday after serving 12 years of a 24-year sentence.
The Des Plaines police have released a composite sketch of the truck driver who ran over and killed at 17-year-old Maine West High School student.
Naperville police have arrested 20 people during the recent national sweep targeting prostitution.
If you've received unsolicited texts, it's caused you actual harm, in terms of aggravation and money, according to a lawsuit.
The Forest Preserve District of Will County wants expert marksmen to help it keep the deer population in check.
A travel magazine is ranking American cities on criteria ranging from skylines to pizza to weather.
The family of a Des Plaines teenager killed by a truck driver who might not have known what he'd done is hoping he'll come forward so they can have some closure.
Businesses in downtown Elgin have collection jars on their counters, and volunteers have gathered to keep a local institution up and running while its owner is in the hospital.
Have you noticed something purple about Chicago's skyline?
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says the odds are good for an expansion of gambling in the state, including a Chicago casino and slot machines at the racetracks.
Salvage company to try to retrieve a Bird Cage Corsair from the "ideal storage locker" of lake waters.
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, meaning you'll need to turn your clocks back tonight.
Republican Mark Kirk has won the race for the U.S. Senate seat, according to the Associated Press.
The races for governor and the U.S. Senate are going down to the wire Monday, as candidates from both sides make the most of their last day to campaign.
Suburban police are investigating reports that someone tampered with Halloween candy given to children Sunday night.
Two suspicious packages containing explosives were intercepted on their way from Yemen to Chicago, authorities said Friday. President Barack Obama said authorities had uncovered a "credible terrorist threat."
More than 150 artists and designers have been working overtime at Macy's, preparing to unveil this year's Christmas display windows at the State Street store.
Authorities stopped two cargo planes with suspicious packages onboard, after learning the items were being sent from Yemen to synagogues in Chicago.
Online posts by a Notre Dame student indicate he was terrified as he filmed football practice on a hydraulic lift on Wednesday. "Holy f---, this is terrifying,'' he wrote. Minutes after posting his fears on Twitter and Facebook, the lift blew over in high winds, and he was killed.
DeKalb residents and students at Northern Illinois University are nervous and anxiously waiting for answers. Is there a killer among them?
Confirmation is expected today for whether the remains found discovered in a park near the Northern Illinois University campus belonged to freshman Antinette "Toni" Keller.
A man was charged with raping his former girlfriend, dangling her out of a window while holding her against her will, and stabbing her on the South Side.
Research finds hospitals in black communities don't do as good a job in early detection or treatment.
No flames and smoke were visible from outside the building, but several fire trucks and other emergency vehicles were parked in the driveway.
The conviction for the shooting death of CPD Ofc. Clifton Lewis was overturned due to misconduct by prosecutors.
A total of 52 evidence markers were seen on the pavement as police investigated.
Four workers were killed and three others were injured in the explosion. OSHA found the company didn't meet federal standards for its electrical equipment.
Bank of America customers are reporting problems accessing their online accounts, according to DownDetector.
While time is running out to register to vote by mail or online, Illinois voters can register in person on the same day they vote.
The ruling comes less than a week before Madigan is set to face trial in federal court in Chicago.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Police performed a daring high-speed maneuver to stop a teenager stuck in an out-of-control car going over 100 mph in Minnesota.
Jackie Speciale of Woodstock, Illinois, deployed previously for hurricanes Michael and Ida. She joins Jim Williams and Irika Sargent to talk about how she’s feeling as she’s set to depart, and what she’ll be doing upon arriving in North Carolina.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire Wednesday afternoon at an assisted living facility in southwest suburban Hazel Crest.
The FBI is asking for the public's help with identifying a man who committed three bank robberies in the Loop.
The victim was hit in the shoulder and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition. Darius Johnson reports.
The conviction for the shooting death of CPD Ofc. Clifton Lewis was overturned due to misconduct by prosecutors.
Some passengers who witnessed the shooting reportedly jumped into action and held down the shooter until police arrived and arrested her.
The ruling comes less than a week before Madigan is set to face trial in federal court in Chicago.
No flames and smoke were visible from outside the building, but several fire trucks and other emergency vehicles were parked in the driveway.
A total of 52 evidence markers were seen on the pavement as police investigated.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Hoyer also believes Craig Counsell's five-year, $40 million contract is money well-spent.
Williams' foot was feeling good at the start of training camp after undergoing season-ending surgery last February.
Lonzo Ball also said he is feeling good coming back from his three knee surgeries, and expects to be ready to play on opening night.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
While no one expected the White Sox to be good, or even average, in 2024, few expected them to set a league record for futility.
The conviction for the shooting death of CPD Ofc. Clifton Lewis was overturned due to misconduct by prosecutors.
A total of 52 evidence markers were seen on the pavement as police investigated.
Some passengers who witnessed the shooting reportedly jumped into action and held down the shooter until police arrived and arrested her.
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he died, police said.
The teen suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his body.