Man Charged With Attempted Murder Worked As Substitute Teacher While Out On Bail
Andres Rodriguez, 39, was arrested in July of last year, after he allegedly shot a man following a traffic dispute in Tinley Park.
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Andres Rodriguez, 39, was arrested in July of last year, after he allegedly shot a man following a traffic dispute in Tinley Park.
Two Chicago police sergeants rescued a woman, and firefighters rescued her daughter, who uses a wheelchair, from a house fire in the South Chicago neighborhood early Wednesday. One of the sergeants was critically injured.
The fire started around 3 a.m. Tuesday at a three-story apartment building at the corner of Monroe and Kildare.
The aim is to ease congestion along the 18-mile trail, and reduce the chances of a collision between runners and bikers.
The Special Olympics is kicking off its 50th anniversary on Thursday, at the opening ceremony of its Spring Games at Soldier Field.
The storms were so powerful Wednesday they ripped at least part of a roof off an apartment building in Bronzeville, leaving hundreds homeless.
A 4-year-old girl was shot in the shoulder Tuesday evening in Gresham neighborhood.
The University of Chicago has opened its new Level 1 adult trauma center, the first such emergency department on the South Side in nearly 30 years.
Two men who worked as security guards at Holy Name Cathedral have been charged with stealing as much as $100,000 from the church's collection plate.
One person was in custody after a series of carjackings Thursday evening ended with two people shot in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
Christopher Clingingsmith, 52, was arrested last month for driving on a revoked license, and providing police with a fake ID after a hit-and-run crash in Arlington Heights.
One of Chicago's most iconic churches has been targeted by thieves.
Let street paving season begin. With warmer temperatures arriving, city crews are beginning work to repave hundreds of miles of streets.
Hundreds of miles of roads in Chicago will get a makeover. It's part of the city's annual effort to resurface crumbling streets.
A 29-year-old man from Morton, Illinois, is the subject of an intense interstate manhunt, after four people were shot and killed at a Waffle House near Nashville.
Friday's marches were timed for the 19th anniversary of the infamous Columbine High School massacre in Colorado.
On the eve of a national walkout honoring those killed 20 years ago at Columbine High School, a girl who survived the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was visiting with students in South Holland.
The cardinal reached out to lawmakers directly on Tuesday, saying now is the time to do what is right, not what is necessarily popular in their particular districts.
"We have rodents, roaches, mold, mildew, asbestos; in other words, filthy unsanitary unhealthy schools," said CTU recording secretary Michael Brunson.
A man ambushed the victim from behind as she was walking to the Fullerton Red Line station, and put her in a chokehold. He then repeatedly stabbed her in her upper body.
Witnesses said a 67-year-old woman was thrown more than 50 feet by the force of the impact, landing behind a nearby building.
The money will be used to beef up the Police Department's use of technology to track and fight crime.
The city won't confirm the exact number of safety personnel losing their jobs, but they say their hands were forced.
In February, lawmakers passed a measure that would require all gun dealers in Illinois to obtain licenses from the state.
Police are investigating two violent robberies early Friday morning, and investigators believe the attacks might be connected.
The new builds are part of a broad and bold plan from the Hope Center Foundation and other community organizations.
No injuries were reported, but traffic was moving only in the left lane of eastbound I-80 after the crash, Illinois State Police said.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The Salvation Army says once all families have been served, they will give the rest of the boxes over to the community.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny said they often relive the traumatic experience and are now in physical and mental health therapy.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
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.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, won Illinois' popular vote in November, and will get all 19 of the state's electoral votes.
Anyone who has an affected Connie's Pizza in the freezer should either throw it out or bring it back to the store for a refund.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Back in 2017, the city promised to replace the smelly windows after the CBS News Chicago Investigators exposed the issue. But just a tiny fraction of the windows in question have been replaced.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the department's Wage and Hour Division has an open investigation with a HelloFresh facility in Aurora.
Thomas Riolo said he is paying the price for an update to his report that shows damage to his vehicle for which he is not responsible. The damage in question happened before he even owned the car.
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.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The program should launch early next year.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Both President Biden and President-elect Trump have vowed to block the $15 billion acquisition on national security grounds.
The bar has been in the ownership of the same family since 1989.
Experts said Tuesday night that the industry is facing hard times because of factors such as slowing sales and diminishing reimbursements—leading to store closures.
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.
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons. Matt Zahn reports.
The new builds are part of a broad and bold plan from the Hope Center Foundation and other community organizations. Noel Brennan reports.
The proposed relocation plan for people here in Elgin focuses on safety following those two fires. Tara Molina reports.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny were preparing to get on an Amtrak train to go to Missouri for their honeymoon, but instead, the passenger cart they were riding in fell onto the tracks and they had to go to the ER. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The bags of toys and boxes of food went to those in need in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. Shardaa Gray reports.
The charges were dropped on the eve of Patrick O'Donnell's trial on two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of official misconduct.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Shundra Johnson and Leonard Stepheny said they often relive the traumatic experience and are now in physical and mental health therapy.
A homeless advocate whom CBS News Chicago connected with said putting the residents up in a hotel would be a start.
The new builds are part of a broad and bold plan from the Hope Center Foundation and other community organizations.
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.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
The cheerleaders turned to CBS News Chicago for help—and some disturbing information was discovered about how the girls ended up stranded.
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
Layden Blocker led the way for the Blue Demons (8-3, 0-2) with 17 points. Conor Enright added 12 points.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The move, which will also see the Yankees send right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs, is a cost-saving move for Chicago, after acquiring superstar right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Astros.
Police have not said if the two burglaries are connected.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
Tuhan "Amanda" Waller, 53, has been charged with five felony counts of retail theft. She had previously pleaded guilty to charges in three other shoplifting incidents.
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister's fiancé decades ago was put to death, without any independent witness, marking the state's first execution in 15 years.
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.
