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Cook County prosecutors will ask a judge to vacate the convictions of six men and one woman falsely arrested by former Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts and officers under his command.
Large groups of teenagers and young adults created chaos in Hyde Park on Halloween, vandalizing dozens of cars, harassing people attending a holiday street festival, and robbing University of Chicago students.
Attorneys for disgraced former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke have filed motions to throw out his conviction, and seeking a new trial in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on the South Side and dragged for several blocks early Tuesday morning, police said.
A major construction project on Metra's BNSF line could cause some problems for commuters this weekend.
Metra trains on the BNSF line are experiencing major delays Thursday morning, after a freight train knocked down power lines across the tracks near Cicero.
The new 100,000-square-foot offices at Carpenter and Lake streets won't be ready until fall 2019, in what eventually be a 12-story building.
A two-day hearing begins Wednesday in federal court, allowing the public to weigh in on a proposed consent decree governing sweeping changes at the Chicago Police Department.
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The staffers filed their lawsuit against the campaign last week, three weeks before the November election.
A rare polio-like illness that has popped up in several states has now been found in Chicago. It's called AFM, and a suburban girl has been battling it for about a month.
The culmination of Chicago's most high-profile murder case in decades is near, with the prosecution and the defense in the case of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke expected to begin closing arguments this morning.
The defense could wrap up its case today in the murder trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke.
A child and two adults were killed and three people were injured in a violent crash in the Englewood neighborhood Monday night.
The Chicago Cubs are ready to take on The Milwaukee Brewers today for an afternoon tiebreaker game that will determine the winner of the National Central Division.
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office said shots were fired inside Bella One Spa in unincorporated DuPage County near Roselle around 3:30 a.m. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a man dead at the scene.
St. Jane De Chantal School sent a letter home to parents informing them Father Ed Cronin received "a few threatening phone calls at the rectory regarding his speaking to the press."
Last month, Mayor Rahm Emanuel led Amazon's selection team on another visit to a South Loop site along the Chicago River, known as The 78.
Van Dyke's defense team began presenting its case on Monday, and three witnesses testified about encounters with McDonald long before the shooting.
Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke's defense attorneys will begin presenting evidence on Monday, following four days of testimony from witnesses for the prosecution in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.
A man accused of beating a 91-year-old man in a Chinatown attack this week is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
Three children were injured by a lightning strike Thursday morning in north suburban Round Lake Heights.
An already crowded field in the race to become Chicago's next mayor is about to get even larger.
A forensic pathologist told jurors Laquan McDonald died of 16 gunshot wounds, before detailing each individual wound as she testified about the autopsy at Officer Jason Van Dyke's murder trial.
The second day of the Jason Van Dyke trial starts Tuesday morning, and follows a compelling first day of testimony Monday.
The bicyclist was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The next snow chance arrives late Thursday into early Friday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sean Harden was sworn in as a CPS board member last week.
Drama persists and a federal probe remains active in the south Chicago suburb.
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 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.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
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.
The restaurant, at 4806 N. Broadway, announced that it will close its doors for good on Friday, Dec. 20.
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.
Indiana carried out its first state execution in 15 years early Wednesday in Michigan City, as a man was put to death for the murders of his brother and three other men.
Communities across the southeast continue to struggle, weeks after hurricanes Milton and Helene, and they still need help. A family-owned Chicago-area business is stepping up.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
A police investigation is underway in northwest suburban Rolling Meadows. An intersection was closed and there was a large response.
The frozen pizzas were distributed in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin to grocery stores. They are already expired—their expiration date was Nov. 27 of this year.
Police are giving an update on the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
The building at 2347 S. Michigan Av. has been vacant ever since 21 people were killed in a stampede inside the E2 nightclub in 2003.
Thornton Township Trustees Christopher Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have been going to great lengths to stall movement on Henyard's plans for the township.
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 bicyclist was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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.
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.
The Bears went 1 for 12 on third down and 1 for 3 on fourth down.
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.
The owner of Fresh Mart Foods, at 400 E 83rd St., said he's thinking of closing up shop after the latest burglary.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
