Darien Harris freed after being exonerated of murder conviction
Harris was convicted largely on the testimony of a witness who turned out to be legally blind.
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Harris was convicted largely on the testimony of a witness who turned out to be legally blind.
A search of Joshua Williams' phone revealed 50 google searches related to strangulation, the victim's name, the death penalty, murder, how to explain an asphyxiation death, the penalty for murder and overdosing on medication, and other "inculpatory" web searches.
John Evans, 58, was arrested on arrested on Thursday, in the 8500 block of South Wallace Street.
Because of his plea, the Lake County State's Attorney said Karels would be sentenced to natural life in prison without parole.
The 36-year-old man accused of killing his three young children pleaded "guilty but mentally ill." Jason Karels was charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the 2022 drowning deaths of children ages 2, 3, and 5.
Two cousins who have been incarcerated for more than 40 years were expected to be freed after a judge exonerated them on Thursday for two 1981 murders. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray went to the Cook County Jail, where one of the men was set to be released. After the judge exonerated James Soto, 62, and David Ayala, 60, there were tears of joy from family members.
The girlfriend of the man accused of killing a family of four in southwest suburban Romeoville was involved in the crime, police said.
Romeoville police said Ermalinda Palomo knew about Nathaniel Huey's intent to kill the family and drove the car to the scene of the crime.
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
Latrice Phillips, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 33-year-old Calvin Truitt.
Daeshawn Hill, 21, of Chicago, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.
Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith.
Wadea al Fayoume and his mother were stabbed repeatedly in their home last month. Prosecutors said their landlord, Joseph Czuba attacked them over their Muslim faith. He's pleaded not guilty.
Cairo Ammar Jordan's mother also is wanted in connection with his murder, but she remains at large.
A Glendale Heights police sergeant and his wife were killed in an apparent murder-suicide Sunday evening, according to police.
Initial reports say the resident attacked the victim while in the laundry room after becoming angry about the victim's use of the washing machine.
Jesus Franco, 19, was arrested on Friday in the 5600 block of West Division Street.
Officers found the victim unresponsive on the sidewalk
Darrell Cobbins, 30, was arrested on Tuesday in the 16500 block of South Kedzie in Markham, Illinois.
The nurse was gunned down in Little Village four years ago.
Marni Yang is now more than 10 years into a double life sentence.
Yang was convicted in 2011 in the death of Rhoni Reuter - the pregnant girlfriend of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle.
Lansing first responders were dispatched to a Motel 6 in Lansing for an unresponsive infant earlier this week.
Quntin Buchanan, 25, was arrested on Tuesday around 9:49 p.m., in the 200 block of West 95th Street.
Jonnie Klein's family said she was simply taking out money at an ATM to pay her bills when she was shot and killed over the weekend in Worth. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The Chicago Fire Department said crews were called to a house in the 5700 block of South Rockwell Street around 5:30 a.m.
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.
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 Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
The suspect is facing seven counts of first-degree murder and dozens of other charges related to the 2022 mass shooting.
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 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.
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.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest forecast.
Two Boeing Starliner astronauts aboard the International Space Station already knew they'd be spending Christmas in space. Now NASA says their homecoming is being delayed again.
The House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz regarding allegations of sexual misconduct and obstruction
A deadly crash involving a car and bicycle is under investigation in northwest suburban Rolling Meadows. A man on a bike was killed when he collided with a car on Rohlwing Road.
The song is most likely already stuck in your head. If so, check out this Mariah Carey themed holiday pop-up.
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.
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.
The Chicago Fire Department said crews were called to a house in the 5700 block of South Rockwell Street around 5:30 a.m.
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.
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.
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.
The owner of Fresh Mart Foods, at 400 E 83rd St., said he's thinking of closing up shop after the latest burglary.
