Jury selection begins in Chicago landlord murder trial
The tow truck driver watched her dump a black garbage bag into a garbage can. At the beach, pooled blood and blood-soaked rags were found inside.
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The tow truck driver watched her dump a black garbage bag into a garbage can. At the beach, pooled blood and blood-soaked rags were found inside.
Maleek Smith, 14, was shot and killed back in 2022.
Ten months after she was beaten and left for dead, activists are hoping to spur new interest in a brutal murder in West Garfield Park.
Baltazar Perez-Estrada, 33, was charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly told police he stabbed his wife.
Jane Dorotik was convicted of her husband's murder but says some so-called bloodstains presented at trial were never tested and others were not blood at all.
Antonio Dickerson, 24, was arrested Tuesday at his home in Alsip, after he was identified as one of three gunmen in the shooting at a Bronzeville barbecue.
After the CBS 2 Investigators pressed the state for days, they finally admitted mistakes involving the release of Crosetti Brand from prison.
Prosecutors said Antonio Velasco shot all four victims after spending the evening hanging out with them, smoking marijuana.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board was never told a pregnant Chicago woman feared for her life, and was seeking an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, before he was paroled and later allegedly stabbed her and killed her 11-year-old son.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board was never told a pregnant Chicago woman feared for her life, and was seeking an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, before he was paroled and later allegedly stabbed her and killed her 11-year-old son.
The victim was found sitting in her wheelchair inside her apartment, and she had several injuries from an assault.
The victim was found sitting in her wheelchair inside her apartment, and she had several injuries from an assault.
Allen is accused of killing 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Libby German back in February 2017.
The family of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins and his mother physically went after suspect Crosetti Brand in court Friday. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Crosetti Brand had been released from custody the day before police say he stabbed a woman he had once dated to the point where she was in critical condition, and stabbed and killed the woman's 11-year-old son. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Crosetti Brand, 37, is charged with stabbing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins to death and stabbing and critically injuring Jayden's mother. Brand was out free despite a lengthy history of violence. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Crosetti Brand is charged with stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death and stabbing the boy’s pregnant mother to the point where she was in critical condition. On Friday, police Supt. Larry Snelling himself questioned how Brand was set free on Tuesday, despite the victim pleading for an emergency order of protection just three weeks ago. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Police said the pregnant woman had an order of protection against suspect Crosetti Brand, and he was not only known to police - he has a long history of domestic battery. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Just hours after testimony wrapped for the day in his trial Wednesday, the 17-year-old boy charged with firing the stray bullet that killed 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was arrested on charges of possessing a stolen vehicle. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Julie Ann Hanson’s family has now spoken out for the very first time after the death of suspect Barry Lee Whelpley. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports Marshawn Mitchell's mother said it's been six months since her son was murdered, and she's hoping that this technology will bring clarity as to who killed her son.
"That person I was before this happened to Marshawn, I will never be again. She's gone."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports Marshawn Mitchell was shot and killed leaving a football game at Hillcrest High School last year. The FBI hopes someone who taped the incident last year will upload the video to their website.
Former CTA customer service employee Emmet Richardson is charged with first-degree murder in the beating death of 54-year-old Kevin Powell.
Morgan was convicted by a jury of the August 2021 shooting that killed Officer French and left Officer Carlos Yanez paralyzed. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The next snow chance arrives late Thursday into early Friday morning.
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.
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.
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.
There have been rare cases of serious liver injury in those taking Veozah.
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 next snow chance arrives late Thursday into early Friday morning.
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.
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.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
