Witness catches catalytic converter thieves in the act in broad daylight on Northwest Side
The witness, Grace, says Chicago Police arrived within minutes – but the catalytic converter crew was gone.
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The witness, Grace, says Chicago Police arrived within minutes – but the catalytic converter crew was gone.
CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar spoke Thursday to the brave witness who shot the video.
Fire officials say the fire happened in the 3800 block of North Odell Avenue in Dunning around noon.
Police say the car was recovered in the 2500 block of West North Ave.
Children and teens are invited to explore careers and youth resources.
A man was hit in the face and robbed of his belongings in West Town Wednesday morning.
The suspects took money and personal belongings from the victims before getting back into the sedan and fleeing.
Police say six men were robbed between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. in the West Town and Near West Side neighborhoods.
We reached out to incumbent Gardiner, who has not responded to our requests for an interview.
Mathias talks with CBS 2's Marie Saavedra. We reached out to incumbent Gardiner, who has not responded to our requests for an interview.
Neighbors say the impact made their entire building shake.
Chicago police issued a warning after three businesses were burglarized Thursday.
CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra spoke Tuesday with the finalists for the race for alderman in the Northwest Side ward.
You're invited to sip, shop, and support women-led businesses on the Northwest Side.
A man shot and seriously wounded another man who broke into his home on the city's Northwest Side early Sunday morning.
A warning from Chicago police to be aware of your surroundings when using drive-through ATMs.
A warning from Chicago police to be aware of your surroundings when using drive-through ATMs.
Burglars this week used rocks and even a sport-utility vehicle to smash their way into auto body shops on the city's Northwest Side.
Police said several people were fighting on a sidewalk when an unknown person pulled out a handgun and fired shots.
One of the burglaries was caught on camera during a string of auto shop break-ins this week.
Burglars this week used rocks and even a sport-utility vehicle to smash their way into an auto body shop. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
All of the burglaries happened overnight Thursday between midnight at 4:30 a.m. in the Belmont Cragin, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square neighborhoods.
All of the burglaries happened overnight Thursday between midnight at 4:30 a.m. in the Belmont Cragin, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square neighborhoods.
The thefts happened in the Irving Park, Avondale, Dunning, and Montclaire areas.
The thefts happened in the Irving Park, Avondale, Dunning, and Montclaire areas.
With just a few days left in the year, the numbers indicate this has been the busiest year for air travel ever.
After a rainy end to the week, Chicago is finally in for a break from the rain.
A suburban man is making music again with help from some high-tech surgery. Music instructor Matt O'Brien's transformation has been remarkable.
Ayisha Sheard said she'd pay off her kids' college tuition, and "probably get a new house built from the ground."
A case of mistaken identity almost cost a man his life on the South Side.
Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to get federal authorities involved next time a person kills any law enforcement officer.
CPS denied doing any such thing—insisting it is bargaining in good faith.
Here's a look at some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2024, including Mayor Brandon Johnson's clashes with the City Council to the end of the more than five-year-long Jussie Smollett saga.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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.
The iconic artwork towering above Chicago's Riverfront will be available Saturday night. The artwork is currently on display at the Art Institute through Jan. 6.
It appears to be the first acknowledgement on the Russian government's part that its air-defense systems could have played a part in the crash.
Plunging winter temperatures are putting thousands at risk, with many living in tents without access to warmth.
The Italian Foreign Ministry says Cecilia Sala was reporting in Tehran when she was arrested. She has been held in the county for the past nine days.
The country's foreign affairs and finance ministers left without assurances they'd be spared from Trump's threatened tariffs once he takes office.
A case of mistaken identity almost cost a man his life on the South Side.
A suburban man is making music again with help from some high-tech surgery. Music instructor Matt O'Brien's transformation has been remarkable.
With just a few days left in the year, the numbers indicate this has been the busiest year for air travel ever.
Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.
After a rainy end to the week, Chicago is finally in for a break from the rain.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
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.
Goaltender Petr Mrazek was pulled after allowing four goals on 11 shots in the first period. Backup Arvid Soderblom made 22 saves.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
From the firings of three head coaches to a rivalry that got a little physical, we're counting down the top sports stories that people are still talking about, along with a few some may have forgotten.
The Bears (4-12) have two double-digit losing streaks in general manager Ryan Poles' three seasons.
Atlanta trailed 124-107 with 6:23 remaining in the game and used a 23-2 run to take its first lead since the first quarter.
A case of mistaken identity almost cost a man his life on the South Side.
Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to get federal authorities involved next time a person kills any law enforcement officer.
Christopher Sponholz, 39, of Waukesha, Wisconsin is charged with felony hit-and-run involving death in the hit-and-run that killed Hussain Farhat, 40, on Christmas Eve Tuesday,
The boy was shot multiple times in his lower body inside a home.
After sexually assaulting the woman, the man stole some of her belongings, and fled through the back door.
