Memorial grows for fallen Oak Park, Illinois police detective
Detective Allan Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday. Sara Machi reports.
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Detective Allan Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday. Sara Machi reports.
Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning, and on Saturday a Chicago man was charged with his murder.
Reddins was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning, and on Saturday a Chicago man was charged with his murder.
Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was the first Oak Park officer killed in the line of duty since 1938.
Around 7:30 a.m. Oak Park police and fire departments were called to Ridgeland Avenue and Roosevelt Road for possible shots fired and a car crash.
The village said that officers responded to the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Several shell casings were found about a half block from the crashed car.
Residents worry the $2.8 million building will cost taxpayer money, put a damper on raw nature space like the hill for kids, remove trees, relocate a playground, and create a traffic nightmare.
The Field Park field house, located in the center of the western edge of the park, has served those in Oak Park for nearly 100 years. But now, the Park District of Oak Park says the structure is failing and the building needs to be decommissioned. Darius Johnson reports.
In this week's edition of School Spotlight, CBS News Chicago Investigator returned to her alma mater, Fenwick High School in Oak Park.
Michael Harris, 19, and Antwan Ford, 22, each appeared in court Friday morning.
The dart technology that made the assist in stopping the suspects is called StarChase. CBS News Chicago was first to report on it last year.
The organizers narrowed the field down to 17 films—showing the creativity and talent of the suburb.
Jim Williams reports that Oak Park will host its own film festival this weekend, joining the likes of Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto. The first-ever film festival for the near-west suburb will have one thing in common.
Comedy Plex Comedy Club hosted the event on the eve of what would have been Newhart’s 95th birthday.
The Oak Park native was a proud Chicagoan who graduated from Saint Ignatius College Prep in 1947.
The first of his two popular sitcoms was set in Chicago and featured the city in the show's opening. Newhart was born in Oak Park and went to Saint Catherine for grade school, Saint Ignatius High, and Loyola University.
Author Karen Brothers shares her story that takes readers through a journey of relatable childhood moments and experiences in her new memoir, "Moxie Matters: True Tales of Rolling Through A Messy, Muddled, and Magical Life.” She talks more about her new book.
G&G Home in Oak Park offers items to help spruce up your home, from candles to décor. Owner Georgianna Dominguez shares more of the store's offerings.
"I didn't realize it's like a Victorian mansion full of, like, clothes that you can buy," shopper Xara Schellhase said.
"For us, it is important that students learn about people who can be their neighbors, their friends at school, their teachers, their doctors, etc."
CBS 2's Sara Machi reports it was part of an outreach program for Arab American Heritage Month as they found their rhythm in exploring new cultures.
According to McKinsey, Black beauty brands only earned about 2.5% of the estimated $9 billion that consumers spent in 2023.
It's only been a year, but the founders are working to flip the script. With the help of other major names in the industry, having won grants from Glossier and Tarte, participated in the Sephora Accelerate Program, and it's all being run by one person from a family home in Oak Park.
Since opening in July, the Oak Park Migrant Ministry has grown to serve up to 350 people each time it opens its doors. Volunteers are just days away from their next challenge.
Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Blackhawks.
Police believe the truck was headed east through the Pratt Industries property in Valparaiso when the strong crosswinds blew it over.
White Sox starting pitchers allowed no earned runs in the series against the Angels.
The Cubs' Matthew Boyd gave up four hits and three walks over five scoreless innings while striking out five.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling attended the event as a special guest.
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
Spartz was repeatedly drowned out by jeers from some of the 500 people who packed a conference center outside of Indianapolis.
In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption counts, but acquitted him on seven other charges, while jurors were deadlocked on six other counts.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
The Republican Party of New Mexico said someone set fire to the entrance of its headquarters in Albuquerque.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight. During this, a 40-year-old man pulled out a sharp object and swung at multiple people.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, March 30, 2025.
The billionaire and special adviser to President Trump has spent more than $20 million in hopes of getting conservative Brad Schimel elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Hammond police said at Portside Pub early Sunday morning, they found the door riddled with bullets — and inside, five people who had been shot. Shardaa Gray reports.
The storms produced hurricane-force winds and took down trees and power lines in parts of Northwest Indiana.
Hammond police said around 4 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at Portside Pub, located at 1516 Indianapolis Boulevard.
There were also animals inside the house, and two dogs were found dead, the fire department said.
Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Blackhawks.
Police believe the truck was headed east through the Pratt Industries property in Valparaiso when the strong crosswinds blew it over.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Blackhawks.
White Sox starting pitchers allowed no earned runs in the series against the Angels.
The Cubs' Matthew Boyd gave up four hits and three walks over five scoreless innings while striking out five.
Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective innings as Chicago bounced back from Friday's 8-1 loss to Arizona.
Dallas moved 1 1/2 games ahead of idle Phoenix for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. The Bulls missed a chance to move closer to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.
Chicago police said two groups were in an argument that turned into a fight.
Officers found a 15-year-old boy on the ground with a gunshot graze wound to his leg after hearing gunshots near Columbus Drive and Illinois Street.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
Video shows the masked thief exiting the front seat of the van and making his way into the rear, were thousands of dollars' worth of tools were stored.
The shooters fled the scene, and there was no one in custody late Thursday.
