VIDEO: Driver In Oak Park Escapes Attempted Carjacking
A driver in Oak Park had a brush with a carjacker early Saturday, and it was captured on his car's dashboard camera.
A driver in Oak Park had a brush with a carjacker early Saturday, and it was captured on his car's dashboard camera.
A man was killed late Tuesday in a shooting on the western edge of Oak Park.
The Oak Park Democrat was vaccinated in the spring.
In another sure sign that back-to-school season is here, backpacks and school supplies were given away Saturday in Oak Park.
A Chicago man and woman were charged with sex crimes Tuesday after a teenage girl was found dead in an alley in Oak Park over the weekend.
Oak Park Public Health Director Theresa Chapple-McGruder cited the rising number of COVID-19 cases throughout the state for the mandate.
A man was fatally hit by a Metra Train between the Kedzie and Oak Park stops Sunday night.
One second, an Oak Park teenager was sitting outside – and the next, a bullet came out nowhere and hit him in the head.
The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois are set to fully reopen in just a matter of days, but that does not mean everything is going back to normal just yet.
But the same state that admonished her still gives her prominent placement on a list she should no longer be on.
Some Oak Park residents are fighting to stop a proposal to build a high-rise apartment complex.
A woman was attacked on the Blue Line train at the Oak Park station, a witness told CBS 2.
The math just doesn't work out – a 4-year-old boy is no match for a 97-pound box. Video shows that box crush little Max Pratt as he screams for help. But then, a hero comes running.
The Oak Park Police Department is implementing a new strategy to better serve residents with disabilities who may not be able to communicate verbally during an emergency.
A Chicago man has been charged in the shooting of an Oak Park police officer during a traffic stop Thursday morning.
An Oak Park police officer was shot while assisting with a traffic stop near the Eisenhower Expressway Thursday.
The dreaded parking ticket – it's enough to ruin your day. One viewer was so peeved that he called us out to his suburb to survey the signs.
We know the demand for the vaccine is great, but supply is still lagging. And for a small number of Cook County communities, their options for where to get the vaccine are even more limited.
The Kuumba Kids dance troupe in Oak Park has put on a performance drawing hundreds of residents every Black History Month for the past 15 years.
Police said the juvenile pulled out a handgun and told the Uber driver to get out of his car after the driver picked him up in Oak Park on Thursday.
Residents at Belmont Village Oak Park Senior Living have received their first dose of the COIVD-19 vaccine.
"We are definitely being bullied out of town." That's how an Oak Park gym owner says she is feeling in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic's impact on the food and retail industry is devastating, but another less-talked about sector of society that's taken a hit is the arts. CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory shows us one way to support two groups from the comfort of your couch.
"I got shot seven, eight times. It was like a stinging sensation when I first felt the impact."
"I think people have legitimate reason to be fearful to go back to jobs."
Chicago police said a man, 32, was traveling westbound in a black sedan when he disregarded a traffic signal and crashed into a black SUV.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
A 2-year-old girl was found safe after she went missing near a hotel in west suburban Lombard Friday morning.
Helene made landfall in Florida, and its remnants will impact the Chicago area on Friday. Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
Police said two men, 23 and 25 years old, were sitting in a silver sedan at a red light when a red van pulled up and shots were fired.
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Henyard had appointed a new village manager, village attorney, and police chief—none of whom can take office with the ruling now in place.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign scrapped plans for an upcoming outdoor rally in Wisconsin after the Secret Service said it did not have the personnel needed to secure the site.
Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work gloves, donned a hard hat and used a dolly to cart away a drop box outside City Hall. The move is the latest example in swing state Wisconsin of the fight over whether communities will allow absentee ballot drop boxes.
Michael Cozzi bought a prepaid debit card for his friend and put $300 on it—only to be told by every party involved with the card that it was in somebody else's name and he couldn't unlock the money.
The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
Scammers have taken more than $100 million meant for senior citizens' Medicare bills, which comes from taxpayer money. The fraud scheme was exposed after swindlers made $3 billion worth of fake Medicare claims.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Food and Drug Administration ended a program that provided free COVID-19 vaccines in August of 2024.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
The Gift of Hope Organ Donor Care Center is focused on deceased patients whose lungs, hearts and more will live on in others.
Greyhound said its lease is up on Oct. 20, but Greyhound is "working with local officials and stakeholders to determine the path forward."
Experts say the warmer early fall temperatures mean some of the summer fruits and veggies we love. But it also means some fall produce could be delayed.
The sale has those in the real estate industry excited.
The factory's parent company said it gave workers the opportunity to move to other facilities.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Two families formed an unlikely bond after tragedy, suicide, touched their lives. now, they're joining forces during National Suicide Prevention Month to let people know there is help and hope for people who are struggling. Jason Dohmann, owner of Platform 47, and Carol Hufford Deely, founder of Gabriel’s Light, talk more about the event happening Sunday.
His office claims Israel "shares the aims" of a U.S. plan calling for a 21-day ceasefire at the Israel-Lebanon border but still hasn't accepted one.
Adams is the city's first sitting mayor to be indicted on criminal charges, including bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations.
With 150 artists represented, you don’t want to miss the 111th annual Beverly Art Walk. Marissa Perlman got a sneak peek.
A male and female in the SUV suffered minor injuries and were taken to Christ Hospital in fair condition.
Helene made landfall in Florida, and its remnants will impact the Chicago area on Friday. Wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are possible Friday with highs in the upper 70s.
According to the Village of Lombard, the "girl has been found and is safe."
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
During the Tuesday night meeting, the clerk grabbed the mayor's gavel after she made several requests for the mayor to stop pointing it at her.
Chicago police said a man, 32, was traveling westbound in a black sedan when he disregarded a traffic signal and crashed into a black SUV.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Car break-ins were the source of a whopping 40% of gun thefts last year.
The sum was less than attorneys were seeking.
Some of these veterans live in the Chicago area, and many are scattered around the country suffering from debilitating illnesses.
One of the videos showed the arrest of a journalist who said he was just doing his job when he was zip-tied and held for at least eight hours.
Meanwhile, Rome Odunze is confident the Bears' passing game can build off their second-half success.
The Sox improved to 39-120 with its three-game sweep of Los Angeles.
Derrick Rose announced on social media Thursday morning that he's retiring from the NBA after 16 seasons. Rose averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 assists in 723 regular-season games.
The Sox won on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
The Cubs lost two of three in the series to finish with a 39-42 road record.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling talked with CBS News Chicago about victories and challenges after a year in the job.
Darius Sullivan was convicted of shooting and killing Bradley police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic with her own service weapon in December 2021.
The victims range in age from 20 to 25 years old.
Terry Dolowy went missing on Feb. 14, 1985. Days later, her decapitated and burning body was found near a roadside.
A 25-year-old Michigan man serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in Alabama has been handed another life sentence for a killing in Wisconsin.