72-year-old man beaten, robbed after crash in Austin
The victim was approached by two unknown males who began striking him and then forcefully took his personal property from him and his car before fleeing the area.
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The victim was approached by two unknown males who began striking him and then forcefully took his personal property from him and his car before fleeing the area.
He's charged with felony burglary and damage to property.
CBS 2 has tracked a nearly 30% vacancy rate along the Magnificent Mile. An expert says lost sales tax revenue hurts everyone.
One of the robberies happened right outside the Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village and was caught on camera. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
It is a scene replaying itself in many parts of the city – armed robbers targeting people on the street. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez talked with one recent victim.
Chicago police said they caught the thieves trying to steal from a train stopped at the tracks.
Jeremy Phillips, 20, was arrested on Thursday, in the 3900 block of West Chicago Avenue.
Police said a 33-year-old man was on the 900 block of North Michigan Avenue around 2:20 a.m., when a dark SUV pulled up, and two gunmen got out and demanded his property.
Tony Davis, 23, was arrested on Wednesday, in the 2700 block of South California Avenue.
The suspects are believed to be armed and dangerous.
Two gunmen robbed a carrier in the 1400 block of Home Avenue just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
One of the letter carriers was shot. The two robberies took place just 15 minutes and a few miles apart.
Investigators are still digging into a crime spree in Chicago that landed one U.S. mail carrier in the hospital. Police believe the same thieves then targeted a second letter carrier just 15 minutes later.
The victim was on the Pink Line platform when she was approached by the suspect who forcefully took a cell phone from her hand.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman talked with the owner of a Subway sandwich shop in Bridgeport.
If you recognize her, you are asked to call the police.
Police say one man is responsible for robbing numerous sandwich shops across a wide swath of Chicago – sometimes at gunpoint. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Three suspects jumped into Wilfredo Cintron and his son's ice cream truck and took all the cash they had, before taking off.
No injuries were reported. The U.S. Postal Service confirmed the victim was an employee and that postal property was stolen.
They said the 27-year-old was out drinking with three men he didn't know, who offered to give him a ride.
It happened around 4:30 a.m. on North Halsted and Roscoe. They said the 27-year-old was out drinking with three men he didn't know, who offered to give him a ride.
"They got me today. They're going to get somebody else tomorrow, and they need to be stopped."
At least 15 victims have been targeted around the Loop and South Loop since June 19.
At least 15 victims have been targeted around the Loop and South Loop since June 19.
The armed robbers got away with two cash register drawers in a black BMW X5, a gas station clerk told police.
This 1984 special, "A Merry Olde Christmas," was nominated for an Emmy Award. This year, we're celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
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.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
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.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
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.
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.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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.
In this second part of the 1984 Channel 2 special, "A Merry Olde Christmas," Bob Wallace saw some kids put on a "Hansel and Gretel" play in Ross-on-Wye, saw a torchlight Christmas parade in Royal Leamington Spa, and made a stop at Warwick Castle has he toured England to sample holiday traditions.
From a winter funfair to Harrod's to a bakery making mince pies, Bob Wallace has a tour of the best London has to offer at Christmastime in this first part of the 1984 Channel 2 special, "A Merry Olde Christmas."
Shardaa Gray spoke with some of those who crowded into Yorktown Center in Lombard Monday.
A man claiming to have a gun tried to rob the two paramedics in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood early Monday. Darius Johnson reports.
Also in political headlines, three key members of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inner circle are leaving. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
This 1984 special, "A Merry Olde Christmas," was nominated for an Emmy Award. This year, we're celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
"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.
Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time, but a late rally by Missouri took the game down to the wire.
The Ramblers have lost two of their last three after and eight-game win streak to open the season.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
