At Least 20 Wounded In Weekend Violence Through Sunday Morning
At least 20 people, including a 10-year-girl, a 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, have been wounded in shootings throughout the city since Friday evening.
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At least 20 people, including a 10-year-girl, a 16-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, have been wounded in shootings throughout the city since Friday evening.
A man facing prison for heroin possession fatally shot his girlfriend, her two sons and niece as they slept in the home they shared in unincorporated Villa Park early Tuesday.
A gas leak caused traffic headaches in a busy part of the South Loop Friday morning.
Two employees of a spa in Villa Park were doing more than giving massages, police say.
Police say they have new leads Thursday morning in the murder of Officer Clifton Lewis, as the community pays its last respects.
The Metra Union Pacific West Line was shut down for some time Thursday morning, after a train hit an empty car in West Chicago.
Two teenage boys have been charged in a shooting that left a man wounded at the busy Roosevelt Road 'L' platform in the South Loop.
Firefighters worked more than two hours Tuesday night to extinguish an extra-alarm blaze on the West Side.
Early morning rush hour traffic was tied up downtown Monday, after a pickup truck slammed into a taxi at Columbus Drive and Roosevelt Road.
A shooting on the city's West Side led to a high-speed chase on the Eisenhower Expressway overnight, before police finally caught three suspects miles to the west.
Police say a fight over a woman led a former Hines VA Hospital worker to kill a colleague over the weekend.
Police in Cicero discovered more than 2,000 DVDs of allegedly illegally copied hit movies in a car they pulled over Friday for a broken headlight.
Three adults – including at least one University of Illinois at Chicago police officer – and a child were injured late Saturday in a crash on the Near West Side.
Two trucks collided and jackknifed overnight, spilling fuel and a load of candy, in one of three accidents involving trucks on the expressway in a period of about nine hours.
A new Trader Joe's store may bring new life to the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Roosevelt Road in the South Loop.
A captain and crew member aboard a water taxi wasted no time Monday when a woman fell into the Chicago River. Newsradio 780's Steve Miller talked with one of the heroes.
Five people were injured in a rash of shootings Wednesday, all of which happened in broad daylight.
Community activists, advocacy groups and union representatives will join 20 of Chicago's 50 aldermen Thursday night for the first ever People's City Council Meeting.
Police say they are surprised by a spike in thefts of human hair in recent months.
As concerns mount about flash mob attacks in the trendy Streeterville neighborhood, the University of Illinois at Chicago is now reporting a similar attack on the city's Near West Side.
The driver of a sport utility vehicle remains in custody after he ran into and critically injured one pedestrain and then hit a second man while fleeing the scene of the first wreck early Sunday in the Lawndale neighborhood.
A Chicago police officer was injured in an accident on the West Side.
An extra-alarm fire broke out this afternoon at an asphalt company on the city's West Side.
Two people were stabbed in the North Lawndale neighborhood this morning, reportedly at a barbershop.
It was a well-planned heist on the quietest day of the year, Easter Sunday, and burglars who knew exactly what they were looking for: top-quality human hair and hair products collectively worth $80,000.
The Chicago Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting Friday night to potentially fire Martinez.
"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.
According to program organizers, hundreds of kids are currently slated to lose their jobs come New Year's Eve.
Kiani Macklin spent her last $200 on Christmas gifts for her son and daughter, when she bought a package of presents on Facebook Marketplace.
On Dec. 4, Emma Hasty had been getting ready for a night out with friends, when a fire started in the condo building around 5 p.m., flames consuming the building.
The Chicago Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting Friday night to potentially fire Martinez.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
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.
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.
They are dangerous, and hard to stop once started. Illegal street takeovers have become a growing problem over the years in Chicago. Police departments in other cities have found possible solutions, and one key alderman thinks they could work here.
Embattled Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Board of Education, seeking to stop the mayor's hand-picked board members from moving forward with a possible bid to fire him at a special meeting scheduled for Friday evening.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
Illegal street takeovers have been a problem across Chicago for years, but it's not a dangerous issue that's unique to the city. Police departments in other major cities are cracking down on the issue, raising the question if the same methods could work in Chicago.
A young woman shared her terrifying story of survival, after jumping to escape a fire that was quickly spreading through her condo building in Crestwood earlier this month.
The Chicago Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting Friday night to potentially fire Martinez.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams.
On Dec. 4, Emma Hasty had been getting ready for a night out with friends, when a fire started in the condo building around 5 p.m., flames consuming the building.
"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.
According to program organizers, hundreds of kids are currently slated to lose their jobs come New Year's Eve.
"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.
Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as the 'Hawks closed out a perfect three-game homestand.
The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
While Sosa did not specifically address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs, he said he "left it all on the field" and "did whatever I could to recover from injuries."
Edwards shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 13 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (9-1).
Williams' completion percentage so far this year is 61.9%, which would be lower than any of his three college seasons.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
Damonte McCorkle is charged with aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated carjacking, and armed robbery.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
