CPD: 81 Arrests Made In Overnight Raids, 12 Weapons Seized
It's a familiar story, and once again, Superintendent Eddie Johnson was pleading for help, asking lawmakers to stiffen penalties for repeat gun offenders. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
It's a familiar story, and once again, Superintendent Eddie Johnson was pleading for help, asking lawmakers to stiffen penalties for repeat gun offenders. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
The dig comes after new leads in the case of Robin Abrams, who was a Will County sheriff's officer who disappeared on Oct. 4, 1990.
SWAT teams surrounded a home at 119th and Longwood shortly before 10 a.m.
Several hundreds of people gathered for the "Not My President" President's Day rally in Chicago.
Navy Lt. Edward "Butch" O'Hare single-handedly shot down five of nine Japanese bombers attacking his aircraft carrier, the Lexington, on Feb. 20, 1942.
A 67-year-old woman was carjacked late Thursday night in the River North neighborhood, and one of the suspects later crashed another stolen car.
Can some tried-and-true expressions, such as "Good job!," be overused when rearing children? CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
The Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturer's Association proposed new effort to standardized expiration labels on foods.
Police have solid leads in the shooting of three, including the fatal shooting of 2-year-old Lavontay White.
The vaccine is a good match for this year's virus, but no longer offering the flu mist option may be keeping some parents away.
The heroin-trafficking operation grossed $15,000 a day at one spot on the South Side, Chicago Police and federal officials say.
Dozens of sick dogs at The Anti-Cruelty Society have caused the organization's adoption shelter to close.
The family of a man killed by Forest Park police are demanding a thorough investigation. They dispute the officers' story and they have hired a civil rights lawyer to get answers.
Family and friends rally around the 12-year-old as he recovers from being severely beaten by another student at Kenyon Woods Middle School.
Since 2013, hundreds of Chicago firefighters have breathed into masks as part of a study. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
The lion's share, $4 million, goes to a man wrongly convicted during the Jon Burge torture era.
A Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 board member resigned after posting an inflammatory tweet about women who participated in the Women's March.
Donald Trump opened a campaign office early on in Griffith, Ind. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez talks with some Trump supporters there.
Chicago police say an off-duty officer fired back at a group of men who fired at him first on Sunday night in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Community activists passed out flyers Wednesday in hopes it will lead to information about Joanna Wright, 33.
"Pet Fooled," a new documentary showing in Chicago on Tuesday night, blasts the top-selling pet foods as being unhealthy for your dog or cat.
There were some heartwarming stories of medical miracles and uplifting generosity. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
Some private driving schools teach it already: what to do when you're stopped by police. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports.
Bennie "Trey" Flowers might not take the court, but the Kansas City native will have plenty of responsibilities, like high-fiving his new teammates.
Forty thousand dollars will go to the EpiPen initiative in DuPage County, money raised by the Annie LeGere Foundation. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
High temperatures for Saturday will reach the lower 80s and upper 70s. The normal for this time of year is 85 degrees
The Butterfly House, just west of Navy Pier, is home to butterflies from all over the world.
Many residents have complained there are limited activities for teenagers during the summer. So Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) decided it was time to change the narrative.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
More than two dozen House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Shane Butler said he was grateful to be alive, and he owes it all to the safety training he did exactly one year before he accidentally shot himself.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
This beautiful 2-year-old pup is already crate trained but she's out of her crate, she will reward you with cuddles, a wiggly butt and what her foster family calls "a dopey grin."
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified her as Octavia Redmond, 48, of Chicago. People who live in West Pullman said she was beloved in the neighborhood.
Temperatures will be a touch cooler with low humidity remaining. The normal high for this time of year is 85 degrees.
They're beautiful and intriguing, but perhaps many don't know a lot about butterflies. CBS News Chicago's Mugo Odigwe spent some time at The Butterfly House at Navy Pier to get an up close and personal look at some winged wonders.
While Chicago is known for its summer festivals, there's a new festival this year with a different purpose. Jessica Rose and her husband, Jonathan, brought their daughters to Oakwood Beach on Friday to attend the first-ever Peaceapalooza Music and Family Festival. The fest was designed to give youngsters something positive to do while on Chicago's lakefront.
"My heart is shattered, because it was a nice lady," Kim Sanders said. "She never bothered anybody."
James, a First Amendment advocate, says the chief attacked him after he came to village hall to file a complaint about a previous encounter.
More than 200 flights had been canceled, and nearly 900 others had been delayed as of late Friday morning.
A total of 25 House Democrats have now publicly called for President Biden to end his bid for re-election.
Preliminary information indicated a white Infinity sedan driven by a man, 18, with a passenger, a woman, 21, was traveling westbound when it failed to stop at a traffic signal, striking the bus occupied by the driver and a passenger traveling northbound.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. homered and drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1.
Gabriel Moreno had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
The roster will have a healthy mix of both veterans and rookies this season, all led by No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams.
Franklin competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and will be suiting up for Team USA a second time this summer in Paris. But earning a bronze medal at the U.S. trials to get there didn't come easy.
Opening Day is set for March 27, when the White Sox will host the Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.