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Restorative justice court program expands to south suburbs
The program, Restorative Justice Community Court, helps young people get rid of their criminal record.
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The program, Restorative Justice Community Court, helps young people get rid of their criminal record.
An expert's examination of decades of lawsuits involving Tasers found they were used on a disproportionate number of children of color and children with disabilities.
The eighth-grader was being questioned about a broken window when an officer shot him, then blamed a weapon mix-up.
Fire officials said it was a first alarm box level as well as a hazmat box at a fully involved pole barn building used for car repairs and maintenance.
Fire officials said it was a first alarm box level as well as a hazmat box at a fully involved pole barn building used for car repairs and maintenance.
The couple said the thieves tried to steal her Kia twice, failed, and ended up coming back.
Jonathan Harris was arrested Friday for the murder of a 30-year-old man in West Pullman.
Details on the crash are few.
There was no word late Thursday on the accident victims' condition or the cause of the crash.
Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile, by a Sauk Village Police officer.
Police say it happened as officers were trying to arrest the boy Friday.
Jarvis Wright, 27, is charged with killing Alvin Arrington at the victim's birthday party on July 17 in Sauk Village.
A woman died in a house fire in south suburban Sauk Village Sunday night.
One person is dead and two were injured in a shooting in south suburban Sauk Village on Tuesday, sources said.
Sauk Village police said, around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired near 219th and Clyde. When they arrived, they found two 33-year-old men who had been shot inside an SUV.
Route 394 was snagged in the south suburbs during the Monday afternoon rush, when a truck rolled over and dumped its load.
The National Weather Service confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Memorial Day after two tornadoes were confirmed in the Illinois villages of Romeoville and Sauk Village.
A coin flip last decided a Cook County election in 2013 for Stickney trustee.
Postal investigators are still trying to determine what caused a USPS truck to catch fire in Sauk Village and how much mail was damaged.
As temperatures drop to freezing outside, neighbors in one Sauk Village community say it has felt just as chilly inside their homes, where temperatures have recently dipped to about 40 degrees.
In south suburban Sauk Village, neighbors are finding bullet holes in the sides of their homes and families are keeping children inside.
35-year-old Johnathan Barnes, who had been missing since Saturday evening, was found Sunday afternoon.
What began as a stolen vehicle investigation in the far south suburbs ended with a fatal police shooting in northwest Indiana early Thursday
The robbery happened about 2:05 p.m. Thursday at a U.S. Bank branch at 2600 E. Sauk Trail.
The truck ended up striking an abandoned building off Route 394, near Sauk Village.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
With deep political divisions in the country and protests over the war in the Middle East, there are fears as this year's DNC approaches. But Drummond is optimistic.
The dog turned its owners for reasons unknown.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
The Joliet Police Department said it is work with the Will County State's Attorney Office for possible charges.
The 500-acre site would become home to the world's first commercially useful quantum computer.
"I will say that I have said directly to the vice president that I'm going to do everything and anything that is necessary to make sure that we beat Donald Trump and JD Vance," Pritzker said.
The Chicago Teachers Union opposed the budget plan, warning of the impact of spending cuts imposed to eliminate a $500 million deficit.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
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.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 25, 2024.
John "Bulldog" Drummond, known to generations as one of CBS Chicago's star reporters, was working with WIND radio during the chaotic Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968. Drummond joins Jim Williams with a look back, and a reflection on lessons the city learned.
The owner of Amici in Lakeview wasn't sure how long his relatively new restaurant would stay open. But thanks to the Keith Lee Effect, everything changed. Charlie De Mar reports.
Officials will be talking to people in the area around the United Center Friday about what they can expect ahead of the big event. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Police had to shoot and kill the dog, which a neighbor said attacked its owners for reasons unknown Thursday afternoon. Jermont Terry reports.
The dog turned its owners for reasons unknown.
"We will do what is absolutely necessary to keep the city safe," Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
But the way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
With deep political divisions in the country and protests over the war in the Middle East, there are fears as this year's DNC approaches. But Drummond is optimistic.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
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.
The team is allowing Owens to skip part of Training Camp and their first preseason game so he can go to Paris to cheer on his wife.
The Chicago Union recently moved their home games to Evanston, which has helped grow attendance significantly.
Max Scherzer had a season-high nine strikeouts to take over 10th place on MLB's career list with the most among active pitchers.
The Chicago Sky currently share a practice facility with the public at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
The White Sox (27-77) lost their 10th game in a row to fall 50 games under .500 for the first time since finishing 56-106 in 1970.
The victim lost control of his car and hit the 19-year-old pedestrian.
Edwin Ortiz wants to become the 45th person to have his conviction, tied to Guevara, to be overturned in court.
Four businesses were hit in one night.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The Davey Tree Expert Company said the victim was one of its employees who was on a jobsite at the time.