Thieves steal belongings from guests at 3 Armour Square restaurants
The thefts happened on Dec. 5 and 7 during the afternoon and evening hours.
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The thefts happened on Dec. 5 and 7 during the afternoon and evening hours.
Officers on the scene applied a tourniquet to the victim. He was then taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
Chicago police said just after 10 a.m. in the 200 block of West 35th Street, a 35-year-old man was arguing with three people on the bus when they pulled out sharp objects and stabbed the victim.
David Brantley of Hazel Crest, Illinois, and Tayvon Andrews of Chicago, both 18, were charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, possessing a stolen vehicle, and a misdemeanor count of resisting a peace officer.
Chicago police said the two 18-year-olds stole a car at gunpoint Sunday night.
A total of 11 cars have been stolen this month during the evening and early morning hours—the latest two were taken on Saturday.
Police said that in all of these incidents, the victims parked their vehicle and discovered it missing upon returning to its location.
CBS News Chicago was waiting Thursday afternoon to hear back from the Chicago Fire Department about both fires.
Firefighters responded to both fires in the Austin and Greater Grand Crossing neighborhoods.
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Chicago police said that just before 2 a.m., the officer was confronted by an armed person in the 100 block of East 57th Street, and the two exchanged gunfire.
At least five robberies have been reported, with the latest happening on Wednesday.
An alert from Chicago police says that two men and a woman are pulling a knife on senior citizens or spraying them with mace before taking their belongings.
The Fire Department showed photos of a white Jeep Cherokee that was completely demolished in the front, and another car that was totaled beyond recognition.
Father Martin Marren had stepped aside from Saint John Fisher as the Archdiocese investigated the claims of sexual abuse of a minor.
Williams, known by his artist moniker WAK, is one of the most celebrated figurative storytellers of this era. The Chicago South Side native's collection of paintings is the most widely circulated urban fine art series in the world. His exhibition is on display through Nov. 30 at Connect Gallery.
Bowman passed away Monday at the age of 96.
She began as a preschool teacher in 1950, got her master's in education from the University of Chicago, and co-founded the Erikson Institute.
Darion McMillian was charged with first-degree murder of a police officer and several other counts.
Police said three armed people entered the restaurant, which was closed at the time, by breaking the front glass door and taking the cash register before fleeing the scene.
Many South Side neighborhoods here suffered disproportionately from the so-called War on Drugs—where high rates of incarcerations leveled communities and shattered families. Andrew Ramos reports.
The report follows a two-year study by the Chicago Urban League.
Chicago Fire Department officials say they were responding to a fire on the second floor of a building when a tree limb fell on the firefighter, who was said to be in his 50s.
Chicago police said he was one of the four offenders who, less than one hour earlier, sprayed a chemical irritant at the victim while taking his vehicle by force on the same block.
At least five incidents occurred in the Douglas and Oakland neighborhoods where thieves walked up to people, pointed a gun, and took off with their property.
A cold front will activate sporadic snow showers and gusty winds. Visibility may be low at times throughout the morning and afternoon.
Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run double to cap Detroit's three-run rally in the ninth inning and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Cook County Assistant State's Attorney's Office charged 20-year-old Jabari McGee of Chicago with first-degree murder.
Chicago police said a driver was traveling eastbound on Monroe when he ran a red light and crashed with another vehicle heading northbound on Columbus Drive.
As of Sunday, the search continues for the second boater, identified as 20-year-old Francesco L. Di Filippo, also of Chicago.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
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A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
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In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Mark Aiello's winning bets banked $389,000 — enough for his daughter's future college education. But a moment was about all it lasted, as all his bets were suddenly canceled as if he'd never made them.
This threat was a response to the EU's 50% tariffs on American whiskey, which are set to go into effect next month.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
Right now, the industry standards call for AFib patients to take blood thinners for the rest of their lives.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
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The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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A bombing video posted by the Trump administration suggests causalities in the campaign may be higher than that. A black and white drone footage released by the administration shows a group of several dozen people gathered in a circle.
The protests came as investors are bracing for the week ahead after stocks plummeted last week. president trump's 10% tariffs are now in effect, with higher reciprocal tariffs set to switch on this week.
Hamas says it will only release the remaining 59 hostages, 24 of whom are believed to be alive, in exchange for the release of more Palestinian prisoners.
After days of rain and deadly tornadoes across parts of the south, the worst of the weather isn't over yet.
Specifically, they tell citizens to be careful about what's on their phones or other electronics.
The Cook County Assistant State's Attorney's Office charged 20-year-old Jabari McGee of Chicago with first-degree murder.
Hundreds of "Hands Off" protests were held around the country, taking aim at the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, immigration policies, tariffs, and more.
It's not clear how many people were killed or injured because of the crash.
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
A cold front will activate sporadic snow showers and gusty winds. Visibility may be low at times throughout the morning and afternoon.
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
"If we come together and we do something, we can make this stop, and we can do it together," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit group Purpose over Pain.
In most of Lisle, residents get their water from the village. But in one section, the Oak View subdivision, a private company supplies the water, and residents are furious about the bills.
Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run double to cap Detroit's three-run rally in the ninth inning and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
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Carson Kelly homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-1 for their fifth consecutive win.
Former Chicago Sky star Sylvia Fowles and longtime NBA referee and Chicago native Danny Crawford also were selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
Kerry Carpenter homered for the third time in two games and Spencer Torkelson had a home run and a double as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 7-2 for their fourth win in five games following an opening three-game skid.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
Kyler Reese, 21, and Chaun Allen, 22, both have been charged in federal court with conspiracy, robbery of a mail carrier, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) said he's working to change state law to improve enforcement when riders are banned from the CTA.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
The car was wanted for fleeing and eluding out of west suburban Oak Brook.
