3 children among 7 injured when stolen SUV causes Streeterville crash
Three children were among seven people injured when a stolen Jeep Cherokee caused a four-car crash Wednesday night in the Streeterville neighborhood.
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Three children were among seven people injured when a stolen Jeep Cherokee caused a four-car crash Wednesday night in the Streeterville neighborhood.
A 26-year-old man was on the sidewalk in the 300 block of East North Water Street when he was shot in the head by an unknown shooter, police said.
On Sept. 26, 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon and U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy met for the first ever televised presidential debate.
A person of interest was taken into custody, police said.
Police said they are adding more officers on weekends, watching and Chicago Transit Authority and other cameras, to keep crowds in check.
Residents heard from police and other leaders about strategies to keep peace in the neighborhood.
On Wednesday, the Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, or SOAR, called a town hall meeting with Aldermen Brendan Reilly (42nd) and Brian Hopkins (2nd) to address some of the issues in downtown and Streeterville.
Police said just after midnight, two women, both 20, were walking westbound on Chicago from Fairbanks when the suspect, who was walking eastbound, approached them and sexually abused one of the women.
Video shows a silver sedan driving down the walk on the north side of the Chicago River as if it were just another road.
Two Chicago Police officers are recovering after they were injured when a burglary suspect ran into them with a getaway car Saturday morning in Streeterville on Chicago's Near North Side.
Police are still looking for the driver.
Police are still looking for that driver.
The university was put on lockdown following the report of shots fired on East Chicago Avenue near Wieboldt Hall. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Students were told to shelter in place as police swarmed the area – until an all-clear was issued a little over half an hour later.
Police say an unknown man was in an argument with a known woman on a ship that was un-boarding. Security staff escorted the man off the ship when he returned moments later and fired multiple shots toward the ship.
The city could be just days away from having a casino, but even before it opens, it's getting mixed reviews.
The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition.
"What didn't she know? Where did we fail? Did she not know that she could place this child in a loving home?" said Illinois State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz.
Police said a witness found the baby girls in a bathroom at a child care center in the 400 block of East Ontario Street.
They said one or two men used a pry tool to break into apartments in the middle of the day. Last Thursday afternoon, they broke into two apartments near Grand and Michigan Avenue.
People who live nearby and love the area aren't happy.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District says the fountain, and the arc of water across the Chicago River alongside it, won't be back anytime soon. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The opening night film is "Love and Mathematics."
Showtime is 6:30 p.m. at the AMC River East Theaters, located at 322 E Illinois St.
Seven people got trapped in a stopped elevator for three hours Saturday night in the Streeterville neighborhood.
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
The winter solstice for 2024 arrives Saturday. This marks the shortest day of the year, meaning Chicago will see the least amount of sunlight on this day and the most amount of darkness.
Be cautious of slippery roadways when heading out for the day despite only minor accumulation expected.
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.
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 House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
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.
Delphi double murderer Richard Allen will learn his fate learn during sentencing on Friday morning.
Meteorologist Ed Curran is tracking snow in the Chicago area.
Despite his job being on the line, it was business as usual Thursday for Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Pedro Martinez.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.
Lithium-ion batteries in your tablet, laptop, phone, or even electric toothbrush can be flammable when they’re damaged or overheat. National Consumer Correspondent Ash-har Quraishi reports on efforts to make passengers more aware of the risks.
Police said the man broke into a home in Berwyn and killed two dogs, then later fired at officers in a nearby yard.
Accumulating snow will impact Chicago and surrounding areas through Friday morning.
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
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
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.
The original bus company they paid $10,000 to take them to Tampa left them stranded Wednesday night.
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.
An Indiana jury has convicted Allen in the murders of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams who had vanished during a hike in Delphi in 2017.
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.
Two other men also have been charged in the shooting and are awaiting trial.
