Aurora family invites mail carrier for Thanksgiving after he helped man who fell
The two families enjoyed each other's company Thursday night, showing what can be done when people show compassion for others.
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The two families enjoyed each other's company Thursday night, showing what can be done when people show compassion for others.
The robbery happened on Nov. 14 around 4 p.m. in the 6200 block of South Evans Avenue.
Devan Flax is also accused of robbing a pizzeria employee in Berwyn around the same time last year.
A 21-year-old Chicago man was indicted for allegedly assaulting and robbing two U.S. Postal Service carriers and robbing an employee of a suburban pizzeria last year.
Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.
Letter carriers for the United States Postal Service are upset that they have been without a new contract for over 500 days, and on Monday, a group of postal workers gathered in Chicago to talk about the money and the safety they feel they are owed.
Letter carriers for the United States Postal Service are upset that they have been without a new contract for over 500 days, and on Monday, a group of postal workers gathered in Chicago to talk about the money and the safety they feel they are owed.
Friends and family of Octavia Redmond were stunned by the news of an arrest. Megan Hickey reports.
Police said the boy was arrested Monday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after he was identified as the person who shot and killed 48-year-old Octavia Redmond in the West Pullman neighborhood on July 19. Megan Hickey reports.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and has been extradited to Chicago to face a charge of first-degree murder.
The U.S. postmaster general said the Postal Service is ready to deliver the nation's mail-in ballots.
Back on March 20, Mechellea Williams, 28, was found shot and killed in her car near 17000 Pond Willow Drive in Orland Park.
The mail carrier was assaulted in July on Fullerton Avenue in Logan Square.
At 1:05 p.m. July 29, the man physically attacked the mail carrier in the 2600 block of West Fullerton Avenue.
Anyone over 18 can check out the job fair.
The robbery is just the latest example in a crime trend that has been making headlines for years—with union leaders saying postal workers are afraid for their lives. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The robbery happened on June 28 around 1:20 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Evans Avenue.
The robbery happened on June 28 around 1:20 p.m. in the 5000 block of South Evans Avenue.
Police had only vague descriptions of the thieves, who were both wearing hoodies and masks.
Mail theft is on the rise, and a CBS News investigation has found the U.S. Postal Service is not consistently taking steps to secure millions of universal "arrow keys" that open bulk mailboxes.
Mail carrier and mother of three Mechella Williams was found shot dead in Orland Park. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The USPIS said the man has been entering corporate and residential buildings around downtown Chicago since December.
The USPIS said the man has been entering corporate and residential buildings around downtown Chicago since December.
U.S. postal inspectors said Jonathan Minter, 37, was spotted on surveillance video using what appears to be a postal master key to open up an entire set of mailboxes in a building.
Jonathan Minter was identified as the suspect responsible for numerous apartment and condo building mail thefts between 2022 and 2024.
Iowa officials are suing the Biden administration for access to information on the citizenship status of more than 2,000 registered voters they had questioned in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election.
At the Boys and Girls Club in Bridgeport, kids as young as 5 years old are able to get free swim lessons through the Red Cross.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
In the Chicago area, the American Red Cross collects about 1,000 units of blood per day. It sounds like a lot, but the need for blood donations is huge and constant.
A woman who appeared to be about 50 years old was found on fire and unresponsive in the 5900 block of South Morgan Street.
Iowa officials are suing the Biden administration for access to information on the citizenship status of more than 2,000 registered voters they had questioned in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election.
Mayor Henyard's opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor insisted she will stay right where she is, and voters will keep her there.
A balanced city budget must be passed by the end of the year. As of Tuesday, Dec. 2, there was no deal in sight with the Dec. 31 deadline in place.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Karris A. Turner, 35, was charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
On Monday, President-elect Trump specifically promised a 25% tariff on all products coming from Mexico and Canada—in addition to a 10% levy on Chinese goods.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Annesley Clark and Christine Corso were determined to say their vows before it was too late. So when Clark's nurses at Northwestern Medicine heard the couple's story, they jumped right into action.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Prestige Feed Products makes food for pets, and for livestock such as pigs and cows.
While many scoured the internet to look for the best deals Monday, some prefer to shop in person and locally.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
The brewery was founded in the Ravinia District in Highland Park, where the music venue is also located.
The team says it is still focusing on a new stadium in the city of Chicago.
Hip-hop royalty Kendrick Lamar, on the heels of dropping his surprise album "GNX," announced Tuesday morning dates for his forthcoming Grand National Tour, which will include a summer stop in Chicago.
The classic rock band AC/DC is making a stop in Chicago during their upcoming "Power Up" stadium tour this spring. The tour marks the first time they've hit the road in nine years.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
It's the Day of Giving and we are partnering with the American Red Cross. Check out how you can give back.
Chicago Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt welcomed the newest graduating class of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics to the ranks of the department at a ceremony on Monday at Navy Pier.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
You see them respond to disasters, but the American Red Cross also works tirelessly to prevent tragedies by teaching lifesaving skills, including swimming.
Leo High School brings a little joy to the Day of Giving with the American Red Cross. Head to CBSChicago.com/redross to donate.
Police said the teen was shot in the chest in an apartment building.
Eight people—four men and four women, all between the ages of 20 and 35—were shot in a house in Chicago Lawn.
Mayor Henyard's opponents said they are counting the days until she is voted out. Yet the mayor insisted she will stay right where she is, and voters will keep her there.
A relatively quiet day is ahead on Tuesday with highs closer to freezing underneath a partly cloudy sky.
Iowa officials are suing the Biden administration for access to information on the citizenship status of more than 2,000 registered voters they had questioned in the weeks leading up to the 2024 election.
Police have said officers were investigating robberies near 55th and Pulaski, when they saw two suspects believed to be armed get into a Lexus and speed away.
Police are already looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Day Parade later this week.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
It was Giddey's first triple-double of the season and No. 12 for his career.
Lukas Reichel scored for the 'Hawks. Arvid Soderblom stopped 18 shots.
Bears President Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain general manager and will be the "point person" for the search, but they will work together closely to find the right candidate.
Brown not long ago was named offensive coordinator after Shane Waldron was also fired from that position.
Carter is used to dealing with adversity—and not just on the football field.
Eight people—four men and four women, all between the ages of 20 and 35—were shot in a house in Chicago Lawn.
In one incident, the robbers displayed a knife. The robbers were wearing black hooded sweat shirts and ski masks, police said.
Eileen O'Neill Burke was sworn in as the new Cook County State's Attorney Monday morning after winning the race with more than twice as many votes as her Republican challenger.
Sidi Mohammad Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in the attack in late October.
Officers used a Taser on the man, but he did not stop, police said.
