Man critically wounded when bullet comes through window on West Side
The victim was struck in the head by the bullet.
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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.
The man was walking in the 1300 block of South Central Park Avenue when he was struck by a sport-utility vehicle headed south.
The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he later died.
Since the theft on Saturday, there has been an outpouring of support to make sure the group's efforts in the community can continue. Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The Firehouse Community Arts Center in North Lawndale will launch its fourth year of its meal giveaway, which has proven to be a godsend for hundreds of local families in need. Andrew Ramos reports.
Four people who were inside the store were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
A 33-year-old woman was heading northbound in a 2022 Ford SUV just before 1:30 a.m. in the 300 block of North Cicero Avenue when she swerved and drove into the front of the store.
Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
The man was hit multiple times in his body and was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he died. The vendor was hit in his right arm and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition.
Chicago fire officials said the fire broke out around 2 a.m. inside a two-story multi-unit building in the 4300 block of West Thomas.
Construction is underway for the $40 million workforce development coming to the city’s West Side. Darnell Shields, executive director of Austin Coming Together and one of the partners behind this big project, discusses the center and what residents can do once it opens.
It was not clear late Wednesday why someone decided to fire into the car the man was driving in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood. Sabrina Franza reports.
Groups working to combat violence said the incident has people fed up and concerned for their own safety. Tara Molina reports.
On Thursday morning, the community college—one of the City Colleges of Chicago—held the groundbreaking to kick off a $17 million investment in the South Austin neighborhood.
This is the second phase of the expansion. Malcolm X College finished a renovation that created new labs for biology.
The shooting happened just after 10:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of West Harrison Street.
At the “Trunk or Treat” part on the West Side, so many families came in that organizers ran out of food. UCAN, which organized the party, predominantly serves kids who are in care of the state or have been removed from their homes. Sara Machi reports.
Chicago police said the man was arguing inside the store with another person who then pulled out a gun and fired shots in the victim's direction.
Three police officers ended up in the hospital after they were punched and kicked at the funeral on the city's West Side. Megan Hickey reports.
"This is disheartening to me that something like this could take place with such casualness," said Loyola University Chicago professor of criminology Arthur Lurigio.
The shooting happened around 9:41 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of North Kedzie Avenue.
Chicago police said the victims were discovered on the sidewalk and inside a residence, but It is not clear where the shooting happened.
A 3-11 alarm fire was called for the blaze on Ogden Avenue.
Schererville police said an officer working an extra-duty assignment at the Up Your Alley bowling alley in the 1000 block of Indianapolis Boulevard was alerted to a large group of individuals causing a disturbance inside after being asked to leave by management.
Conditions remain brisk and drizzly in the 40s for the Bears game against the Seahawks this evening.
Chicago police said officers responded to a battery in progress where a man, 45, was attacking a woman, 40, inside the home.
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The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
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Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
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.
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.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
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.
The airline says the issues began Thursday morning and also led to long delays for both domestic and international flights.
Several local media outlets are now reporting that on a recent call involving a third of his liberal party's members of parliament, they all agreed it was time for Trudeau to go.
Nick, Gabby, and CJ Kaine all work for the Milwaukee Fire Department and spent the holiday on duty.
The report found the crash happened because the pilot of a small coast-guard plane mistakenly believed he had permission to enter the runway a Japan Airlines A-350 was about to land on.
As more customers turn to cheaper online outlets, small toy stores are a vanishing business along with the in-store experience.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Chicago police said officers responded to a battery in progress where a man, 45, was attacking a woman, 40, inside the home.
Conditions remain brisk and drizzly in the 40s for the Bears game against the Seahawks this evening.
Schererville police said an officer working an extra-duty assignment at the Up Your Alley bowling alley in the 1000 block of Indianapolis Boulevard was alerted to a large group of individuals causing a disturbance inside after being asked to leave by management.
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"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
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 Ramblers (9-4) were led by Miles Rubin, who posted 16 points and three blocks.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
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Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
