2 men charged in 2024 crime spree, shootout with off-duty CPD officer
James Robinson and Angel Contreras, both 21, are facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, robbery, and vehicular hijacking.
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James Robinson and Angel Contreras, both 21, are facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, robbery, and vehicular hijacking.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
An unmarked Chicago Police squad car was seen up against a wrought-iron fence with its airbag deployed.
The three injured officers were reported in serious-to-critical condition after the crash in the Morgan Park neighborhood. Jermont Terry reports.
Two others in a vehicle that ended up on its side were other injured. Jermont Terry reports.
While most people would be kicking back, William Taylor spends most of his time kicking up his heels in Zumba class.
On Friday, the Blue Door Neighborhood Center, where William Taylor takes his classes, was transformed into a party to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Late Wednesday, no one was in custody.
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. Megan Hickey reports.
Police said the victims were shot shortly before 9:40 a.m. in the 11500 block of South Vincennes Avenue.
Chicago police are searching for suspects after a triple shooting in the Morgan Park neighborhood on Monday morning.
The Chicago Police Department and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect on Friday around 8:30 a.m. in the 5800 area of State Route 154 in Pinckneyville, Illinois, 300 miles away from the crime scene.
Zavier Griffin, 21, faces 12 felony counts including first-degree murder.
It happened just after 12 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2023, in the 8900 block of od South Justine Street.
Results from water testing were expected Wednesday night. Officials hope to lift the boil order by Thursday morning.
The boil order was issued Wednesday as a precautionary measure for parts of Beverly, Morgan Park, and Auburn Gresham after a water main break at a pumping station Tuesday night.
The water main has since been repaired and is fully pressurized. However, the order was issued as a precaution.
It marks the day the last slaves were freed on June 19, 1865. CBS 2 is a proud media sponsor of the Juneteenth Family Festival.
CBS Chicago is a proud sponsor of the event bringing the community together to honor and celebrate Black culture and history. Shanya Gray, co-founder of the Juneteenth Family Festival, discusses what attendees can expect, and The TOG footwork dancers give a sneak peek of their performance.
The Fire Department was working to extinguish the fire in the 2100 block of West 107th Place in Morgan Park Wednesday afternoon. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Gym members hope the heavy lifting of advocacy will save their gym from being the latest business closure on Chicago's South Side.
Plans to use the site in Morgan Park as a migrant camp were put on hold a week ago. The reasoning was that there was no serious need for the site.
City Hall said it needs to do a thorough investigation to make sure the site is safe.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) confirmed "there are no immediate plans for" a migrant tent camp at 115th and Hasted.
The Northwestern Presidential Search Committee held 15 listening sessions with the university community this winter.
A death investigation was under way early Monday morning after a man was found dead in the street on Chicago's West Side.
A fire raged through an appliance store and an adjacent building in the west Chicago suburb of Maywood early Monday.
Traffic was disrupted early Monday after the cab of a semi-trailer truck caught fire right off the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side.
Two women died early Monday after being rescued from a house that had been engulfed in flames in the west Chicago suburb of Northlake.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
Gov. JB Pritzker is demanding President Trump refund the state of Illinois more than $8 billion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs Friday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker turned up the pressure on the Bears on Friday, calling on ownership to make clear if they're still interested in staying in Illinois and stop sending mixed signals.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will join several other Democratic elected officials and well-known actors in giving unofficial responses to President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, according to a news release about the event.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital said Tuesday that it is no longer initiating gender-affirming medical treatment for minors.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
Lizard's Liquid Lounge announced recently that it will be closing for good in April after 18 years on Chicago's Northwest Side.
BP refinery workers in Northwest Indiana hit the picket line this past weekend as they escalate their fight for a contract.
Funkytown has now received a $3.7 million grant from the City of Chicago. The money will be used to create a new brewery and tap room on the Near West Side.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran, Post Malone and Jelly Roll are among the artists headlining in the 2026 SummerFest in Milwaukee this summer.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
As the Bears continue to teeter between Arlington Heights and Northwest Indiana as their future home, the Chicago Park District is preparing for the team's eventual departure from Soldier Field. Asal Rezaei reports.
The Northwestern Presidential Search Committee held 15 listening sessions with the university community this winter.
Self-doubt can creep in during pivotal life moments, so what can we do to feel more grounded, in control, and confident. Shelley Paxton, author of “Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life,” joins Marie Saavedra to talk about power practices.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is honoring Black Girl Magic, and is introducing us to Courtney Stovall, 10, who is already a published author. Courtney and her mother, Dr. Yolanda Stovall, join Audrina Sinclair.
A man was found unresponsive on the street in the 5500 block of West Flournoy Street. Kris Habermehl reports.
Some Chicago area residents currently in Puerto Vallarta recounted hearing explosions and saw thick black smoke billowing from cars and businesses throughout the city.
Two women died early Monday after being rescued from a house that had been engulfed in flames in the west Chicago suburb of Northlake.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
The thief's movements were tightly tracked by people who heard about the theft in an effort to reunite Charlie the dog with his family.
The Northwestern Presidential Search Committee held 15 listening sessions with the university community this winter.
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
The city of Chicago is about to write some big checks to thousands of vehicle owners who had their cars, vans, or trucks towed by the city without the proper warning.
Gary residents hoped the new partnership between U.S. Steel and Japanese company Nippon Steel would mean changes to how much coal is being used and how much emissions are being released, but that's not what's in the works.
Chef Art Smith said the carjacking and fatal shooting of his employee, Darwin Tirado, 22, was devastating not only to his family but also to the larger community.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
The Bulls played without injured guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons, both acquired at the trade deadline.
Consistency is key for Busch, which is something he learned from his game last season.
Sader Servilus' 13 points off of the bench helped Valparaiso to a 71-67 victory over UIC on Saturday.
Jaiden Glover and Dasear Haskins each scored 23 points as Saint Joseph's beat Loyola Chicago 75-61 on Saturday.
Police in the northwest Chicago suburb of Des Plaines, Illinois on Sunday were investigating a domestic incident in which one person was injured and another died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Two men stood charged Sunday with robbing a 16-year-old boy on a CTA Red Line train on the city's South Side last week.
At least one person was injured in a shooting on I-57 on Chicago's South Side early Sunday morning.
An Illinois man was extradited from Texas to Michigan to face felony charges in connection with a 2024 murder and robbery in Warren.
An armed home invasion suspect has been charged, after he was arrested following an hours-long standoff with police, during which two people were rescued on Thursday in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.
