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Chicago police said 57-year-old Robert Romo was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder, one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery.
Schepers’ 1980 Toyota Celica was pulled from the Fox River in Elgin Tuesday, nearly 42 years after she was last seen.
An attorney for the archdiocese said the conspiracy was discovered while investigating recent lawsuits — in what involved some intensive detective work.
The Grammy-winning artist announced her tour, The Mayhem Ball, on Wednesday.
Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
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.
Police have not released details on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A few showers are possible early Thursday morning, but better chances arrive by the afternoon.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
A few showers are possible early Thursday morning, but better chances arrive by the afternoon.
CBS 2 News Chicago's weather forecast model — First Alert — helps digital users and traditional television viewers stay on top of Chicago's dynamic weather.
In the event of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and floods, we can't stop these natural disasters from happening, but we can be prepared when they happen.
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.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
CTA workers on Wednesday were warning passengers of the potential for big transit cuts. The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, has said the Chicago area's mass transit systems are facing 40% service cuts next year if the state doesn't help them close a $770 million budget shortfall.
Lady Gaga is making a tour stop in Chicago. The Grammy-winning artist announced her tour, The Mayhem Ball, on Wednesday.
Alderman Bill Conway joined Dana Kozlov to discuss the “Get Behind The Vest” pancake breakfast, focused on helping officers with bulletproof vests.
Before this mock trial hits the stage, event organizers join Audrina Sinclair to explain what's behind this ancient Greek figure.
A Chicago nonprofit, Fame Center, is raising money for art camp scholarships. Here’s how you can help.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
Texas outscored Illinois 18-6 in the second quarter, then broke the game open at the start of the third.
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victory over New Mexico.
Dawson shot 14 for 27 from the floor (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for Loyola Chicago.
Donato collected his 24th and 25th goals of the season, beating Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov on slot deflections in the second and third periods.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
After 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was brutally murdered in 2019, and her baby was cut from her womb, a Chicago non-profit is making sure her memory lives on by helping other mothers-to-be in need.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
Sabrina Baftiri has been running since middle school. She became a standout at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, winning an impressive 17 All-American awards.
The Lynwood Village Board meeting was packed Tuesday night, and many in attendance said Curry deserves every penny of that salary.
Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
"New Illinois" is a nonprofit educational group that wants Illinois residents to know about their right to pursue the creation of a new state.
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
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.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
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.
Abortion has been top of mind for many voters casting early ballots in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
In research published last month, UChicago scientists created a hydrogel out of husks from the malva nut.
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, people who are still vulnerable to the virus have found safe ways to be in community.
The U.S. has seen the most measles cases in a single year since 2019, with the vast majority of cases confirmed from an outbreak in Texas and neighboring New Mexico.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
The owners are waiting to see if the federal grants they lost are reinstated.
A total of 30 employees agreed to resign after accepting a buyout from ownership.
The building is at the corner of 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue — an area with a history of violence. The church that has purchased it hopes to bring new life to the area.
CBS News Chicago checked in with Momentum Coffee owner Nikki Bravo on Wednesday to see how she was doing with the uncertainty in the market.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals.
You can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without a bit of Irish dancing, and Monday you could get some lessons right from the pros.
CTA workers on Wednesday were warning passengers of the potential for big transit cuts. The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace, has said the Chicago area's mass transit systems are facing 40% service cuts next year if the state doesn't help them close a $770 million budget shortfall.
Lady Gaga is making a tour stop in Chicago. The Grammy-winning artist announced her tour, The Mayhem Ball, on Wednesday.
Alderman Bill Conway joined Dana Kozlov to discuss the “Get Behind The Vest” pancake breakfast, focused on helping officers with bulletproof vests.
Before this mock trial hits the stage, event organizers join Audrina Sinclair to explain what's behind this ancient Greek figure.
A Chicago nonprofit, Fame Center, is raising money for art camp scholarships. Here’s how you can help.
Chicago police said 57-year-old Robert Romo was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder, one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery.
Schepers’ 1980 Toyota Celica was pulled from the Fox River in Elgin Tuesday, nearly 42 years after she was last seen.
An attorney for the archdiocese said the conspiracy was discovered while investigating recent lawsuits — in what involved some intensive detective work.
The Grammy-winning artist announced her tour, The Mayhem Ball, on Wednesday.
Chicago's three mass transit agenices have said riders could face 40% service cuts next year without new state funding.
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.
From inside command centers, first responders would be able to deploy a drone as soon as a 911 call is made to provide an eye in the sky before police can get there.
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since October 2022.
The new documentation shows how bodies were being handled at the Heights Crematory in south suburban Chicago Heights dating back years.
Mendoza's office has suspended Heights Crematory and has also filed a complaint to revoke the license permanently.
Vaughn and his wife, Lexi, visited around 100 inpatient and outpatient families. They gave out some Sox gear as well.
The Ramblers are making the most of a second chance to keep playing in March.
Dino Pecoraro decided to start boxing when he was 16 years old, just a few years after he had first noticed a change in his vision.
Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for the Bulls, who finished its season-long road trip 4-2.
ow much work is cut out for Head Coach Brad Underwood depends on what Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley decide to do.
Burglars targeted two restaurants where officers found broken glass and open cash registers.
There was no word on a condition or any suspects Monday night.
The circumstances of the shooting not immediately released.
Christopher Lepe, 19, was shot and killed by Aurora police early on the morning of Wednesday of last week.
A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old girl on Chicago's West Side, police sources confirmed.
