After shooting, CPD superintendent acknowledges need for more officers on CTA
Supt. Fred Waller said the CPD is working on adding more officers to the CTA.
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Tracking violence on the CTA after three teens are shot at 95th Street terminal
CBS 2’s Tara Molina on Monday asked Interim Chicago Police Supt. Fred Waller what is being done to keep people safe on our public transit system.
After shooting at 95th Street terminal, CPD says more officers are needed on CTA
Interim police Supt. Fred Waller acknowledged there needs to be more officers patrolling the system - something he said the department is working on. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Road range may be to blame for Roseland shooting
A man was shot in a car at 95th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, and the car kept going for two and a half miles before the man was rushed to the hospital. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Man wounded in possible road rage shooting on South Side
Police said the victim was a passenger in a car near 95th and King around 9:45 a.m., when someone in another vehicle shot him in the neck. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Shooting leaves teenage girl wounded near 95th Street CTA Red Line terminal
Initial reports indicated the shooting may have started with an incident at the McDonald's at 36 W. 95th St.
Chicago Police investigate shooting outside 95th Street Red Line station
The shooting may have stemmed from a quarrel at a nearby McDonald's. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Man killed, two others wounded in shooting outside McDonald's on 95th Street
The shooting happened near the Dan Ryan Expressway, and steps from antiviolence activist Pastor Donovan Price's church. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
Representatives out for 'Ask CTA' program amid serious worries about crime
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek pressed the CTA for an interview Wednesday. The CTA declined, but did say its system is still very safe. But some recent crime victims to not agree.
CTA sends out representatives for 'Ask CTA' program amid serious worries about security, crime
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek pressed the CTA for an interview Wednesday. The CTA declined.
Woman shot, wounded near 95th Street Red Line terminal
Police said at 6:45 p.m., the 27-year-old woman was shot in the left arm on Lafayette Avenue near 95th Street.
Woman shot in arm near 95th Street Red Line platform
A woman was shot and wounded Tuesday evening near the 95th Street Chicago Transit Authority Red Line terminal.
Armed robbery suspect critically hurt during struggle on CTA Red Line
One of the two offenders is in custody following a robbery on the CTA Red Line train overnight.
Teen shot in car near Chicago State University has died
Ashay Williams, 17, was pronounced dead at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
2 People Wounded In Dan Ryan Expressway Shooting
Two people were injured Tuesday night in a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Man Drives 2 Miles After Being Shot In Roseland, But Later Dies; CTA Bus Also Hit By Gunfire
A man is dead after being shot in a car in Roseland Thursday.
Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured When Motorcycle Slams Into Minivan At 95th And Stony Island
A man is dead and a woman was critically wounded Tuesday night when a motorcycle slammed into a minivan at 95th Street and Stony Island Avenue.
Man Shot While In Car With 7-Year-Old Boy On 95th Street Near Stony Island Avenue
A man was shot while in a car with a 7-year-old boy Thursday afternoon on 95th Street and Stony Island Avenue.
Man Shot, Wounded In Vehicle Near 95th Street Red Line Terminal
A man was shot and wounded while traveling in a vehicle near the 95th Street Red Line terminal on Sunday.
Aaron Okelola Charged With Attempted Murder After Dragging CPD Officer From Car While Fleeing Traffic Stop
Aaron Okelola has been charged with one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, one misdemeanor count of fleeing police, and one misdemeanor count of driving on a suspended license. He is due to appear in bond court Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago Police Officer Gets Dragged, Dropped By Car Fleeing Traffic Stop Near 95th Street Red Line Terminal, Police Say
A Chicago Police officer was struck and dragged by a car Monday evening as police said the car fled from a traffic stop near the 95th Street Chicago Transit Authority Red Line terminal.
Tanker Truck Flips Over, Spills Alcohol On Archer Avenue In Palos Township
An overturned tanker truck was blocking the Archer Avenue late Tuesday afternoon in the southwest suburbs.
2 19-Year-Old Men Shot, Critically Wounded On 95th Street In Roseland
Two men were shot and critically injured late Monday afternoon in the Roseland community.
1 Man Dead, 2 Wounded In Shooting Near 95th And Dan Ryan Expressway
Three men were shot, and one of them was killed, on Tuesday evening near the Dan Ryan Expressway in the Princeton Park community.
Man Shot While Cleaning Snow Off Car At 95th And Princeton
A man was shot Wednesday morning while cleaning snow off his car in the Longwood Manor community.
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"Christmas with C.S. Lewis" takes the stage at Broadway Playhouse
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Gunmen target street vendors in string of weekend robberies
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Warming climate in Chicago expected to bring even more unpredictable winter weather
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Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
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Shooting at suburban Chicago hotel leaves 1 dead; person of interest in custody
Following an extensive search of the hotel, one person of interest was taken into custody.
Chicago migrant tent camp site in Brighton Park deemed safe after environmental review
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"Christmas with C.S. Lewis" takes the stage at Broadway Playhouse
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Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
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Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
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George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
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Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
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As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
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Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
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Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
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Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
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Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
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Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
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South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
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Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
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Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
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Top Illinois boys basketball recruit commits to staying in-state for college
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White scores season-high 31 as Bulls beat Pelicans 124-118
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Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets 3-1 for third loss in four games
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Alston sparks Loyola Chicago to 75-53 victory over Harvard
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
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American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
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"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
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The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
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"Christmas with C.S. Lewis" takes the stage at Broadway Playhouse
Tickets are on sale now for a special holiday production playing this week at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.
Arson investigation at historic South Side mansion
Police were conducting an arson investigation, after 10 people were displaced when a fire broke out at a historic mansion in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Above average temps this week
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Police warn of armed robberies targeting street vendors
Chicago police are warning about a string of armed robberies involving street vendors this weekend.
Oakbrook Terrace hotel shooting: 1 dead, 1 in custody
One person is dead and one person is in custody, following a shooting inside a hotel in the western suburbs Saturday night
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Gunmen target street vendors in string of weekend robberies
Police said, in each of the robberies, four people approached victims near or at a street vendor location, flashed rifles and handguns, and stole the victim's property.
U.S. Postal Service vehicle, mail stolen on Chicago's South Side
A postal worker accidentally dropped the vehicle keys which were picked up by a suspect.
SWAT team responds to West Rogers Park home in connection with bank robbery
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Nearly a dozen patrons at Chipp Inn robbed at gunpoint in Noble Square
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.
