Man charged with animal cruelty for killing son's emotional support dog
The DuPage County State's Attorney has charged a Bloomingdale man with animal cruelty after they said he killed his son's emotional support dog.
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The DuPage County State's Attorney has charged a Bloomingdale man with animal cruelty after they said he killed his son's emotional support dog.
Two parents have been arrested in Fox Lake, Illinois, after investigators found their children and pets living in squalor, and their father in possession of child pornography, police said.
More than two dozen dogs were removed from a home on Friday in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood, after police responded to a report of animal cruelty.
Indianapolis police are looking for the public's help after arresting a woman for animal cruelty and finding animal remains, as well as 13 live animals, in her rented van.
Indianapolis police are looking for the public's help after arresting a woman for animal cruelty and finding animal remains, as well as 13 live animals, in her rented van.
Chicago police have charged a 15-year-old boy with felony animal cruelty for killing a duck and a chicken at a home in the city.
Chicago police have charged a 15-year-old boy with felony animal cruelty for allegedly killing a duck and a chicken at a home in the city.
People waved, yelled, honked their horns, and did anything possible to help the dog in clear distress. But Illinois State Police said no one called 911.
A suspect was in custody Thursday night. Meanwhile, Charlie De Mar talked to the man who took the video and called police.
Damodaran had an active warrant for her arrest from the Chicago Police Department on animal cruelty charges, according to the Hillsborough County, Florida Seriff's office.
Anita Damodaran had an active warrant for her arrest from the Chicago Police Department on animal cruelty charges, according to the sheriff’s office.
Witnesses told police that three unknown males were abusing the coyote.
Gonzalez is due back in court on Nov. 18 for arraignment on the Aggravated Cruelty to Animals case.
Officials said the temperature that day rose to 92 degrees.
Andrew Ramos reports Indiana State Police announced charges against two men, Michael McHenry and Jessee Urbaszewki, for their roles in the heat-related deaths of nine German shepherds.
An update on the disturbing K9 death case that rocked Indiana last summer, launching an investigation as two men were charged in the case where nine dogs died, and officials said it could've been prevented.
During the year-long investigation, Indiana State Police got a similar truck and tried to re-create the conditions.
Thirteen months after nine dogs died in the back of a sweltering box truck, Indiana State Police just announced charges for both the driver and the owner of the truck.
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
Ashley Burrell is charged with violating her animal owner duties. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
A total of 26 cats were found and rescued in Ashley Burrell's house on Hermitage Avenue Tuesday, and more were rescued a day later. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
"He's fantastic. He's working on his training. He's loving and sweet."
"The biggest thing right now for them is decompression. We're trying to socialize them the best we can but they need to calm down and realize they're in a safe place."
Christopher Dorado was seen in a video riding a horse at La Herradura de Joliet Rodeo in August.
A horse rider will appear in court in connection with animal abuse accusations at a Wil County rodeo. Christopher Dorado was seen in a video riding a horse at La Herradura de Joliet Rodeo in August.
Chicago police said a woman has been charged in a hit-and-run in West Lawn that critically injured a teenager.
Chicago police issued a community alert Thursday about a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses on the city's North and Northwest sides.
Hundreds of Cook County high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite, part of a first-of-its-kind program.
Evanston Township High School officials said the entire Loyola Academy student section was removed during a girls' basketball championship game this week, after a spectator shouted a racist remark at a student athlete.
Residents in Lake in the Hills, Illinois, were asked to shelter in place on Thursday morning.
Hundreds of Cook County high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite, part of a first-of-its-kind program.
Chicago's credit rating is being downgraded in the wake of last year's budget battle between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City Council.
Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, the Illinois General Assembly will begin considering a bill to push the plan ahead.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
With 20 days until the primary election, the gloves are off in the race for Cook County Board President, pitting two political heavyweights against each other in the Democratic primary.
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.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
Barnes & Noble was set to reopen in Skokie on Wednesday, just weeks after it closed.
Trader Joe's is opening a new location in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
The district laid out a $630 million plan to remake Soldier Field into a major concert venue and events space.
After the Double Door closed in Wicker Park, there was reassurance that the Double Door would return, at a new location in the city's Uptown neighborhood. Now that is not happening anymore.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"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.
Meet Muffy and Chunk! They are looking for a forever home. You can adopt at Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation.
Milder temperatures Thursday give way to a clearing and breezy night before a big warm-up Friday. Get the latest seven day forecast from our First Alert Weather team.
The organization says nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could develop some type of cardiovascular disease by 2020.
Some lawmakers are probing the U.S. Department of Justice over missing document in the Epstein files that have been released so far. The DOJ is also under fire for so far releasing only half of the legally required 6 million documents in the files.
Hundreds of Cook County high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite, part of a first-of-its-kind program.
Hundreds turned out as the Rev. Jesse Jackson's remains were transported to lie in repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters Thursday.
Chicago police said a woman has been charged in a hit-and-run in West Lawn that critically injured a teenager.
Chicago police issued a community alert Thursday about a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses on the city's North and Northwest sides.
Hundreds of Cook County high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite, part of a first-of-its-kind program.
Evanston Township High School officials said the entire Loyola Academy student section was removed during a girls' basketball championship game this week, after a spectator shouted a racist remark at a student athlete.
Both couples are still actively fighting for their kids, knowing it will be a long and complicated road.
The mother of an 8-year-old boy who was allegedly put in a chokehold and dragged by the neck by a Chicago Public Schools employee hopes her lawsuit and choice to speak out will help protect students in the future.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $5.74 million in damages to a Chicago family who accused police of violating their civil rights in a botched raid of their home in 2018.
The company behind delays in Cook County property tax bills and refunds has sent a letter to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, refusing to work directly with her any longer, accusing her of using foul language and bullying their team.
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.
Nearly five years after the Bears first announced their bid to buy the former Arlington International Racecourse with the aim of turning the site into a new stadium, the Illinois General Assembly will begin considering a bill to push the plan ahead.
The Hornetts handed the Bulls a 10th straight loss, matching their longest slide since January 2019.
The Bears have not received compensatory third-round picks via the NFL's reward for developing minority front office candidates.
While Poles considers his best options to put a roster together for next season, he also has to have future seasons in mind, especially with Caleb Williams still on his rookie contract.
Eight Cubs players and four White Sox players will be leaving spring training to play in the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago police issued a community alert Thursday about a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses on the city's North and Northwest sides.
The man convicted in Indonesia in the 2014 Bali "suitcase murder" appeared in a Chicago courtroom on Thursday, where he pleaded not guilty to federal murder conspiracy charges.
A man was wounded in a shooting on Wednesday afternoon at a McDonald's in the Back of the Yard neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania are looking for a man who they say set multiple fires to deal with spiders.
A judge ordered a woman detained until trial in the deadly carjacking of an Uber Eats driver on Chicago's West Side.
