Dogs reunited with owners after pet boarding van stolen in Lincoln Park
Chicago police are still looking for the person who stole a van full of dogs off the street in Lincoln Park Tuesday morning.
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Chicago police are still looking for the person who stole a van full of dogs off the street in Lincoln Park Tuesday morning.
Chicago police said Lamont Hill allegedly stole an ambulance from Loretto Hospital. While in the ambulance, he was involved in a traffic accident, hitting two Chicago police vehicles.
The thieves jumped the security gate at CPD headquarters, at 3510 S. Michigan Ave. in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Auto thefts dropped in 2024, trend appears to be continuing into 2025. But a few new car brands are seeing increases. Police explained why.
The auto thefts happened after car accidents on Clark Street and on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
Oluwafemi Malachi, 38, was arrested on Thursday at a residence in the 1500 block of California Avenue after the Tri-County Auto Theft Force, with the assistance of the Joliet Police Department, conducted a search warrant.
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee.
Some of the men now charged were already convicted in a deadly carjacking in Milwaukee. Sara Machi reports.
It is believed the thieves somehow obtained clean copies of the keys to the cars.
It is believed the thieves somehow obtained clean copies of the keys to the car.
Three to five people targeted work vans to steal construction equipment, police say.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles. Tara Molina reports.
The targeted theft rates of Kias and Hyundais have dropped by more than half for those who upgraded to the new security software, according to the new research. Tara Molina reports.
It happened just after midnight in the 2700 block of South Michigan Avenue.
Kamil Spieczynski, Sebastian Nawrot, and Mateusz Wojtowicz were arrested by Elmhurst police detectives and are facing charges in DuPage County.
Hinsdale police advised people to turn off their cars when pumping gas, and to be aware of their surroundings.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half by vandals targeting their cars in company parking lots. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Union leaders claim at least 50 workers have been affected in the last year and a half – with a car theft having happened at the plant at 12600 S. Torrence Ave. just this past weekend. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
After motor vehicle thefts hit a two-decade high in 2023, thefts are dropping. What's spurring the downward trend?
Thieves are also targeting Kia and Hyundai vehicles less often now. What's spurring the downward trend? CBS 2's Tara Molina looks for answers.
CBS 2 is told such carjackings are happening at all hours of the day, and it does not matter how busy the station or the area is.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey has been digging into that new trend and asking why.
When a car gets stolen or carjacked, the Sheriff's office team trails it – from theft to recovery.
Dozens of people cheered on the launch together as the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years on Wednesday.
Board President Christopher Bohlen told CBS News Chicago the post was sent by email during a teacher game thread.
The Bulls have lost five straight.
A potential legal battle is brewing between Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Housing Authority, over the board's choice for a new CEO.
Some plots of vacant land were sold for $1, others for up to $150,000.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
After practicing in Champaign, the team hit the road for the short trip east to Indianapolis.
New numbers show that Michael Jordan has made more than $3 billion over his career thanks largely to his "Jordan" brand.
With it being April Fool's Day, doctors say, as long as the pranks and jokes are all in good fun, laughing is good for your health.
Economists say hiring could slow down as companies deal with rising costs and uncertainty.
After Thursday, another round of strong storms is possible late Friday night with rain extending into Saturday morning. Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest.
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a shopping center in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
Board President Christopher Bohlen told CBS News Chicago the post was sent by email during a teacher game thread.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back.
Dozens of people cheered on the launch together as the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years on Wednesday.
Johnson said the position was temporary, but when the chief homelessness officer was first appointed, she told CBS News Chicago that her role was funded for three years, not two.
A former stand-out college football star with a criminal history has been convicted of sexually abusing foster children who were in the care of a Chicago facility at the center of a massive investigation.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
The Bulls have lost five straight.
Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
The White Sox have postponed Thursday's home opener against the Blue Jays until Friday, due to expected thunderstorms.
Chicago has now lost four in a row after losing to the Jets on Tuesday night.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced Tuesday that it was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of each of three accomplices in numerous mail thefts in Chicago.
A St. Charles, Illinois, man was being held on multiple felony counts Tuesday on allegations that he took upskirt videos of 33 women and two minor girls.
Charges were pending Tuesday morning against a man accused of shooting and killing a man and woman in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
A shooting investigation led to the brief overnight closure of the outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side early Tuesday.
