Man charged in fatal June 2024 shooting on Dan Ryan Expressway
Darius Norwood, 32, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Tywaun Donald, according to Cook County court records.
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Darius Norwood, 32, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Tywaun Donald, according to Cook County court records.
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his back and was taken to Christ Hospital in good condition.
Police said 25-year-old Adrian Sanchez has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Police said a 19-year-old woman was headed down an alley in the 2000 block of West 47th Street, when Trevon Smith shot her in the face and chest.
The move comes months after ShotSpotter was deactivated.
The six-month pilot program from Alarm.com is being offered free of charge in the Chicago Police Department’s Deering (9th) District. As Megan Hickey reports, Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) held a demonstration on Monday.
The city is partnering up with a new company to test the system in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, which is in the Chicago Police Department's 9th District.
Chicago police said the victim was driving a Hyundai SUV heading westbound on Garfield at a high rate of speed when she hit a median and then a tree before being ejected from the vehicle.
A Level 1 hazardous materials response also was initiated. According to unconfirmed fire dispatch reports, there were explosions inside the building after the fire started.
The driver was a 26-year-old man from Illinois, who was taken to a Chicago correctional facility and will be extradited to Indiana.
he facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week.
The facility at 650 W. 51st St., about a block east of Halsted Street, closed last week—putting dozens of employees out of work. The
The Blue Island city administrator confirmed that the officer was one of their own.
Police said the officer, while off duty, fired at least one shot at an also-off-duty Chicago Police officer in Back of the Yards over the weekend. Megan Hickey reports.
No one was injured in the shooting, and the off-duty Chicago police officer did not return fire.
The incident happened Saturday evening in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Edgar Barron, 25, is charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, according to Cook County court records.
Heavy smoke was seen billowing up into the sky in the building on Damen Avenue at 52nd Street.
Responding crews were able to put out the fire with no injuries.
One of the robbers snatched a chain from the victim's neck, and then the other shot at the victim at the top of his head.
The 19-year-old was leaving the gas station when two unknown males approached and announced a robbery.
Fernando Garza's class was coming to an end when bullets came flying through the fitness studio at 51st and Laflin streets around 8:30 p.m. Monday.
Fernando Garza's class was coming to an end when bullets came flying through the fitness studio at 51st and Laflin streets around 8:30 p.m. Monday. Charlie De Mar reports.
The shooting took place at 51st and Laflin streets.
The gunfire shattered windows and sent four people to the hospital. One of the victims is a 13-year-old girl. Darius Johnson went to the scene to speak to those who heard the gunfire and dodged bullets.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
A shooting was reported at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, overnight Sunday into Monday.
A woman was shot in the leg and wounded in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community late Monday night.
Two cars were seriously damaged in a crash in Chicago's Bronzeville community overnight Sunday into Monday.
An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect at noon Monday for the Chicago area, as dangerous heat locks in for the next several days.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker held a ceremony for the signing of three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on Sunday morning.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Prediction market Kalshi sued Illinois on Tuesday, seeking to block new taxes and license requirements set to take effect July 1.
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday about a possible measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
How can we give ourselves micro moments of self-care? Jill Kottmeier, program director of wellbeing and vitality with Endeavor Health, joins Marie Saavedra with some ideas.
New tensions in the Middle East threaten the fragile U.S. and Iran peace agreement. Bradley Blackburn reports.
A man was stabbed early Sunday morning in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago.
A shooting was reported at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, overnight Sunday into Monday.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, June 29, 2026.
An Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect at noon Monday for the Chicago area, as dangerous heat locks in for the next several days.
A shooting was reported at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, overnight Sunday into Monday.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
A woman was shot in the leg and wounded in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community late Monday night.
Two cars were seriously damaged in a crash in Chicago's Bronzeville community overnight Sunday into Monday.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
After a violent holiday weekend, Chicago city leaders are expected to announce new support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention.
NASCAR is back in town next weekend, but not for a downtown street race — this time, for the first time in seven years, races will be held at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.
Jacob Webb (3-2) got the win with a scoreless ninth. Wicks notched his first save of the season.
Miguel Vargas homered and doubled for the White Sox (43-39), who fell to 17-10 in one-run games.
Las Vegas is 4-1 in its last five games.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
A man was stabbed in the Printers Row district in downtown Chicago early Monday morning.
A shooting was reported at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, overnight Sunday into Monday.
A woman was shot in the leg and wounded in Chicago's Auburn Gresham community late Monday night.
Chicago police this weekend were warning people about a string of robberies on the city's South Side.
A man was shot and wounded early Sunday in Chicago's West Ridge community.
