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Alonzo Turner, 52, faces two counts of bank robbery in connection with the Aug. 2, 2017 robbery of a U.S. Bank branch at 5850 W. Belmont, and the robbery of a Bank of America branch at 7126 W. North Ave. two days later, according to the FBI.
Authorities believe the same person who robbed a Fifth Third Bank branch Saturday in Lake Forest also robbed a bank in Deerfield.
Matthew Silberman, 27, was charged with four counts of bank robbery in a federal complaint filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court's Northern District of Illinois.
A man arrested after allegedly robbing a bank Friday morning in Lisle is suspected of three other suburban bank robberies since November.
A man suspected of robbing four suburban banks this month struck again Saturday afternoon in northwest suburban Algonquin.
The non-takeover robbery happened at 1:19 p.m. at a Fifth Third Bank branch at 704 Roosevelt Rd. in Glen Ellyn, according to the FBI.
Critics fear the vote allows providers to create different speeds of service on the internet, with faster lanes for companies willing to pay, making it harder for smaller companies to compete.
The person suspected in two northwest suburban bank robberies this month struck a third time Wednesday in Arlington Heights.
The robbery happened about 6 p.m. at the Chase Bank branch at 1600 W. Lake St., the FBI said.
The suspect could be connected to other bank robberies, the FBI said. A $1,000 reward was being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Skye Perk is charged with bank robbery by intimidation for the hold-up of the Fifth Third Bank branch at 15330 Harlem Avenue in Orland Park.
The non-takeover robbery happened about 10:31 a.m. Saturday at the BMO Harris Bank branch at 522 W. Roosevelt Road, according to the FBI.
A bank was robbed Thursday morning in southwest suburban Burbank.
A bank robber once dubbed the "North Center Bandit" by federal authorities has been sentenced to more than three years in prison.
Jimmette Parker faces a charge of bank robbery in connection with the robbery of the First Midwest Bank branch at 3303 Sheridan Road in Zion
The suspect entered a Glen Ellyn bank, announced a robbery and demanded money from the teller, police said.
Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to call the FBI's Chicago office at (312) 421-6700.
The suspect entered the bank about 6:40 p.m. in the 1600 block of Larkin Avenue and demanded money, according to Elgin police.
An Evanston man charged with robbing a bank in Skokie allegedly ran into a nearby Walmart after the heist to change his clothes.
He was turned over to the FBI for criminal charges, police said. No injuries were reported in the robbery.
Darrell Blakeley, 44, was arrested Monday morning and charged with robbing the U.S. Bank branch at 3525 W. 63rd St. on July 26.
The latest robbery happened about 2 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. Bank branch at 3252 W. 63rd St., according to the FBI.
The non-takeover robbery happened at 1:34 p.m. at the TCF Bank branch at 10350 S. Pulaski Rd., according to the FBI.
Carlos Montelongo, 32, of south suburban Steger was charged with bank robbery in a federal criminal complaint filed Wednesday.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera in 2025.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
A man was shot and killed near a strip mall on Chicago's South Side on Friday morning.
The family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old shot and killed by Chicago police in Little Village in 2021, has moved to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death lawsuit.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
The City of Chicago on Thursday kicked off bus tours as part of its new reparations initiative.
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.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
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.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera.
Grab your ticket and get ready to laugh. Check out "The Angel Next Door" at the Northlight Theatre.
Sunny and warm with highs near 80 Friday before the forecast gives way to severe storms at night.
The family of Adam Toledo, the 13-year-old shot and killed by Chicago police in Little Village in 2021, has moved to voluntarily dismiss their wrongful death lawsuit.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said Chicago Public Schools is restoring funding for students with disabilities in Catholic schools starting Monday.
A tornado watch has been issued for several counties ahead of Friday night severe storms that could cause heavy wind damage and flooding.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera in 2025.
Friday's incidents mark the sixth ATM burglary reported at a Chicago business this week.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
When a rusty light pole snapped and fell on a woman's car in Bucktown, causing thousands of dollars in damage, she thought the city would pay for it. She was wrong.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Blackhawks won four of their last 15 games and three of their last 11 home games, but finished with 72 points, 11 more than last season.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz had an uneven major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night after being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Chicago police on Wednesday issued an expanded community alert about a rash of incidents in which thieves broke into vehicles and stole construction equipment in and around downtown Chicago.
