"Tossed around like a bag of garbage"
That's how an attorney describes the death of a homeless man at the hands of a CTA worker. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
That's how an attorney describes the death of a homeless man at the hands of a CTA worker. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
A man was arrested after allegedly firing shots on a Blue Line train platform early Monday morning. Chicago police said just after 1 a.m., a passenger pulled out a gun during an argument with the employee and fired multiple shots at the Blue Line Station on Division.
Bob and Kitty Tataryn were brutally beaten near the Irving Park Blue Line station in 2022. Their attacker has now been sentenced to 28 years, and they absolutely are not giving up on Chicago. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Benjamin Rivers, 34, of Bellwood was arrested on Thursday just before 5 p.m. in the 400 block of South Damen Avenue.
He told the victim he had a knife and took her phone, cash, and other belongings.
On Dec. 30, a man wielding a machete approached two people at the Kedzie-Homan stop on the Blue Line, and demanded their belongings, police said.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact CPD mass transit detectives at (312) 745-4447.
The teen was charged with two felony counts of armed robbery with a dangerous weapon and one felony count of aggravated robbery with indication of a firearm.
Sources said the teen attends nearby Phoenix STEM Military Academy which is just blocks from the Blue Line stop.
CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports from Stroger Hospital where the boy is being treated. A fire department spokesperson said the teen was brought here in stable but serious condition
Service was disrupted due to a "sick customer."
Chicago police and members of the Great Lakes Regional Task Force arrested Anthony Jackson, 34, on Tuesday, in the 4900 block of West Madison Street.
That section has been closed since late July as part of a massive rebuild project - forcing passengers to take buses around the stop.
That section has been closed since late July as part of a massive rebuild project.
Free shuttle service will be available between the Medical District and Jackson Station.
The Clinton and UIC Halsted will be closed between 10:00 p.m. Friday and 4:00 a.m. Monday. The Racine station will close and stay closed until October 8th.
The goal is to reduce service delays, make rides faster and improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
It's phase one of the $250 million Forest Park Blue Line Branch Rebuild initiative.
It's the first phase of a more than $250 million project - replacing nearly three miles of track and rebuilding the Racine station.
Riders who use that West Side route, are eligible for free or reduced fares.
Police say the suspect gained access to the employee's booth and removed her belongings before fleeing the scene at the Damen station on May 15.
Police arrested the 16-year-old on Friday, in the 10000 block of South Prairie Avenue.
The suspects approached the victim, pulled a handgun, and demanded their property, police said.
Police say an unknown male victim was struck by the incoming train, in the 400 block of South Damen Avenue around 4 a.m.
Prosecutors revealed disturbing new details in court on Tuesday about what CTA cameras caught early Saturday morning when a CTA employee, on the job, allegedly beat a passenger. The passenger later died and the employee was charged with aggravated battery, but not murder. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza was in court to get the details.
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Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
"You would think we could all work together to resolve this."
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
The convention is taking place from Monday, Aug. 19, to Thursday, Aug. 22.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Johnson spoke with state lawmakers to make the case that Chicago is owed $1 billion from the state for schools and other programs.
Rev. Ira Acree also was questioned about his lack of expertise in public transit as the City Council Transportation Committee weighed his appointment to the RTA Board.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
For the past three months, a cast of 10 Asian American/Pacific Islander comedians has been working on the new program, "Youth in Asia (Are You Proud of Me Yet?)"
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Last year, the Northwestern softball team fell just one game short of the Women's College World Series. This year, they'll begin the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Northwestern heads into the tournament with some fresh hardware. Ashley Miller was named Pitcher of the Year, while Kate Drohan was named Coach of the Year for a third straight season.
The Chicago Sky start the WNBA regular season next week, but fans clamoring to see them in Chicago will have to wait until May 25. The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Police were called at 4:50 p.m. for the shooting in the area of Ashland Avenue and Foster Street.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church will soon close, and it could be demolished. But not if Preservation Chicago and other organizations succeed in saving it. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check on the extended forecast.
Johnson spoke with state lawmakers to make the case that Chicago is owed $1 billion from the state for schools and other programs.
Because cicadas are temperature-dependent, their emergences may vary depending on the location.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
Ascension said it responded immediately, and access to some systems has been interrupted with remediation efforts in progress.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Chris Flexen pitched six sharp innings, Paul DeJong homered again and the Chicago White Sox avoided their seventh sweep this season by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The team's first three games will be on the road. But the team's many new faces were on display at Media Day.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
The Wildcats went 19-3 in Big Ten contests and won all eight conference series for a second-straight year.
Marina Mabrey was gunning from deep and had a game-high 20 points.
A car riddled with bullet holes was spotted at the scene.
Police said a woman caught a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy trying to steal her, when the woman shot the girl in the shoulder.
Business owners believe the same crew might be involved in several other incidents.
Chicago Police detectives are asking anyone with additional photos or video to give them a call.
A new scathing lawsuit accused state employees of sexually abusing 95 people while they were children detained in Illinois detention facilities.