Woman in custody for stabbing 2 others on CTA Brown Line train
CTA said the train operator called for help, but not before one of the women pulled out a knife and stabbed the other two women. All three were involved in a fight before the stabbing.
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CTA said the train operator called for help, but not before one of the women pulled out a knife and stabbed the other two women. All three were involved in a fight before the stabbing.
To celebrate the 50th season premiere of “Survivor” last week, the folks behind the show are planting hidden Immunity Idols in every state. Fans who track them down get a chance to attend the live finale. Photojournalist Jeff Renfroe went along for the ride on the Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line.
Survivor alums greeted fans at the Kimball stop for the start of the challenge on Saturday morning.
A CTA Brown Line train hit a car in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood.
The Chicago Transit Authority extended the No. 93 California/Dodge bus route to the Logan Square Blue Line subway station. The extension went into effect Sunday.
Chicago police said the woman made contact with the electrified third rail and was pronounced dead at the scene.
CTA trains on the Brown, Green, Pink and Orange lines will not run at all in the Loop this weekend as the agency conducts maintenance. Here's what you need to know.
CTA Brown Line trains were disrupted all day Monday after a train went slightly off the tracks at the Kimball terminal in the morning. Asal Rezaei reports.
Brown Line trains were standing with major delays at the scene as of just before 6 p.m.
Experts said the extreme cold can make the steel used in railroad tracks brittle, leading to small gaps in the track.
Riders were also advised to consider other services, including nearby bus routes or buses to other rail lines.
he service change began this past Friday, and will continue until at least Friday, Sept. 20.
Outbound trains to Kimball will not be stopping at the busy Western Avenue stop, at Western and Leland avenues in Lincoln Square, as crews begin a $20 million renovation project.
A promoter had promised DJs and other experiences on six chartered train cars from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. Saturday night.
It reached the point where some people decided to evacuate the smoky train themselves.
Some people decided to get off the train themselves and walk down the track after the fire just north of the Chicago Avenue/Franklin Street stop. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police said the woman's death appeared to be a suicide.
Firefighters rescued a person from under a train at the Sedgwick stop. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
There is a report of a person being trapped under a train. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
The tracks sustained electrical and structural damage as a result of the fire.
The tracks sustained electrical and structural damage as a result of the fire.
The reason for the snag is police activity, but its nature was not immediately confirmed.
Service on the Purple Line has been suspended altogether.
Police say a 56-year-old man was sleeping on the train when an unknown man began to go through his pockets.
The Chicago Transit Authority says a ground fault is to blame for a Brown Line 'L' train getting stalled out on the Wells Street Bridge for hours Tuesday. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
Airbags were stolen from multiple cars overnight on Chicago's North Side, the latest in a string of thefts in recent months targeting Hondas.
President Trump fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general on Thursday, and insiders said the revolving door at the top of the Justice Department is spinning just as fast at the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago.
A man was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in the 2023 murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
An ATF agent opened fire during an operation in a Walmart parking lot on Chicago's South Side Thursday morning, the agency confirmed.
Hyde Park Academy High School students are mourning the second classmate killed by a hit-and-run driver in little more than a week.
President Trump fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general on Thursday, and insiders said the revolving door at the top of the Justice Department is spinning just as fast at the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
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 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.
When Jean-Luc Godard's "Hail Mary" opened in Chicago on April 4, 1986, it drew a throng of angry protesters who considered the film an affront to their faith.
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.
Some dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets have been recalled because they could be contaminated with lead, while some pots and pans have a loose screw that could cause major injuries.
Airbags were stolen from multiple cars overnight on Chicago's North Side, the latest in a string of thefts in recent months targeting Hondas.
A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but he left intact two retaliation claims.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling will attend a meeting addressing accusations of collaboration between CPD and ICE so he can answer the public's questions directly, he told CBS News Chicago.
Hyde Park Academy High School students are mourning the second classmate killed by a hit-and-run driver in little more than a week.
A man was sentenced to 55 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in the 2023 murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
President Trump fired Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general on Thursday, and insiders said the revolving door at the top of the Justice Department is spinning just as fast at the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago.
There is now a Tornado Watch alongside a Wind Advisory in effect as several rounds of severe storms that could prompt tornado warnings barrel toward the Chicago area.
Hyde Park Academy High School students are mourning the second classmate killed by a hit-and-run driver in little more than a week.
Airbags were stolen from multiple cars overnight on Chicago's North Side, the latest in a string of thefts in recent months targeting Hondas.
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.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
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.
Some Joliet, Illinois, residents were asked to shelter in place Thursday morning as police executed a search warrant.
A man stood charged Thursday with holding up five men at gunpoint after luring them by offering to buy anime cards on online marketplaces.
A man was apprehended late Wednesday night after a standoff in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood.
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.