Man charged in pet boarding van theft in Lincoln Park appears in court
A man was charged after a van full of dogs was taken off the street in Lincoln Park on Tuesday morning.
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A man was charged after a van full of dogs was taken off the street in Lincoln Park on Tuesday morning.
A cancer patient says his car has disappeared after he was involved in a crash on the way to a doctor's appointment and a random tow truck driver showed up and took his car to a body shop.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
A driver led Chicago police on a wild chase through the West Side Friday afternoon after stealing an ambulance from Loretto Hospital.
One person is in custody after stealing a private ambulance in Niles, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon.
Batavia police are advising residents to lock their vehicles and not to leave any valuables in them after a vehicle was stolen and multiple cars were burglarized overnight.
Arlington Heights police are investigating a rash of car thefts targeting Hyundais over the last week.
All of the vehicles targeted were left unlocked overnight.
Jeremy Ochoa, 38, was arrested Thursday morning by Vehicular Hijacking Task Force members.
Chicago police said a man in custody after he allegedly stole a car with a baby in the back seat Thursday.
Two people are under arrest and third person is under investigation after Bridgeview police raided a Public Storage facility Monday morning.
It happened Saturday around 9:45 p.m. in the 5800 block of West Cornelia Avenue in the Portage Park neighborhood.
A car stolen from a Berwyn man in December has been found with his beloved pet dog's body inside.
Michelle N. Reeves, 37, of La Porte, was arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses, including theft, unauthorized entry of a vehicle used in a crime, criminal mischief, and public nudity.
Just after 6 a.m., police said Blessing's mother's brown Saturn Outlook was stolen near the intersection of 14th 1/2 Street and 13th Avenue, while the girl was in a booster seat in the back seat.
Chicago police said around 10:30 p.m., an unknown male was attempting to break into a vehicle in the 8700 block of South Dauphin Avenue when a man, 40, a resident and CCL holder, went outside and confronted the offender.
A total of 11 cars have been stolen this month during the evening and early morning hours—the latest two were taken on Saturday.
The video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the black Camaro just as it was being stolen back on Dec. 3 around 2:48 a.m. The thieves got out of a different sedan, double-parked, and then waited as members of the crew broke the windows of the Camaro and took off.
Two infant girls were reported missing after the car they were in was stolen. The babies were later found left out in the cold.
Tomasz J. Kalembasa, 40, was charged with vehicular hijacking.
During the altercation, the offender was able to get away from the victim, enter the vehicle, and then drive away, last seen heading southeast on Northwest Highway.
Since July 31, eight overnight vehicle break-ins have been reported.
The thefts happened during the month of June, with the latest happening on Saturday.
The teen was arrested just before 12:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 3200 block of West Jackson Boulevard.
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.
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
As the partial government shutdown drags on, officials warn sick calls from Transportation Security Administration officers could force some airports to close.
The city put a nearly six-month moratorium on any new data centers coming to the western suburb.
Cleanup is underway after the driver of an SUV lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the store on Wednesday.
The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
Fresh off his win in the Tuesday's primary election, Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey visited the Chicago suburbs on Wednesday, and said he'll be focusing on building support in the Chicago area during his rematch with Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois' heavily Democratic tilt means statewide candidates and those in the Chicago area and its suburbs are favored to win in November.
Some Illinois primary election candidates raked in huge amounts of campaign cash. Not all of them won their primaries, despite massive spending.
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a $27 million settlement with the family of an innocent woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
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.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
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.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics.
Wednesday marked the last day to help celebrate Lou Malnati's pizzeria's 55th birthday with a special deal.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Legendary Chicago blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy took the stage at the Oscars Sunday night, performing alongside the cast of "Sinners."
Amy Madigan, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Sunday night, is the daughter of a newsman who helped shape CBS Chicago in the 1960s.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Researchers at Northwestern University found that early menopause raised long-term heart disease risk by 40%. The study suggests doctors should routinely ask women about their age at menopause to identify high-risk patients.
A driver pulling out of the McDonald's drive-thru across the street lost control, jumped the curb, sped through two bike racks, and right into the storefront on North Milwaukee and Sawyer Avenue.
It’s part of a promotion through Runway magazine, where $50 gets you one ticket to the movie and the snack bag.
Researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Mass General Brigham found that coffee and tea consumption was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and improved cognitive performance.
The family of a college student from Elmhurst who was reported missing during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed near the lakefront in the Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Altman died on Tuesday, one day after battling an apartment fire in Rogers Park.
Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Cook County Board President were among the races on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday.
As the partial government shutdown drags on, officials warn sick calls from Transportation Security Administration officers could force some airports to close.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
The sluggish Bulls shot 38.5% in the first half and committed 11 turnovers, leading to 20 points for the Raptors.
It's the Illini's sixth tournament appearance under head coach Brad Underwood, but for the first time in program history, the Illini are led by a freshman all-American.
The White Sox's current lease for Rate Field expires after the 2029 season.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.
A man stood charged Tuesday in two separate shootings that wounded a Chicago police sergeant and a 63-year-old woman in the Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods this past weekend.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday in the trial of Kouri Richins, a Utah mother accused of murdering her husband and later publishing a children's book about grief.
A suspect Is in custody after one person was killed and another was critically injured in a stabbing on Sunday morning at a home in Merrillville, Indiana.
A man was critically injured after he was shot while driving in Chicago's West Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday night.
