'It's a fire!': Witness describes speeding Chatham crash that killed 2
The crash sent a 15-year-old, 4-year-old, and 10-month-old to the emergency room.
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The crash sent a 15-year-old, 4-year-old, and 10-month-old to the emergency room.
About 24 hours since a fiery crash on the South Side killed two people and sent several kids and adults to the hospital, we're learning more about the car, stolen out of Markham, that caused the mangled mess in Chatham. CBS 2's Lauren Victory had more on the new video of the speed car and an update on the victims.
About 24 hours since a fiery crash on the South Side killed two people and sent several kids and adults to the hospital, we're learning more about the car, stolen out of Markham, that caused the mangled mess in Chatham.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said seven minors and nine adults were hospitalized after the crash.
The car was speeding the wrong way down Cottage Grove Avenue at 87th Street when the horrific crash occurred. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Police Supt. David Brown and Mayor Lori Lightfoot have an update about a speeding stolen car that crashed into multiple other vehicles in Chatham, leaving two people dead.
A serious crash involved several vehicles and resulted in two deaths on the South Side Wednesday evening.
Chopper 2 was over the scene where Chicago Fire authorities said two people were killed in a multi-car crash.
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports Khalil White-El, would have been 19 years old Wednesday. He was shot and killed August 23rd in broad daylight in an alley near 87th and Wabash in the Chatham neighborhood.
A man is shot to death during an argument in the Chatham neighborhood Thursday morning, according to police.
The woman was on the sidewalk when she was hit in the head and left leg, police said.
The woman was on the sidewalk when she was hit in the head and left leg, police said.
The Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating a traffic crash in Chatham that left one person dead and three others hurt Sunday morning.
A man is charged for allegedly shooting and killing a man in East Chatham.
Police said Both victims were walking when a grey vehicle approached and an unknown Suspect from the car began firing shots in the victim's direction.
Chicago's city-led Food Truck Friday may be over, but Food Truck Saturday is still happening in Chatham at the new Mahalia Jackson Court.
The shooting happened around 4:15 a.m. in the 8700 block of South King Drive.
Three teens are facing charges for allegedly carjacking a woman at gunpoint in the Chatham neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
The shooting happened in the 800 block of West 87th Place around 12:04 p.m.
Chicago police are looking for a gunman, who shot two men as they left a store in Chatham Saturday evening.
A Chicago Police squad car was seen wrecked against a building.
Two children were shot inside their homes just minutes apart at two different locations on the city's South Side.
Police said the vehicle fled the scene westbound on 79th Street and then turned northbound onto Martin Luther King Drive.
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the East Chatham neighborhood Wednesday just before noon.
He was part of a church program that aims to guide young men and connect them with full time employment.
As of Wednesday morning, NIPSCO had restored power to 282,000 customers across Northwest Indiana. But more than 83,000 buildings and homes remained in the dark.
Five people were injured early Wednesday in a crash in Chicago's Grand Crossing community.
The WNDR Museum is closing after eight years in Chicago.
Chicago police early Wednesday were looking for the person who stabbed a man and a woman in the Little Village neighborhood the night before, leaving the woman dead.
Two officers were injured after a crash on Chicago's South Side early Wednesday morning.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign confirmed on Tuesday that it recieved a letter from the Department of Defense, which has announced "research security audits" at 30 universities nationwide.
The Justice Department is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places throughout the U.S. for the midterm elections.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin announced Tuesday that he is filing a complaint against Treasurer Maria Pappas over some profanity-related texts.
Former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is demanding an apology from Treasurer Maria Pappas for some profanity-laden text messages he says are offensive.
Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary over Trump's endorsed candidate, but three months before Election Day, many in his own party say they still don't know who he is.
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Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
The Trump administration is taking aim at power grid operator PJM Interconnection over rising electricity bills that affect Illinois and Indiana residents.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
With the cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce growing and consumers wary of the products on grocery shelves, many in Chicago are turning to local farmers market for fresh and safe greens.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
While the building that housed the flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue has been torn down, the renowned Chicago restaurant chain is now set to open a new Lakeview location.
Nationally, data centers used 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023 — a figure projected to reach 72.6 billion gallons by 2028, raising concerns about states' water supplies.
Chicago's Wishbone Restaurant will soon be closing after 36 years in business.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Chicago police early Wednesday were looking for the person who stabbed a man and a woman in the Little Village neighborhood the night before, leaving the woman dead.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings hours apart in Chicago overnight.
The Jesse White Foundation hosted two official viewing parties, with one in Springfield and the other in Chicago.
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Six teens were shot, one fatally, after multiple shootings reported hours apart in Chicago overnight.
The new quantum facility is said to create 1,000 permanent jobs, with an apprentice program supplying a pipeline of community-college grads in Chicago.
Some people living in northwest Indiana might be waiting another week to have their power restored from last week's storm.
As of Wednesday morning, NIPSCO had restored power to 282,000 customers across Northwest Indiana. But more than 83,000 buildings and homes remained in the dark.
Five people were injured early Wednesday in a crash in Chicago's Grand Crossing community.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
The discovery of dozens of decomposing bodies at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple with a history of mishandling human remains has raised questions about how Illinois regulates the funeral home and crematory industries.
An arrest at a Lululemon athletic wear store in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago led investigators to a crew that was exploiting unhoused people and responsible for thefts totaling $100,000.
More violations at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery and Crematorium have surfaced, which is now under investigation for its role in mishandling bodies connected to the family that ran South Chicago Chapel.
Crow-Armstrong is the first player in MLB history with two leadoff home runs and a walk-off in a two-game span, and the 13th since 1900 to follow a walk-off homer with a leadoff shot.
NASCAR is calling off plans to bring its street race back to downtown Chicago in 2027, but is holding out hope for the event to return in the future.
A fight broke out in the stands at Wrigley Field during a Crosstown Classic game on Monday evening.
The Cubs snapped a two-game skid and ended the White Sox's three-game winning streak.
Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Natasha Cloud scored 20 points.
Chicago police early Wednesday were looking for the person who stabbed a man and a woman in the Little Village neighborhood the night before, leaving the woman dead.
A man has been arrested and charged after authorities said he decided to make himself at home at the Macy's flagship store on State Street in downtown Chicago.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in solving a pair of burglaries that happened in the early-morning hours on the city's West and Northwest sides.
A man convicted of gun charges in the case involving the shooting death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera has now been indicted separately on drug charges.
A man was left in critical condition early Tuesday after being shot on Chicago's Near West Side.
