Man arrested after CTA riders spot him waving gun on Brown Line tracks
Police said the man made his way onto a billboard mounted on the side of the Brown Line trestle, where he was arrested. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
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Police said the man made his way onto a billboard mounted on the side of the Brown Line trestle, where he was arrested. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Weeks after a violent murder outside a West Side gas station, the gas station in question is back open -- but with a list of rules. CBS 2's Steven Graves reports.
A protest is planned tonight at 6 P.M. outside of police headquarters in response to a Chicago police officer shooting a teenager Wednesday night.
A Chicago police officer shot a 13-year-old boy during a foot chase Wednesday night in the South Austin neighborhood, after the boy ran from a vehicle believed to have been involved in an earlier auto theft in Oak Park. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The victim made it to Chicago Avenue and State Street, where he pulled over.
A young man was shot while traveling in a vehicle on DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Chicago Avenue Tuesday evening.
A woman trying to cross the street was killed Thursday night when two cars slammed into each other in Humboldt Park.
There was a mess on DuSable Lake Shore Drive Tuesday night, as a light pole snapped and came crashing down onto the roadway.
Police have determined a man who was shot Monday evening on the Lakefront Trail suffered a self-inflicted wound.
A car struck another vehicle and a building in River North Tuesday afternoon.
Four people were injured in three shootings within a span of a few blocks in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Sunday evening.
A man was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday evening in the South Austin neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed Monday evening during a quarrel in the South Austin neighborhood.
Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line trains were halted at the Chicago Avenue stop Thursday evening after a man got stuck while trying to get off a train.
A man was shot dead Tuesday evening inside a restaurant in the South Austin neighborhood.
A robber was shot dead by a store employee who had a concealed handgun permit in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Saturday evening, police said.
A 72-year-old man was caught in crossfire and shot in the hand late Sunday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
A man is dead after being shot while in his sport-utility vehicle in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Thursday evening, and going on to crash into another car – leaving a baby injured.
Chicago Police, kids, and other neighbors gathered for a little fun on Saturday at a community fair.
The Trap Warehouse event was supposed to be a party with a purpose - $20 to have drinks, dance, and network. Instead, it was shut down by the city.
A fire ripped through a dollar store in Humboldt Park Tuesday night.
A man is dead after being hit by one car and run over by another on Chicago Avenue in the Humboldt Park neighborhood this weekend.
It's ugly, it's been there for years, and you paid for it.
Young homeless men and women in Chicago are getting a chance at a fresh start – from mental health counseling and drug recovery to job help and housing.
Security concerns were mounting this New Year's Day after a series of robberies and attacks in the CTA Red Line subway in and around the downtown area.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Police said the 84-year-old woman was found unresponsive after CFD crews extinguished the fire.
Thousands of runners will hit the pavement in Grant Park to participate in an 8K run or 2-mile walk.
Northbrook police, in an update on Saturday, said they announced they had persons of interest in custody for Friday's home invasion in Northbrook and a second in Winnetka on March 8.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Chicago's public safety plan is in flux after Mayor Brandon Johnson fired his deputy mayor of community safety, Garien Gatewood.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
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.
Hundreds of workers were locked out of the BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday after contract negotiations failed to produce a deal ahead of a midnight deadline.
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."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
The late Sister Jean has been honored with T-shirts, socks, and bobbleheads — and now her spirit lives on with a new documentary.
Backpacks, toys, and clothing were arranged to symbolize the site of the bombed girl's school that killed 168, many of the victims were children.
The hospital served hundreds of residents during a community food giveaway. volunteers also gave away information on cooking healthy meals at home on a budget, and when access to nutritious food is a challenge.
The governor says about 55,000 people have been told to move to higher ground.
Iran targeted a joint British-US base some 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, suggesting Iran has missiles that can travel further than previously acknowledged.
Police said two men got out of a dark colored sedan and opened fire on the victim's car.
Suspect Sheaves Slate, 27, did not appear in court on Saturday as he is still in the hospital at Saint Joseph.
Chicago police are questing a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Thousands of runners will hit the pavement in Grant Park to participate in an 8K run or 2-mile walk.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
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.
Illinois will now go on to face Houston on Thursday, March 26, at the Toyota Center.
Nathan MacKinnon had three assists in Colorado's 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, helping the Avalanche become the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn. Next up for No. 3-seeded Illinois is a showdown with No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night.
David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Connor Bedard scored a goal and defenseman Alex Vlasic made a game-saving stop as time ran out as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to snap the NHL's longest active point streak for one team against another.
Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest.
A man was charged Thursday after a long police chase that alternated between high and low speeds on interstates through Chicago's north suburbs the day before.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
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.
