2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
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2 off-duty Chicago police officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
Two off-duty Chicago police officers were robbed in the South Loop around 11 p.m. on Friday. Police said three women were robbed by a man with a gun on 23rd Street near Wabash.
Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic crash
An off-duty Chicago police officer was killed following a traffic crash in Tinley Park Saturday morning.
Off-duty Chicago police officer killed in Tinley Park traffic crash
Village officials say both drivers were taken to Silver Cross Hospital where the officer was pronounced dead.
CFD, CPD host tree lighting ceremony honoring those who died in the line of duty
The tree is filled with ornaments honoring those Chicago police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Chicago City Council committee rejects change in disciplinary procedures for police officers
The change would allow officers with serious disciplinary cases to have the cases discussed behind closed doors, rather than in public through an arbitrator.
Driver in deadly crash was off-duty Chicago police officer, sources say
The driver behind the wheel in a deadly crash in downtown Chicago was an off-duty Chicago police officer, law enforcement sources told CBS 2.
Off-duty Chicago police officer cited in deadly Near North Side crash, sources say
The driver behind the wheel in a deadly crash in downtown Chicago was an off-duty Chicago police officer, law enforcement sources told CBS 2.
Off-duty Chicago police officer cited, relieved of powers in deadly crash, sources say
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Eugene McLaurin pleads guilty to shooting CPD officer, 2 ATF agents in Morgan Park in 2021
The officer and agents were conducting an undercover investigation when Eugene McLaurin mistook them for rival gang members.
Body camera video shows deadly Chicago police shootout in South Shore
Police have said, shortly before noon on Nov. 6, officers conducted an investigatory stop on 32-year-old Tranza Campbell near 73rd and Dante, leading to a shootout.
CPD officers face disciplinary action after Mag Mile attacker was allowed to get away
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Chicago Police now in deal with crime database from company behind ShotSpotter
The way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
2 teens hospitalized in Chicago shooting
It happened Monday morning around 10:55 in the 4400 block of W. Monroe Street.
CPD SWAT response in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood
The SWAT response is connected to a bank robbery about a mile away.
Chicago police, fire pull body from Chicago River near Michigan Avenue
Fire crews assisted police with pulling the body out of the river near Michigan Avenue just before 10 a.m
CPD officer charged with falsely claiming she was robbed of $5,000
She was charged with felony disorderly conduct and false report of an offense after saying she was robbed when she was off duty, but police said that never happened.
Chicago police officer charged with falsely claiming she was robbed of $5,000
A Chicago police officer who is supposed to uphold the law was charged with breaking it. She was charged with felony disorderly conduct and false report of an offense after saying she was robbed when she was off duty, but prosecutors said that never happened.
Migrants say they were kicked out of Chicago Police station and into frigid cold
"This is not a game," a police captain is heard saying on video. "I want everybody out this station; out this lobby… all this junk out of here."
Migrants say they were forced out of Chicago Police station and into the cold
Volunteers who work with migrants at the police station said this came after some of the asylum seekers were taken to a shelter Tuesday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Asylum seekers still sleeping outside as temperatures drop
This all comes as the start of construction has been stalled at a planned tent base camp for migrants in Brighton Park. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Migrant tents cleared from outside Near North District police station
The move is part of the city’s policy to get migrants into shelters with a stay of 60 days maximum, and then into permanent housing.
Man arrested for second time in as many weeks, accused of stealing mail in Chicago
Gustavo Balleza is set to be charged with 13 felony counts of burglary.
Body recovered from Chicago River
It was at the 600 block of West Chicago Avenue.
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Millions of Americans expected to travel between Christmas and New Year's Day, AAA says
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Suspected Highland Park shooter expected in court Monday
Robert Crimo III's murder trial date is expected to be scheduled during the hearing.
Burglars target 2 businesses in Uptown
The burglars fled the scene with a cash register from one business and an electronic device from the other.
Person found dead after apartment fire in Roger's Park
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Teacher killed in head-on crash by suspected drunk driver in Wheeling
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Person found dead after apartment fire in Roger's Park
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Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
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Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
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Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
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Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
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Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
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Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
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Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
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2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
