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UPDATE: After a bench trial on Dec. 9, 2019, Judge Robert Kuzas found Matthew Barron not guilty of inappropriately touching the student. Kuzas said he found issues with credibility of witness testimony in the case.
Two Chicago police officers have been placed on administrative leave after allegedly shooting an armed suspect.
This Mother's Day, dozens gathered to remember those killed by drugs and to call attention to punish those responsible.
A Chicago man is facing a felony abuse charge, suspected of inappropriately touching a 14-year-old girl.
Le Ron Morris, who is a minister, veteran and father, says he was at work Friday afternoon when a neighbor called and told him to come home right away.
One person is dead after a shootout with Chicago police Saturday afternoon in Lawndale.
The families of four Chicago police officers who died in the line of duty last year have arrived in Washington, D.C. for National Police Week.
Nearly 200 probationary officers are being deployed to police districts in Chicago neighborhoods.
Isaac Lewis, 77, has been located and reunited with his family.
A 27-year-old Chicago police officer was stabbed Friday morning while making an arrest in the Eden Green neighborhood.
Dozens of Chicago police officers are on their way to Washington to support the families of four fallen comrades, who will be honored during National Police Week in D.C.
Multiple rounds of gunfire rang out around 3 a.m. Wednesday on a River North street outside nightclub Cuvee.
Mekhi McGruder was shot in the chest at a baby shower in Chicago in April. The 8-year-old now needs a wheelchair to get around.
Charisma Atwood, 13, has been reported missing from the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Chicago police have issued a community alert for the Austin neighborhood after a string of armed robberies over the past three weeks.
Yette Diaz, 11, has been reported missing from the Lawndale neighborhood, Chicago police said.
Two people are in custody in connection with a shooting on a CTA platform.
Chicago Police said enforcing the rule prohibiting drivers from blocking intersections or crosswalks might cause further congestion in some cases.
A Chicago police officer has been arrested on charges he "made inappropriate physical contact" with three women while on duty on three different times between August 2017 and July 2018.
Chicago police say thieves are cutting the power to businesses before breaking in. It has happened four times in Austin over the past month.
A new video tribute honors the Chicago police officers who died in the line of duty in 2018.
John Sherwood and his partner Thomas Stacha suffered serious injuries in and outside @mosphere, a bar in the 5300 block of N. Clark St., in 2018.
Chicago police said Sanchez was cited for leaving the scene of the accident and having an invalid license plate. A police impersonation investigation is also taking place. Sanchez was under investigation when he retired and should not have had a badge.
Chicago police have released images of a sedan involved in a hit-and-run in the Belmont Gardens neighborhood on April 30.
Chicago police say a string of garage burglaries have been reported in the Albany Park neighborhood.
Mass Transit says five men approached a 56-year-old man inside a CTA Blue Line train, displayed a weapon and demanded his property.
The mass gathering turned into a shooting in which seven teens were shot in two separate incidents.
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
The rain over the July Fourth holiday weekend overwhelmed a massive system meant to handle Chicago's stormwater, causing untreated water to be dumped into area rivers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned in protest from the health agency, said the spread of misinformation impacted lives.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Renowned singer-songwriter and Chicago-area native John Prine will be honored with a mural at the Old Town School of Folk Music in the Lincoln Square community.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
A spokesperson for Johnson said he died on Monday. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.
While fans are celebrating the U.S. Men's National Team's run, many are also reacting to FIFA's decision to lift a suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun after his red card.
Mass Transit detectives say the group approached a 56-year-old man inside a CTA Blue line train, displayed a weapon and demanded his property. When the victim refused, they hit the victim and took his property
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the next chance for storms in First Alert Weather.
A spokesperson for Johnson said he died on Monday, July 6.
Three children who died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake amid a sudden storm last week were found inside the sunken vessel, police said.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. A watch party in Daley Plaza will close streets downtown.
Mass Transit says five men approached a 56-year-old man inside a CTA Blue Line train, displayed a weapon and demanded his property.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.
The mass gathering turned into a shooting in which seven teens were shot in two separate incidents.
Crown Point Mayor Peter Land says that flooding has been an issue for years and that the construction plan has been in the works for almost 10 years.
About 13,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2025, and with America's 250 birthday celebration about to start, doctors worry even more people could get hurt this year.
A new AI-powered tool being used by some police departments claims to turn a shell casing into an investigative lead in under 24 minutes.
University of Illinois - Chicago scientists took their lab work to the streets of the South Side during this week's heat wave, checking on tree cover and tree health in some of Chicago's more vulnerable neighborhoods.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
Fans of all ages are getting ready for Monday night's game against Belgium for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. A watch party in Daley Plaza will close streets downtown.
Briscoe held off Christopher Bell in NASCAR's return to Chicagoland Speedway, racing to his first Cup Series win of the season.
The finale was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions on the water-logged outfield warning track.
Alex Bregman doubled in a run, pinch-hitter Pedro Ramirez had an RBI and the Cubs posted two unearned runs to win for the 10th time in their last 13 games.
In less than a month, Chicago Sky rookie Gabriela Jaquez went from winning a national title at UCLA to being drafted fifth overall by the Sky.
Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic and her body was never found.
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies and a K9 were credited with stopping a burglary in progress Sunday night.
Two teenage boys stood charged Monday with robbing a woman in downtown Chicago the night before.
A 72-year-old man was slashed and killed in a fight in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Sunday.
One of the men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew last week was due back in court Monday in an unrelated case.
