Chicago Cop Among First-Responders Who Save Suicidal Man
The call came in just after noon, about a man who had jumped the railing along the Montrose Avenue bridge on the Chicago River. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
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The call came in just after noon, about a man who had jumped the railing along the Montrose Avenue bridge on the Chicago River. WBBM's Steve Miller reports.
The special prosecutor appointed wants a grand jury to hear evidence in the case.
Michael Arquero, 32, was charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
At least 20 more people have been shot in other attacks across the city since 10 p.m. Friday.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin announced Thursday the city is among the latest recipients of funding from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Cook County prosecutors have decided not to file any criminal charges against any of the Chicago police officers involved in the 2015 arrest of a 24-year-old man who died in police custody.
A Chicago police officer has been charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct, for allegedly hitting a man in the face with a baton at a block party in Lawndale in 2014.
Sources say the largest police district in Chicago, on a recent weekend, had just five police units patrolling.
Fourteenth Ward Alderman, Edward M. Burke and 11th Ward Alderman Patrick Thompson held a news conference, on Wednesday to urge CPD to make a quick-clotting gauze available to officers.
A Chicago police officer received a special award Wednesday for saving the life of a cyclist on Independence Day weekend in the Roscoe Village neighborhood.
A Chicago Police officer on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in the Loop.
The most recent fatal shooting happened at 9:32 a.m. Monday in the Englewood neighborhood.
Two people were shot in the 6800 block of South Emerald at about 9:30 a.m. Monday, resulting in the death of one, Chicago Police confirmed.
He allegedly pointed a gun at Chicago Police officers during a foot chase Sunday night.
As of early Monday morning, the most recent fatal shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the South Shore neighborhood.
It happened while the officer, off duty, was parked.
This means more personnel watching over children in the streets.
It's a reminder that cops off the clock are not immune to gun violence.
The Chicago Police Department was offering free back-to-school haircuts today.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Friday offered few specifics about his plan to hire more police officers, but said that alone won't solve the gun violence crisis that led to the city's deadliest month in two decades.
A 24-year-old man was killed and a 23-year-old man was grazed by a bullet in a shooting in the West Lawn neighborhood late Wednesday night, capping off the most violent month in Chicago in 20 years.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel has said he is willing to wait for a vote on his proposals to create a new agency to investigate police shootings and allegations of police misconduct, but some aldermen said the plan needs a lot more work and scrutiny.
The public now knows the names of the five Chicago police officers accused of lying about the shooting death of Laquan McDonald. But tonight, as Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson seeks to fire them, CBS2's Audrina Bigos reports on more about what they said.
Some aldermen are concerned there's no mandated budget level for the new office.
Police Supt. Eddie Johnson has filed administrative charges seeking to fire Officer Jason Van Dyke and four other police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald.
A man was charged after police said he fired shots while on board a parked CTA bus Monday afternoon.
Neighbors want it to be a mixed-use space that serves the community. However, the 500 housing units are still part of the revised proposal.
Residents could be eligible for a huge paycheck for their troubles.
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
The family said they fed their dog, Maya, the brand's "Wilderness Chicken Grain-Free" food for years based on marketing claims that it was "the healthiest food possible."
A federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
Voters in Indiana are now banned from using university IDs to cast their ballots.
A new push has been launched to get a Chicago Bears stadium deal approved in Springfield, in an effort to keep the Bears in Illinois.
President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party is facing a test in Indiana's upcoming primary.
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
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.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Trader Joe's is planning to open a new location at the Lincoln Village Shopping Center in Chicago's North Park neighborhood, the office of Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) recently announced.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Whole Foods will soon be moving into a vacant space in a relatively new commercial building in Chicago's Lakeview community, a local chamber of commerce group said.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Bridge lifts begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Each lift takes between 8 and 12 minutes.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham found that while occasional naps are helpful, older adults who took long, frequent naps, especially in the morning, had a higher risk of death.
General Mills, which owns Blue Buffalo, says it does not comment on pending litigation, but said they "… Stand behind the quality and safety of our pet food and believe this case is without merit. We have moved to dismiss the case."
Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that teenagers who use cannabis show slower thinking and memory skills as they get older.
At a meeting held by Mars/Wrigley, Vice President John Benazzi listened to residents concerned about the property becoming housing
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a stroke, but has since returned home and is doing fine, according to his former press secretary.
Residents could be eligible for a huge paycheck for their troubles.
A man was charged after police said he fired shots while on board a parked CTA bus Monday afternoon.
Cook County Crime Stoppers will be canvassing Tuesday in search of answers in the hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old Violet Harris in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood last month.
Neighbors want it to be a mixed-use space that serves the community. However, the 500 housing units are still part of the revised proposal.
Residents in one part of Chicago's Noble Square neighborhood say they've been dealing with cars careening off the Kennedy Expressway and crashing into their front yard for decades, and the state won't help.
Madeline Morgan said she was repeatedly stalked and abused, even though the man responsible was forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, which was cut off.
Chicago deals with the worst traffic congestion in the U.S., according to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a transportation analytics company.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago has outscored opponents 51-18 during its winning streak, the team's longest since an eight-game run in July 2023.
With four picks in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft this weekend, the Chicago Bears are expected to try to shore up their defense, particularly their pass rush, in an effort to build a consistent playoff contender.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is leaving, the team announced Tuesday.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
The Bears currently hold seven draft picks, starting with the 25th overall in the first round, their lowest selection in well over a decade.
Cook County Crime Stoppers will be canvassing Tuesday in search of answers in the hit-and-run that killed 15-year-old Violet Harris in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood last month.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with robbing a woman on a CTA Blue Line train on Chicago's Northwest Side, Chicago police said Tuesday.
The FBI on Tuesday announced a reward of $50,000 for the arrest and conviction of a man wanted in the 2021 shooting death of a National Guard member.
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating a body.
