Chicago police investigate early morning robberies
Police said they targeted seven coffee shops and gas stations in under one hour on Thursday morning.
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Police said they targeted seven coffee shops and gas stations in under one hour on Thursday morning.
A Chicago Police officer was struck in the wrist during the shootout in which officers killed Dexter Reed.
Chicago Police are calling the practice "coordinated multiple arrest incidents," or CMAs. They are to be used when multiple arrests happen at the same time and normal processing cannot happen.
Chicago Police are calling the practice “coordinated multiple arrest incidents,” or CMAs. They are to be used when multiple arrests happen at the same time and normal processing cannot happen. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye reports on some objections to the policy.
They say it happened on the #8449 bus on March 18.
Chicago residents can earn an associate of applied science degree in criminal justice at no cost in as little as 12 months.
Some students at Olive-Harvey College are on the pathway to become Chicago police officers. They're graduating on Thursday and will soon take a rigorous test to get into the police academy. It's dangerous and certainly not easy. Some of the students spoke to CBS 2 about why they want to become police officers.
Using federal grant money for security at the DNC, the Chicago Police Department will buy a Bell 429 twin-engine helicopter for its fleet.
The Chicago Police Department will add a new helicopter to its fleet ahead of the Democratic National Convention, after agreeing to an $11 million contract with Bell Textron.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Chicago Police are warning business owners on the city's South Side of a string of burglaries in the city's Bronzeville neighborhood.
Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
In the 2022 incident, the woman, Whitley Temple, was naked when she commandeered a CPD vehicle and ran over an officer. In the time since she was charged, she was hired by the city. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
"When you see something like this, that was the first time I saw that. It shakes me up."
The shootout followed a traffic stop in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
"The basic problem with [Cynthia] Donald's claim is that virtually all the evidence of her conduct suggests that she welcomed and was an active participant in her relationship with Johnson," Judge Elaine Bucklo wrote.
A judge has dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former Chicago police officer against former Superintendent Eddie Johnson.
The ruling from Judge Michael Mullen delivers wins to both the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police and Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in the fight over the future of police discipline
The $45 million is an estimate for medical costs for the rest of 15-year-old Nathen Jones' life after the 2021 crash.
Nathen Jones was paralyzed in a crash that followed a police chase in 2021. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Nathen Jones, who – according to a lawsuit filed in Cook County in 2022 – suffered a traumatic brain injury in the crash, and needs 24/7 care. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Hein had most recently served as deputy chief of the Central Control Group – overseeing public safety operations in the downtown area.
Crosetti Brand is charged with stabbing an 11-year-old boy to death and stabbing the boy’s pregnant mother to the point where she was in critical condition. On Friday, police Supt. Larry Snelling himself questioned how Brand was set free on Tuesday, despite the victim pleading for an emergency order of protection just three weeks ago. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Further investigation revealed that the victim was arguing with another man, later identified as Fleming, who pulled out a firearm and shot him before fleeing into a nearby residence.
Tamika Odeh, 44, is accused of putting an 8-year-old student in a chokehold at Parker Elementary School last year.
The victim's identity was not released as of Saturday night.
Ofelia Torres, 16, died on Friday from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, her father's lawyer confirmed.
Northwestern, which led second-ranked Michigan by 16 points at home before losing 87-75 on Wednesday, was up eight on the Huskers in the first half.
Donnell Simmons, 61, was extradited from Georgia to Chicago on Friday in connection with the deadly shooting of a 28-year-old man last August.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking a fifth term in office and is facing off against longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) in the Democratic primary.
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, including Illinois, for now.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza emphasized some safety tips Monday for avoiding and dealing with identity theft.
A controversial data center in Naperville, Illinois, could be the cause to pack a city council meeting there on Tuesday night.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
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.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a grant from The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation for a new cancer center.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
A potential bidding war is taking shape for the Daily Herald, the newspaper of record for suburban Chicago.
A Near West Side diner known for drawing in Blackhawks fans and players is up for sale.
January may be the coldest time of the year, but Chicago is already looking forward to summer farmers' markets.
A development proposal issued this month calls for the replacement of a building housing a Giordiano's pizzeria in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood with a new mixed-use building with 28 residential units.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
Bright and beautiful skies Sunday with highs approaching the upper 50s inland, and lower 50s near the lake.
The restaurant says social media has helped attract a whole new generation of customers.
Congress went home for the holiday weekend without passing a budget bill.
Chicago police said the teen was in the bedroom of a residence when he was shot in the head by an unknown person.
At least three vehicles were involved, one being a former school bus that was converted into an RV.
Sources say the plane hit a fence between two homes, possibly clipping one.
Ofelia Torres, 16, died on Friday from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, her father's lawyer confirmed.
The Cook County Crime Stoppers are canvassing areas on the South Side where police are investigating two separate homicides.
Tamika Odeh, 44, is accused of putting an 8-year-old student in a chokehold at Parker Elementary School last year.
The victim's identity was not released as of Saturday night.
A state lawmaker is joining the growing call for accountability from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services about past abuse allegations before an 8-year-old boy's murder.
Chicago's rodent problem is well known, but a new pilot program testing rat birth control to curb the population in problem areas is underway to help rein it in.
From Kat Abughazaleh to Jason Friedman, some surprising names lead in fundraising in Illinois' primary elections.
The move means the United States Environmental Protection Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants.
CBS News Chicago is tracking what led to the death of an 8-year-old boy in Round Lake Beach and whether state officials were aware of any red flags before his murder.
Northwestern, which led second-ranked Michigan by 16 points at home before losing 87-75 on Wednesday, was up eight on the Huskers in the first half.
A 19-game improvement last season saw a lot of White Sox players make their Major League debuts, and one of the team's top prospects is working for that same opportunity this year.
While their overall expectations might be much different, both the Cubs and White Sox are looking to make noticeable improvements in 2026 as they ramp up spring training in Arizona.
With his name now hanging in the rafters, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is helping the United Center with its major redevelopment.
After Iowa, Portage, and Gary joined the talks for the Bears' new stadium, leaders in Arlington Heights say this is now, more than ever, about keeping the team in Illinois.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
A bustling downtown neighborhood has been left on edge after a brutal armed robbery in broad daylight. West Loop leaders and business owners were speaking out on Friday about the attack.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
A man pleaded guilty Thursday to the murders of two brothers — both of them U.S. Marines — in Cicero, Illinois, more than three decades ago.
