Beverly residents get to weigh in on search for next CPD head
The consensus among many is the best candidate should be a bridge builder who care about officers' mental health, the community and the consent decree.
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The consensus among many is the best candidate should be a bridge builder who care about officers' mental health, the community and the consent decree.
There was one final chance on Monday night for residents to voice their opinions about who should be Chicago's next police superintendent. This time, officials heard from people in the city's Beverly neighborhood, a community with a long tradition of being home to police officers and firefighters.
During a candlelight vigil her father called her loss immeasurable.
The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A total of 450 firearms and 135 replicas were collected.
The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Police responded to a man with a gun inside a home around 12:38 a.m., in the 7100 block of South South Shore Drive.
Yatsiev Camila Velasquez Ramon, 18, has been living at the police station for the past three days with her 2-year-old daughter.
One single mother from Venezuela and her four kids moved into the 1st District police station two weeks ago.
The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at several locations.
An Indiana man is facing federal charges, accused of illegally selling a Glock handgun that later ended up in the hands of one of the suspects in the murder of Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston.
Hundreds of people stood outside of their homes, businesses, and schools to honor the fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston on Wednesday. Some of them talked to CBS 2's Sara Machi about why it was important and why this tragedy is feeling too familiar.
Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston, who was shot and killed in a robbery near her home a week ago Saturday, was honored Wednesday as "a phenomenal woman" and "a bright and blazing star," as mourners paid tribute at her funeral.
Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston, who was shot and killed in a robbery near her home a week ago Saturday, was honored Wednesday as "a phenomenal woman" and "a bright and blazing star," as mourners paid tribute at her funeral.
Neighbors told CBS 2 these funeral processions have become all too routine in Chicago.
Hundreds of people stood outside of their homes, businesses, and schools to honor the fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston on Wednesday. Some of them talked to CBS 2's Sara Machi about why it was important and why this tragedy is feeling too familiar.
Corey Gray, 21, was arrested Wednesday morning, the same day as Preston's funeral, according to federal prosecutors.
Preston was killed early on Saturday, May 6, during a robbery outside her home in the Avalon Park neighborhood.
A solemn tribute for fallen Chicago Police Officer Areanah Preston; fellow officers and other first responders are gathering at Trinity United Church of Christ to pay their respects at her funeral. CBS 2’s Jackie Kostek and Mugo Odigwe report.
It was just over a week ago when Preston was shot and killed outside of her Avalon Park home.
"Instead of putting the car in park, they jump out of that vehicle, the car begins to roll backwards and then you hear screaming."
It happened three years ago, but she's still waiting for justice. Her mother spoke to CBS 2's Shardaa Gray.
The City of Chicago is remembering fallen CPD Officer Areanah Preston, who was shot and killed 10 days ago. A visitation was held on Tuesday.
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is still searching for a permanent superintendent candidate.
The City of Chicago is remembering fallen CPD Officer Areanah Preston, who was shot and killed 10 days ago. A visitation was held on Tuesday.
A man was critically injured after a shooting in the Chatham neighborhood overnight.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Three people were injured after a car drove into Lake Michigan early Saturday night.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
If you marvel over the macabre, or just crave the curious, a small store on the North Side of Chicago might be just the place for you.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday told a judge they aren't yet ready to say whether they'll retry the lead defendants in the "ComEd Four" case who were convicted in 2023 of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
There was a big turnout in Springfield on Wednesday to celebrate retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Illinois is one of 46 states that have reached a $15.5 million settlement with a Pennsylvania-based mortgage servicer for improperly imposing new insurance policies on homeowners who already had insurance.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
The Original Rainbow Cone celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday with a special event at its Beverly location.
The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile announced plans Thursday for a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Buddy Guy was honored with the Chicago Music Legend Award at the Obama Presidential Center's Chicago Culture Ball this weekend.
Bal Khabra is the author of the four-part series "Off the Ice," a college hockey romance collection that is wrapping up at just the right time.
Crews need about a week and a half to tear down the festival site before the city can begin its own inspection — and past cleanup costs have topped $1 million.
Head to Naperville where young athletes are getting the chance to work with former Chicago Bull Craig Hodges.
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Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your extended forecast.
Plans to impose a 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products will now be moving forward after negotiations fell through.
Three people were injured after a car drove into Lake Michigan early Saturday night.
Four people, including one child, were injured in a crash following a police pursuit in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood on Friday night.
Three people were injured after a car drove into Lake Michigan early Saturday night.
Tens of thousands in Northwest Indiana remained in the dark on Friday, 10 days after powerful storms knocked out power across the region.
A man was critically injured after a shooting in the Chatham neighborhood overnight.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, Harley Johnson, gave CBS News Chicago an exclusive look inside the new park in South Chicago.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation last inspected South Chicago Chapel funeral home in October, 10 months before 56 decomposing bodies were found there.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Jefry Yan with two out in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox topped the New York Mets 6-4.
Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvage the finale of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.
The man charged in a deadly boat crash on the Fox River last month pleaded not guilty to murder and DUI charges on Friday.
Jurors heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur.
Authorities in Kenosha County, Wisconsin apprehended three people this week after a pursuit that crossed state lines into Illinois.
Chicago police released surveillance video Thursday of a suspect in a shooting that left a CTA switch worker dead in the Roseland community back in June.
A Kane County, Illinois, man stood charged Thursday with gathering real pictures of children and using artificial intelligence to make them into pornography.
