$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
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Man hit, killed by Brown Line train at Francisco stop
The man's death appears to be a suicide, according to police.
Plans underway to pay CPD officers extra to combat crime on CTA trains
"We see it's really gonna take a citywide commitment, all hands on deck, to really deal with the diversity of our crime problem. And now we're seeing two of the biggest players deepen that connection."
CTA Red Line shooting victim was a father, aspiring lawyer
Police released surveillance footage of the two suspects in the shooting.
CTA Brown Line train hits person near Francisco stop
Brown Line trains are standing near the scene.
Man charged with concealing firearm on CTA Red Line platform
A man is charged after attempting to flee while allegedly concealing a firearm on the CTA Red Line platform Tuesday morning.
Police Supt. David Brown says crime is down on CTA, but that's only part of story
Brown's exact words Monday were, "Even though there are single incidents happening, we're significantly below 2019 pre-pandemic." Are we though?
CPD says crime is down on CTA, but there's more to the story
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said repeatedly that crime is down on Chicago Transit Authority property compared with last year and with pre-pandemic times in 2019, but it turns out that violent crime is actually up. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Supt. Brown says crime is down on CTA, but is it?
Overall crime on Chicago Transit Authority property is indeed down compared with the same period last year -- but there's more to the story. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police seek to identify suspect in Red Line robbery
The suspect took $100 from the victim.
Chicago Police promise increased CTA patrols, but riders don't see more officers
Police Supt. David Brown said there is a reason some riders are not seeing officers.
Another shooting near CTA station as police say more resources are being brought in
Police Supt. David Brown said more resources will be directed toward keeping the Chicago Transit Authority system safe after several high-profile acts of violence and ahead of one more. CBS 2's Marybel González reports.
Man wounded in shootout near 79th Street Red Line station
CTA trains were bypassing the 79th Street Red Line station on the city's South Side late Monday after a shootout between two men.
One wounded in shootout near 79th Street Red Line station
Red Line trains are bypassing the station as police investigate.
Police Supt. David Brown says more police resources are coming to CTA
Police on Monday also released surveillance video of two men wanted in a shooting that left a man dead on a Red Line train on the South Side over the weekend. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Police seek to identify Red Line homicide suspects
Chicago police released surveillance video of the two suspects on the train on Saturday.
CPD officers will be coming off desk duty to patrol CTA, Brown says
Police Supt. David Brown outlined plans for more police officers on the CTA after a man was shot and killed on a Red Line train on the South Side over the weekend. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Man shot, killed on CTA Red Line Train in Chatham
The victim was inside the train car when an unknown offender fired shots, police say.
Man arrested on billboard after police say he waved gun on Brown Line at Chicago Avenue
The man is believed to have jumped onto the train with the passengers and then to have run down the 'L' tracks.
Man arrested after CTA riders spot him waving gun on Brown Line tracks
Police said the man made his way onto a billboard mounted on the side of the Brown Line trestle, where he was arrested. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Red Line rider stabs, kills armed teen during apparent robbery attempt on Red Line
Chicago Transit Authority Vice President of Security Kevin Ryan does not recommend the kind of self-defense seen in this incident. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Teenage boy dead after victim fights back against robbers on Red Line
Another violent attack on public transit in Chicago early Monday left one person dead – and of the second time in three days, a victim decided to fight back against the people who were robbing him. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Police search for suspects who robbed passenger, stabbed another at CTA Red Line Monroe station
Mass Transit Detectives are looking for two suspects in connection to a robbery on the CTA Red Line Monroe stop last week.
5 charged in attempted robbery, stabbing on CTA Red Line train near North and Clybourn station
Five people are charged after attempting to rob a man on the CTA Red Line train Friday morning.
4 people injured in stabbing on CTA Red Line train near North & Clybourn station; 6 people taken into custody
Police said a group of six people began attacking a CTA passenger with a knife and a broken bottle, when the victim pulled out his own knife.
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A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
Woman, 19, shot in back while sitting inside vehicle in River North
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
Bud Billiken Parade encourages children to return to school as fall approaches
Organizers described the parade as the largest African American parade in the country.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening showers, storms to be followed by quiet conditions
The severe threat is low, but not zero. Expect stormed between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.
$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
Vaughn hits tiebreaking single, White Sox beat Tigers 6-4
Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning for the second consecutive night, AJ Pollock homered in the eighth and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Saturday night.
Happ leads homer barrage, Cubs power past struggling Reds
Ian Happ, Willson Contreras and Franmil Reyes homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the stumbling Cincinnati Reds 7-2 on Saturday night.
NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions
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A rental boat operated by a licensed captain suffered an equipment malfunction and as the captain was trying to reverse, he backed over a raft with the two women inside.
Woman, 19, shot in back while sitting inside vehicle in River North
This shooting is an part of a larger trend -- an uptick in crime in River North.
Bud Billiken Parade encourages children to return to school as fall approaches
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening showers, storms to be followed by quiet conditions
The severe threat is low, but not zero. Expect stormed between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.
$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
Cook County Crime Stoppers passed out a flyer showing the two men who shot and killed Diunte Moon.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
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CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller on Mar-a-Lago search: an arrest warrant doesn't necessarily follow a search warrant
"Getting a search warrant is the first step toward gathering evidence," Miller said. "There might not be any crime committed and the document just sits in a file and that's the end of the story."
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Trump team mulls releasing Mar-a-Lago warrant, inventory, video, photos
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
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Thefts of Kias and Hyundais are skyrocketing, up 767% this summer in Cook County
In light of the crime trend, law enforcement wants everyone to know what's going on and how best to protect themselves and their cars.
Judge finds Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
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Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
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After he and his partner had monkeypox, fitness trainer warns 'how much of a joke this isn't'
The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
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U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
The artist is launching "93 Boyz" this weekend.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
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NFL players union president blasts Soldier Field conditions
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Patrick Mahomes sure looked like he was ready to go. The one-time MVP, Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowler made it look easy in his short time on the field.
Kopech Ks 11, Vaughn hits 2-run single as Sox beat Tigers
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
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Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
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Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
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Bud Billiken Parade encourages children to return to school
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Man, 62, dies after being shot in head at stop sign in Englewood
A 62-year-old man is dead following a shooting in the Englewood neighborhood Friday night.
Two women in critical condition after boating accident at Chicago's 'Playpen'
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Evening showers, storms to be followed by quiet conditions
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$15,000 reward offered in CTA Red Line murder case
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