CTA bus hits several cars, injures 5 on Chicago's South Side
It was unclear what the cause of the crash was. Police said five people were hospitalized as a result.
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It was unclear what the cause of the crash was. Police said five people were hospitalized as a result.
Police said the girl was identified as one of the offenders who participated in four robberies on CTA property.
Police said the woman's death appeared to be a suicide.
Firefighters rescued a person from under a train at the Sedgwick stop. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
There is a report of a person being trapped under a train. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Police said both juveniles robbed a man at the Lake station on the Red Line on May 23. The girl is also accused of robbing a man at the Clark/Division stop earlier the same day.
Ivan Weldon faces a long list felony charges in the stabbing at the Garfield Green Line stop, and this was not the first time he’s been arrested for a crime on public transit. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Around 3:30 Monday morning there were calls about teens fighting on the platform and holding the doors of the trains open.
Carter said he has made significant improvements for Chicago's transit system, but only hears a constant stream of negativity.
The CTA president said he believes the push by the majority of Chicago alderpeople to fire him is personal. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Members of the Public Transportation Section arrested the 15-year-old on Tuesday in the 8500 block of South Lafayette Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood.
The robbery happened just before 7 p.m. at the Grand Street stop in the 500 block of North State Street.
This week, CDOT will begin installing red bus-only lanes on the east-west thoroughfare between Sangamon and Larrabee streets.
In both incidents, a passenger on the train was approached by the suspects and had their belongings taken by force.
The attack happened just before 1:30 p.m. on the platform, located at 188 N. State St.
Acree's nomination had stalled after some aldermen questioned his qualifications, and he struggled to answer questions about the agency's looming budget deficit.
It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn't Chicago exploring the same solution?
What if the CTA had an app to call for help privately, or report a public transit problem or concern, anytime and anywhere? It is already happening in other major cities. So why isn’t Chicago exploring the same solution? CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The teen had no other choice but to take the bus to get home from school – and in doing so, he was shot in the arm.
CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked with the mother of a 16-year-old boy who was shot at a West Side bus stop on Tuesday.
Three people were injured trying to take Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains on Tuesday – in the latest among many crimes CBS 2 has covered on the city’s transit system. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked to the mother of a teen who was shot at a West Side bus stop.
Mass Transit detectives said the robbery happened on May 9 just after 2 p.m. at the 69th Street stop.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.
The shooting happened during a fight on a train near the 47th Street stop.
Two people who were on the train were taken to Northwestern in good condition.
Easter is a week from Sunday, and if you want to go above and beyond with gifts, Timeless Toys in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood is selling bespoke Easter baskets this year.
Coyote mating season is under way in Cook County, and authorities have urged pet owners to be alert.
Three people were shot, and one of them was killed, at a party in Will County south of Chicago early Sunday morning.
Family, friends, and former colleagues were to gather Sunday to remember former Chicago and national Fraternal Order of Police President and Chicago police Officer John Dineen.
An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago from New York City was diverted to Detroit Metro Airport on Sunday due to a "disruptive customer," the company said.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
The Justice Department has made public millions of pages from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
An amendment that would require voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday.
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.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen threw some shade at former teammate Michael Jordan in a new pop commercial.
The City Council in Aurora, Illinois, is likely to lay down the hammer on data centers.
Chicago-native John Mulaney announced a new stop at the Wisconsin State Fair this summer.
Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.
Easter is a week from Sunday, and if you want to go above and beyond with gifts, Timeless Toys in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood is letting families customize baskets.
Coyote mating season is under way in Cook County, and authorities on Sunday urged pet owners to be alert.
Family, friends, and former colleagues were to gather Sunday to remember former Chicago and national Fraternal Order of Police President and Chicago police Officer John Dineen.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for a man they say attacked a senior at the Belmont Red-Brown-Purple Line ‘L’ stop earlier this month.
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in the southwest Chicago suburb of Bridgeview early Sunday morning.
Three people were shot, and one of them was killed, at a party in Will County south of Chicago early Sunday morning.
One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago's western suburbs early Sunday.
You could feel the frenzy Saturday night as fans packed bars and restaurants across the state to cheer on the Fighting Illini on their way to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
Easter is a week from Sunday, and if you want to go above and beyond with gifts, Timeless Toys in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood is selling bespoke Easter baskets this year.
Coyote mating season is under way in Cook County, and authorities have urged pet owners to be alert.
Two more women have filed lawsuits against Massage Envy, accusing the company of failing to protect them against sexual assaults by two of their therapists.
Homeowners in Berwyn said they are constantly having to pump out sewage to keep it from flooding their basements.
CBS News Chicago learned that she was hired at the school in Mundelein in 2023, which was after DCFS found credible evidence that Servant had injured her children as a form of discipline.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Garrett Mitchell hit two singles, drove in two runs and stole two bases on Saturday night to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 despite another home run by Munetaka Murakami.
Cedric Coward scored 24 points, including a pair of free throws with 6.5 seconds left, and had nine rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies outlasted the Chicago Bulls 125-124 on Saturday night.
You could feel the frenzy Saturday night as fans packed bars and restaurants across the state to cheer on the Fighting Illini on their way to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
Illinois is heading to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years, and Andrej Stojakovic made clear the Fighting Illini have much bigger goals.
Cade Horton threw four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Ian Happ broke the game open with a three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 10-2 on Saturday.
Three people were shot, and one of them was killed, at a party in Will County south of Chicago early Sunday morning.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for a man they say attacked a senior at the Belmont Red-Brown-Purple Line 'L' stop earlier this month.
Chicago police on Sunday were looking for a robber using social media marketplaces to lure victims.
At least one person was killed, and nine people were hurt, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday morning, according to police.
A fugitive from California's Central Coast wanted on child sex abuse charges has been arrested in a Chicago suburb after he was found working in a restaurant, authorities said.
