Sisters Pistol-Whipped During Chinatown Robbery
The suspects took a bag of items, a purse and an undisclosed amount of cash, then jumped back in the SUV, which sped away.
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The suspects took a bag of items, a purse and an undisclosed amount of cash, then jumped back in the SUV, which sped away.
The Chinatown Feeder ramp was closed to traffic for several hours early Tuesday when a semi truck crashed on the Dan Ryan Expressway, causing concrete debris to fall on the ramp.
The woman was in the 200 block of West 19th Street when a man parked near her, opened his door, exited his car, and grabbed her from behind.
Now, residents and community leaders say they've had enough with criminals putting others in harm's way.
Jeremiah M. Holt faces charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery, attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
The incident occurred at 31st and Shields early Wednesday evening.
A female Uber driver shot in the leg Tuesday evening while transporting a passenger in Chinatown talks to CBS 2.
A Ford van was driving at 8:10 a.m. in the 1900 block of South Tan Court when it hit a 45-year-old woman who was crossing the street.
In each incident, one or more armed men wearing masks have approached victims and demanded their property, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
Police were trying to piece together clues in a stabbing attack that left one man dead and three people wounded Monday night in Chinatown.
Officers responded about 8:15 p.m. to the attack in the 200 block of West 23rd Street, according to Chicago Police.
Nearly 40 years ago, they saw a need and took action. They founded a social service agency, that has become the largest in the Midwest dedicated to serving Chinese Americans.
No injuries were reported Thursday morning after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in a Chinatown apartment building.
That incident ended in the South Loop with a mad dash by four men in a vehicle--at least one of them heavily bleeding.
Two people were stabbed Thursday afternoon at a travel agency in the South Side Chinatown neighborhood.
Well-known Chinatown restaurateur Tony Hu has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly under-reporting restaurant receipts paid in cash, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
The robber walked into the branch at 2131 S. China Pl. about 11:15 a.m. and handed the teller a note demanding money, according to the FBI and Chicago Police. He then left the scene with an undisclosed amount in cash.
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Illinois State Police said the SUV involved in a fiery fatal crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway earlier this week was going more than 110 miles per hour.
The single-vehicle crash happened at 11:22 p.m. on the Chinatown feeder ramp from the inbound Dan Ryan, according to Illinois State Police.
Four armed robberies in one week in Chinatown have prompted a community alert from police.
A southbound train hit a person at the Cermak-Chinatown station about 2:30 a.m., a CTA spokesman said.
The boathouse, designed by award-winning Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, is the fourth boathouse along the Chicago River, in addition to facilities in Chinatown, Roscoe Village, and Ravenswood.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel pledged $5 million for 100,000 eye exams for CPS students. Part of the money comes from raising the city cigarette tax.
With Christmas around the corner, some families have their trees up and decorated — and the Chicago Fire Department wants to ensure that those families have fire safety in mind.
Blase Cardinal Cupich visited the Cook County Jail on Sunday to observe the Jubilee of Prisoners.
A Milwaukee man was killed in a snowmobile crash in Morris, Illinois this weekend.
At least one person was killed, and nine others were hurt, in shootings across Chicago this weekend. The ages of the victims range from 18 to 45, according to Chicago police.
A ticket from Michael Jordan's first home game with the Chicago Bulls 41 years ago sold for more than $7,600 at auction.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
With Christmas around the corner, some families have their trees up and decorated — and the Chicago Fire Department wants to ensure that those families have fire safety in mind.
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Continuity is key for the Chicago Wolves, who return a rare 19 players this season — including Skyler Brind'Amour. Jori Parys reports.
Suzanne Le Mignot snapped a photo of the last supermoon of the year last week, while Mary Kay Kleist shows us the Believe House on Sleight Street in Naperville with its holiday decorations.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in Morgan Park, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
A winter weather system dropped 6 inches of fresh snow in some parts of the greater Chicago area Sunday morning, and prompted a ground stop at O'Hare International Airport.
Elgin police officers were told by the agent that the crash occurred while they were conducting an enforcement activity.
With Christmas around the corner, some families have their trees up and decorated — and the Chicago Fire Department wants to ensure that those families have fire safety in mind.
Blase Cardinal Cupich visited the Cook County Jail on Sunday to observe the Jubilee of Prisoners.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
A ticket from Michael Jordan's first home game with the Chicago Bulls 41 years ago sold for more than $7,600 at auction.
Brandt Clarke scored twice to help Los Angeles break out of an offensive funk, Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and the Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 on Saturday night to split a two-game set.
His father, Rod, is an NHL great who is currently the head coach of the Wolves' affiliate, the Carolina Hurricanes.
Pascal Siakam scored a season-high 36 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 and the Indiana Pacers beat the struggling Chicago Bulls 120-105 on Friday night.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
At least one person was killed, and nine others were hurt, in shootings across Chicago this weekend. The ages of the victims range from 18 to 45, according to Chicago police.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the protective vest in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, while officers also shot a suspected gunman, and police said a teen was shot twice.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
