Volunteers To Repair A Chinatown Mural For The Second Time This Week
Earlier in the week, several artists spent 15 hours removing a nearly identical tag on the mural.
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Earlier in the week, several artists spent 15 hours removing a nearly identical tag on the mural.
A Chinatown community that banded together to pay for the restoration of a colorful hand-painted mural that had been defaced with graffiti had their spirits crushed again Friday by a vandal who defaced it again.
An artistic trio spent months pouring creativity and talent into a mural in a Chinatown park, only to have it destroyed by vandals who covered it in graffiti last weekend.
Chinatown was buzzing Sunday afternoon for the annual Lunar New Year Parade, but some marchers had city issues on their minds.
The carjacking came on the heels of a series of purse snatchings in the Chinatown area.
Two 17-year-old boys are facing felony robbery charges in connection with a purse snatching earlier this month in Chinatown.
The two incidents on the 200 block of West 23rd Street were among at least a half dozen robberies in the area in the last two weeks.
Between two and four men approach the victims and demand their property, according to a community alert from Chicago Police. In some of the robberies, the victims' vehicle was taken.
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A fiery crash involving a semi truck has shut down lanes on I-55 in Darien, Illinois, early Friday morning.
The funeral for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew is today, at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox church. Bartholomew was killed and a fellow CPD officer was shot at Swedish Hospital by a suspect they were escorting for a CT scan.
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world.
Three baby bald eagles were recently born in Chicago, the first time the national bird of the United States has hatched in the city in more than a century.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
President Trump had backed challengers to Indiana state senators who voted against his redistricting plan — and on Tuesday, most of them won.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
Golden Apple Award winner Dr. Shaka Rawls joins CBS News Chicago.
A nationwide Canvas outage is impacting schools in Illinois.
A 24-7 text line for teens is providing access to live, trained crisis counselors for free. Text LF999 to 741741
A fiery crash involving a semi truck has shut down lanes on southbound I-55 in Darien, Illinois, early Friday morning.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
The funeral for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew is today, at St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox church. Bartholomew was killed and a fellow CPD officer was shot at Swedish Hospital by a suspect they were escorting for a CT scan.
A nationwide Canvas outage has been reported, and is impacting schools in the Chicago area, including Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, UIC and the University of Illinois.
A fiery crash involving a semi truck has shut down lanes on I-55 in Darien, Illinois, early Friday morning.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement on the release that the files, "hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A year ago on Friday, Robert Prevost went from a relatively unknown cardinal to the pope, news that shocked and excited Chicago and the world.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
More than four months after a Chicago woman battling ALS was told she couldn't get a disabled parking placard in front of her home, the sign is up and her life is about to change.
An elderly woman has essentially abandoned her home of three decades because of constantly broken elevators at her high-rise condo building on the Southwest Side of Chicago.
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
The Cubs also won their 14th straight home game for their longest win streak at Wrigley Field since they also won 14 in a row at the iconic ballpark in 2008.
Travis d'Arnaud hit a three-run homer, Walbert Ureña threw six innings of two-hit ball, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-2.
Boyd had an MRI that showed a meniscus issue, and manager Craig Counsell said the team isn't sure how long the left-hander is going to be out.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy has died after police said he was stabbed by another teen over the weekend in southwest suburban Joliet.
